More than 400 preschoolers from four early childhood development centres (ECDs) in Worcester are benefitting from a partnership with the Shoprite Group which includes nutrition, teacher training and structural upgrades at the schools. The Group is committed to supporting female community champions across South Africa who run ECDs, and these schools – namely Heavenly Toddlers, … Read moreUpgraded creches a boon for Worcester community
The Overstrand Municipality says that, together with its stakeholders, it is working to restore power and water supply to areas affected by the Betty’s Bay fires. “Eskom confirmed on Thursday that only about 20 power kiosks still need to be replaced, and that they are working speedily towards ensuring that this is done at the … Read morePower and water being restored after Betty’s Bay fires
Since the start of the Overstrand fires, help in all forms, shapes and sizes has flooded in from people donating clothes, blankets, bottled water, food, monetary donations as well as their valuable time. “Thank you for your extraordinary generosity in donating to those affected by the fire. No more donations of food or goods (clothing … Read moreOverstrand Municipality appeals for donations for Betty’s Bay
A 38-year-old paddler was rescued off-shore of Bikini Beach, in Gordons Bay, after his kayak apparently capsized in strong winds on Thursday morning. According to Alan Meiklejohn, NSRI Gordons Bay station commander, at 07h20, on Thursday, the NSRI Station 9 Gordons Bay duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) following eye-witness … Read morePaddler rescued after kayak capsizes in Gordons Bay