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West Coast College recently received a state-of-the-art CO₂ maritime refrigerated container (Green Reefer), marking a significant milestone in the College’s commitment to sustainable skills development and the advancement of green technologies within South Africa’s maritime refrigeration sector. The official handover ceremony, held last month, was the culmination of a five-day intensive training…
Last month, from 12 to 18 July, the Cape Town Ringball district team, led by local ringball coach Johan van der Berg, competed at the National Ringball Championships in Pretoria. Out of the five senior teams representing the Cape Town district at the national championships, the best-performing team was the Masters Ladies, who claimed gold […]
The creative spirit of Atlantis was on full display when Shane’s Media House hosted the Atlantis Art Exhibition on 10 July 2026, bringing together artists, photographers and creatives from Atlantis, Mamre, Pella and Witsand in a celebration of local heritage, culture and community. The immersive gallery experience showcased the area’s rich history and diverse stories […]
Last week, project partners, community leaders and representatives gathered in Witsand for the launch of the community solar-lighting initiative, which has seen 300 wall-mounted solar lights installed in the area. This initiative will assist with the general safety of many dark streets in the community. More than 150 residents, community leaders, funders and project partners […]
More than a month after the City of Cape Town implemented MyCiTi fare increases, organisers of the campaign opposing the hike say commuters remain under severe financial pressure despite the City’s insistence that the increase was unavoidable. The fare increases, which came into effect on 1 July, saw the cost of the Monthly Pass rise […]
Sustained community pressure appears to have helped secure a new future for the Hartebeeskraal Thusong Centre. Last month, the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government announced an in-principle agreement that will see the facility remain a public asset instead of being disposed of. The proposed agreement follows months of uncertainty over the […]
Twenty Atlantis residents have been given a new lease on life after receiving free cataract surgery through a collaborative initiative involving Rotary Atlantis, the Rotary Club of Melkbos, the Atlantic Eye Foundation and Eerste River Hospital. Rotary Atlantis chairperson, Danny Pietersen (far right on photo), said the club is deeply grateful to everyone who contributed […]
Earlier this month, Deputy Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Eddie Andrews (centre), led an engagement session with representatives of various Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, aimed at helping operators navigate land use and zoning requirements and removing red tape. On Saturday, 11 July, the City of Cape Town hosted an engagement session with representatives of […]
Care Days, a non-profit initiative that provides free cancer screening and referral services to disadvantaged communities, hosted a free breast cancer screening on Thursday, 25 June 2026 at the TB/HIV Care and Wellness Hub in Atlantis. The event gave residents free access to breast cancer screening, allowing them to better understand their health and encouraging […]
The Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company (ASEZCo) recently hosted an Industrialist Stakeholder Business Breakfast as part of its Roadshow 2026 series, bringing together government partners, academia, and representatives from businesses operating within and around the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ). The event provided stakeholders with key information on planned developments and future…