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The False Bay Echo (formerly the Fish Hoek Echo) was established in 1953 and renamed False Bay Echo in 1986. This long established popular community title includes the key shopping centres Longbeach Mall, Sun Valley Mall and Valyland Centre within its distribution area.
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Simphiwe Dana celebrates 20 years in music
Staff Reporter|Published 13 minutes ago

Simphiwe Dana celebrates 20 years in music

Chasing Chewie: How I lost nerd cred at Comic Con Cape Town

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 2 hours ago

Join me on my Comic Con Cape Town adventure, where I discovered just how much my nerd cred had slipped while chasing Chewie and navigating a sea of cosplayers.

Keep children safe from burns

OWN Correspondent|Published 2 days ago

Burns Week raises awareness about burn prevention.

Cableway Challenge moved due to weather warning

Staff Reporter|Published 2 days ago

Challenge now set for Sunday May 11.

Masiphumelele impresses in season opener

Published 5 days ago

Masiphumelele teams deliver strong performances at home.

Submarine museum officially opens in Simon’s Town

Erin Carelse|Updated 6 days ago

Discover what life is like below the waves on a real Navy submarine.

Ocean View library bids farewell to beloved librarian

Erin Carelse|Published 6 days ago

Marlene Davids leaves legacy of community-driven programmes and sharing a love for reading that inspired many young minds.

Emaan Solomons' killers get 35-year sentence

Yolande Du Preez|Published 6 days ago

The family of seven-year-old Emaan Solomons forgives her murderers as they receive a 35-year sentence, highlighting the impact of gang violence in Ocean View.

South Africa’s comedian of the year for Funny Festival

Staff Reporter|Published 6 days ago

Robby Collins, winner of the Savanna Comics' Choice Awards, where he scooped both the Best Solo Show and Headliner of the Year awards, can be seen at the JiVE Cape ...

Otter sculpture to be unveiled at Lower Silvermine Wetland

Yolande Du Preez|Published 6 days ago

Join Friends of Silvermine Nature Area (Fosna) for the unveiling of a Cape clawless otter sculpture made from invasive plant material at the Lower Silvermine Wetland ...

Gender-swapped adaptation of Hamlet at Masque theatre

Staff Reporter|Published 6 days ago

Production in modern setting while staying true to the original language.

Opportunity for artists in Rust-en-Vrede portrait competition

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

The award offers artists the chance to compete for a share of R200 000 in prize money.

Book review: Deon Meyer's Leo

Karen Watkins|Published 1 week ago

Detective Benny Griessel is back in new book.

Young writers can showcase their talent in City's annual competition

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Children aged 9-13 are invited to unleash their creativity in Cape Town's annual writing competition, hosted by the city's libraries. With a captivating theme and ...

Trip down memory lane with talk on the Green Parrot

Yolande Du Preez|Published 1 week ago

Talk will reflect on the early years of the tearoom before 1960.

Tokai fire contained; suspect arrested in unrelated mountain blaze

Janice Matthews|Published 1 week ago

Firefighting operations have been scaled back significantly, says the City’s Fire and Rescue Service.

Fans and stars connect at 22nd CTIJF

fuad Esack|Updated 1 week ago

Festinos enjoy three days of entertainment.

Petition against City's proposed rate increases

Erin Carelse|Published 1 week ago

With the deadline for public participation on Cape Town's draft budget fast approaching, the Noordhoek Ratepayers' Association calls on residents to join the fight ...

Far south fire devastates almost 3 000 hectares of vegetation

Yolande Du Preez|Published 1 week ago

Firefighters work around the clock to put out blaze.

Tokai fire update: Rainfall grounds helicopters, offers relief

Janice Matthews|Published 1 week ago

Firefighters battle to contain blaze on fourth consecutive day.