Yolande Du Preez

Senior journalist and sub-editor at Africa Community Media.

Larger-than-life Otter sculpture to grace Lower Silvermine Wetland

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Visitors to the Lower Silvermine Wetland will soon encounter a striking Cape Clawless Otter sculpture.

Fish Hoek branch commander retires after 39 years of service

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After 36 years of unwavering dedication to the South African Police Service, Captain Scharl Basson retires, leaving behind a legacy of service and heartfelt memories ...

Fish Hoek Agility Dogs gear up for world champs in Switzerland

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Join Duke and Reeva from Fish Hoek Agility Dogs as they prepare to represent South Africa at the prestigious World Agility Championships in Switzerland this June, ...

Just Nuisance birthday trot

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Scores of dog owners joined in on the Just Nuisance birthday walk.

Welcome Glen potjiekos competition to raise funds for community centre

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Join the Welcome Glen Community Voluntary Association for a fun-filled potjiekos competition on March 29, aimed at transforming the historic Welcome Glen Farmhouse ...

Lenient sentence for hit-and-run driver sends troubling message to criminals

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Is South Africa's justice system failing vulnerable road users? A legal expert criticises a lenient sentence for a hit-and-run driver, raising questions about accountability ...

Far south mourns loss of community pillar Manu Choudree

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Manu Choudree, a devoted family man and community safety advocate, passed away unexpectedly at 60. His legacy of love and commitment to the Fish Hoek community will ...

Join the fun at Just Nuisance day in Simon's Town

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Join the annual Just Nuisance Day in Simon's Town on Saturday, March 29, for a fun-filled celebration featuring a parade led by the Nelson Mandela Artillery Pipes ...

Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club triumph at Western Cape champs

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club claimed victory at the 2025 Lifesaving Western Cape Championships, held at Strand Beach, showcasing their prowess with a remarkable ...

Historical artefacts unearthed during Muizenberg beachfront refurbishment

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Exciting discoveries during the Muizenberg beachfront refurbishment reveal a torpedo bottle aged between 150 and 215 years, along with the foundations of a historic ...

Residents and businesses struggle amid ongoing construction in Wickboom Lane

Yolande Du Preez|Updated

Residents and business owners in Wickboom Lane, Simon’s Town, are grappling with the chaos of ongoing construction due to frequent water pipe bursts, leaving them ...

Victory for Zone Radio as broadcasting licence renewed

Yolande Du Preez|Updated

Zone Radio is set to return to the airwaves after more than a year, thanks to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) renewing its broadcasting ...

Wonderbag an eco-friendly cooking solution that reduces electricity costs

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Discover how the Wonderbag, an innovative cooking device, can help South Africans reduce electricity costs and adapt to load shedding challenges.

Residents unite against plans to enclose viewing deck at historic Empire building

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Muizenberg residents are mobilising against plans to enclose a cherished communal viewing deck, a vital feature of the historic Empire building, with more than 600 ...

Cape Town Cycle Tour: A vibrant celebration in the far south

Yolande Du Preez|Published

The far south joined thousands of cyclists as they navigated the stunning Cape Peninsula in the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour, the world's largest timed cycling event, ...

Milkwood Pre-Primary marks 50 years of nurturing young minds

Yolande Du Preez|Updated

Celebrate 50 Years of early childhood development with Milkwood Pre-Primary School on March 15, featuring fun activities, live music, and community spirit

Sassa beneficiaries can access payments after missed deadline

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Beneficiaries missing the Thursday March 20 deadline for Postbank black cards can still access their grants through a cardless withdrawal system, as confirmed by ...

Discover the legacy of John Wood, the 'snake man' of Sunnydale

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Join artist David Brits as he delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of his grandfather, John Wood, the legendary 'Snake Man' of Sunnydale, at the Fish Hoek ...

Seven-year-old's dream comes true thanks to Fish Hoek Lions Club

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Thanks to the Fish Hoek Lions Club's fundraising efforts, seven-year-old Iminathi Dziba had her dream day come true, meeting her favourite Disney princess, Elsa, ...

Fish Hoek’s Battledress Shellhole commemorates 80 years of service

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Join Fish Hoek’s Battledress Shellhole as it commemorates 80 years of honouring local heroes and fostering community spirit.

Workshops nurture family health and nutrition in Ocean View

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Workshops hosted by the Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) at the Ocean View Library focused on health and nutrition.

Mall hosts art exhibition in aid of Breadline Africa

Yolande Du Preez|Updated

Longbeach Mall will host an art exhibition in aid of local non-profit, Breadline Africa.

India and EU to finalise free trade agreement by year-end

Yolande Du Preez|Published

India aims to finalise a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of the year, focusing on mutual benefits and strategic partnerships.

Trump says China to face added 10% tariff starting in March

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Following reporters' questions on whether he planned to proceed on the tariffs next week, Trump wrote on social media Thursday that until the problem of fentanyl ...

Legendary Irish trio to retire at end of Six Nations

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Three Irish rugby stalwarts - record holder Cian Healy, captain Peter O'Mahony and centurion Conor Murray - have announced their international retirement following ...