Yolande Du Preez

Senior journalist and sub-editor at Africa Community Media.

Emaan Solomons' killers get 35-year sentence

Yolande Du Preez|Published

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.

Otter sculpture to be unveiled at Lower Silvermine Wetland

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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 ...

Trip down memory lane with talk on the Green Parrot

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

Far south fire devastates almost 3 000 hectares of vegetation

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Firefighters work around the clock to put out blaze.

Animal welfare groups respond to Table Mountain wildfire

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Animal welfare organisations are tirelessly working to rescue wildlife and pets affected by the devastating Freedom Day fire, which has ravaged 3 000 hectares of ...

Fish Hoek's Super Sandman showcases sculptures at Johannesburg's Rand Show

Yolande Du Preez|Updated

Fish Hoek's sand sculpture artist, Innocent Zungu, showcased his sand sculptures at Johannesburg's Rand Show over the Easter weekend.

Devastating fire engulfs Ocean View home on Good Friday

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Three families in Ocean View faced a heartbreaking ordeal as a fire devastated their home on Good Friday, leaving them in desperate need of community support.

Join Ocean View Cadets as they celebrate three years of success

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From humble beginnings in April 2022, the Vigis Home of Hope Ocean View Cadets have flourished into a vital community youth programme.

Lions Club hosts wellness day

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Visitors made use of the various services such as blood pressure monitoring, diabetes screening, and breast exams.

Late Deon Terry was a pillar of Ocean View community

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Deon Terry, a devoted family man and a pillar of the Ocean View community, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Masiphumelele High pupils experience magic of theatre

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Pupils from Masiphumelele High School enjoyed a trip to the Artscape theatre where they watched a play and had a backstage tour.

Easter jam fun

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Good Hope Christian Centre will present events at three venues.

Talk to unpack difficult chapter of forced removals

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Join the Fish Hoek Valley Historical Association for an enlightening talk on the forced removals of the 1960s and 1970s.

Fish Hoek artist Diane Tainton remembered for compassion

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Diane Tainton, remembered for her artistic spirit and unwavering compassion, passed away at 57 after a brave battle with cancer.

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

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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 ...