A fire broke out on the slopes above Scarborough, Cape Town, in the early hours of Monday morning, and has spread towards Ocean View.
Several homes evacuated and some have been lost at the top of Ocean View. The City of Cape Town has reported that the smoke is very heavy.
There are approximately 100 officials on the scene.
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The Ocean View Holiday Program starts tomorrow, 10 December and will run until the 12 January 2016. This program is open to the community and free!
Please encourage the kids to participate.
For more information contact Dale Hendricks on 021 783 0282.
The City of Cape Town’s mayoral committee has approved the implementation of level 2 water restrictions.
The proposal will be deliberated at a council meeting on 10 December. The city imposes level 1 restrictions, which is a 10 percent saving at all times.
The City of Cape Town says the water restriction proposal comes because dam levels are about 15 percent lower than the norm for this time of year.
Level 2 restrictions equate to a 20 percent saving. That means residents could pay more for water.
The city says if customers reduce consumption by 10 percent, their bill should remain similar. However, if consumption stays the same, residents can expect to pay more for water if the proposal is approved by council.
Free allocations will not be affected.
LEVEL 2 RESTRICTIONS: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
– Residents may not water or irrigate their gardens between 6am and 6pm or fill up their swimming pools.
– Hose pipes may also not be used to wash cars or paved areas.
– Although water will still be available around the clock, pressure in the city’s taps will be reduced.
– If the situation worsens, more restrictions will be imposed, including supply cuts.
Source: EWN
So the end of the year is just around the bend and I’m sure you couldn’t be happier! There are those of you who will already have your end-of-year holiday planned to a tee. Then, of course, there are those who haven’t even had time to think about it. Either way, the holiday season is coming up and you’ve got to be ready. Whether you are traveling across an ocean, driving to somewhere amazing in South Africa, or even staying put at home, you’ll want to be ready no matter what.
Now to make sure you are ready for your incredible holiday, we’ve put together a helpful checklist to make sure your getaway trip doesn’t unexpectedly break down. Make sure you have the following before you hit the road:
Don’t get caught on the wrong side of the law, there are safe sites to discharge and enjoy fireworks on Guy Fawkes Day 2015 in Cape Town!
On Thursday, 5 November 2015, we celebrate Guy Fawkes Day (or Guy Fawkes Night) in Cape Town with explosive displays of fireworks (at designated areas).
CELEBRATING GUY FAWKES DAY IN OCEAN VIEW
In recent years in South Africa it has become illegal to discharge fireworks displays in backyards for safety and regulatory reasons; however, City of Cape Town officials have deemed certain parks and public areas safe locations for setting off certain sparklers and crackers.
Members of the public are urged to purchase fireworks from registered suppliers who can produce their permits issued by SAPS. Shop-bought fireworks discharged at approved locations are done so at the owner’s risk.
PLACES TO WATCH & DISCHARGE FIREWORKS FOR GUY FAWKES DAY 2015 (BETWEEN 6PM AND MIDNIGHT ONLY!)
· Tourism Centre, Athens Road, Table View beachfront
· Wesfleur sports field, Reygersdal Drive, Atlantis
· Bishop Lavis sports field, Lavis Drive, Bishop Lavis
· Metropolitan sports grounds, Melkhout Street, Bonteheuwel
· Delft Central sports grounds, Main Road, Delft
· Swartklip sports complex, Swartklip Road, Mitchells Plain
· Athlone Stadium parking area (eastern side), Klipfontein Road, Athlone
· Maiden’s Cove parking area, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
· Strandfontein Pavilion, Strandfontein
· Sarepta sports complex
· Blue Downs sports field
· Macassar Beach parking area, Macassar Road, Macassar
Citizens are urged to not use so-called Chinese lanterns. These candle-powered airborne lanterns are not only illegal but also considered a fire hazard. What’s more, the floating lamps resemble that of emergency flairs, which the NSRI is required to investigate and thus is a waste of valuable and expensive resources.
Law enforcement agencies will monitor the aforementioned sites.
To report fireworks that are being illegally discharged, please notify the Metro Police Control Centre on +27 (0) 86 076 5423, or the SAPS Emergency Control Centre on 10111.
In the event of a fireworks-related emergency, contact the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 107 (or +27 (0) 21 480 7700 from a cellphone).
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Draw will take place on the 15th October, at 12:00.
STBB 2-Keep-a-Breast MTB Challenge will be taking place on 10 October 2015 at Overgaauw Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
The main aim of this event is to raise awareness about breast cancer and all proceeds go to their beneficiary: CANSA. Chas Everitt Western Cape is delighted to be one of the sponsors of this event.
In just 5 years the event has grown in stature to such an extent that it is now considered to be one of the prestige events on the annual MTB calendar, with around 1500 cyclists across all age groups expected to participate in this year’s ride.
The Ocean View blog and Chas Everitt wish all our Ocean View residents a very happy Heritage Day.
We have rounded up 15 of our favourite braai side dishes for you this Heritage Day! Enjoy!
3. Creamy mushroom potato bake
4. Buttery, cheesy garlic bread
5. Creamy potato bake with caramelised onion
7. Mielie bake
8. Biltong, feta and mushroom pap tert
9. Cauliflower with bacon and onion sauce
10. Baked bacon and spinach stuffed blooming onions
15. Caramelised onion, potato and feta bake
“Lekker braai” * Sourced from Food24
The Ocean View Property blog and Chas Everitt wish you a happy first day of Spring!
May the Spring season
fill your life with the fragrance
of fresh daisies
and the warmth of bright sun.
Happy Spring!