Ocean View Fire Contained

Ocean View Fire
Photo Credit: Sullivan Photography.

The fires that raged through Ocean View, Misty Cliffs, and Kommetjie have been contained, said City of Cape Town officials.

About 200 firefighters spent Monday night fighting the flames in and around Scarborough, spokesperson Liezl Moodie said.

Photo Credit: Sullivan Photography. A young boy wipes his eyes due to the smoke. His family had to evacuate.
Photo Credit: Sullivan Photography. A young boy wipes his eyes due to the smoke. His family had to evacuate.

Firefighters were busy cooling down hotspots this morning and emergency vehicles would stay on scene to make sure there were no flare-ups.

The fire destroyed 20 structures at the Rasta Camp informal settlement. No injuries were reported.

Should anyone wish to donate food, water, clothes or house hold items to the families that have been affected by the fire, kindly drop off items at the Chas Everitt Office in Fish Hoek or the Ocean View Police Station.

OK Ocean View… Let the Games Begin!

Rugby-World-CupThe Ocean View blog and Chas Everitt bring you the key information for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, including dates and kick-off times for every fixture in England!
The 2015 Rugby World Cup is scheduled to be the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship. The tournament will be hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October 2015. Twickenham Stadium in London will host the final.

Increased shark activity with the arrival of spring

Shark WarningThe City appeals to all beach and ocean users to be aware of the expected increase in in-shore shark activity over the spring and summer months. Typically, shark sightings start in late August, and continue through to April, with most sightings being reported in mid-summer.

‘White sharks are present in our waters all year round and beach users should be aware that there is always a small possibility of encountering one of these animals. However, surfers are asked to be especially vigilant in the stretch between Sunrise and Macassar Beaches during the spring and summer months, as research has shown that the shark presence in these waters increases at this time of year.

‘Please always remain alert while enjoying the ocean. I thank our City staff and our partner, the Shark Spotters, for all of the hard work that is currently underway to ensure that our residents can enjoy a safer beach experience,’ says the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Environmental and Spatial Planning, Councillor Johan van der Merwe.

The Shark Spotters Information Centre at Muizenberg Surfer’s Corner is open to the public from 08:00 to 18:00 seven days a week. The centre provides up-to-date information on sharks and marine ecology, basic first-aid, general public assistance and emergencies, storage of valuables and lost property.

In addition, the Fish Hoek shark exclusion net will again be deployed for the annual Fish Hoek Spring Splash on 6 September 2015.

The exclusion net has proven to be an effective shark safety measure, by creating a physical barrier that prevents sharks from entering the bathing area. It will be in full operation during the 2015/2016 summer season.

On days that the exclusion net is deployed, the operating hours will be from 09:00 to17:00 and may occasionally be extended to allow for lifesaving training or events. The Shark Spotters will keep beach users informed about the deployment of the net via Twitter and Facebook, and signage is displayed when the net is deployed.

For more information on the latest shark sightings and research, please visit www.sharkspotters.org.za or follow the Shark Spotters on Twitter (@SharkSpotters) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/SharkSpotters).

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Care Centre Opens for the Whole Family

ContainersThe new Ocean View Care Centre opened on the 16 April 2015. Situated on the vacant property behind the civic centre, the new centre comprises various containers where residents can go for help.

The new centre is aimed at creating a safe place where people can get the help they need for various social problems.

Funded by the mayor’s urban regeneration programme (Murp), the centre will offer a variety of services including drug counselling for outpatients, parental guidance classes, a crèche and a coffee shop.

The centre would be run by volunteers. The layout has been designed by an architect to ensure the containers are located in the best place for service delivery. The new centre will also accommodate a local school and four containers have been allocated to it.

Earlier this year Johann Kikillus established the school to assist children at risk and those who cannot afford the fees of crèches in Ocean View.

For the school, the centre would also have an Astroturf field and play equipment. In addition, a food garden is planned for the site.

At the entrance of the centre will be a coffee shop. Weddepohl said they hoped this would become a place where residents needing help could come and find assistance in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. Read more

City of Cape Town is currently experiencing Stage 1 Load Shedding

City of Cape Town is currently experiencing Stage 1 Load Shedding

The City of Cape Town is currently experiencing Stage 1 Load Shedding.

Precautions to avoid damage to appliances:

  • load-shedingHave backup batteries for fences and gates to ensure electric fencing and gates still work during a blackout. It is imperative that backup batteries are installed and maintained;
  • Install surge protectors which help to stop the massive sudden flow of energy into household appliances and electronics;
  • Unplug appliances: In the event that the power goes out, it is a good idea to unplug any appliance or electronic device that may be vulnerable to the power surges when the electricity comes back on.

To view load shedding map at any time save the following like to your bookmarks: Ocean View Property

Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

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Please support the Family Fun Day and Food Drive for Hunger on Saturday, 4 October.
The main reason the Deep South Care2Share Club started was to help families in need who are going through bad times. They would like to be able to help those families with gifts of food.
Care2Share is pleading to the Valley to please help them to make this all come true. They have already managed to help a handful of families and have even managed to find the one mom a job
Please support them by coming on the day to this amazing event and if you bring along a bag of groceries your name will also be put into one of the amazing raffles of your choice!