Join us at Seaforth Beach at 10am and then follow on to Simon’s Town School for a fun-filled festival, in celebration of African penguin awareness. SANCCOB’s 17th Annual Penguin Festival in collaboration with the City of Cape Town, Cape Town Environmental Education Trust (CTEET) and South African National Parks (SANParks) kick-starts with a public release …
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It’s almost time to collect and document the trash littering South Africa’s coastline. Yes, on 21 September 2019 volunteers in South Africa will come together as part of SA’s commitment to Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD). What is International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD)? Every year, volunteers from more than 100 countries come together …
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Enjoying the perfect sundowner involves a lot more than simply what’s in your glass. You need a view that could melt the ice in your glass, smells of salt and sea to make your mouth water, and the feel of late afternoon on your shoulders as the sun slips slowly behind a mountain or slides …
When it comes to the Cape’s Spring wild flower season, there’s good news and there’s not-so-good news. The not-so-good news about flower season is it’s never guaranteed: it’s all tied to the amount of rain and winds. If it rains a lot, it flowers a lot. If there’s an oostewind, a warm wind from the …
The 24th annual Cape Town Homemakers Expo is themed ‘Raw Comfort’ and features the latest in home, décor, design and lifestyle trends. The event is a platform that connects home related artisans, manufacturers, specialists, and knowledgeable experts to home and lifestyle enthusiasts and buyers. Show highlights include Interior Spaces, d’Vine Life, Truly Artisan, Outside, The Home | Tuis …
** Competition ** Buy your tickets to the Simon’s Town Wedding Expo and stand a chance to win a weekend for two at Mariner Guesthouse. Buy your tickets at Simon’s Town Pharmacy, at the doors or follow this link to buy your tickets online at Quicket: https://t.ly/RBJgp Combo tickets for accommodation & entry are also available at …
Nestled in the heart of Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain National Park, world famous Simon’s Town offers panoramic views, dramatic seascapes, soft sand beaches and picturesque sea cliffs. The perfect backdrop for your special day. A variety exceptional wedding venues, dreamy honeymoon accommodation, an array of restaurants, as well as lovely chapels and churches are …
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Womens Day on the 9th August in South Africa? It has nothing to do with honouring women just because we need another “Mother’s Day”, this day commemorates the 9 August 1956 when women participating in a national march petitioned against pass laws … (For anyone who does …
Two of the Cape’s main dams are over the 100% mark, and the province’s overall water storage has pushed past the 70% mark for the first time in years. Locals across the province are sharing their joy and pictures to prove it. From dams to canals, rivers and waterfalls the Mother City’s cup is full …
This article is kindly Provided By The Simon’s Town Historical Society The part which Simon’s Town has played in maritime strategy is inseparable from that of the Cape of Good Hope and South Africa as a whole. The meeting point of the two great oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, is a key point in …
