By Thursday morning the Sea Point Pavilion pools had reached maximum capacity and had to be closed with scores of people still queuing to get inside. As temperatures soared across the city today, access to public pools and beaches had to be cut off with queues of people still waiting to get inside. With the The post Pools, beaches and picnic sites closed as crowds head out on Boxing Day appeared first on Vukani News.

Resist the urge to spend more than you can afford on Christmas presents. The high weather temperatures and weekend braais aren’t the only indications that “Dezemba” is officially upon us. Soon, this season will inspire many individuals to enjoy life and be more carefree than usual as they spend time with friends and family, taking The post Tips for surviving the financial heat this festive season appeared first on Vukani News.

It’s the festive season. For most, that means it’s a time to relax and unwind with family and friends. It’s also when scammers intensify their efforts because people are less vigilant and 13th cheques mean some have more money than usual. According to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre’s (SABRIC) 2023 Annual Crime Statistics The post Avoid scammers out to steal Christmas appeared first on Vukani News.

Aftershocks of an earthquake hit Cape Town in the early hours of Sunday morning. Like riding in a bus or the rumbling of a truck pulling into a loading bay. This is how some Cape Town residents have described the tremors which hit the Western Cape early on Sunday morning. The seismic activity took place The post Residents recall the morning the earth moved appeared first on Vukani News.

Improper disposal of items like wet wipes, cooking oil, and sanitary products can cause blockages in sewer systems, leading to spills that could affect beach areas. As the city warms up for summer, more people are out and about, and spaces such as our beaches become a hive of activity. The City of Cape Town’s The post Prevent blocked sewers during festive season appeared first on Vukani News.

I asked John Peters, chief director, economic enablement at the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, to pen this month’s article on entrepreneurship. I trust it encourages you as much as it did me. I have been in the entrepreneurship and small business support space for more than 25 years. I’ve taught entrepreneurship The post Hope and encouragement for entrepreneurs appeared first on Vukani News.

The City’s Identikidz programme, which has been rolled out across 15 beaches, helps to reunite children with their parents in the event that they get lost on the beach. Picture: City of Cape Town The City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme has seen more than 14 000 children tagged since its launch earlier this month. The post Keep children safe with Identikidz this festive season appeared first on Vukani News.

Locals and visitors are encouraged to swim at lifeguarded beaches. Picture: Brenton Geach The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is encouraging locals and visitors to swim at beaches with lifeguards to prevent becoming a rip current casualty. NSRI spokesperson Andrew Ingram said on average, 56 people drown because of rip currents in South Africa each The post Don’t become a rip current casualty appeared first on Vukani News.

This year’s Carnival and Fish Derby, in the Hout Bay Harbour, is sure to attract plenty of visitors and fishing enthusiasts from Friday December 20 to Sunday December 22. Expect snoek braais, a food court, a beer garden, live entertainment, fun rides, face painting and more at this year’s Hout Bay Carnival and Fish Derby, The post Carnival and Fish Derby returns to Hout Bay appeared first on Vukani News.