This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re showcasing Sea Point, circa 1890. As we stroll through the bustling streets of Sea Point today, it’s hard to imagine that just over a century ago, this vibrant neighborhood was a quiet coastal retreat far removed from the modern urban landscape we know now. The year was 1890—a time when Sea Point…
For many years, the CAFDA Bookstore has been a beloved fixture in the Sea Point community. Originally located on Regent Road, opposite the Fire Station, the bookstore has long been more than just a place to purchase books. It has been a hub for book lovers, a treasure trove of literature, and a vital source…
Please be advised that Church Road, Sea Point will be temporarily closed this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 20 and 21 July 2024, as the developers at the Dolce Vita site, R+N Master Builders, position a Tower Crane. The road will be closed at the head at Beach Road and Regent Road and will not be…
This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re showcasing the Queen’s Hotel, now President’s Hotel, circa 1900. Located on the boundary of Sea Point and Bantry Bay, the President Hotel has a long history dating back to 1766 when it was first known as the Society House. This building was created by wealthy burghers Martin Oloff Bergh and Adriaan van…
This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re showcasing the legendary Sea Point hotel, the Winchester Mansions – the photo above taken in the 1970s. Originally built in 1922, Winchester Mansions shared space with a row of residential establishments that faced the sea directly, mostly in the architectural splendour of the Victorian style. When the block of apartments was purchased…
In light of the Level 8 weather warning forecasted for Thursday, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced the closure of schools across most of its districts, including schools in Sea Point (including Three Anchor Bay) and Fresnaye for Thursday, 11 July 2024. This precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of…
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate is currently facing widespread waste collection delays as a result of the recent heavy rains. These adverse weather conditions have significantly disrupted the movement and operation of waste compactors and collection teams throughout the city. The intense rainfall has not only impeded transportation but has…