Grassy Park
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Thursday 8 October14
Problem out in Bowward Road in Claremont. Yeah, I was going to say Claremont on the road. Yeah, very popular, very nicely done, and very good for the community. But the guys living right across the road, it was a change from a normal quiet
don't have space, which is quite substantial. And I'm just going to name some in Cape Town, let's say, for example, like Sachs or Wynberg or Bishops, or there's lots of them. They don't actually have the land, so therefore, they will tip.
space. And this month we're going to be visiting the Gabriel Road Food Garden, established by Plumstead residents a couple of years ago after they got sick and tired of seeing a vacant plot go to rack and ruin. It was becoming a problem
been killed, and another is under police guard in hospital following a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone in Cape Town. The incident happened at nine o'clock last night. The police's Wesley Twiggs says a gunman demanded cash. The
Spreading misinformation about South Africa abroad and police investigate Athlone House Robbery. It is one o'clock. Good afternoon. I'm Martin Slobber. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamoula has supported a call to clamp down on
businesses. For further confusion, Alma Road, Rosebank, south side of the road, comes under Rondebash Saps and the north side under Mowbray Saps. And Pippa is a near neighbour. She never. Okay, right. Why? Because the dividing line is
Following a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone. The incident happened at 9 o'clock last night. Here's the police as Wesley Twigg. Lennon Police registered the House of Robot Case for investigation following an incident on
development in Krombum was happening, at the very same time, 44 sites were sold via auction in Constantia. And all the disadvantaged areas are already densified. Okay? And we are not against socializing, as you said, we can go over that
area. The other being Shami Masali of Al-Jama lives in the Sabran Park area. Rashad lives in Rondebosch East. All the rest don't live in Rondebosch East. But I want to talk about the emergence of civic associations, local community groups
residence is. That's it. Simple. Rashad Davids is the chairperson of the Civic Association of Rondebosch East Care. He's contesting Ward 60 as an independent candidate, but he is contesting on behalf of the Rondebosch Civics Association.
Lester, my brother, used to drive 300 kilometers a day, but that was because he had a big area to cover with my father. You can maybe explain just what business you are in. Kashiva says: I drive from Platoklov to Islamia in Lansdowne.
the other side of the city. You make your calculations. Leicester, I worked three years from Plumstead to Paul. I finished working there in July 2026. I filled up once a week. I serviced my car three times a year due to mileage. I did about
Yahus, so that's light on fuel Aslam spends 160 kilometers a day in a round trip. We're from Plumstead to Paul. 2,000 Rand a week petrol budget. Are you nuts? 021 4460567. It's 17 minutes to 8 o'clock. Cape Talk. Cape Talk. A world view
spoke to Peter John, who is about 140 kilometers in a round trip from Krabo to the CBD to Pardon Island. Aslam, what's your commute? Hi morning, Lester. I travel every day, six days a week, Plumstead to Paul. That's 160k. 160k is returned.
Wednesday 7 October38
I'm advantaged to speak so many languages in South Africa, though, being taught, I can speak Nyanga, I can speak Bemba, I can speak Israeli. That's how I'm blessed. And now I know who I am, I know my roots, and I've encountered such things.
truck that's stuck in the middle of Jungsmutz Drive and Clifffontaine Road in the heart of Athlone. Youngsmuts coming from Epping and Old Mutual, really bad. Clifffontein Road backs deep into Mowbray. Anything that feeds into that area is
Cromboham Road is all backed up. Milner Road onto Cromboham Road, into Athlone Heavy going that way as well. And even the N2 inbound is now queuing to off-ramp into that traffic on Jansmas Drive going south. With your traffic updates, I'm
into that junction from the Phoenix side. Cape Town, absolute chaos trying to get through Athlone. It's a big truck that's broken down. The Youngsmutts and Clifffontaine. Young Smuts is heavy coming from Epping. Clifffontein heavy from
Cape Talk. Happening now, there's just been an accident in Wetton at Wetton and Chucker, so do pass with caution. And there's still a truck broken down at Jansmuts and Klipfontein. Jan Smuts direction south at the Klipfontaine intersection
And Clifffontein Road causing absolute chaos in that Athlone area. Cliff Fontaine Road backs from Mowbray, Jan Smuts from Epping, and Old Mutual sort of side. You've got big queues on Crombourne Road and Milna Avenue as motorists go that
news at half past four, a really happy story. There's an abandoned post office building at the Kenilworth station, and two people involved in the children's book world have decided to put a children's bookstore into that building. That's
murder are being investigated. Police say a 31-year-old man has been shot and killed in Lavender Hill on the Cave Flats. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says the incident happened in the morning. The motive behind the attack is unknown,
this, but no. And if I go into town and then I don't know how late the trains run, but if I arrive at the Cape Town station at nine o'clock for a train to Lakeside, it's not something that I am prepared to do. Anyway, it's four o'clock.
seen that market and are willing to make people pay for it. Dean has just written to me from Constantia, Andrew, to say I recently had to pay for a second check-in bag on an airling flight and nearly fell over when it cost just under a
UCT and Claremont. Traffic lights are also faulty in Newlands at Main and Protilla Roads. And we also have roadworks on the M3 south at a Princess Anne. Traffic is still backed up to the N2. I'm Justine Ringquist, and I'll have more EWN
In an unrelated matter, anti-gang unit members have conducted a search at the premises in Hanover Park following a tip-off. They searched the premises and found a 9-millimeter pistol with ammunition in the house. The suspects will make
and retirees. These and other stories at three or as they happen. EWN traffic. We have an accident on the N1 outbound after Klupmitz. All lanes are open, not too many delays expected. Then defective traffic lights in Newlands at main road.
They acted on information about the Red VW Golf with armed occupants driving around the Athlone area last night. And these arrests follow a gang-related shooting in Athlone's Belgravia suburb yesterday morning when a man was shot shortly
Thanks so much. So, Janet, this is Pippa. I understand you bought your white I-20 from Hyundai Plumstead and took delivery back in June 2016. And it was a 2014 model, is that correct? Correct. So, how soon did you first notice the paint
to tap into their expertise one-on-one. This month, we are going to be visiting the Gabriel Road Food Garden, which was established by Plumstead residents who were sick and tired of seeing a local vacant lot being used as a dumping ground.
the dollar, 22.06 to the pound, 1868 to the Euro. Brent crudes $101.75 a barrel. In traffic in Grassy Park at 5th Avenue before Victoria Road, a vehicle has left the roadway. We have an accident on the N1 outbound after Klupmits. All lanes
area at Flauberg and Porker Dry Roads. There's been an accident. We have slight delays there. In Grassy Park at Fifth Avenue before Victoria Road, a vehicle has left the roadway. Traffic lights are defective in Newlands at Main.
In Philippi on Govanbeki between Tony and Gene Road and M's Street. That road is closed off to traffic. Also, roadworks slowing down traffic. This is on the hospital bend in the right lane. Also, roadworks slowing down traffic. M3
traffic. R24 westbound from Edinburgh Road to the Gilules Interchange. Look out for those faulty traffic lights. Midranded of Victoria Road and Oliphants Condain Road in the mother city protests in Philippi on Govanumbeki between
are so tough, man. Sports. But if I absolutely have to, it's going to be Cape Town FC there at Athlone Stadium. The Stormers and Alai Anag teams are wonderful. But I think nothing beats like a local soccer game on the flats, the vibe and
from colonial to apartheid to racist to spatial planning, and now the one oak is talking about Constantia versus Alcis River. It blows my mind that the wealthy people are actually subsidizing the poor people in this city, whether you like
change was not a political decision, but the direct consequence of a binding constitutional court judgment handed down in July. These are not the stories at 12 or as they happen. EWN traffic in Philippi, there's a protest on government.
In Constantia, Durbanville, half an hour tops I saw on the group the other day, the truck is there repairing the light. The same services you have to for the same complaint in Mitchellsplain, any other community on the Cape Flats, it's
Cents a barrel. In your traffic in Philippi, there's a protest at Govanumbeki and New Eisleben Road. Govanbeki is closed between Tony and Geni Road and Ems Drive. Then traffic lights faulty in Mulins at Main Road and Pratier Road and in
to be from Justice Zondi. These are not the stories at 11 or as they happen. EWN traffic. In Philippi, there's a protest at Government Mbeki and New Eisleben Road. Government Mbeki's closed between Tony and Geni Road and Ems Drive.
Police have arrested two suspects for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition in the Athlone area. Last night, members of the Maitland Flying Squad followed up on information that occupants of a Red Volkswagen Golf, which was
pound, 1863 to the euro, and Brent crude is trading at $101.60 a barrel. In your traffic in Philippi, there's protests on Governor Mberke and New Eisleben Road. Governor Mberke is closed between Tony and Gene and M's Drive, and on the N2
Legal action. We'll have more on these and other stories at 10 or as it happens. EWN traffic in Philippi, there's protests on Governor Mbeke and New Ice Liban Road. Governor Beke is closed between Tony and Gene and Ems Drive. On the N2
When these applications reopen. Mike in Newlands is on the line to us. Mike, you want to talk about the fuel price? Hi. Yeah, hi, Jan. I do. You know, many years ago, I had a car, I sold that. Then I bought a motorbike, and as the fuel
news. A search continues for gunmen responsible for an alleged gang-related murder in Athlone. The shooting happened outside a primary school in Belgravia before 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Police say the victim had just dropped his child
delays approaching that intersection and the R304 Kulunoff Road and Bortleray Road. And in Philippi, there's protests on Governumbeke and New Eisleben Road. And Governumbeke is still closed between Toningeni and M'Drive. And in Haldeview,
At Botleray Road, also causing delays approaching that intersection. In Philippi, there's protests on Govanumbeke and New Ice Liban Road, with Govanumbecki closed between Tony and Gene and Ms Drive. And on the N1 incoming, you can expect
morning. Cape Town, protesting has erupted on Government Becky and New Esteban, right in that Philippi, Phillippy Park area. New Eyes Lieben is closed. A lot of pressure down the bottom of that route around sort of Sheffield Road and New
morning. Cape Town protesting has erupted on Governenbecky and New Eyes Thieben, right in that Philippi, Phillippy Park area. New Eye Steven is closed. A lot of pressure down the bottom of that route around sort of Sheffield Road and New
vehicles left the roadway just before Macassar Road, not causing delays at the moment. And in Philippi, there's protests on Govanbeke and New Ice Leibniz Road. And Govanbeke is closed between Tony and Gene and M's Drive. Heading into town
Govind and Becky road closures around that side of Philippi. Might be a good idea to give that area a miss. With your traffic update, I'm Rob Byrne. This is SAFM Sport with Zaikan. Your first one for this morning, Zaikan. Hope you're well.
Is in Philippi on Govan Mbeke and New Ice Lebanon Road, and the road has been closed. So please use an alternative route. And the traffic lights faulty in Browns Farm at Govan Mbeke and Sheffield and Govan Mbeke and Ems Drive. More
Tuesday 6 October8
Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia and Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, moments after the man dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and
Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia and Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, moments after the man dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and
Ratunga Road. There's also slow-moving traffic on the M5 southbound between Pinelands and Kenilworth. If you come across any other traffic issues, kindly what up us on 072-702-1702. There's more EWN on air, online, and on the EWN app at
Road, there's just been an accident, so do pass with caution. If you are on the M5 South, traffic is still slow moving between Pinelands and Kenilworth. And on Nelson Mandela Boulevard, outbound traffic is still backed up at Rudablum Road.
is already congested at Ridderbrum Road, the M3 South, still slow moving between UCT and Claremont. And if you are headed to the north on the N1 outbound, traffic is still slowing down between Century City and Bulville. And those traffic
a feud which he was trying to resolve. The trial continues. Carlo Peterson, Eyewitness News, Western Cape High Court. Police are hunting gunmen responsible for an apparent gang-related murder in Athlone. The shooting happened in Belgravia.
backed up between Pinelands and Kenilworth. The M3 South also slow moving between UCT and Claremont this afternoon. And as you leave the city on Nelson Mandela Boulevard, outbound traffic is heavily backed up at Rudabloom Road and traffic
this afternoon. And on the M5 south, traffic is still crawling between Pinelands and Kenilworth. On the M3 south, it's also backed up between UCT and Claremont. And if you are headed to the north on the N1 outbound, traffic still slows.