Parkwood
A suburb of Cape Town. 32 moments on air in the last seven days within 5 km, the latest on Friday 10:29.
32 moments, each a 30-second window as it aired
Friday 9 October10
showing all kinds of videos and photographs from valedictory ceremonies. I see that yesterday, Wynberg Boys had theirs, and there are these wonderful little, I suppose, traditions at the different schools. Like I saw them all ringing the
robbers was killed by the homeowner, who we now know is a prominent businessman in the Lansdown area. And again, we're hearing from pockets in the neighborhood that there seems to be a deliberate target on business people and establishments
broken down and Govan and Beek yet wet in circle still causing heavy delays heading towards Wynberg and traffic's backed up and affecting New Strantfontein Road. And on the M5 north there's a vehicle broken down and that's on the link to
earlier accident on Louvre Street and Wale Street. That truck broke down on Govan and Bueckie at Weton Circle, causing delays heading towards Wynberg. Traffic is now slow moving on New Strandfontein Road and on the end to incoming traffic.
backed both ways. And the stationary truck on Govind and Becky at Wetton Circle this morning. Govind and Becky coming inbound towards Wynberg, really badly backed up. Pilot Strandfontein Road into that area also heavy queues as well.
The news, and I'm saying this now with the fact they stated on the news that the Lansdown Police Forum is warning people not to take the law into their own hands. Now, this is where the confusion is: self-defense, road justice. What is the
There's still that truck broken down, so you can expect delays if you are heading towards the Wynberg area. And received a WhatsApp earlier that the Beach Mullipo and Fritzonenberg traffic lights are out. More eyewitness news traffic in 15
That's in the lane heading towards Wynberg, so you can expect delays. And received a WhatsApp that at Beach Umulepoint, Fritz Stonenberg, those traffic lights are out. More eyewitness news traffic in 15 minutes. There's more EWN on air,
Macassar Road, that's still there in the direction of Musenberg. And if you're in Gobenumberke heading towards Wynberg at Wetton Circle, there is a truck broken down. On the end to incoming, traffic's now slowing down at Jacks Havel Drive.
Road at Wethan Circle, there's a truck broken down and that's in the lane in the direction of Wynberg. Heading into town on the N2, traffic slowing down at Dana Fontaine Road and the M3 and the M5, that's looking all clear at the moment.
Thursday 8 October9
package was not there, and I was told that it would have gone to the outline pickup point at Parkwood Mosque. Now, had she on her own gone there, she would have had to take two taxis and then another taxi to get it to Parkwood. She doesn't
Cape Talk. This is a voice note about something we've not talked about this afternoon, but it might remind you of similar experiences you've had. G'day, John. I've been asked by a senior lady to pick up her medication at the Lotus River.
Play starts tomorrow morning at half past nine. Ray writes: you just need to drive past the Wynberg military camp to see how it has fallen into disrepair to confirm your sentiments of the shambolic state of the SANDF. How can anyone want
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
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 October6
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
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,
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.
Tuesday 6 October5
the 15th of October at 10 a.m., we'll be taking a group of listeners on a guided tour of the garden. It's in Gabriel Road in Plumstead. You'll get to ask questions about what they are growing, how they manage irrigation, fertilization.
are taking you to a spot we actually featured in our gardening segment a month or two ago: the Plumstead Food Garden, run by the Gabriel Road Area People's Association. If you were listening at the end of July, you would have heard us
astutely as Dr. Malumba. Good morning, Clarence, on the topic of medical care issues. I waited five hours at the Lady Michaelis Day Hospital in Plumstead yesterday, and that is just heartbreaking. It's the story of so very many complaints.
This listener needing to get from retreat to Bylands, wanting to park their car at the station, worried about whether the park and ride is safe? 021-446-0567. Drop me a WhatsApp: 072-567-1567. Want to help shape the talk of the town by
Station. How reliable is the train except for days that are late? The route is retreat to Pinelands and then Pinelands to retreat. Trains have generally become more reliable. I would suggest, I wouldn't park and ride at retreat station.
Monday 5 October2
there. Looks like pure volume. And Cape Town, the M3 fairly slowed today from UCT, University of Cape Town, moving down into Newlands and then extending queues right down through Bishops Court, almost towards the top of sort of Wynberg.
Residents in parts of the city and really spread out parts of the city, Woodstock Strand, Grassy Park, and other spaces are facing planned water supply interruptions. That's from today. The city is carrying out maintenance work on the