Cape Town Water Wars Intensified As Scientists And City Officials Vie Over Coastal Water Quality
A storm is brewing after a citizen-led report threw shade at the City of Cape Town’s claims that its beaches boast pristine seawater quality.
Paradise Polluted: Alarming Seawater Contamination Threatens Cape Town’s Iconic Beaches
Cape Town’s famous beaches, long celebrated as world-class tourist havens, are under threat.
Why They Transported A Giant Dead Whale Through Cape Town’s Suburbs
Some in Cape Town awoke on Sunday morning to an extraordinary and surreal spectacle: a massive humpback whale embarking on an unlikely and final journey, as it was transported from Hout Bay through the leafy avenues of Constantia.
Scuba Divers Dive Deep To Clean Two Cape Town Tidal Pools
The lekker news for two tidal pools in Kalk Bay is that a team of divers rocked up to tackle the pollution problem, scuba style!
Blue Flags Will Soar Over Eight Cape Town Beaches This Summer
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has awarded Blue Flag status to eight popular Cape Town beaches for this summer season, with two others awarded pilot Blue Flag status.
Cape Town Swimmers Urged To Stick To Safe Beaches After Two Marine Animal Bites Rock The Coast
Cape Town beachgoers have been urged to keep to lifeguard-protected beaches after two separate biting incidents this past Saturday.
Heideveld Hero: Father Risks Life To Save Two From Drowning At Bloubergstrand Family Fun Day
“It was just hectic, I almost died as well because the waves were hitting us,” Brandon Janeke explained.
Did You See That Cute Penguin Catching Some Waves With A Bodyboarder In Cape Town? [Video]
An adorable little African penguin was filmed hitching a ride with a bodyboarder at a beach on Cape Town’s southern peninsula.
Now The City Says Cape Town’s Popular Beaches Show “Excellent Water Quality” Ahead Of Summer
Based on an independent analysis of water samples taken over the past seven weeks, the City of Cape Town has confirmed that our popular beaches received excellent water quality results ahead of the festive season.
Everybody Is Freaking Out Over A Young Man Swimming For His Life After Jumping Into Wild Cape Town Waters [Video]
A TikTok video has gone viral showing a swimmer battling ‘white water’ around the rocks somewhere on the Cape Town coast.
Water Treatment Expert Says Swimming At Cape Town Beaches Like “A Case Of Russian Roulette”
Looks like you’ll be gambling your health with your swims this summer.
City Of Cape Town Hits Back: “Pumping Sewage Into The Sea Is Normal”
But not only does it make pretty places unbearably stinky, it also supposedly causes frequent bouts of ‘the tummy bug’ to go around, and those are not fun at all.
Let’s Talk About The Sewerage Problem Wreaking Havoc At Cape Town’s Popular Swim Spots
Quite a few beaches have been closed across the city over the past few months due to sewage spills, but the issue seems to be more prevalent than we think.
Cape Town Beaches Dominate Google Street View Data
The data allows us to see which South African beaches are the most searched for, and seven of the top 10 are in Cape Town.
Cape Town’s Coastal Properties Under Threat From Rising Sea Levels
Climate change has resulted in rising sea levels that are now causing damage to coastal properties in Cape Town.
Don’t Miss Your Chance To Oppose The ‘No Swearing On Cape Town Beaches’ Proposal
The City of Cape Town is going to have a tough time enforcing a proposed by-law that wants people to stop swearing on beaches.