False Bay Echo

02/01/2026

New Year’s Day was filled with joy across the Western Cape as 132 babies were safely delivered in public health facilities, giving families a hopeful and heart-warming start to 2026.

New Year’s Day was filled with joy across the Western Cape as 132 babies were safely delivered in public health facilities, giving families a hopeful and heart-warming start to 2026.

02/01/2026

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging all beachgoers, anglers, and coastal hikers to exercise extreme caution this weekend and into early next week due to the full moon spring tide.

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) warns beachgoers, anglers, and hikers to exercise extreme caution this weekend as a full moon spring tide brings dangerous rip currents and higher tides.

02/01/2026

As the country is celebrating the New Year, police have advised both men and women to stay vigilant when visiting drinking establishments, nightclubs, taverns, and other recreational venues.

As the country is celebrating the New Year, police have advised both men and women to stay vigilant when visiting drinking establishments, nightclubs, taverns, and other recreational venues.

02/01/2026

The City of Cape Town has intensified safety initiatives aimed at reducing pedestrian deaths on its roads, with a specific focus on keeping pedestrians off high-speed freeways during the festive season.

The City of Cape Town has intensified safety initiatives aimed at reducing pedestrian deaths on its roads, with a specific focus on keeping pedestrians off high-speed freeways during the festive season.

31/12/2025

The festive season often means fuller tables, bigger celebrations, and, unfortunately, more food going to waste. But with a few simple changes at home, residents can significantly reduce food waste and help protect the environment.

The festive season often means fuller tables, bigger celebrations, and, unfortunately, more food going to waste. But with a few simple changes at home, residents can significantly reduce food waste and help protect the environment.

31/12/2025

Four fatal drownings have been recorded in Cape Town since the beginning of December, with two incidents under police investigation and two linked to bathing-related activities, according to the City of Cape Town.

Four fatal drownings have been recorded in Cape Town during the festive season, with two incidents under police investigation and two linked to bathing-related activities, according to the City of Cape Town.

31/12/2025

Cape Town, like the rest of the world, is preparing to ring in the New Year, and the Mother City has a range of exciting events in store to help residents and visitors usher in 2026 in style.

Cape Town, like the rest of the world, is preparing to ring in the New Year, and the Mother City has a range of exciting events in store to help residents and visitors usher in 2026 in style.

31/12/2025

Thank you to our loyal readers, residents, community activists, and all of you for all that you do. Wishing you a blessed new year! 🎉✨

30/12/2025

Confirmed: A body of an unknown man was recovered from the water at Fish Hoek beach on Monday evening, December 29, at about 7:10pm.

Police said an inquest was registered for investigation, and a formal identification is yet to be conducted to determine the identity of the person.

A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Video: TikTok

30/12/2025

A total of 34 people lost their lives in 27 road crashes across the Western Cape between December 22 and 28, with pedestrians accounting for nearly half of the fatalities, according to the provincial Department of Mobility.

A total of 34 people lost their lives in 27 road crashes across the Western Cape between December 22 and 28, with pedestrians accounting for nearly half of the fatalities, according to the provincial Department of Mobility.

30/12/2025

As the landscape of employment and remuneration continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, organisations must stay vigilant to seize opportunities and mitigate challenges ahead.

As 2026 approaches, organisations need to be proactive in understanding and responding to these critical trends. The future of work is undeniably linked to how well companies adapt their strategies and values, ensuring they not only survive but thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.

29/12/2025

A hiker was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after falling on a mountain trail above Baileys Kloof in Muizenberg on Sunday morning.

A hiker was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a dramatic fall on a mountain trail in Muizenberg, prompting urgent rescue efforts.