28 Oct
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Vlei Rehabilitation Study illustrates Importance of Groundwater
From South African Groundwater Division – Western Cape Branch Coastal vleis in and around the Cape Town, under rising pressure from urbanisation, have received a welcome boost with the completion of a multidisciplinary study aimed at restoring Zeekoevlei to a healthily functioning ecosystem. “It is important, from both ecological and social points of view, to […]
20 Oct
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Bats about bats!
Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind, do not become entangled in human hair, and seldom transmit disease to other animals or humans. In fact, bats are very clean – they groom themselves after every meal. Bats are often believed to be infected with rabies but all mammals can contract rabies. However, even the […]
13 Oct
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The Zeekoevlei Peninsula Security AGM
The Zeekoevlei Peninsula Security AGM will take place at Zeekoe Vlei Yacht Club at 19.30 on October 16th 2008. After the meeting there will be a cash bar for refreshments and a presentation by the Zeekoe Vlei Reserve manager, Asieff Khan.
30 Sep
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Vlei Talk – Spring 2008
The latest Vlei Talk will be delivered to residents in Zeekoevlei soon. Here are the highlights of this quarters contents: Local Crime Levels Down Toads on the Loose What’s New in the False Bay Ecology Park Shark Talk Zeekoevlei Peninsula Security AGM – 16 October Vlei Talk welcomes your articles, photos and news stories about […]
24 Sep
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Pelican Park still to take off
By Tanya Petersen DESPITE saying the environmental approval for the Pelican Park development could be granted by January this year, the city’s directorate for housing is still to submit its application for permission to develop to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP). It was announced in 2006 by Mayor Helen Zille that […]
04 Sep
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Rondevlei Rehabilitation Group
ALL WELCOME!! The Rondevlei Rehabilitation Group will be meeting on Saturday 6th September at Van Bloemmestein Park in Peninsula Road Zeekoevlei. We will be planting outside the office and opposite the second observation tower: Passerina palludosa Elegia (Condropetalum) tectorum We will begin at 09h00. Only heavy rain will cancel. Please bring, trowels, snacks and beverages. […]12- HOUR MAC CHALLENGE
Hi everyone Mail in from MAC. Ahoy all sailors – yes you read right – 12- HOUR MAC CHALLENGE – South African sailors have thrown down the gauntlet & are challenging their British counterparts, in an Historic Endurance Sailing Event. You are all invited to sail in this inaugural 12-Hour MAC Challenge which will be […]
20 Aug
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‘Beware of badly polluted wetlands’
By Niemah Davids Rapid urbanisation, an increase in the number of informal settlements and ageing infrastructure are to blame for the “badly polluted” 14 rivers and 10 wetlands around the Cape Metropole. And the City of Cape Town has warned residents in at least six suburbs to stay clear of the rivers and vleis in […]
19 Aug
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Princess Vlei to be ‘top fynbos sanctuary’
Princess Vlei, one of the major vleis on the Cape Flats but heavily transformed over many decades, is to be restored, with the City of Cape Town pumping in R3-million to kick-start the process. An initial three-year project will include clearing alien vegetation, planting indigenous fynbos and building pathways, recreational areas, bomas and bird-watching hides […]
18 Aug
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