New notice board and indigenous garden at Superette

This project by the Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei will be completed on Monday 17th December.  Help from anyone with a sense of community pride would be most appreciated. We will be meeting at the superette at 9:30am.

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Western Leopard Toad breeding migration

The Western leopard toad breeding season is nearly upon us. There will be a lot of toads crossing the roads during this time and we would like to appeal to the public for help. This species is battling against extinction, so your help would be really meaningful. Breeding activity lasts for a week or two. […]

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Frog Walk at Kenilworth Racecourse

The public has two opportunities per year to be guided on a frog walk in this special patch of Sand Fynbos. There is a good chance of seeing the critically endangered Micro frog as well as other interesting species.  The reserve manager will guide the group and it promises to be an interesting adventure. Date: […]

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CALLING all little princesses!

Come and add your sparkle and support for Princess ‘Vlei’. Princess Vlei is a precious treasure – she needs your help. Support the people’s plan – a more just alternative to another shopping Mall! Prize for the best dressed 5 -10 yr old princess! 16th June Saturday Youth Day from 12.00 to 2.00pm At Princess […]

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In the Footsteps of Shackleton – a slide show and talk by Viv James

Fresh out of Physics at Cambridge, Viv’s father Reginald James joined Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “Imperial Transantarctic Expedition” as Physicist at the last minute in 1914. On their way south their ship, the Endurance was trapped in the Weddell Sea ice for 9 months, drifting southwest then north. Towards summer, she was crushed by shifting pack […]

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Support Princess Vlei on 3 June 2012 from 9am-2pm

Become a participant in the Princess Vlei Forum. On Tuesday 29th May at 7.30 pm the controversy around development at Princess Vlei was explained and ideas for a way forward discussed. The meeting was open to the public as the Forum would like to share this issue with as many people as possible. This coming […]

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THE BEST TIME TO PLANT FYNBOS

Now is a good time to plant fynbos or plants in general. The ground is reasonably wet and even if there are some dry patches, as long as you water in after planting, the ground should stay wet until summer. If you are planting fynbos, remember not to add any fertilizer or compost. Visit the […]

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Lost and found

A white canoe was found in the reeds after drawdown on Peninsula Road – it has an image of a native American in front. A young dog has taken up residence at the same address and is no doubt hoping to be reunited with its owner. If you are looking for either of the above please click here to contact Ariane.

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Health Warning – Black River Paddle this Sunday

Dear FoZRs This City better get their Sh1T together!!! And I thought it was just us in Zeekoevlei – grrrrr! This is a letter I received from a friend, please read it. How very, very sad is this ? Health Warning – Black River Paddle this Sunday Dear Friends As a Peninsula Paddle and Stand […]

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A picture of Zeekoevlei – by Ingrid Baigrie

One day, perhaps, I will take you to the places that I go to when I miss you and we will see the moon turn to deep amber in the morning light before it sets, full-bellied, behind the constantiaberg hills and hear our footprints scrunching on the frost, white as snow on crisp blades of […]

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