Noordhoek Valley

Endangered western leopard toad threatened by an invasive look-alike, public urged to help. Cape Town - The discovery of the invasive guttural toad species on a property near Seascape Road in Noordhoek has set off alarm bells in conservation circles, who fear the invader species might hinder the livelihood of the endangered western leopard toad that is endemic to the area. No...

At the end of 2018 I sold my house in Cape Town as I was moving to Ireland. Although I have been in Cape Town real estate for over 35 years, I was still shocked at what banks wanted to charge me for transferring my money overseas. If an international exchange of funds is involved in your property transaction you should pay close attention to the exchange rates you will be ch...

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH FRIENDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Contrary to our earlier observations and statement we now have strong evidence to suggest that the potentially fatal Canine Parvo Virus (CPV) initially confined to the De Waal Park area of Cape Town CBD and limited to a tragic isolated incident has regrettably spread to a number of other neighbourhoods in the Southern Suburbs. ...

What a good idea!  Enjoy an unforgettable wine-and-art pairing in the Constantia Valley – plus a host of other perks. In the heart of the Constantia Winelands, where vineyards and mountains converge, lies the world-class Norval Foundation, a centre for contemporary African art. Home to a modern bistro, striking sculpture garden and ever-changing exhibitions from internatio...

Once promulgated in the Provincial Gazette, new municipal bylaw amendments by the City of Cape Town will allow "short-term letting from a house or flat for a period not exceeding 30 consecutive days for the same guest". Johette Smuts from PayProp says that while the amendments might mean an increase in rental in an already expensive city centre, the announcement is great new...

Come and support our incredible volunteers in Newlands Forest this Saturday. As Summer approaches, please add the below numbers to your cell phones to report any fires across the Cape Peninsula. 021 480 7700 or 021 480 7107

The whole country – or at least, most of the country – is waiting with bated breath for 11:00 on Saturday  when Siya's Springboks will take the field to challenge the might English for world rugby supremacy. When we unite to sing the national anthem, it will be a rare moment of national unity in a country suffering under poor governance, the remnants of state capture and a his...

Despite the recent slowdown in home sales in Cape Town which has seen many real estate companies scale down their operations, Chas Everitt International franchisees are investing in new offices in the metro in anticipation of a substantial turnaround in the not-too-distant future. One of these is the new high-visibility operation in Constantia Village, at the heart of a plus...