News Bulletin of 29 December 2025, 3pm

The Parkview Community Policing Forum is wrapping up the year with a strong sense of appreciation and renewed hope.Chairperson Bianca Albertini applauded the teamwork that kept the forum moving forward. She credits Parkview SAPS members, CPF Exco, patrollers and community partners for standing together to keep the neighbourhood safer. ALbertini adds that real strength of the CPF lies in people showing up, attending meetings, giving their time and working hand in hand with police.

Over the past two years, Sandton Racquet Club has seen some exciting upgrades.
The highlight for 2025 is the completion of the club’s four padel courts, which are now open and ready for both members and visitors to enjoy. Club manager Drago Elez thanked the Johannesburg Property Company for approving the renovation. In 2026, the four tennis courts are set to be renovated and redesigned with multi-sport markings to support a variety of activities, including soccer and cricket academies, basketball, netball, martial arts, yoga, Pilates, and dance programmes.

Independent seawater testing has confirmed that North Coast beaches are safe, swimmable and ready for the holiday season. According to reports, the Ballito Urban Improvement Precinct together with B.N Kirk and local estates, carries out weekly E. coli tests from Ballito to Sheffield. Nearly every test this year fell within the “ideal” range, with only one September result reaching the “acceptable” range, which is still safe for swimmers. The final tests of the year, conducted on December 9 and 17, again confirmed clean water for holidaymakers. The positive results highlight the impact of ongoing infrastructure maintenance and repairs by Siza Water and the KwaDukuza Municipality.