Erin Carelse

Multimedia Journalist

Rabies confirmed in Cape fur seals: What beachgoers need to know

Erin Carelse|Published

Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution as rabies becomes endemic among Cape fur seals in South Africa, with experts urging the public to avoid close encounters ...

St James school triumphs in environmental programme

Erin Carelse|Published

St James RC Primary won two top awards for environmental excellence at the Sustainable Schools National Rewards ceremony, recognising their innovative water-saving ...

Capri residents raise concerns over dust from construction site

Erin Carelse|Published

Residents in Capri Village are calling for immediate action as excessive dust from the Fynbos Village construction project disrupts their daily lives and poses health ...

Explore Noordhoek's art scene: Open Studios to feature 27 local artists

Erin Carelse|Published

Join the Noordhoek Open Art Studios on Saturday March 15 and Sunday March 16 to explore 21 studios and meet 27 local artists, all while supporting art education ...

Missing baboon found dead after drowning

Erin Carelse|Updated

The search for Pip, the beloved juvenile baboon from Welcome Glen, ends in heartbreak as she's found drowned in a swimming pool, prompting calls for greater awareness ...

Concerns over litter, fires, and noise in Pecks Valley

Erin Carelse|Published

Residents and conservation groups are raising concerns about environmental damage in Pecks Valley, Muizenberg. Issues include littering, informal trails, and fire ...

Living Hope helps addicts on road to recovery

Erin Carelse|Published

Living Hope’s substance abuse recovery programme has reached more than 2 000 people in the past year, providing support groups, individual sessions, and meals to ...

Muizenberg man questions fairness of dog fine

Erin Carelse|Published

A Muizenberg man who was fined R1000 for walking his dog off-leash on the beach at night claims the enforcement of dog-walking regulations is inconsistent. Timothy ...

Shark Spotters promotes beach safety, conservation

Erin Carelse|Published

As holidaymakers filled the beaches in December and January, Shark Spotters held educational drives to promote ocean safety, shark conservation and responsible ocean ...

Plan to restore Simon’s Town tennis courts

Erin Carelse|Published

The Simon’s Town Civic Association (STCA), the SA Navy Dockyard’s Facilities Management Department and Cape Town Tennis are working together to restore the navy’s ...

Literary festival brings top writers to Simon’s Town

Erin Carelse|Published

Books on the Bay, Simon’s Town’s annual literary festival, will return in 2025 with a diverse line-up of authors, historians, and political commentators. The festival ...

Residents see red over blue train horns

Erin Carelse|Published

The noise made by the new blue trains’ horns, particularly at level crossings, is too loud, say those living near the railway line in Muizenberg. The introduction ...

Lego Endurance donated to museum

Erin Carelse|Published

The Simon’s Town Museum has a new addition to its Antarctic exhibition - a model of the Endurance. . . built from Lego. The model, which also includes a replica ...

Lockers now available at Muizenberg Beach

Erin Carelse|Published

Muizenberg Beach now has guarded security lockers, giving visitors a safe place to store their belongings. The lockers are inside the blue hut at Surfer’s Corner. ...

Over 1200 children benefit from Giving Tree

Erin Carelse|Published

The Giving Tree, a project by the Rotary Club of South Peninsula-Cape Town and Longbeach Mall, provided Christmas gifts to more than 1 200 needy children. The project ...

Art inspired by Africa and nature

Erin Carelse|Published

Dominic Albinski, a sculptor from Kalk Bay, creates works that reflect his love for African wildlife, human experiences, and his travels around the world. Born in ...

Matrics celebrate record 87. 3% pass rate

Erin Carelse and YOLANDE DU PREEZ|Published

Excitement filled the air this week as matriculants from the far south received their results. The matric class of 2024 has achieved a pass rate of 87. 3% in the ...

Exploring Kalk Bay’s indigenous fishing roots

Erin Carelse|Published

A new outdoor exhibition, The Sea is in Our Blood, is now on display at the Olympia Gallery in Kalk Bay. The exhibition focuses on the erased histories of Kalk Bay’s ...

Tears launches mobile clinics to help animals

Erin Carelse|Published

Tears Animal Rescue has launched two new mobile clinics designed to expand its reach across the Western Cape. The Dov, Edie, and Cicely Blumberg Project provided ...

Thank you, readers

YOLANDE DU PREEZ and Erin Carelse|Published

Erin Carelse and Yolande du Preez, False Bay Echo reportersAs the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all our readers for their loyal support ...

Ocean View resident dons Santa suit

Erin Carelse|Published

This festive season, Longbeach Mall will welcome a new Santa to don the iconic beard and suit. Sedric Vigis, 67, will take on the role of Santa after Fred Francklin, ...

Muizenberg beachfront upgrades set for February

Erin Carelse|Published

The City has announced plans to begin the refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront in mid-February 2025. Described as one of the largest capital ventures by the ...

Marine support group wins big at Kudu Awards

Erin Carelse|Published

The Table Mountain Marine Support Group has been named Project of the Year at the Kudu Awards, presented annually by SANParks to honour outstanding contributions ...

Magnet to stage Jenna’s debut play

Erin Carelse|Published

Jenna Fish, a 24-year-old actress and playwright from Noordhoek, will stage her debut production, Unpacking Mr Becker, at the Magnet Theatre in Observatory. A drama ...