News and updates from the Marina da Gama Association
Shaen celebrates the raw beauty of wood
We recently caught up with Eastlake Island resident Shaen Adey, who has spent the last five years honing her woodturning skills – with some very impressive results.
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A day with Staffa and his gardening team
The Marina gardeners were hard at work on Freedom Day. Lead by Staffa Hussein, they spend every Tuesday sorting out shabby or overgrown areas on our three islands.
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Calling all twitchers: join us for the next CWAC
We report on 2021’s first quarterly Co-ordinated Waterbird Count (CWAC) on the vlei. If you fancy taking part in the next one, we’ve added contact details at the end.
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Doing our bit to save hope from the ashes
Valerie Benson, ExCom member and Uitsig resident, recalls how she joined Marina neighbour Jill Rumbelow to help salvage library books following the recent UCT fire.
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Our popular flora and fauna focus returns
Cherry Giljam’s regular flora and fauna updates were very a popular feature of our old magazine. We’re pleased that she will continue producing them for our new blog.
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City leaflet gives low-down on waterways
If you want to cut to the facts about the current state of our waterways, then a leaflet published by the City in 2007 could be just the document you’re looking for.
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Read the latest ExCom portfolio reports
If you are keen to know more about the work your Executive Committee does on residents’ behalf, these reports from our portfolio holders are a good place to start.
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Below the surface on Fisherman’s Quay…
Under water, life goes on. Many thanks to Marina da Gama resident and film-maker, Gordon Hiles, who shot this mesmerising footage from his pier in Fisherman’s Quay.
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Quarterly review from the MDGA chairman
From launching our blog and painting the Prince George Drive wall, to keeping up pressure for a new Kingfisher, Richard Midgley looks back over a busy start to 2021.
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Reinforcing safety through partnerships
Since the start of the year, our Security portfolio has chaired a number of productive meetings with security reps across several Marina precincts as well as SAPS.
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ExCom agrees to raise levies by R50 per annum
At its monthly meeting in February 2021, the MDGA ExCom agreed to increase members’ levies by R50 from R650 to R700, payable by 31 March 2021.
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Boundary wall painted on time and under budget
We trust Marina da Gama residents will share our pride in the newly repainted wall along our Prince George Drive boundary. Well done to all those involved!
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When is the next Marina Pub & Bistro quiz night?
Following the success of the first-ever quiz and dinner night at the Marina Pub & Bistro, we’re pleased to announce the next quiz and dinner night on Monday 29 March.
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‘Let’s Give Dignity and also uphold the law’
City of Cape Town Executive Mayor Dan Plato has called on residents to support the new Give Dignity Campaign to help the homeless sustainably.
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