AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale ATLANTIS - Bereaved parents in Atlantis have expressed frustration at how slowly the investigation of their sons' murders is unfolding They were gunned down just outside the West Coast community over a week ago Kevin Brandt has more details in the video above Please check your email and enter your one time pin below:   Open in Gmail Sorry there was an error loading the audio coordinated by Deputy Police Ministers Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo Gang violence became a major issue in Atlantis in October 2024 when a mass shooting in Mamre left five people dead Read more: “Gang culture’ fears after gunmen ambush three vehicles on road to Atlantis, instantly killing five young men” Police say the gang violence in Atlantis is mainly between the Americans and the Hunter Americans gangs Mosikili said in her opening address that the festive season and SAPS high-density operations are in progress and that the police are taking no chances in terms of increased visibility across the country 635 people were detained for drug possession in the Western Cape this week alone From left: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel and Deputy Police Ministers Polly Boshielo and Cassel Mathale listen to residents’ complaints during the crime imbizo at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis on 7 January 2025 “Talk to us about this gun violence and please talk to us about the gang violence in this area At least 20 people waited patiently to share their primary issues with the governmental stakeholders on stage The community involvement session was extremely emotional my daughter has finally opened up to a social worker about her kidnapping ordeal and what happened to her.” said the police are aware of the gun and gang violence in Atlantis Atlantis resident Abraham Agulhas said his 15-year-old grandson Dehaino Bester was killed in November 2024 He said police know who the killers are but haven’t arrested them Abraham Agulhas is the grandfather of 15-year-old Dehaino Bester who was gunned down in an alleged drive-by-shooting on Saturday Bester was a midfielder for Jomos Power, a top team in Atlantis, and in October 2024 had the opportunity to join a training session with Cape Town City FC. He was supposed to play in a tournament in the US in 2025.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads Agullas told the imbizo: “The driver was arrested but not the person(s) who fired the shots The police know who these alleged killers are but they aren’t doing anything to arrest them.” He hoped the deputy police ministers or Patekile would step up and help to ensure the perpetrators are put behind bars.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads In his keynote speech Mathale reiterated that the imbizo was not a talk shop adding that the police are there to serve the community of Atlantis “We have taken down all your complaints and we are going to respond to each and every complaint that you have raised We are going to work with you to resolve the challenge that you are confronted with was created for a coloured community as an example of a dreamland under the apartheid regime it failed to yield what was promised when it was created about 45km from Cape Town “The solution to Atlantis’ problems is not policing but the creation of opportunities that will make it possible for you to realise your dreams for young people “We are in the Western Cape this week because the ANC is celebrating 113 years (at a celebration) in Khayelitsha on Saturday. Because we are here we felt it necessary that we must (also) come to communities like Atlantis so that we can talk about issues about crime.”advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads His message to corrupt police was that those who wear the uniform but report to drug lords or gangsters will have their uniforms replaced with orange uniforms.   Patekile assured residents that all issues raised will be addressed, and that Atlantis station commander, Lieutenant-Colonel Mario Thyse, and senior police management will meet residents within two weeks to provide feedback on all complaints raised.  “Schools are breeding grounds for criminals (when children drop out). Our appeal to you is to make sure that children from Grade R to 12 are at school.  “At this stage we can say they (criminals) are the alternative government, giving food to the people. We, as the government, must be sure that does not happen or otherwise you are now creating commodity gangs. We can’t allow that,” he said. Smith told the gathering he had asked local councillor Alistair Lightburn to speak about strictly local issues such as street lights in Witsand and the closure of lanes. “As we prepare to roll out cameras, I request that the two ward councillors meet with the strategic surveillance unit in the metro police and community safety framework, specifically SAPS. SAPS provides advice on where cameras should be placed. We can certainly do more and get cameras out to this side of the planet sooner,” Smith said. Hendricks stressed the importance of a social economic response to the challenges raised, noting that Atlantis is part of the District Development Model. Addressing parents in Atlantis, he said: “I hope that many of your children who have written matric exams pass and… if they have applied for and are accepted at any university or college, the Department of Social Development and also the Department of Higher Education, we guarantee that they will get a bursary. “It is critical that Atlantis sends their youngsters to (improve) their education (so they can return) to help fix the problems. Atlantis’ problems can only be solved by its children.” DM ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " CAPE TOWN - Police came under attack during a service delivery protest in Atlantis. The incident happened over the weekend after an informal structure was demolished by law enforcement officials. The police's Wesley Twigg said: "Three police officials sustained injuries and private and government vehicles were damaged. SAPS [South African Police Service] and law enforcement officials fired rubber rounds to disperse the crowds. No arrests were made and no other injuries by the public were reported." Sections Home | South Africa Rampant crime and gangsterism were high on the agenda at the police imbizo in Atlantis on the Cape West Coast Deputy Police Ministers Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo attended the crime prevention gathering Police say the purpose of the engagement was to find lasting solutions for communities affected by gun and gang violence Residents of Atlantis on the West Coast are appealing to the national Police Department to beef up resources at the local police station The imbizo was held at Avondale Primary School where residents voiced their grievances and frustrations Community members say most of the crimes in the area remain unresolved due to incapacity They have complained of rampant gangsterism and gun violence Police say more resources will be deployed to the area to combat crime “We have the strategy that we have put in place we are getting to the second phase of that plan where we have released the last batch of the 10 000 for 2023 there is a specific number that I don’t have figures in place but giving figures as well in this kind of platform So that plan is to augment and complement the numbers that you are having is getting for the third year now that we are,” says Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili “The officers for this area of Atlantis are going to come here beside the police station itself and interact with the community here who is responsible for the metro is going to come here He has been instructed to commit to engage in community activities to give them feedback including the acting national commissioner whom I am with here has already also got orders that they must do this engagement,” says Mathale The Western Cape government has called on police and communities to work together to fight crime “It is concerning that the trust between the community and the police has been broken,” says MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety in Western Cape The City of Cape Town will boost its deployment of resources and officers in the area to fight crime “The City will look at rolling out more surveillance cameras in Atlantis,” says Cape Town Mayco Member for Safety and Security The imbizo in Atlantis will be followed by a similar community engagement initiative in Samora Machel in Phillipi on the Cape Flats Video: Police ministry holds crime prevention imbizos WESTERN CAPE - Police in Cape Town are on the hunt for a suspect believed to have been involved in the mass shooting in Atlantis on Wednesday evening WATCH | SAPS wants replica guns outlawed The incident left 5 people dead and 5 others injured Reports indicate that the victims were returning home from the beach when the suspect opened fire on the vehicles they were travelling in eNCA reporter Kevin Brandt filed the story Law enforcement officials were monitoring the situation in Atlantis as tensions escalated between two rival taxi associations This followed the Congress for Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) launching a branch in the area where the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) had had a monopoly Cata members expressed their displeasure after the launch at the weekend, leading to reported clashes between the two groups. Police intervened to prevent violence from breaking out. The Witsand Taxi Association, a member of Cata, currently holds operating licences for the Bellville, Saxonworld and Witsand routes in Atlantis.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads granted by the Provincial Regulatory Entity are based on a supply-and-demand assessment and aligned with the Integrated Public Transport Network Plan said his department had received information about a pending taxi conflict in the Atlantis area other unregistered operators are seeking to operate unlawfully in the Atlantis area a practice commonly referred to as ‘pirate taxis’,” he said while Blaauwberg rivals have recently joined Codeta and established holdings within the Atlantis area as no operating licence can be granted for operating along a designated MyCiTi bus route.” Read more: Cape Town considers stricter by-laws aimed at regulating ‘unhappy’ taxi industry Codeta, one of the two major taxi associations in the Western Cape, has a long history of violent conflict with Cata, which broke away from Codeta in the mid-1990s. The two associations were involved in a deadly dispute in 2021 over the B97 route, resulting in more than 80 deaths between January and August of that year.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads From the beginning of this year to mid-February three taxi owners and a commuter were killed in a resurgence of violence Read more: Cape Town taxi violence resurgence leaves 12 dead, many critically injured in early 2024 Cata spokesperson Nkululeko Sityebi criticised Codeta’s actions in Atlantis accusing it of operating without permits and infringing on Cata’s territory “How would you feel if someone came to your yard and built a house without speaking to you?” said Sityebi “They just took people who are not even associated with anyone and launched a branch They knew what they were doing because they did not even send an invitation to us.” Codeta spokesperson Makhosandile Tumana defended the launch saying  they were approached by local taxi operators in 2019 to launch a branch in Atlantis but it had been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic “The members are not under Cata and we found out that they have seven permits.” it needs to have at least 10 permit-holders “We tried speaking to Cata but they were not available and we will continue trying because we do not want any violence,” said Tumana The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), which includes members from both associations, has been asked to intervene before violence erupts.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads Western Cape police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana said the police were maintaining a heavy presence in the area.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads “Deployments will be bolstered with high-density patrols in the area.” Safety and Security MMC Smith said his department had deployed significant resources to Atlantis in response to threats of violence Several public transport vehicles had been impounded for operating without permits “We have convened a centralised joint operations centre in Atlantis monitoring the situation through our various technologies and with 105 members providing enforcement across the area,” said Smith The Western Cape Mobility Department has engaged with leaders from Cata and Codeta and Santaco has committed to convening a meeting between the parties “The Western Cape Mobility Department does not condone any violence The minibus taxi industry is encouraged to conduct itself in accordance with legislation and regulations guiding the industry,” said the department Santaco could not be reached for comment by the time of publication CAPE TOWN - South Africa's high crime rate has forced communities to take matters into their own hands But the fight to keep their neighbourhoods safe SANCO chairperson Moses Matiso has paid with his life His family and colleagues in Witsand are now fearing for their safety JOHANNESBURG - Families of victims of the Atlantis mass shooting are demanding their sons’ attackers be brought to book.  Five men between the ages of eighteen and thirty were fatally wounded yesterday when unknown gunmen opened fire on the corner of Old Mamre and Silverstream Roads one of whom is in critical condition.  which Plato described as an advanced and ideal society that sank beneath aqueous depths Ocean discoveries near Spain have sparked a new passion for the age-old enigma that remains unexplained Science-based studies indicate the discovery of subsea islands which potentially originated the Atlantis myth Evidence supports that the myth bases its origins in actual geological phenomena Plato described Atlantis as an ancient dominion that flourished during his period for a time span of 9000 years Plato documented that Atlantis started as one immense island that reached across the Pillars of Hercules in the Strait of Gibraltar region Plato established the origin of Atlantis as an extensive island bordered by the Pillars of Hercules that split the Strait of Gibraltar Technological progress was a main feature of Atlantean society Research scholars and a broad range of viewers maintain their interest in the Atlantis legend because of its enduring fascination Plato described the Atlantis Islands as made up of circles with an impressive central metropolis The Atlantean society had abundant access to silver and gold resources while maintaining multiple exotic animal species on its territory which led to its total submersion beneath the sea in a single day The story has fascinated researchers who have conducted numerous expeditions searching for verifiable evidence The IGME-CSIC’s Atlantis project at its Spanish research facility has made notable progress in revealing its secrets they found a series of underwater islands on the east coast of Lanzarote Archaeologists consider “Los Atlantes” possible secular relics of the ancient realm of Atlantis This archaeological discovery is one of the most profound discoveries in recent history if confirmed According to Marine geologist Luis Somoza of the Geological Survey of Spain, the robot operated below 2,500 meters of ocean depth to acquire samples. The collected samples showed beachfronts demonstrating that these features were part of former islands that sank underneath the sea Geological Survey of Spain scientist Luis Somoza indicates that volcanic lava around these islands solidified and led to the lowering of the mainland The scientific data shows that this area was once populated land before it was lost underwater Geological records indicate that these underwater formations might be the basis for tales concerning Atlantis The past ice age created very different sea levels from our existing ocean levels which reached their lowest point around 25,000 years ago The former volcanic islands from earlier geological periods could have become the home of prehistoric early civilizations these islands gradually disappeared into the ocean The researchers will examine the obtained data through advanced testing to learn specifically when the sunken islands went beneath the sea The obtained information will help better understand the relationship between sunken islands and the Atlantis legend The discovery of these islands provides a theory about how the Atlantis myth originated because the people of Atlantis most likely did not possess flying vehicles or modern technological advancements Advancements in science may now deliver answers to explain an enigmatic mystery that has survived since antiquity New life appears in the myth of Atlantis because researchers discovered submerged islands near Spain’s shoreline. The story of an ancient civilization is contested, yet the geological findings suggest some aspects of Atlantis mythology could prove factual. The scientific investigation produces a new historical understanding of ancient civilizations and demonstrates how science reveals secrets CAPE TOWN - Police in Cape Town are on the hunt for a suspect believed to have been involved in the mass shooting in Atlantis on Wednesday evening WATCH | Police hunt for gunman who killed five in Atlantis The incident left five people dead and five others injured Three foreign nationals have been arrested in Atlantis on the West Coast for cultivating dagga on a farm and for the illegal possession of a shotgun and ammunition Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says the suspects had a substantial amount of dried out dagga concealed in different packaging in their possession “Members proceeded to a premises in Kleindassenberg Atlantis after receiving information of dagga being cultivated on a farm members ensued with a search during which they discovered a variety of dagga plants being cultivated on the premises 46 and 60 were arrested on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition and possession of dagga.” He further said the men are due to appear in the Atlantis Magistrate’s court once charged A mass shooting  in Atlantis that killed five people and wounded another five was not the first in the area in recent months according to community member Peter Stoffberg He was responding in the wake of  five people being shot dead and five severely wounded after unknown gunmen opened fire at three vehicles, according to the police.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads Brigadier Novela Potelwa said reports from the scene indicated that the victims were returning home in three vehicles from the Silverstroom Beach when yet-to-be identified gunmen opened fire on the vehicles on the corner of Old Mamre and Silverstream roads The age of those who were killed ranged between 18 and 30 who has been involved in anti-crime engagements told Daily Maverick on Thursday that the number of shootings had escalated over the past three to six months in Atlantis and another one in the mouth,” said Stoffberg He said that there had been two shootings in the Neptun’s Castle area three died on the scene and another three were injured Stoffberg believes all these shootings are gang related Daily Maverick had not received comment from police about these previous incidents at the time of publication.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads It was reported in May last year that two teenagers who were best friends were gunned down in  Atlantis in what was believed to be a gang-related incident Police on the scene found the two victims with gunshot wounds to their heads In 2021 it was reported by IOL that a gang war had broken out in Atlantis a man believed to be in his late 20s was found in the bushes at Dassenberg Drive the police attended to a scene where a 39-year-old man from Neptune Castle was shot and wounded A third incident involved a 27-year-old man from Avondale who was found gunned down at a bus stop Reports suggested that all these killings were related to gang violence Read more: Fear grips Atlantis as key witness is gunned down before giving testimony that could put gangsters behind bars There have been an alarming number of mass shootings reported in the province recently Daily Maverick reported that two gunmen stormed into the Mzwa barber shop on Gqrwarha Street Snoyolo Mtsamayi (11) and Enzokhule Dladlu (5) A total of 28 spent cartridges and three bullets were retrieved from the crime scene Read more: Police ‘hope for quick arrests’ after children die in Khayelitsha barber shop shooting were accused of an extortion-linked mass killing that claimed the lives of 12 people three years ago They have since been acquitted due to evidence that the court said was replete with lies and inconsistencies that made it impossible to discern the truth This mass shooting sparked widespread condemnation Even former minister of police Bheki Cele and Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile attended Nyalara’s court appearance in July 2022 at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court Read more: Two Cape Town mass-killing-accused suspects acquitted after judge finds testimony of sole surviving witness to be unreliable According to Potelwa, the police have launched a manhunt in Mamre and are investigating murder and attempted murder charges. 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Remove ads Home | Uncategorized Rampant crime and gangsterism are high on the agenda at this year’s police imbizo that’s being held at Atlantis on the Cape West Coast The Deputy Ministers of Police Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo are attending the crime prevention gathering Provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa says the purpose of the community engagements is to find lasting solutions for communities affected by gun and gang violence Potelwa says the event in Atlantis will be followed by a similar community engagement initiative in Samora Machel in Phillipi on the Cape Flats on Wednesday “The objective of this engagement is to discuss with the citizens of Atlantis and the surrounding areas sustainable solutions to the scourge of crime you would recall that Atlantis just like other areas within the City of Cape Town has incidents of gang violence and the aim is to ensure that we find sustainable solutions and obviously sustainable solutions cannot be found if the police discuss alone.” Search You are here: Home » News » We Step In: Ensuring Animal Welfare in Atlantis The Cape of Good Hope SPCA stepped in by offering free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats and providing free sterilisation services for pet owners who cannot afford them 196 pets received deworming treatments and rabies vaccinations while 58 pets were admitted for sterilisation Ongoing Support: Our outreach project in the Atlantis area will continue for the next six weeks with ongoing free sterilisation services for local pets located on the far end of Cape Town towards the West Coast often lacks access to animal welfare assistance. The SPCA is committed to daily operations in this area investigating animal cruelty cases and working with the community to improve animal welfare Preventing Overpopulation: Providing primary health care for pets in underserved communities is vital as many residents cannot afford private veterinary services many animals would suffer or contribute to overpopulation through unchecked breeding Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Telegram Email DONATE TODAYFor over 150 years the Cape of Good Hope SPCA has protected and cared for all animals Make a donation today to fight animal cruelty and give animals a chance in life that they deserve The SPCA is the only organisation that offers a 24-hour Inspectorate service Contact our Inspectorate by calling us on(021) 700-4158/9or083 326 1604 (after hours) The SPCA’s Compassion in Farming programme is cultivating much more than humane farming practices an act of animal cruelty occurred opposite the Blue Downs Magistrates Court where 65-year-old David Klein from Greenfield The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is calling on private-sector veterinarians to step in with us and help curb the city’s escalating pet overpopulation crisis With only three full-time veterinarians managing an overburdened hospital—treating an 100 pets—58 dogs and 42 cats—have been sterilised in a mass effort led by 3 organisations Building on the success of the first Lavender Hill sterilisation and give an animal a lucky second chance at a happy life Thank you for everything you do to help make this a better world for all animals Sign up to our newsletter and get behaviour advice happy homings and our impact straight to your inbox Phone: +27 21 700 4140After Hours: 083 326 1604Email: info@capespca.co.zaSearch for your nearest SPCA Mon – Fri: 08h30 – 17h00 Sat: Closed Sun: ClosedPublic Holidays – Closed Mon – Fri: 08h00 – 16h00Sat: 08h00 – 12h00Sun: ClosedAnimal Hospital Information Schedule and locations Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025 POPIA Privacy Policy ©️ Cape of Good Hope SPCA | Public Benefit Organisation Number 930004317 Select a question above or ask something else Learn More Atlantis The Royal (a Dubai hotel that opened in 2023 with a private Beyoncé concert) cost well over $1 billion to build Operator Kerzner now says it aspires to build as many as 15 such Atlantis mega-resorts worldwide The owner of One&Only Resorts is playing a delicate balancing act Kerzner International wants to nearly double the ultra-luxury brand's count while maintaining the exclusivity that commands premium rates it's accelerating the development of newer concepts like wellness-focused Siro Kerzner currently operates 14 One&Only resorts It's opening another in Montana this year — its first Alpine resort — and has 10 others in the pipeline "We've grown exponentially lately, and we have to keep an eye on our strategic philosophy," said CEO Philippe Zuber The Dubai-based company will cap its One&Only portfolio at about 35 properties prioritizing exclusivity and maintaining high service standards over geographic ubiquity "To be true to our DNA and to do what makes our brand so special Across its brands, Kerzner now manages 21 hotels, with 19 more properties in development. While it takes a measured approach to growth in the ultra-luxury segment, it plans to accelerate the expansion of its newer lifestyle brands, Siro and Rare Finds but you need to have a certain size in order to have the bandwidth to be able to consistently invest in your brand markers and stay innovative," Zuber said He noted that achieving scale enables some efficiencies in marketing and Ritz Carlton anticipate larger portfolios suggesting the ultra-luxury segment has room to run Zuber said Kerzner's plans to double One&Only and add more properties for its other brands have required it to reorganize its leadership to ensure it has dedicated brand leaders to oversee quality control during expansion "To take the company to the next level of success I needed the organization to evolve," Zuber said the company installed Mark Kirby as president of One&Only Mattheos Georgiou has become a senior vice president overseeing Siro and Rare Finds "We clearly believe that the world can take 10 to 15 Atlantis resorts "So we currently have three within our portfolio The goal of 15 is ambitious, considering that each takes years — and billions of dollars to build. Former Atlantis president Timothy Kelly said at a Skift event in 2023 that the costs to build are so high that Atlantis may require financial support at a government level when it chooses some locations As recently as May 2023, Kelly told Bloomberg he had "just" four future Atlantis projects in his sights In 2016, Kerzner signed to operate a new-build resort in Hawaii, Atlantis Ko Olina. However, after years of no progress and after the development company for the resort liquidated in 2024 the project has not been mentioned again and has been removed from Kerzner’s development page Zuber emphasized that Atlantis Dubai remains strong even without gaming amid uncertainty about potential casino licenses in the UAE "Our Dubai property is an extraordinary success," Zuber said "I don't think we need gaming to sustain that We've proven it's one of the most exclusive integrated resorts in the world." Kerzner’s two Atlantis resorts in Dubai have seen some key leaders move to other integrated resorts Kelly left last August to join Melco in Macau while Atlantis The Royal president Tom Roelens moved in late 2024 to Wynn Al Marjan Island — an upcoming integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah Kerzner's aspirations come as Zuber acknowledges the need to stay on top of shifting trends "Prices are not going to go up plus 10% a year anymore," he said "The new cycle we are in is about serving guests' needs for longevity The company is betting its wellness and lifestyle offerings Maintaining and expanding the length of stay of existing guests is instead a major focus One&Only properties boast an average length of stay of 4.5 nights He characterized that as among the highest lengths in the industry and a testament to the brand's focus on curated experiences and privacy opened its first property in Dubai last year Zuber described Siro as "one of the most disruptive brands in the market," citing how each hotel has a theme of "ultimate fitness and recovery." The brand has properties under development in Saudi Arabia "The travel sector is in an incredible moment now," Zuber said highlighting post-pandemic shifts in luxury travel preferences "No one is willing to compromise their lives anymore This common ground is about health and how people are aware of their wellness needs It's a phenomenal change happening in the hospitality world." remains in the early stages as an opportunistic conversion play while Siro targets urban destinations with significant business traffic This collection of resorts debuted in February 2023 with the Bab Al Shams in Dubai A website is advertising a plan for "25 residences managed by IVO a Rare Finds hotel."The One&Only cap shows Kerzner recognizes a truth about luxury: Scarcity creates value in premium pricing power Maintaining that principle of exclusivity while finding new growth drivers for One&Only and Atlantis will be a tricky needle to thread Newer brands like Siro and Rare Finds may help expand into adjacent customer segments What am I looking at? The performance of hotels and short-term rental sector stocks within the ST200 The index includes companies publicly traded across global markets including international and regional hotel brands The Skift Travel 200 (ST200) combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies worth more than a trillion dollars into a single number. 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Login The leading source of hotel industry news for lodging Kerzner International plans to expand its luxury hotel brands The company is also focusing on developing new wellness and lifestyle brands like Siro and Rare Finds Kerzner has restructured its leadership to ensure quality control and strategic expansion New users get20% offtheir first year of Skift Pro Atlantis Foundries have recently achieved a notable milestone in the company’s history when it recorded the casting of its two-millionth heavy-duty engine block (HDEP) since the foundry cast its first sample just over 16 years ago What is more remarkable is that the two million mark has been achieved in just six years since the company recorded its first million castings of HDEPs which took the company just over 10 years to reach Atlantis Foundries has always specialised in manufacturing medium to heavy-duty engine blocks and originally began as a machining facility back in 1979 when it was known as Atlantis Diesel Engines (ADE) The company was established by the South African government to produce diesel engines for the South African commercial and agriculture markets Subsequently the company had obtained a license to manufacture Mercedes-Benz and Perkins diesel engines Pieter du Plessis (CEO) and the Management team of Atlantis Foundries “The foundry was only established in 1982 and it concentrated on producing engine blocks for truck One of the first blocks the foundry cast was for the ERF model 66 truck,” said Atlantis Foundries’ CEO Pieter du Plessis “This particular milestone that we have reached is for what is known as the Daimler Truck Heavy Duty Engine Platform Block The grey cast iron castings are produced in two variants – OM471/DD13 and OM472/DD15 – and the main truck applications are for Mercedes-Benz (Europe) “One of our key customers has always been Daimler Truck AG Another important customer is Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) in the USA which is also owned by Daimler Truck AG and was acquired by them in 2000 We ship blocks to Detroit Diesel Corporation in the USA and to the Daimler plant in Mannheim Atlantis Foundries has been the only supplier of OM472/DD15(16) crankcase castings to DDC for the entire life of the HDEP engine.” Daimler Truck AG is a German multinational automotive corporation Baden-Württemberg and is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers The Detroit company manufactures heavy-duty engines and chassis components for the on-highway and vocational commercial truck markets Detroit Diesel has built more than five million engines since 1938 more than one million of which are still in operation worldwide Detroit Diesel’s product line includes engines During the month of July 2024 Atlantis Foundries welcomed new CFO Benjamin Benzhaf pictured here with CEO Pieter du Plessis (left) “We cast our first sample in 2007 and by 2013 we were producing 100 000 blocks per annum This shot up to in excess of 150 000 blocks per annum in 2014 hence the acceleration to the one-millionth mark These blocks range from 430kg to 450kg in weight and are fettled “This is a notable achievement as it is only for the one type of the many different engine blocks that we produce.” “We have a very strong relationship with Daimler Truck in Germany and have been supplying them product for many years This resulted in the South African operation Daimler Mercedes-Benz South Africa (then called DaimlerChrysler) and incorporating Atlantis Foundries into the Daimler Trucks Powertrain business unit.” “Atlantis Foundries had embarked on a process that has paved the way to becoming a Smart Foundry by embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution aims to combine various technologies available to gather and analyse process data with the purpose of improving product quality and cost efficiency.” “The basic building blocks for such a concept are robotics and the tracking of components using RFID and other software applications With all the data available and it being traceable to individual castings the door has opened to enable the use of Artificial Intelligence for process control and inspection of components.” The Production Managers of Atlantis Foundries From the left Bonus Tomose – Mould Line Barney Newman – Core Shop and Elwin Braaf – Melting “The corner stone of the project is the programme of automation in the foundry The Fanuc robots installed by Robotic Innovations have become the workhorse to carry instruments that acquire data while handling or performing its operations All the data collected throughout the process by the robots and the variety of inline instruments will be linked to specific castings “This process data is analysed using Artificial Intelligence to predict various aspects of the castings such as material properties and sub-surface defects.” “The assembly of core packages for heavy-duty engine blocks has traditionally been done manually at Atlantis Foundries. We have now installed a fully automated Fanuc robot handling and assembly process where individual cores are taken directly from the core making machines and assembled by robots before being handed over to the subsequent processes of the core shop.” The assembly of core packages for heavy duty engine blocks has traditionally been done manually at Atlantis Foundries They have now installed a fully automated robotic handling and assembly process where individual cores are taken directly from the core making machines and assembled by robots before being handed over to the following processes of the core shop The system has been fully commissioned and is already running at the planned production volumes The system is capable of processing more than 700 assemblies a day “The system has been fully commissioned and is already running at the planned production volumes That is going to help us get to our next million HDEPs even quicker than the one we have just achieved.” Atlantis Foundries are also working on projects targeting LPG and water usage For further details contact Atlantis Foundries on TEL: 021 573 7200 Cape Town’s economic landscape has reached an exciting milestone with the official registration of the transfer of City-owned properties to the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth said: ‘This is a defining moment in the City’s efforts to drive industrial investment The ASEZ is not just a development; it is a catalyst for sustainable economic expansion.’ we have been committed to making this vision a reality Seeing it come to fruition now is incredibly rewarding The ASEZ is a game-changer for Atlantis and for Cape Town’s broader economy providing a dedicated hub for green technology industries it is paving the way for new employment opportunities and long-term growth.’ Alderman Vos highlighted the strategic importance of the land transfer the City took a decisive step to approve this transfer ensuring that the land would be used to support the development of the ASEZ This move aligns with our commitment to sustainable industrial growth and reinforces Cape Town’s position as a leader in the green economy,’ he said CEO of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone for Green Technologies underscores the significance of the City’s approach ‘The Atlantis SEZ is testament to the City of Cape Town’s proactive use of land in its portfolio to support and stimulate private sector investment in strategic sectors This was initially done by earmarking City-owned land in Atlantis for green manufacturing and then through the innovative land-for-shares deal with the ASEZ we are seeing growing private sector investment,’ said Cullinan Alderman Vos emphasised: ‘This achievement would not have been possible without the collaboration of our partners Their support has been instrumental in making this vision a reality.’ Our Economic Growth team remains committed to ensuring that the ASEZ reaches its full potential as a driver of inclusive and sustainable prosperity I look forward to seeing this zone continue to grow creating even more jobs and investment opportunities for the people of Cape Town.’ We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Five people have been gunned down in a suspected gang-related shooting in Atlantis on the West Coast of the Western Cape. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa confirmed that five others were wounded. “According to reports, the victims were returning home from the beach when unknown gunmen opened fire on the three vehicles they were travelling in.” She says the victims are between 18 and 30 years old. Potelwa says, “Anti-gang detectives worked through the night in search of the gunmen. As the search continues, Atlantis police have opened murder and attempted murder dockets for investigation. No one has been arrested for the incident that is believed to be gang-related.” Tasleem Gierdien8 November 2024 | 8:16MyCiTi brings additional stops and route improvements to Khayelitsha, Atlantis, Table View...The City of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service has announced several improvements to routes and services.City of Cape TownFILE: A MyCiTi bus The City of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service is pleased to announce several improvements to routes and services in Table View The improvements include the addition of two new stops in Khayelitsha and the expansion of services in Table View with nine new stops passengers can contact the City’s Transport Information Centre which assists with MyCiTi queries and is free from any phone Call 0800 65 64 63 or email transport.info@capetown.gov.za   The maps and updated timetables can be viewed here. 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Sign Up Enter your email address and we'll send you directions to change your password Enter your email address and we'll send you your username The tool measures the cradle-to-grave impact of the supplier’s products helping it to reduce emissions throughout the production process • Carbon Footprint: Atlantis Headwear (asi/37380) has introduced a carbon footprint measurement tool known as Carbon Footprint Atlantis (CF Atlantis) • Getting Specific: The CF Atlantis tool uses specific data from the supplier’s operations to provide a detailed breakdown of emissions helping the company design more sustainable products Sustainable Italian supplier Atlantis Headwear (asi/37380) has released a new tool designed to accurately measure the carbon footprint of its products Dubbed Carbon Footprint Atlantis (CF Atlantis) the tool follows a clear process based on compliance with international standards analyzing every stage of a product’s life – including where materials come from energy used in production and how waste is handled Atlantis Headwear (asi/37380) has launched a tool to calculate the carbon footprint of its products “This isn’t just about tracking carbon – it’s about reducing it,” said Federico Pasini Atlantis is building sustainability into every part of production.” the CF Atlantis tool uses specific data from Atlantis’ operations breaking down emissions into detailed categories like fossil fuel land impact and emissions that come from natural sources The supplier said this helps it get a crystal-clear view of where emissions are highest and where real change can happen The tool doesn’t just measure though; it also helps Atlantis design more sustainable products The CF Atlantis system recommends using materials with lower emissions or making products more energy efficient It can even test how small changes in the production process or transport can lead to big environmental benefits Atlantis published more details about the CF Atlantis tool on its website noting that the tool is certified with CF Systematic Approach through a third-party entity accredited by Accredia As more and more end-buyers seek out product-level data on the environmental impact of promotional products sustainability-focused suppliers like Atlantis have been doing their best to deliver Promo for the Planet is your destination for the latest news biggest trends and best ideas to help build a more sustainable and socially-responsible industry Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter You have been successfully added to our mailing list keeping you up-to-date with our latest news Ever since we became parents two years ago my husband and I have completely changed how we plan vacations Now when we book a trip, we look for family-friendly resorts with on-site amenities to keep our toddler entertained This recently brought us to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas We first took our son there in 2023 and loved how easy the vacation was for our little family with its on-site amenities and many stroller-friendly ramps and pathways We chose to stay at its Reef hotel as it's in a quiet area of the sprawling complex This time, I booked the hotel through my Amex Platinum Card because it got me a $100 credit and complimentary breakfasts for my stay We also booked during a special offer for 25% off the nightly room rate we spent $2,279 for four nights in a one-bedroom oceanview suite in August (low season) plus $816 on food and drinks on the property after redeeming that $100 credit Normally, we would've booked a simpler, lower-tier room, but since it was low season, we got a decent deal on an oceanview suite Though the decor wasn't particularly modern or chic — and even felt a bit dated — our room felt clean thanks to the stunning view of turquoise waters from our private balcony and were glad to have spent the extra money It's going to be hard to go back to garden-view life We realized that sit-down restaurant meals weren't going to work for our family after an embarrassing trip to Carmine's and a big fridge made our stay much less stressful but we could also make eggs and enjoy early breakfasts together in the room My credit card came with a perk that we used for complimentary morning meals at the hotel Since we liked eating breakfast in our room we used the credit for late brunches at Perch a sleek sit-down restaurant with upscale à la carte options such as avocado toast with poached eggs a buffet restaurant with food my husband and I thought was mediocre We went to the buffet more often because it was more toddler-friendly and usually had a light poolside lunch or snack later in the day At many Caribbean resorts you need to wake up early to grab a good lounge chair in the shade — or in this case with a working canopy — and this was no exception with powder sand and a location in a cove with shallow spilling waves that were perfect for kids to play in But we found that guests would wake up at the crack of dawn to throw their belongings on the best chairs to call dibs the coolest part of the beach is the actual reef in the water We saw tons of tropical fish of all different colors just steps away from our hotel lobby Our son loved splashing around in the zero-entry pool next to the Reef hotel which meant we could easily bounce back and forth between the two but we only spent time here and at the pools in Aquaventure probably because it was low season and there were so many other pool options Aquaventure, the water park at Atlantis is free for guests and a huge perk of staying at the megaresort The park has everything from short and slow water slides for little kids to nearly vertical ones Our son loved the water-play zone and my husband and I enjoyed the transparent waterslide that took us through an exhibit with live sharks which we got to explore when we had the sitter Atlantis has an enormous indoor marine habitat with more than a dozen lagoons and thousands of aquatic animals Strolling through the different tunnels was a fun way to take a break from the outdoors and let our toddler walk around safely When looking at reviews of Atlantis before my trip the most common complaint I saw was that the food and drinks felt overpriced My husband and I hired the same babysitter on another night for three hours again so we could visit the chef Michael White's new restaurant We had a nice meal that included amberjack crudo and octopus-and-bone-marrow pasta but dinner ran us $310 — and that's not including what we paid for the sitter There are lots of fast-casual options on the property as well Two rice bowls and a few sides and drinks from Field Trip set us back $74 another night you can buy $100 in food credit ahead of your trip and get an additional $15 free Though Atlantis felt a little overpriced to us the convenience of having access to so many restaurants and amenities on one property is unbeatable It's an especially wonderful place to travel with a small child We were able to see so much and easily return to our room whenever we needed — all without having to pack all of our essentials and toddler into a car Plus, it's great that Paradise Island is only a three-hour flight from New York and the resort is a short taxi ride from the local airport our visit during the low season was just over $3,000 — though that's not including the cost of our airfare we plan to come back to Atlantis in the future