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African Grey Hornbills have come to visit
Craighall Park has been the lucky area to have some unusual visitors. A number of African Grey Hornbills have been spotted recentlty. Their distinctive long series of plaintive piping "piu-piu-piu" notes is often heard in the 'hood. Here is a video that was taken by...
The Jo’burg Zoo is looking for leaves ? ?
The air is crisper, and spring is just around the corner. Joburg residents are kick-starting their gardens and pruning their trees ahead of the summer months. But why waste good food when the Joburg Zoo will gladly accept your leafy branches for the animals to snack...
Calling on the Community: Join Us in Making Hamilton Park’s Pathways a Reality
Many of you will have noticed the great work that has been done in Hamilton Park. This has been made possible with generous donations from Dave Hamilton-Brown and Colin and Helen Flatau. The pathway is almost reaching the Spruit. We now need some help from you, the...
Local Youth Tennis Players Embrace Fun and Competition at TSA Tournament
Caroline from St. Teresa’s, David from St. David’s, Ben from Craighall Primary, and Chloe, Ty, and Shelby from Kingsmead College had an incredible time this Youth Day as they participated in their first Tennis South Africa (TSA) tournament. The young athletes were...
Snakes Seek Warmth in Cold Weather: A Closer Look and How to Respond
As the temperatures drop and colder weather sets in, it's not uncommon to witness an increase in snake sightings in nearby areas. There have been recent sightings of a red-lipped herald, a corn snake (which was either abandoned or escaped from captivity as these are...
Black-Backed Jackal at Delta Park
Excitement is brewing in the area as a rare visitor has made an appearance at Delta Park. A black-backed jackal, an elusive and captivating creature, has been spotted roaming the park's scenic landscapes. While this sighting presents a unique opportunity to witness a...
3M Earth Food Garden – A Local Initiative Empowering Small-Scale Organic Growers
A property in Craighall Park has recently witnessed a remarkable transformation: What was once an old, neglected garden has now become a flourishing oasis of fresh produce. Since late 2018, a group of dedicated individuals set out on a mission to turn this barren land...
Craighall Park residents strive for a pothole-free zone
As mounting anger and frustration by residents over the declining state of the Park roads continue to plague our suburb, the Craigpark Residents’ Association (“CRA”) have kick-started a road repair project. The vision is to have its streets pothole-free by the end of...
Local residents sponsor a paved pathway in Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park, a beloved recreational space in the heart of our community, is being uplifted, thanks to the generosity and civic-mindedness of Hamilton Avenue residents Colin and Helen Flatau. With their recent donation of a substantial pile of bricks and his...
Craighall Park resident to cycle 1520km from Jo’burg to Cape Town to gift teen a prosthetic leg
Sean Clarke (28), a multi-talented para-athlete from Craighall Park, Johannesburg, is an inspiring individual who overcame a severe injury at the age of 7 that resulted in the loss of use of his left leg. Despite being classified as disabled, Sean’s determined spirit...