“An African Cannot Be a Foreigner in Africa”
In St George’s Cathedral on Africa Day activists called out Afrophobia, saying immigrants are fighting for the same dignity as marginalised South Africans
Bellville
Tensions High as March and March Supporters Protest in Bellville
“March and March pretends to oppose only undocumented migration, but in practice, it fuels hostility and violence,” said activist groups in a statement
New SASSA System Piloted in Bellville Office
The agency’s plans to improve service by using technology
Cape Town’s Bid to Manage Metrorail Gets the Go-Ahead in R1.9-Trillion National Plan
Mayor welcomes plan to rejuvenate country’s freight and passenger rail
Refugee Eviction Case Pushed to October
City of Cape Town and national government have applied to evict people living at the Wingfield and Bellville sites
Unhide the Truth of Velodrome Closure
The announcement by the City of Cape Town to close and repurpose the Bellville Velodrome under the guise of a “world-class upgrade” is a betrayal of the highest order towards the cycling community and the residents of this city.
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How a Company Is Making Affordable Housing Possible
And what municipalities can do to help
What Cape Town Can Do to Save Water
More is needed than asking residents to use less. The municipality has to fix its sewage treatment plants.
Cape Town Backtracks on Closing Pools During Week
The City says it’s piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April
Cape Town’s Urgent Need to House Homeless People
Shelters and Safe Spaces are only stop-gap solutions. Transitional accommodation and support is needed, say experts.
We Rode Metrorail in Cape Town to See if It Has Improved
While there are still problems, the service is much more reliable than a few years ago. And it’s much cheaper than any other commuter transport.
Cape Town’s Immigrant Shop Owners Terrorised by Extortion Gangs
Vigilantism on the rise as people accuse the police of failing them
2025 Bellville Business Expo Champions Sustainable Growth and Local Innovation
The 2025 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) brought the local business community together for two energetic days on Tuesday, 28 and Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at the Tygervalley Centre Arena, marking its third successful year as one of Cape Town’s most dynamic platforms for business growth and collaboration. This year’s event connected more than 500 businesses, …
Pensioners Forced to Make Repeat Trips to Apply for Old Age Grants
To deal with the high demand in Bellville, SASSA will operate until 6pm
When Giving Evidence in Court Could Cost You Your Life
Witnesses tell stories of intimidation and threats
“I Can Run, I Feel Free”: How Government-Funded Hormones Changed Lilita Singata’s Life
Gender-affirming healthcare can be life-saving, but access is limited
Champions of Sustainable Growth and Local Innovation
The 2025 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) brought the local business community together for two energetic days on Tuesday, 28 and Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at the Tygervalley Centre Arena, marking its third successful year as one of Cape Town’s most dynamic platforms for business growth and collaboration. This year’s event connected more than 500 businesses, …
Homeless Shelter Waltzes to First-Ever Dance Show
The Haven Night Shelter will stage the “Dignity in Motion” show next week
Eviction Case for Hundreds of Refugees to Be Heard in April
Government has spent millions on Wingfield and Paint City camps since 2020
Commuters Scramble as 30-Day Taxi Shutdown Begins
Ten routes from Khayelitsha to Somerset West suspended amid escalating violence
Eviction Hearing Looms for Refugees in Bellville Camp
The refugees have rejected repatriation to home countries or returning to South African communities
One Murder, Two Court Cases: Chaos at Cape Town Court
NPA and SAPS have failed to explain why two cases were enrolled related to the same crime
Homeless Shelters Under Pressure as Hundreds Seek Refuge From the Cold
City of Cape Town says its Safe Spaces are more than 90% full
City of Cape Town to Evict Refugees
About 160 refugees at Wingfield were among those who protested outside the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2019