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In the News Today: The flawed foundation beneath a construction project in Gugulethu, Cape Town, meant to build hundreds of homes for people on a housing waiting list, is becoming more apparent. Previously, the City of Cape Town acknowledged that there were “challenges” at its Gugulethu Infill Housing Project – part of which involves Erf 8448 …
In the News Today: Avid hikers who were looking forward to hiking season in the Mother City will unfortunately find that the famous Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail will open a little later than usual this year. According to the City of Cape Town, unusually high rainfall recorded over a short period this …
Three MPs and a former beneficiary spearhead criticism of the new board and management
In the News Today: Cape Town Tourism, New York City Tourism + Conventions, and visitBerlin have joined forces to launch the world’s first three-way destination marketing partnership. The collaboration kicks off with One Small World, a documentary-style short film that “dissolves the barriers of time, distance, and geography to reveal the essence of TimeOut’s top …
WESTERN CAPE – In a constant effort to remove firearms from the wrong hands and ensure safety in our communities, police members arrested three suspects in the early hours of this morning for the possession of unlicensed firearms, prohibited firearms and ammunition. On Tuesday morning, 01 October 2024 information was received that illegal firearms and …
In the News Today: Law enforcement officers found wrapped bricks of cannabis in hidden compartments inside the trailer of a bakkie traveling to Cape Town. Two suspects appeared in the Kuils Rivier magistrate’s court on Monday after they were arrested for allegedly transporting drugs worth about R1.7m from Gauteng to Cape Town. “Members of the …
In the News Today: Uber Safari is launching this week, offering riders in Cape Town the opportunity to go on a one-day game drive to a private reserve for a flat fee of $200 (about R3 400). In a statement published on Monday, the e-hailing company announced the launch of the new ride option, which will allow …
The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum has the last preserved migrant labour hostel
WESTERN CAPE – On Tuesday, 1 October 2024, the Western Cape’s MEC of Mobility, Mr Isaac Sileku officially launched the province’s October Mobility Month (OMM) at the Bellville taxi interchange in an initiative supported by SAPS. Now in its 19th year, OMM will serve as a month-long initiative dedicated to emphasizing the vital role of …
South Africa’s wine industry is poised for a comeback, driven by rising local demand and the growing popularity of white wines like Cap Classique and Chenin Blanc in China. Exports of Cap Classique to China rose by 4% in 2023, despite a decline in overall wine exports. Although South Africa’s wine exports to China shrank …
City centre should accommodate up to 50,000 people by 2040
In the News Today: The DHL Stadium in Green Point will be buzzing with anticipation on Wednesday (2 October) as the City of Cape Town puts 44 properties – including 41 vacant and improved sites, along with three council-owned lease properties – on auction. The proceedings will be conducted by High Street Auctions. “This diverse …
In the News Today: Running royalty is heading to Cape Town next month to race the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (SCTM) in what is a foretaste of what is to come in the next few years. Some of the biggest names in the marathon game will be racing Africa’s premier marathon in just over four weeks …
The annual event celebrating recovery from substance use started in 2015
In the News Today: The third SA20 player auction will take centre stage in Cape Town on Tuesday, as the six franchises finalise their squads ahead of the 2025 season. With only 13 picks available, plus the six rookie draft picks, there is expected to be fierce competition to close out some of the quality …
In the News Today: Cape Town is where the world’s superrich prefer to live in South Africa. The city has more centi-millionaires than Johannesburg , and also other cities including Cannes, Prague, Naples, Montreal, Budapest – although currently it has two fewer than Cairo. The Egyptian capital, placed 90th on Henley & Partners’ list of …
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Housing activists are demanding that Alan Winde engage with them
CAPE TOWN – On Saturday, 28 September 2024, at about 04:30, members of Worcester SAPS executed a search warrant in the Magwaleni informal settlement in Zwelethemba. Upon searching the informal dwelling the members recovered a firearm that was hidden in the dwelling. An adult male was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm. Further …
CAPE TOWN – Crime Prevention initiatives in Lower Cross Roads, Philippi East on Friday, 27 September 2024, yielded success when a 38-year-old male was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Members of Operation Restore were busy with crime prevention operations in the Philippi East area when they stopped and searched a …
As a government that prioritises the needs of the residents of the Western Cape, especially the most vulnerable, the Western Cape Government (WCG) is proud of its record of delivery when it comes to addressing the province’s complex and significant housing needs. “We always feel that we can do more, but despite formidable challenges, we …
CAPE TOWN – Vigilant members attached to Operation Lockdown III arrested a 35-year-old man for dealing drugs on Saturday evening, 28 September 2024 in Ruyterwacht. The members were busy with crime prevention duties in Zoetenal Street, when they noticed a male standing next to a white Chevrolet Optra who appeared to be nervous when he …
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin applauded the effort of his squad after they outplayed Japan to start their 2024 WXV 2 campaign on a winning note on Friday. South Africa won 31-24 and De Bruin said the second half effort on defence, especially when Japan was attacking from all corners of the DHL …
After seven years the City of Cape Town and the occupiers appear to be finding common ground but difficulties lie ahead