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The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has successfully restored water supply to all areas in Khayelitsha following the completion of complex emergency valve repairs. Operational teams spent Wednesday, 9 July, actively opening valves across the network to ensure that the system is fully recharged. Water supply has returned to all previously affected …
Maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways takes place all year round, with operations ramping up pre-winter in preparation for seasonal rainfall. One of these critical interventions initiated by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, has recently been completed at the Sir Lowry’s Pass River in Gordon’s Bay. The work done reduces flood risks …
More than 100 people have been living at the Fulani Community Hall in Khayelitsha since last week
The following speech was delivered by Tertuis Simmers, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Debate – Budget Vote 33: Human Settlements: Honourable Chairperson, Members of the NCOP, Thank you for the opportunity to address this House. The Western Cape welcomes the national commitment to spatial transformation, innovation, and …
The City advises residents in Silvertown of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance, which will be carried out on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. The City apologises for any inconvenience caused while the essential maintenance is being carried out. It is important to note that interruptions to supply will only impact the highlighted areas …
City plans to sell land to private developers at a discount
STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS: The announcement by the Department of Home Affairs on the launch of two digital visa categories aimed at events and film production companies is a major step forward for economic growth. The first initiative, called STAGES – short for Screen Talent and Global …
The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls. ‘The project is moving along well, despite the rainy weather. I visited the beachfront a few days ago, and the project team confirmed that all is on track to open the eastern parking area on the beach side, …
The City has recently completed repair work along the Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) lane between Paarden Eiland and Woodstock. This lane forms part of the Woodstock NMT corridor and was temporarily closed due to infrastructure vandalism and cable theft. The City has now repaired the footways impacted by cable theft and vandalism. Hedges and overgrown foliage …
The annual project is part of the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s drive to enliven public space and support emerging artists. Four new murals are adorning the walls of facilities in Delft, Grassy Park, Mfuleni and Valhalla Park. The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City’s Community, Arts …
The Oasis Neighbourhood Watch (NW) received City-sponsored equipment during a handover event on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, attended by Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith. The City has approved ward allocations of nearly R4,4 million to support accredited NWs in the 2025/26 financial year. This process is managed by the Safety …
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed the City’s condolences on the passing of former Mayor Theresa Mary Solomon on 7 July 2025. ‘Former Mayor Theresa Solomon will be remembered for her dedication to justice and activism, which brought about meaningful change, especially on the Cape Flats, where she played a pivotal role in establishing …
Dear Editor The handover of the Kommetjie investigation report to the Hawks is long overdue but it is an essential first step toward justice. For months, secrecy has smothered this tragedy, fuelling suspicion and outrage. Choosing to push ahead with a high-risk vertical transfer exercise, despite clear weather warnings and a blatant disregard for critical …
Defending Champions MI Cape Town will open their title defence against Durban’s Super Giants on 26 December at Newlands. Betway SA20 is set to bring the festive cheer to cricket fans around the country and on screens globally with a jam-packed schedule of Season 4 fixtures announced today. South Africa’s premier franchise T20 competition will …
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate prioritised emergency work to replace a faulty 450mm valve that disrupted water supply to the greater Khayelitsha area. Repair work started on Saturday, 5 July 2025, and was completed on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. Final adjustments are under way to restore water to the area. The …
The Western Cape Government is deeply concerned by the number of pedestrian fatalities and drunk driving arrests recorded during the past week. Between 30 June and 6 July 2025, 23 people tragically lost their lives in 23 crashes reported on Western Cape roads. These include: 15 pedestrians 4 drivers 3 passengers 1 motorcyclist These figures …
About 160 refugees at Wingfield were among those who protested outside the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2019
GOOD Statement by Kaden Arguile,GOOD National Youth Chairperson 08 July 2025 Waste management rarely makes headlines, and let’s be honest, dealing with human excrement isn’t exactly glamorous. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: every single one of us produces waste, and in a civilised society, that waste must be treated and disposed of properly. Failure to […]
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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others…” – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela The “Mandela Day 2025 – 67 Gogos” initiative is calling for change that endures long after the day is done. Ikamva Labantu and Relate Bracelets have …
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As Africa moves to fully harness its coal and uranium resources for economic growth, major shifts in the global financing landscape in 2025 are set to unlock new opportunities across the continent. In June, international finance institution The World Bank lifted its ban on financing nuclear projects - marking its re-entry into the nuclear value chain for the first time since 1965. In May, the U.S. export agency the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) ended its 12-year restriction on funding international coal projects.
Coal, uranium and investment market trends will take center stage at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 - Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders – taking place on October 1 - 3 in Cape Town. The event will feature high-level panel discussions, project showcases and exclusive networking sessions, showcasing how global capital and African leadership are aligning to unlock the potential of coal and uranium value chains for sustainable development.
Africa's coal sector has seen notable progress in 2025. In March, South Africa's Seriti Resources launched the R500 million Naudesbank Colliery in Mpumalanga Province, producing one million tons annually in its first phase. The launch reinforces South Africa's role as the continent's leading coal producer. Concurrently, mining company Menar is advancing several coal and anthracite projects with a R7 billion investment plan through 2026, including the Bekezela and Sukuma mines in South Africa's Gauteng province. The initiatives align with South Africa's decision to classify coal as a critical mineral due to its economic and strategic importance. Ethiopia is also ramping up exploration, with coal reserves now estimated to exceed one billion tons. At AMW, a panel titled Coal's Indispensable Role: Powering Africa's Downstream Processing and Manufacturing Boom will showcase policies and incentives being used by African markets to attract investments across the coal value chain.
On the uranium front, the World Bank's ban reversal offers renewed access to international financing - creating a pathway for expansion in Africa's uranium-rich countries. Several projects have gained momentum in 2025. Lotus Resources is progressing with its 3-million-pound-per-year Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana, as well as the Kayelekera Mine in Malawi. In Tanzania, Moab Minerals secured a $500,000 investment from European Lithium for its Manyoni Uranium Project. Meanwhile, GoviEx Uranium is advancing development of its Muntanga Project in Zambia, with an expected annual output of 2.2 million pounds. Additionally, countries including Namibia, Mali, Ghana, Senegal, the Republic of Congo and Kenya have signed agreements to develop nuclear energy programs, underlining Africa's growing focus to leverage its vast uranium resources for energy resilience. The continent's biggest uranium producers Niger and Namibia also have several new and expansion projects underway.
These milestones represent a new era of investment potential across Africa's coal and uranium industries, with African Mining Week 2025 serving as a key platform for governments, investors and industry stakeholders to collaborate and catalyze long-term growth.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
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The statistics are a stark reminder of the importance of increased vigilance on the roads during wet weather conditions – for both motorists AND pedestrians. The Fire and Rescue Service responded to 162 motor vehicle accidents and 74 accidents involving pedestrians between Friday, 27 June and Sunday, 6 July. ‘What’s even more concerning is that …