| Date | Title | Description |
| 10.09.2024 | Cape Town promises an ‘open data’ revolution | Image of a digital Cape Town generated by OpenAI’s Dall-E
The City of Cape Town this week published a blueprint for how the metro aims to become a data-driven municipality.
Speaking at a launch event in Woodstock on Monday, mayor Geordin Hi... |
| 12.08.2024 | Cape Town's Immigration Initiative: A Double-Edged Sword | The City of Cape Town is taking bold steps to tackle long wait times at its international airport. Staff members will be trained as immigration officials. This move aims to streamline the passport control process. But is it a solution or a ... |
| 06.08.2024 | City of Cape Town staff trained as immigration officials | City of Cape Town staff to be trained as immigration officials. Images by Wikimedia Commons and Nicole Geri/Unsplash
City of Cape Town staff members will be trained as immigration officials. This is to ease long queues at the Cape Town Inte... |
| 03.08.2024 | Water Woes: Cape Town's Supply Disruptions and Community Impact | Cape Town is no stranger to water supply disruptions. Recently, the City announced a series of planned maintenance activities that will affect residents across various neighborhoods. These interruptions, ranging from nine to twelve hours, a... |
| 03.08.2024 | New modern trains in Cape Town: Announcement by PRASA | New modern trains in Cape Town. Image by Wikimedia Commons
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) announced the introduction of new modern Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) trains on the central line in Cape Town. The announcement w... |
| 03.08.2024 | Cape Town’s homeless: Eviction order extended as 150 accept ‘Safe Spaces’ | The eviction order aims at clearing several areas such as Buitengracht Street and FW De Klerk Boulevard. Image: Nick Pawson
In response to a Western Cape High Court directive to evict hundreds of homeless from Cape Town’s streets, the City ... |
| 03.08.2024 | Nine-hour water shutdown to affect these Cape Town areas on Tuesday | The City of Cape Town has urged residents to store enough water ahead of planned maintenance work. Image: iStock
The City of Cape Town says water tankers will be roaming in areas that will be affected by the nine-hour shutdown on Tuesday, 6... |
| 28.07.2024 | 12-hour water supply disruption to affect these Cape Town areas | The City of Cape Town has issued a notice of a 12-hour water supply disruption on Sunday. Images: Stock/Canva
The City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate will be conducting maintenance which will result in a 12-hour water supply ... |
| 27.07.2024 | Navigating the Currents of Change in South Africa | South Africa stands at a crossroads, where the currents of progress and challenges collide. From the bright lights of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station celebrating its 40th birthday to the dark shadows of corruption, the nation’s narrative is r... |
| 27.07.2024 | The Battle Against Digital Piracy: A New Front in South Africa | In the digital age, piracy is a shadow lurking in the corners of the internet. It steals creativity and undermines industries. Recently, South Africa has ramped up its fight against this menace. The MultiChoice Group, a major player in the ... |
| 26.07.2024 | Water Woes and Political Shifts: A Tale of Two Cities**
** | ** In the heart of South Africa, two stories unfold. One speaks of water shortages and infrastructure woes. The other, of political maneuvering and historical legacies. Both narratives intertwine, reflecting the complexities of a nation gra... |
| 24.07.2024 | Upcoming water outage for 9 hours in these Cape Town areas | Water supply cut for 9 hours in these Cape Town areas. Image: iStock
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will carry out essential maintenance work, leading to water supply interruptions in several areas. This planned ma... |
| 23.07.2024 | Last phase of Rand Water maintenance to affect these Ekurhuleni suburbs | The project is focusing on improving infrastructure that supplies water to the Metro. Image: Pixabay
Boksburg and Benoni locals have a few days to plan ahead of water supply disruptions expected across the Ekurhuleni metro.
Benoni: From 03:... |
| 23.07.2024 | N1 traffic nightmare in Cape Town: When will lanes reopen? | The lane closures are mainly affecting the N1 inbound. Image: Nick Pawson
Traffic congestion on the N1 in Cape Town over the past week has caused massive delays and a general sense of frustration amongst northbound and inbound motorists.
Th... |
| 21.07.2024 | RIP: Body of missing angler recovered at Bloubergstrand | The body of a man was located at Small Bay and recovered by police divers from rocks on the shoreline at low tide on Sunday morning. Image: NSRI
The body of a man was located at Small Bay and recovered by police divers from rocks on the sho... |
| 17.07.2024 | Cape Town announces road closures for Parliament address | Road closures in Cape Town were announced for the Parliament address. Image: iStock
On Thursday, 18 July, President Cyril Ramaphosa will convene a joint sitting of the newly established two Houses of Parliament to deliver the Opening of Par... |
| 16.07.2024 | In spite of recent rains, Cape Town is still not ‘water secure’ | The Berg River Dam captures winter rainfall and stores it for supply to Cape Town during the dry summer months. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Cape Town recently experienced unprecedented heavy rains, leading to a 20% increase in dam levels withi... |
| 14.07.2024 | These Cape Town areas will have a 10-hour water shutdown on Tuesday | Certain Cape Town areas will have a 10-hour water shutdown on Tuesday. Image: Pixabay
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled essential maintenance work in several areas, leading to temporary water supply disruptions and w... |
| 10.07.2024 | Western Cape to be affected by more severe weather | Western Cape to be affected by another severe weather. Image: iStock
As a recent intense cold front moves away from most parts of South Africa, the Western Cape is bracing for yet another wave of harsh weather. The South African Weather Ser... |
| 06.07.2024 | City announces 12-hour water supply disruption in Cape Town areas | Water supply disruptions in Cape Town start on Sunday, 7 July. Image: iStock
The City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned maintenance in some areas and will result in water supply disruptions.
The water and s... |
| 05.07.2024 | Ekurhuleni residents: How to replace your stolen or damaged wheelie bin | Customers’ first course of action is to visit their nearest waste management depot. Image: @City_Ekurhuleni/ X
Wheelie bin theft is on the rise in South Africa, while residents have also complained of bins barely holding up due to wear and ... |
| 05.07.2024 | Western Cape dam levels to RISE as cold front brings SNOW to the province | The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain GOOD despite the summer season nearing its end. Image: X @ReenvalSA
The official dam level stats in the Western Cape will continue to rise with another cold front due to hit the provin... |
| 04.07.2024 | City issues 168 permits for feature films to be shot in Cape Town | There is a growing trend of year-round film production in Cape Town. Image: Pixabay
The City of Cape Town’s Film Permit Office has announced the issuance of 4 757 film permits between July 1 last year and June 30 this year.
This shift is be... |
| 03.07.2024 | Cape Town leaves South Africa behind with credit rating upgrade | It’s boom time in the Western Cape as Moody’s rewards excellent local governance. Image: File
Cape Town is leaving the rest of South Africa in its wake, following a credit rating upgrade from Moody’s. This upgrade by the agency’s investor s... |
| 02.07.2024 | CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | #Cocreate Circular Design ... | Eighty local innovators will be selected to participate in the programme, commencing in July; and in August eight finalists will be selected from the group to pitch for four seed funding awards of R15 000 each.
For over a decade, the Netherl... |
| 30.06.2024 | Seven-hour water supply disruption in these parts of Cape Town | The City of Cape Town has urged residents to store enough water ahead of planned maintenance work. Image: iStock
The City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct maintenance resulting in a seven-hour supply disruption fro... |
| 30.06.2024 | eThekwini Municipality to fine parties for failing to remove election posters | Municipalities have issued warnings to political parties to remove election materials. Image: Fotor
The eThekwini Municipality says it will charge political parties and independent candidates just over R1000 for failing to remove election p... |
| 23.06.2024 | Cape Town: Court orders eviction of squatters from CBD sites | The City of Cape Town’s Law enforcement teams removed the belongings of a group of homeless people living in the city centre in February 2024.
Image:
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The Western Cape High Court has issued a final eviction order for numerous unlawf... |
| 21.06.2024 | LATEST on City of Cape Town indigent benefits | Catch up with the latest on City of Cape Town indigent benefits and the debt write-off scheme. Image: File
With cost living on the rise, City of Cape Town indigent benefits are available to anyone struggling to cover their monthly municipal... |
| 21.06.2024 | Cape Town announces 72-hour water shutdown for 22 areas | Cape Town announces 72-hour water shutdown, which will impact 22 areas. Image: iStock
Starting Monday, 24 June, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will commence a crucial 72-hour water shutdown maintenance operation on the water su... |
| 16.06.2024 | Critical eight-hour electricity work to affect these Cape Town areas | The City of Cape Town says a necessary electricity supply interruption will be carried out. Image: Pixabay
The City of Cape Town Electricity Generation and Distribution Department will conduct critical maintenance work in Hanover Park on Tu... |
| 16.06.2024 | Possible 48-hour water supply disruption to affect Cape Town areas | City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate teams installing pipes in Hout Bay. Image: City of Cape Town
Parts of Cape Town may face a 48-hour water supply interruption due to planned maintenance.
Site C—Khayelitsha – The City of Cap... |
| 13.06.2024 | Cape Town road closures for first sitting of National Assembly and NCOP | The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service has announced multiple road closures around the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), which started at 18:00 on Wednesday.
“During the first sitting of Parliament, the Chief Justice will ... |
| 11.06.2024 | How to maximise solar panel performance in winter | As South Africans transition into the colder months, so their energy needs and consumption patterns change.
From the length of day to the angle of the sun in the sky, there are many factors that affect solar panel performance in winter. It’... |
| 09.06.2024 | Cape Town plans 10-hour water shutdown for maintenance in certain areas | Certain areas will have a 10-hour water shutdown in Cape Town. Image: iStock
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate announced planned water supply disruptions in various areas due to essential maintenance work on the water-supply infra... |
| 08.06.2024 | Authorities warn of confirmed SEAL rabies case | Authorities are concerned that recent attacks may be connected to confirmed case of seal rabies. Image: Unsplash
The City of Cape Town is cautioning the public to stay well away from the cute-looking seagoing creatures, following a first co... |
| 07.06.2024 | Municipalities to bill political parties for not removing election posters | Municipalities have issued warnings to political parties to remove election materials. Image: Fotor
The City of Cape Town says political parties must remove all election posters and banners by midnight on Saturday, 8 June, including the str... |
| 06.06.2024 | Confirmed: New dates for 14-hour electricity upgrade in Cape Town | The City of Cape Town has postponed critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg. Image: City of Cape Town.
The City of Cape Town Electricity Generation and Distribution Department’s critical planned upgrade for the Helderberg area, schedule... |
| 04.06.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 4 June | Photos taken this morning in Carnarvon, Northern Cape by Tina de Klerk. Image: Facebook/Cinematic Travel SA/Tina de Klerk
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 4 June.
More disruptive SNOW is expected T... |
| 03.06.2024 | Cape Town areas to face 14-hour electricity disruption on Tuesday | City of Cape Town will carry out critical infrastructure upgrades on Tuesday, 4 June. Image: Pixabay
The City of Cape Town Electricity Generation and Distribution Department will conduct critical electricity upgrades in Newlands and surroun... |
| 02.06.2024 | Ten-hour water supply disruption in parts of Cape Town next week | Planned maintenance in parts of Cape Town commences on Tuesday, 2 June. Image: City of Cape Town
Parts of Cape Town will experience a 10-hour water supply disruption due to planned maintenance by the Water and Sanitation Directorate.
RESIDE... |
| 30.05.2024 | WHY hundreds of Cape Town cycle lanes are being shut | Why are Cape Town cycle lanes and pedistrian thoroughfares being shut by the city? Image: Bicycle South/Fotor
Roughly a decade ago, Cape Town cycle lanes and pedestrian thoroughfares were identified as, “Core components to a well-functionin... |
| 28.05.2024 | Elections may impact waste services in the City of Cape Town | Waste collection services may be disrupted on Wednesday. Image: City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate says waste services may be impacted by the public holiday on voting day on Wednesday, 29 May. Howev... |
| 27.05.2024 | Big South African remote-working VISA win in 2024 | Positive law changes for the South African remote-working visa could be a boon for local economies. Image: File/Johnny Africa/Fotor
New South African remote-working visa rules for 2024 have been gazette by the Department of Home Affairs, re... |
| 26.05.2024 | Parts of Cape Town will face a 10-hour water outage on Thursday | Water outage of 10 hours to hit parts of Cape Town on Thursday. Image: Pixabay
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced specific areas within the city will experience a planned interruption in their water suppl... |
| 26.05.2024 | City of Cape Town reminds customers of initiative to write off debt | The City of Cape Town says it can wrote off old municipal debt for qualifying customers. Image: iStock
The City of Cape Town has a special assistance initiative to write off old municipal debt to help qualifying customers.
Residents should ... |
| 25.05.2024 | Cape Town fines DPW for drug and crime-ridden buildings | Hijacked buildings owned by the national government. Image: City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has fined the National Department of Public Works (DPW) after prolonged efforts to address conditions at two hijacked buildings owned by the... |
| 24.05.2024 | REMINDER: Electricity upgrades in Cape Town’s southern suburbs this weekend | The work is being carried out on five days between 21 May and 4 June 2024. Image: PICRYL
The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department is reminding residents in parts of Newlands and surrounding areas of upcomin... |
| 23.05.2024 | Police still searching for missing Joslin Smith | Here is what we know thus far about the missing case of six-year-old Joslin Smith. Images: SAPS/ Stock/Canva
The search is still on for the missing six-year-old Joslin Smith, from Diazville in Saldanha Bay. She was last seen on 19 February ... |
| 21.05.2024 | Fisherman killed, two injured when boat capsized | A fisherman was killed, and two injured when boat capsized. Images: NSRI
A fisherman was killed while two were injured, and one is still missing when their boat capsized near Shelly Point, West Coast.
Authorities declared the man, believed ... |
| 21.05.2024 | Western Cape dam level stats with winter approaching – LATEST | The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain GOOD despite the summer season nearing its end. Image: X @ReenvalSA
The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain good with winter fast approaching.
Western Cape residents ne... |
| 19.05.2024 | Cape Town enforcement reports 1300 road incidents in early 2024 | Cape Town recorded 1300 road accidents in the first quarter of 2024. Image: City of Cape Town
In the first quarter of 2024, the City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies patrolling major routes reported 1300 incidents, with 81% of these case... |
| 19.05.2024 | Cape Town announces 9-hour water shutdown in these areas | Certain areas in Cape Town to undergo 9-hour water shutdown. Image: Pixabay
Residents of Cape Town are urged to prepare for scheduled maintenance work that will lead to temporary disruptions in water supply.
“The City sincerely regrets any ... |
| 17.05.2024 | HOW the EcoFlow River series of power stations saved the day … and night | The full EcoFlow River series. From River 2, 2 Max, and 2 Pro. Image: Ray Leathern
It’s my pleasure, Mzansi. Really, don’t send your thanks all at once. I will accept cash donations, electricity vouchers, Woolies gift cards … loose change i... |
| 15.05.2024 | Pregnant Kelly Smith says she did not sell Joslin | The pregnant Kelly Smith says she did not sell Joslin. Images: NPA/Facebook
The pregnant and smiling Kelly Smith has denied that she had sold Joslin.
“This matter has been, by agreement between your attorneys, postponed to the 15th of July ... |
| 14.05.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 14 May | Kelly Smith in court on Monday. Images: Supplied/NPA
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 14 May.
In it, the pregnant woman accused of child trafficking and kidnapping shows off her baby bump and new h... |
| 13.05.2024 | Missing Joslin Smith: Four accused to remain behind bars | Here is what we know thus far about the missing case of six-year-old Joslin Smith. Images: SAPS/ Stock/Canva
The four briefly appeared before the Vredenburg Magistrate’s court on Monday morning.
“You will be in custody until then, and hopef... |
| 13.05.2024 | Cape Town faces multi-million rand losses due to persistent vandalism | Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation team conducting maintenance. Image: City of Cape Town
Persistent incidents of vandalism and theft are wreaking havoc on the City’s water and sanitation services, costing the City millions and posing a signif... |
| 12.05.2024 | Possible 24-hour water disruptions expected in parts of Cape Town | Possible water disruptions expected in parts of Cape Town. Image: Pixabay
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate gears up for essential maintenance work in various areas, signaling potential water supply disruptions for residents.
How ... |
| 12.05.2024 | Seven-hour electricity maintenance to affect parts of Cape Town | City of Cape Town will conduct critical maintenance on electricity infrastructure in Hanover Park and Manenberg. Image: Pixabay.
The City of Cape Town Electricity Generation and Distribution Department will conduct necessary electricity mai... |
| 09.05.2024 | Cape Town municipality sparks controversy in Salt River community | The City of Cape Town strikes against the poor of Salt River.@oumarooi / Facebook.
The City of Cape Town, known for its emphasis on reducing bureaucracy for small businesses and promoting entrepreneurship, has recently taken action to remov... |
| 09.05.2024 | Critical electricity upgrades to affect these Cape Town areas | The City of Cape Town plans to conduct critical electricity maintenance between 21 May and 4 June. Image: iStock.
The City of Cape Town Electricity Generation and Distribution Department will conduct critical electricity upgrades in Newland... |
| 08.05.2024 | Still no new updates in the Joslin Smith’s missing case | Polcie said there is still no new updates in the Joslin Smith’s missing case. Image: Facebook/GaytonMcKenzie
There is still NO new updates in the missing case of six-year-old Joslin Smith from Saldanha Bay. She has been missing for more tha... |
| 07.05.2024 | LIVE UPDATE: George building collapse death toll rises to SIX | A general view of a collapsed building in George. Image: Willie van Tonder / AFP
Rescuers said on Tuesday they had made contact with 11 people as they raced to save dozens still unaccounted for nearly 24 hours after the deadly collapse of a... |
| 05.05.2024 | 12-hour electricity supply disruption to affect parts of Cape Town | City of Cape Town will conduct maintenance on electricity infrastructure. Image: Pixabay.
The City of Cape Town says a necessary electricity supply interruption due to planned maintenance will be carried out in parts of Durban on Saturday, ... |
| 04.05.2024 | 24-hour water supply disruption to affect these parts of Cape Town | There will be water supply disruption in the City of Cape Town from Tuesday, 7 May. Image: Pexels.
Parts of Cape Town will experience a 24-hour water supply disruption due to planned maintenance by the Water and Sanitation Directorate.
24-H... |
| 04.05.2024 | Here is the latest in Joslin Smith’s missing case | Here is what we know thus far about the missing case of six-year-old Joslin Smith. Images: SAPS/ Stock/Canva
Six-year-old Joslin Smith from Saldanha Bay has been missing for more than two months now.
“The one million is yours if you know wh... |
| 01.05.2024 | Pipes replacement set to cut water disruptions in Cape Town | City authorities are emphasising the importance of pipe replacement in aging pipes. Image: City of Cape Town
In a bid to enhance the resilience and efficiency of water and sanitation infrastructure, city authorities are emphasising the impo... |
| 30.04.2024 | How many EPWP jobs did Cape Town’s R32 million investments yield? | Cape Town’s R32m investments create over 2000 EPWP jobs—image by GCIS.
Over 2000 jobs were created through Cape Town’s R32 million investments in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), benefiting 14,547 unemployed residents since the 2... |
| 28.04.2024 | City of Cape Town urges online payments for municipal services | Cape Town urges residents to utilise online payments for municipal services. Image: iStock
Ahead of several upcoming public holidays, residents are reminded that the City’s customer offices will be closed on these occasions. In light of thi... |
| 27.04.2024 | Cape Town: 8-hour water disruption set for Monday in certain areas | Water tap. Image: Pixabay
Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced upcoming maintenance work in certain areas, leading to temporary water supply disruptions.
The city assures residents that these disruptions are part of a ... |
| 24.04.2024 | South Africa needs a clear and uniform solar policy | Load shedding is now part and parcel of the daily South African experience. Last year we had only 30 days without rolling power cuts, and with it came many significant financial implications. Ayan Ghosh, an investment strategist at Investec... |
| 23.04.2024 | Temporary water discolouration warning for parts of Cape Town post-repairs | City’s Water and Sanitation team doing pipe repairs in the allegedly vandalised pipe. Image: City of Cape Town
Residents in the affected areas, spanning from Pelican Park to Eagle Park and beyond, are advised of temporary water discolourati... |
| 21.04.2024 | 12-hour power outage to affect these parts of Cape Town next week | City of Cape Town will conduct critical maintenance on electricity infrastructure in Hout Bay. Image: Pixabay.
The City of Cape Town will implement a 12-hour power outage in parts of Hout Bay on Thursday, 25 April.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE A... |
| 21.04.2024 | Ten-hour water supply disruption to affect these Cape Town areas | Water outage and disruptions schedule for next week in Cape Town. Image: Shutterstock.
Some areas in Cape Town will face a ten-hour water supply disruption due to planned maintenance by the Water and Sanitation Directorate.
Helena Heights (... |
| 21.04.2024 | Majority of Cape Town WITHOUT WATER tonight | A water shutdown is expected in Cape Town on Sunday. Images: Stock/Canva.
A majority of Cape Town residents will be without water tonight. This is due to a leak on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwoo... |
| 19.04.2024 | Cape Town townships disrupted by extortion racket | Waste collection workers mentioned they only allow certain townships if accompanied by an escort. Image:@Rabbitking007/ X.
Extortion syndicates target City of Cape Town staff, contractors, and councillors, hindering or halting the provision... |
| 18.04.2024 | Here is the latest in the missing Joslin Smith case | It has been two months after Joslin went missing. Images: Facebook/ GaytonMcKenzie
Six-year-old Joslin Smith from Saldanha Bay has been missing for two months now. And we all want answers.
He said they were digging at the drain, but nothing... |
| 18.04.2024 | Thirteen-hour planned electricity maintenance in Hout Bay | The City of Cape Town warned that there is a thirteen-hour planned electricity maintenance in Hout Bay. Images: Stock/Canva
A thirteen-hour planned electricity maintenance is scheduled for Hout Bay.
“The electricity supply could be restored... |
| 18.04.2024 | City of Cape Town issues warning after electricity scam | Residents in Cape Town are urged to be cautious of the recent electricity scam.
Residents in Cape Town are being cautioned about a recent electricity scam by fake municipal authorities. The scam involves individuals posing as electricity of... |
| 15.04.2024 | Cape Town urges water savings before maintenance blitz | Cape Town residents were urged to reduce water usage before planned water maintenance. Image: Flickrr
The City of Cape Town advises residents to reduce their water usage in anticipation of scheduled water supply maintenance by the National ... |
| 14.04.2024 | Planned water disruptions across Cape Town starting Monday | Planned water disruptions across Cape Town.
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will carry out planned work in identified areas, causing disruptions in water supply.
“The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused.... |
| 13.04.2024 | City reveals causes behind persistent water disruptions in Hout Bay | Persistent water disruptions in Hout Bay. Image: Flickr
In an effort to combat recurring water supply disruptions plaguing Hout Bay, multi-disciplinary water and sanitation teams have embarked on a mission to minimise water service interrup... |
| 11.04.2024 | Motorists alerted: Cruise ship arrivals to cause traffic surge in Cape Town | Cruise ship arrivals to cause traffic surge in Cape Town. Image: Pixabay
As Cape Town prepares for the arrival of two prestigious cruise liners, the City alerts motorists to potential traffic in the close vicinity.
The anticipated increase ... |
| 10.04.2024 | Cape Town windstorm: 9 areas still await power | Cape Town electricity team is working tirelessly to restore power in the remaining affected areas after the windstorm. Image: Pixabay
In the wake of a recent storm wreaking havoc across the metro, the City of Cape Town’s electricity teams a... |
| 10.04.2024 | Cape Town Parks Department tackle surge in tree removal post-windstorm | Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department removing fallen tree post-windstorm. Image: City of Cape Town.
Over the weekend, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department after-hours tree emergency teams responded to 108 calls due... |
| 08.04.2024 | Mashatile tasked to take charge to prevent water crisis in SA | Deputy President Paul Mashatile was tasked to plan a water crisis prevention plan. Image: X/@PMashatile
President Paul Mashatile stressed the urgency for addressing the water crisis amongst communities.
According to BusinessTech, Mashatile ... |
| 08.04.2024 | Inclement weather leaves parts of Western Cape without electricity | Adverse weather conditions caused significant damage in parts of the Western Cape. Images: Facebook/ Stellenbosch Municiality.
Inclement weather conditions have resulted in prolonged electricity outages across the Western Cape.
City of Cape... |
| 07.04.2024 | EPWP hydrant project: A lifeline for Cape Town communities | Hydrant project in Cape Town. Image: City of Cape Town
The introduction of the Hydrant Project by the City of Cape Town marks a significant step towards both employment creation and urban safety enhancement.
Twigg lauds the hydrant project
... |
| 06.04.2024 | Search for missing Joslin Smith goes international | Here is what we know thus far about the missing case of six-year-old Joslin Smith. Images: SAPS/ Stock/Canva
The search for missing six-year-old Joslin Smith has gone international, with Interpol now involved.
He also added on Saturday the ... |
| 06.04.2024 | Cape Town residents brace for 8-hour water outages next week | There will be water supply interruptions in Cape Town from Tuesday, 9 April. Image: Pexels.
Planned maintenance by the City of Cape Town will result in water outages affecting many areas starting on Tuesday, 9 April.
Durbanville, Fisantekra... |
| 04.04.2024 | New homeless shelter opened in Cape Town suburb | Another shelter for the homeless opens in Cape Town. Image by Pexels/Chris John
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the city’s new Safe Space shelter in Durbanville at an opening ceremony on Wednesday.
Councillor Patricia v... |
| 03.04.2024 | Crime is escalating in this CT suburb because of broken streetlights | Tafelsig’s bus stop is a crime hotspot. Image by Unsplash/Mykola/Kolya Korzh
Residents of Tafelsig in Cape Town are very concerned as crime is on the uprise. The bus stop in the area is now a crime hotspot. Criminals are taking advantage of... |
| 30.03.2024 | Cape Town announces a shutdown of the Blackheath Water Treatment Plant | Residents urged to conserve water during the Blackheath Water Treatment Plant shutdown. Image: Pixabay
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced the imminent shutdown of the Blackheath Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for urgent ... |
| 28.03.2024 | Missing Joslin Smith: R1 million REWARD for information | Here is the latest in the missing case of Joslin Smith (6). Images: Facebook/GaytonMckenzie
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has announced an increased reward of R1 million for information that could help find Joslin Smith.
Is jy A... |
| 26.03.2024 | How do Western Cape dam levels compare to Gauteng’s crisis? | The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain GOOD despite the summer season nearing its end. Image: X @ReenvalSA
The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain GOOD with summer having turned into autumn in the country.
T... |
| 25.03.2024 | EFF promises to stop extortion in the Western Cape | EFF leader, Julius Malema addressing EFF supporters during their manifesto rally in Gugulethu. Image: @EFFSOUTHAFRICA/X
President of the EFF Julius Malema addressed his supporters in a manifesto rally that was held in Gugulethu in Cape Town... |
| 24.03.2024 | Missing Joslin Smith (6): Here is what we know thus far | Here is what we know thus far about the missing case of six-year-old Joslin Smith. Images: SAPS/ Stock/Canva
Despite extensive daily searches for more than a month, there’s still no sign of the missing six-year-old Joslin Smith.
Is jy Afrik... |
| 23.03.2024 | Parts of Cape Town brace for an 8-hour water outage next week | Planned maintenance work will affect water supply disruption in the City of Cape Town. Image: iStock.
Some areas in Cape Town will face an eight-hour water shutdown due to planned maintenance by the Water and Sanitation Directorate.
This wo... |
| 19.03.2024 | Gauteng water crisis: How do Western Cape dam levels compare? | The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain GOOD despite the summer season nearing its end. Image: X @ReenvalSA
The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain GOOD with summer quickly disappearing and autumn on the hori... |
