Calling for transparency and inclusivity for citizens in financial related decisions
Cape Town - Community activists are slamming the City of Cape Town for using manipulative tactics to get their way with budget related proposals.
City accused of illegal dumping in Bonteheuwel
Congregants of the Beautiful Exchange Grace Church in Bonteheuwel accuse the City of Cape Town of initiating an illegal dumping spot near their premises and refusing to mitigate the escalating issue.
Stairs of hope for thousands living in rental units
Repairs or R13 million are being made to the stairs of blocks of flats that are among the oldest housing infrastructure in the metro.
‘I was murdered but came back to serve’- Theewaterskloof councillor
Cape Town - One night, former nurse, Denzil Jacobs’ life turned around for the worst when he was woken up by an unknown men holding a garden fork to his neck.
Brazilian production puts SA dancers in spotlight
African and European dance communities meet on a platform together
Cable theft suspect nabbed
Cape Town - A cable thief has been arrested after he was found red-handed with stolen cable belonging to vital infrastructure
Villiersdorp looting and protests threaten agriculture jobs
Theewaterskloof Local Municipality has condemned the violent looting and protests that have reportedly left commuters stranded for hours after the main entrances to the upper town were blocked yesterday.
City’s disconnections ineffective in curbing illegal blackouts
Cape Town - Despite the City of Cape Town's attempts in trying to curb cable theft and tampering of major power supply infrastructure in Schaapkraal, residents spend days without electricity.
Strained patrollers hope for relief and improved working conditions
The R6 million funding set by the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (POCS) is expected to boost the effectiveness and improve working conditions of the neighbourhood watches across the Western Cape.
Philippi Agri Hub expected to be buzzing with farmers and buyers again
The Philippi Agri Hub will finally get to operate as intended following years of leaps and losses due to a lack of proper planning and sustainable financial support.
True stories of motherhood
Cape Town - As many homes and streets are filled with words of gratitude towards the women as part of celebrating Mother's Day, authors give their definition of who a mom is.
City’s plans to improve lives in the settlements with R18. 3 million injection
In a quest to improve the livelihood of people living in the informal settlements in the Metro, the City of Cape Town's Department of Spatial Planning and Environment plans to inject about R18. 3 million.
Cape dancers are taking their moves to JHB
Hip Hop dance crew, 021_Rebels from Bonteheuwel is hoping to impress the judges at the Global Dance Supreme in Johannesburg in October.
Four women linked to syndicate nabbed with over R1m worth of stolen goods
Four women linked to a theft syndicate after being found with over a million rand worth stolen items face the arm of the law.
Help police find tow truck driver’s killer
A manhunt has been launched for the killer of a tow truck driver who was a dad of three
Arsonist on the run after leaving unemployed man homeless
The 35-year-old man is appealing for assistance after he lost all to a blaze.
Ratepayers object to proposed building by-law
George Municipality says all properties will be required to adhere to the final Building Control by-law which supplements the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act.
Badroodien's first month since the hearing
After proving his innocence against five witnesses presented by the council, Zahid Badroodien now says he uses every opportunity to educate people of his ward about taking responsibility for the affairs of their properties.
WC harbours get multi-million boost from Zikalala
Sihle Zikalala, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, says the upgrades of the small harbours are aimed at reigniting local economies across the coastal areas of South Africa.
Multi-million rand 26km infrastructure boost hailed
The project is hoped to provide access to opportunities for employment and allow access to amenities, facilities and places of interest.
Reading ‘wheels’ to enhance reading experience for the kiddies
Donation to support and improve reading skills from an early age.
Youth coming together to create a business hub
Local entrepreneurs to join hands and uplift each other through the Hout Bay Millennials Network.
Help find alleged rapist after court no-show
The founder and the president of the Democratic Independent Party, Anwar Adams, is a wanted man in connection with rape allegations.
‘Neighbour not playing ball’: Noise nuisance explained
While some ratepayers were in support of the complainant, advising him to seek legal intervention, others said he was making a fuss for nothing, as they had to deal with gunshots going off at all hours, with little being done about it.
Mayor's ‘pro poor’ claims and poor baboon management slammed at council meeting
Although the council is in support of the 2023/24 budget and to mayoral committee politicians do not buy into the ‘hope for all’ promise by its leader, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, saying he was selling them an empty castle.