Municipal
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Islamic history captured in square’s renaming in Strand
Ben Friedman Plein became Strand Muslim Community Square in an interfaith ceremony honouring two centuries of Muslim heritage and resilience.
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Sir Lowry’s Pass River Project delayed to 2027 with R88M price tag increase
The original contract value of R265,8 million has been increased to R371,8 million, up by 33%. The original expected deadline, which surpassed on 26 October 2026, is now extended to…
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Planning battle escalates in Somerset West over new development and municipal notices
A simmering planning battle in Lewes Street in the Briza residential area of Somerset West, has escalated into a high-stakes controversy involving municipal building enforcement, allegations of retaliatory complaints and…
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Residents urged to safeguard new Soet River litter fence following vandalism
In an ongoing effort to tackle river pollution and prevent toxic debris from washing onto local beaches, a new waste interceptor litter fence has been deployed along the Soet River…
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Sewage woes and safety fears dominate Lourens River forum
Infrastructure upgrades, chronic sewage issues, safety concerns and ambitious community-led proposals took centre stage at the Lourens River Catchment Forum meeting held at the Strand Council Chambers on Thursday 15…
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Three Helderberg routes being resurfaced until December
Road repairs on Faure Marine Drive, Gordonia Road and Irene Avenue in Gordon’s Bay and Somerset West run from 19 October to 11 December.
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Concerns about blocked stormwater channel in Westridge
A Somerset West resident claims a stormwater channel has been blocked for four months, but the City says work is underway.
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Nog vrae oor meer kringtelevisie-kameras in Wyk 100
Wyksraadslid Sean Stacey verduidelik hoekom hy R1,4 miljoen aan kameras bestee het, maar die Strand-GPF sê hulle is nie geraadpleeg en het ander prioriteite.
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Lwandle Library doubles in size as expansion nears finish
The library’s multi-million rand expansion is on track, set to double the facility’s size and give the community a bigger space to utilise.
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Young civic leaders go behind the scenes at water treatment plant
The Junior City Council tours the Faure Water Treatment Plant to learn how Cape Town supplies safe drinking water to millions of residents.
