Municipal
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Pedestrians dodge death daily on Broadlands Road
Hundreds of pedestrians, including children, must navigate Broadlands Road in Strand every morning to commute to work and school. With two pedestrian fatalities already recorded this year, local business owners…
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All aboard the title deeds bus
The dream of legal homeownership became reality for several Macassar families as the City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate brought its “Title Deeds Express” bus to the area.
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R4.7 Billion investment targets Helderberg sewer crisis
Over R4,7 billion in infrastructure investment is transforming the Helderberg as part of an ambitious “future-proofing” programme targeting ageing sewer networks, wastewater capacity constraints and flood risks threatening the region.
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City reclaims key from resident after “pump nightmare” dispute
The City of Cape Town has formally hit back against claims that a recently refurbished pump station in De Ruyter Street in Strand is “fundamentally flawed,” clarifying that the R2,2…
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An effluent crisis in Sir Lowry’s Pass
The Mission Grounds community in Sir Lowry’s Pass is reaching a breaking point as a recurring sewage crisis transforms Brinkhuis Street into a health hazard. Raw effluent now overflows regularly,…
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Major road resurfacing project begins in the Helderberg
The City of Cape Town launched an extensive two-month road resurfacing project today (Friday 13 March) affecting 29 road segments across Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay.
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Cape Town cuts all ties with ‘corrupt’ contractor after bribery attempt
City of Cape Town terminates all contracts with Triple C Maintenance and Services after owner Shaun Roos allegedly attempted to bribe the City manager, leading to his arrest on corruption…
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Residents at breaking point over crime and grime at Bridgewater
What was once a scenic waterway has reportedly transformed into a hub for criminal activity, illegal dumping and aggressive homelessness, leaving locals feeling like prisoners in their own homes.
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Macassar water upgrade delivers R5,7m infrastructure and local jobs
In a significant move for the Macassar area, the municipality has recently completed the replacement of 2,34 km of aging water mains, an investment valued at R5,7 million.
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Flawed pump upgrade forces local resident to manage City infrastructure
What was supposed to be an upgrade to the local pump station has instead resulted in a design flaw that keeps pumps running every 10 minutes, regardless of the weather,…
