Municipal
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Somerset West casino development gets the green light
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board has approved Tsogo Sun’s controversial R1 billion Somerset West casino project after a decade-long application process, despite significant community opposition over gambling addiction,…
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Beach lowering at Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach set to start
As summer approaches, the City of Cape Town is set to commence its annual beach lowering programme at Gordon’s Bay Main and Bikini beach
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Debate about power outages in Raithby heats up
A community engagement session provided locals from Raithby Village and surrounding farms a long-awaited opportunity to meet Eskom representatives, voice burning concerns, and demand answers about electricity failures disrupting businesses…
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Grabouw residents up in arms over Gypsy Queen housing development
Residents of Grabouw claim the Theewaterskloof Municipality has deviated from the original plans for the Gypsy Queen development.
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‘First fix sewage issues’ – Somerset West Residents object to Geelsloot upgrade
A petition by residents of the Helderberg district has brought to light a growing conflict with the City of Cape Town over a proposed flood-alleviation project in the Geelsloot catchment…
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Be alert for electricity cut scams
Locals are warned to stay vigilant against a new electricity scam where fraudsters pose as municipal officials via WhatsApp and phone calls, falsely claiming service disconnections due to debt and…
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Gordon’s Bay drive tester in the spotlight
Driving instructors and learner drivers are raising concerns about the conduct of an examiner at the Gordon’s Bay Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), alleging a pattern of unprofessionalism, rudeness and…
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Authorities probe chemical spill at Faure Water Treatment Plant
A ferric-sulphate spill at Faure Water Treatment Plant on Friday 22 August, caused by tank corrosion, was successfully contained by emergency teams with no impact on Cape Town’s water security…
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Beverly Hills-inwoners nou goed keelvol na jare van beweerde verwaarlosing
Beverly Hills-inwoners beweer hulle wag al 60 jaar vir behuising en het nou genoeg gehad van beweerde stelselmatige dienste-verwaarlosing.
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Stalled Sir Lowry’s Pass high school build back under construction
The multi-million rand Sir Lowry’s Pass High School construction project has resumed after a two-year delay due to labour disputes, with new contractor Rapid Builders taking over the site and…
