City of Cape Town
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Public warned after puffer fish with lethal toxin appear on local beaches
City warns beachgoers after toxic puffer fish wash up on Cape Town beaches following strong winds and rough seas, urging public caution.
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Cape Town to turn civic centre parking lot into affordable homes
The City of Cape Town has greenlit plans to develop a parking facility at the civic centre into affordable housing and mixed-use development.
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Community-led Muizenberg Park restoration reaches final stretch
Muizenberg Park’s wetland restoration is nearing completion as volunteers restore endangered fynbos and revive biodiversity.
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Heavy rain tops up Cape Town’s dam levels – 61,2% and counting
Cape Town’s recent rainfall boosted dam levels to 61.2%, but officials still urge residents to conserve water despite the rise.
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Hundreds of incidents as major storm batters Cape Town
Cape Town’s Safety Directorates are responding to numerous weather-related incidents post-storm, coordinating disaster operations and traffic enforcement amid public safety concerns.
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Stormy weather prompts contingency measures for health-care services
The Western Cape health services remain operational amid severe weather, with some delays, facility closures, and contingency measures in place.
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Second cold front wreaks havoc across Cape Town
Severe winds and heavy rain caused widespread flooding, structural damage, and power outages in Cape Town, with multiple roads impacted.
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Talk explores the future of seaweed farming as a ‘sustainable super-resource’
Professor John Bolton will present a Simon’s Town talk exploring seaweed farming, sustainability and economic opportunities in South Africa.
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SPCA rescues 16 neglected animals from Philippi property
Sixteen animals were rescued from severe neglect in Philippi after SPCA inspections revealed filthy conditions and lack of care. Charges have been laid.
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Cape Town’s marine outfalls meet water quality standards
Cape Town’s marine outfalls meet regulations, ensuring coastal waters remain safe for recreation, with over 98% of samples compliant.
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