city of cape town
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Community fights Velodrome plans
Bellville Velodrome faces uncertain future as Cape Town pursues R300 million private redevelopment. Community advocates fight to preserve affordable access for disadvantaged youth and para-athletes against commercialization fears.
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Cape Town honours outstanding citizens with prestigious Civic Awards
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis celebrated the city’s most exceptional citizens by presenting Civic Honours to a distinguished group of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities and…
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Nyanga community launches water action committee to tackle water issues
Scores of Nyanga residents converged at Nyanga Arts Development Centre in the area on Friday 14 November during the launch of Nyanga Water Action Committee (NWAC) in an effort to…
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City turns trash into electricity at first gas-to-energy facility
Cape Town residents are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new project that generates electricity from decomposing waste.
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Cape Town approves R7.8 billion in building plans in first quarter
Cape Town’s construction industry is experiencing a significant surge, with the City approving building plans worth R7.8 billion in just the first three months of the current financial year, signalling…
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Cape Town traffic fines go digital: New online platform eliminates queue frustrations
Cape Town motorists can now pay traffic fines online through PayThat.co.za, eliminating queues and offering multiple payment methods with no extra fees.
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Suspects appear in Cape Town court following death of Metro Police constable
The state has since charged one suspect for murder and the other suspects face charges related to the robbery in addition to the illegal possession of ammunition.
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Hot, windy fire season awaits City and surrounding areas
Recent weather conditions in Cape Town increase fire threats, prompting local authorities to bolster emergency services. With a 40% rise in vegetation fires since 2021, the City emphasizes collective responsibility.…
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Cape Town moves closer to taking control of passenger rail services
Cape Town is positioning itself to become South Africa’s first city to take control of passenger rail services, following the presentation of a detailed business plan that outlines how the…
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WATCH | ‘We don’t see it as a land invasion, we see it as a land reclaiming’
The Chief of the Strandfontein Aboriginal Khoisan Village, Wayne Fortuin, stated their community is leading a resistance against the City of Cape Town’s court ruling preventing land occupation. Despite the…
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