By Kouthar Sambo Residents of Bo-Kaap are concerned, and some are even angry about the potential gentrification underway. This comes after the City of Cape Town approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the area. Residents fear the changes will strip the area from its rich culture and heritage.[…]
A former City of Cape Town employee has been granted bail of R100 000 in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court after his arrest on charges of corruption and money laundering. 54-year-old Zizaam Henry was arrested by the Hawks in Bellville after an extensive investigation. Hawks’ spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi, says the[…]
By Aneeqa du Plessis There has been an increase of over 180% of impounded vehicles related to illegal dumping by the City’s Law Enforcement Department since 2021. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Tuesday morning, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said the public need to play[…]
The City of Cape Town has warned residents about scammers posing as their electricity unit employees selling cheap and fraudulent units in a bid to gain access to their homes to steal valuable items. The City said it was aware of scammers posing as City electrical officials or contractors in order to get entry[…]
By Aneeqa du Plessis Concerns are mounting among Bo-Kaap residents as gentrification threatens to eradicate the heritage of the birthplace of Islam in South Africa. This comes after the City of Cape Town (COCT) recently approved its Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the area that will set in motion[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Many of the City’s informal settlements have been affected by the heavy rain and gale force winds over the past few days, leaving homes flooded and damaged. “Last week Tuesday we received the weather warning from the South African Weather Service, to look out for disruptive rainfall[…]
By Kouthar Sambo “It has been quite a busy week with four Bulgarians who were shot dead in Constantia, most likely linked to organized crime. On the same day, one woman was shot dead in Wynberg outside the court, which is likely gang-related. It has been a busy week for[…]
The City of Cape Town encourages residents and businesses to chip in and help draft a local neighbourhood plan for the Salt River, Woodstock area. It’s intended to bolster the area by addressing key challenges. Deputy mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning, Eddie Andrews, said the local spatial development[…]
The South African Weather Service has reiterated that a cold front is expected over parts of the Western and Eastern Cape this Easter weekend. Thunderstorms are expected in parts of the North West, the Free State, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. SABC Weather forecaster, Azwi Tuwani says, “The City of Cape[…]
By Daanyaal Matthews Source: Democratic Alliance The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Congress has concluded with no significant changes as John Steenhuisen remains DA leader after beating party peer Dr. Mpho Phalatse. Steenhuisen retaining his position has come as no surprise but has revealed a problem within the official opposition. Speaking on[…]
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