City of Cape Town

New development in Phillipi denied

The organisers of the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) Food & Farming Campaign appear to be making progress after Heritage Western Cape denied the rezoning application for the U-Vest development. The PHA recently launched a campaign opposing the development of land, which impacts on the Cape Flats Aquifer – a vital[…]

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Hanover Park Library offline due to cable theft

There have been numerous reports about people not having access to the internet at the Hanover Park Library, this being due to the theft of telephone cables. The theft of cables has proven to be problematic for residents who need the resources in order to search for employment, research assignments[…]

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Planned ANC gathering not approved by City of Cape Town

The Western Cape ANC plans to march through Cape Town to celebrate the 26th anniversary of former president Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, ahead of the State of the Nation address on Thursday. However, the City of Cape Town’s Priya Reddy said the party had not been given permission to[…]

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City denies involved in banner protest

The City of Cape Town has vehemently denied suggestions it endorsed a controversial “#ZumaMustFall” banner that went up on the face of a building in Kloof Street on Friday. There have been some accusations that the DA-led City may have had a hand in the banner, particular in providing the[…]

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City stresses beach safety ahead of holidays

With families expected to flock to the beaches this coming weekend as the country celebrates The Day of Goodwill, the City of Cape Town has issued a call for the public to be mindful of where the swim and how they conduct themselves at the beach, in order to ensure[…]

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City tackles housing fraud

The City of Cape Town’s crackdown on housing fraud has seen it secure two arrests within the last month, both in relation to fraudsters who have attempted to charge desperate and unsuspecting family’s money in order to access non-existent housing opportunities. The City has also been beset by a number[…]

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CT nightmarket extended to 11pm following discussions

The City of Cape Town has decided to extend the trading hours of the Cape Town festive season nightmarket, following complaints from traders that the market’s reduced hours would not benefit traders this year. The popular event started on Friday 18th December and will run until the 22 December –[…]

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Masi fire victims get building kits

More than 1 100 building kits will be given to people who lost their homes in a devastating fire in Masiphumelele, the City of Cape Town said on Saturday. “The building kit consists of, among others, a door, hinges and lockset, a window, nails and poles, and corrugated steel sheets,”[…]

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