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The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management. In addition, the Urban Waste Management Directorate is planning for a further R1,72 billion in capital expenditure over the 2028 and 2029 financial years to cater for our growing city. Some of the major projects …
Cape Town — This Mandela Day, 67 minutes of service is being turned into a measurable act of healthcare access for 670 people. Rachel Kolisi’s Falling Forward Foundation, in partnership with The Impilo Project, has launched the 67 Minutes. 670 Lives. A Mandela Day Campaign to help provide free, holistic healthcare services to hundreds of patients …
The roads are quiet and there’s been no protest activity reported yet. The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Coordinating Team says it has received no reports of incidents linked to the 30 June shutdown. A March and March protest is set to start at 10am at the Provincial Parliament in Wale Street, CBD. The SABC …
The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has reached another milestone with the MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project this month, as the first red MyCiTi bus lanes were cast along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain. The upgrade of AZ Berman Drive including the dedicated MyCiTi bus lanes is nearing completion, with the final traffic switch planned …
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde today visited the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Volunteer Support Centre (VSC) in Cape Town to thank volunteer crews and staff from across the province who were activated during the recent floods. Crews from seven Western Cape NSRI rescue stations, Kleinmond, Mykonos, Yzerfontein, Hermanus, Agulhas, Melkbosstrand, St Helena Bay, together …
The City of Cape Town has officially launched its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme this month (April 2026). This massive R1.1 billion project aims to replace approximately 83,000 mechanical meters in its first phase (through 2029). The City has appointed PPD Engineering and Hardware Suppliers as the primary contractor for the rollout. You may see …
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take …
The City-supported A Day of 1000 Opportunities is returning to Athlone Stadium on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industry. The event kicks off at 08:00 and runs until 17:00. Attendees …
The City of Cape Town’s interactive Let’s ACT at Home exhibit has popped up at Liberty Promenade Mall in Mitchells Plain. It will be there until Monday, 6 April 2026, before heading to Canal Walk and then Kenilworth Centre. These exhibits form part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival and give Capetonians the opportunity …
The roadshows, hosted three to four times a year, have become one of the most popular City outreaches. At the most recent event in Athlone, more than 3 600 individuals queued to settle fines and outstanding warrants. The roadshows are held in collaboration with the City’s Municipal Courts, Revenue Services and other internal stakeholders. This …
Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town are gaining traction as the City verified and attended to more than 5 000 of approximately 7 000 long-standing trench reinstatement cases, while taking decisive steps to strengthen contractor performance. This is improving visibility of the backlog and ensuring that work is carried out more …
What have we come to as a society? With reference to this; “High Court Interdict to Protect Resident Safety in Atlantis Granted” paragraph 2. of the interdict reads as follows: That the respondents including their officials, employees and drivers are interdicted or prevented from assaulting, intimidating, threatening or interfering with the officials, employees and drivers …
In a country where nearly 32% of people remain unemployed, a pioneering initiative in Bellville, Cape Town, is proving that innovation and inclusion can create real economic and environmental change. The Greater Tygerberg Partnership’s (GTP) Buy-Back Centre, recently recognised both nationally by PETCO and internationally by the International Downtown Association (IDA), is emerging as a …
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – InterContinental, the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, is continuing its legacy of pioneering new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town. The landmark property – first inaugurated in May 1997 by former South African president Nelson Mandela – returns reimagined for today’s modern luxury traveller …
Mark Algra and a couple of mates recently took the BE20 on a Road Trip – ‘shaking out’ the BE20 on a trailer and then going on a screamer under spinnaker before setting down for the night in Port Owen. Squarely aimed at the affordable and maybe home completed market the BE20 is unique in …
The City of Cape Town was rocked in early October 2025 by a large-scale police operation targeting a massive network of alleged corruption involving municipal contracts. This incident exposed deep questions about the efficacy of the city’s internal oversight mechanisms. Discovery and Investigation The investigation was primarily ignited by a whistleblower’s tip-off regarding alleged …
Premier Alan Winde chaired a special Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, to provide clarity to the province’s municipalities on how the failure to pass the national budget on two occasions has impacted the Western Cape Government’s budgetary process. The PCF is an intergovernmental consultative forum aimed at strengthening partnerships between the …
The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not just an event—it’s a call to spark transformation, forge connections and power a sustainable future for Africa and beyond. With a dynamic programme bursting with …
The Western Cape Government is encouraged by the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data, which shows that the province still has the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa at 19.6% in Quarter 1 of 2025. “In this province, you are more likely to get a job. More people have a chance of getting a …
The Western Cape Government is committed to supporting the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 12-18 May 2025. This year’s theme, #MakeWalkingSafe and #MakeCyclingSafe, focuses on ensuring the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on our roads. Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with nearly 1.2 million …
Human emissions of greenhouse gases have caused rapid global warming. This has made high-impact, heat extreme events around the globe more and more intense over the past 70 years. Heat extremes, such as heatwaves, can cause severe damage to infrastructure by damaging bridges and railways. They also harm ecosystems, and can lead to loss of …
Premier Alan Winde led a Western Cape Government (WCG) delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, and Austria from 21 April 2025 to 1 May 2025. Topping the agenda was further solidifying international partnerships. “Amid global trade complexity, we must maintain and deepen our relations with countries and regions that share our passion and …
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa, will speak at this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to October 4 in Cape Town. As the country targets large-scale power and renewable energy rollout, Dr Ramokgopa’s participation will support greater …
The Western Cape Government is deeply concerned over the latest statistics recorded on the province’s roads between 29 April and 4 May 2025. During this period, 16 fatal crashes occurred, resulting in the tragic loss of 18 lives – a harsh reality of the devastating consequences of reckless and negligent driving. In addition, 267 speeding …
The Western Cape Government is honoured to host the 2nd Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership (MCAP) annual convening. MCAP is an international alliance of subnational governments with a Mediterranean climate covering five continents. Apart from the Western Cape, the other member states are: Biobio, Chile Baja California Sur, Mexico California, United States Catalonia, Spain Central Greece, …
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 comes to Cape Town from 17–19 June 2025, bringing together the most influential voices in hospitality investment, development, and sustainability from across the globe. This year’s speaker lineup features major investors, visionaries, strategists, and dealmakers who are actively reshaping the landscape of hospitality across Africa. William E. Heinecke, …
A fossilised creature found in a South African roadside quarry 25 years ago has finally got an official name. The small, segmented, crustacean-like creature, dated to 444 million years ago, can now be introduced as Keurbos susanae. It belongs to the arthropod group of animals, which accounts for about 84% of all known species that …
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the theme for its prestigious annual conference taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa, from 30 to 31 October 2025. As a leading pan-African organisation driving women’s entrepreneurship and innovation, AWIEF continues to provide a powerful platform to promote …
Dear Editor The DA in the Western Cape is saddened by the tragic passing of DA Councillor and Mayco Member in Stellenbosch, Xolile Kalipa. Xolile was ruthlessly gunned down in Kayamandi on Sunday evening. While the DA strongly condemns the incident, we urge the South African Police Service (SAPS) to act swiftly to capture the …
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1-3, 2025 in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated Technology Forum. The forum will connect African mining projects with global technology providers and investors, showcasing how digital solutions are transforming resource extraction and redefining the mining value chain. …
