In a significant move towards the conservation of South Africa’s marine biodiversity, the South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the commencement of the Management Plan for the Robben Island Marine Protected Area (MPA). This initiative falls under the broader framework of Table Mountain National Park and aims to engage the public in shaping the […]
In a significant milestone for Mitchells Plain, the City’s Human Settlements Directorate continues to make strides in the provision of homeownership opportunities. Following the success of the Festive Deeds Challenge last year, the Directorate, led by Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, celebrated another round of title deed handovers in Tafelsig on […]
In a bid to enhance urban mobility and alleviate traffic congestion, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has announced the temporary closure of Pandoer Street in Bellville. The closure, effective from Friday, 16 February 2024, to Saturday, 20 July 2024, is part of the ongoing upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive into a […]
SOUTH AFRICA – The civil rights organization Cape Forum has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into allegations of political interference in South Africa’s fishing industry. The organization contends that rumours of undue influence and claims that the industry has become a breeding ground for cadre deployment pose a significant threat to the livelihood […]
In a groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Division of Paediatric Dermatology and Paediatric Allergy, researchers have discovered that a rural upbringing positively influences immune development in South African children, whether they suffer from allergic conditions or not. Published in the January issue of the prestigious journal Allergy – the European […]
City encourages waste management companies to align with international best practices In a dedicated effort to promote sustainable waste management practices, the City of Cape Town is calling on all waste management companies operating within its jurisdiction to apply for waste accreditation. The move comes in response to the growing global concern over environmental sustainability […]