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- Informal settlements are here to stay. Let’s upgrade them
Words: Ronelle Burger and Eldridge Moses / GroundUp Since 1994, the government has built more than three million subsidised homes. But at least two million households are still waiting for formal housing. Upgrading informal settlements by providing serviced stands for the residents to build on is a cheaper and more efficient alternative to… Read more » - These are the top 5 scams targeting Cape Town residents
Cape Town residents are being warned about a number of scams involving fake City officials, bogus payment demands and promises of jobs or housing, Cape {town} Etc reports. ‘The City is alerted regularly about various incidents where residents are contacted, often via WhatsApp, by individuals falsely claiming to represent the City,’ said… Read more » - Matric results battle heads to Supreme Court of Appeal
South Africa’s long-running fight over whether matric results should appear in newspapers is heading into another legal chapter, with the Information Regulator now taking its challenge to the Supreme Court of Appeal. The dispute has been running for years, but at its heart is a relatively simple question: can learners’… Read more » - Muizenberg guide: Beach huts, history and where to eat, drink and play
You know Muizenberg for the beach huts. Everyone does. They’re the reason half of Cape Town’s Instagram grid looks the same. Bathing boxes with a backstory Start at the promenade. Those primary-coloured bathing boxes lining the sand aren’t just a pretty backdrop, they’re the last physical trace of a full-blown… Read more » - Taxi industry gives government 14 days to act before national protest
South Africa’s minibus taxi industry has put Transport Minister Barbara Creecy on a 14-day deadline, warning that a national protest march could follow if government fails to respond to mounting financial pressures. The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) says operators are being squeezed from several directions at once, with fuel, maintenance,… Read more » - Woolworths reshapes strategy around Food as retail pressure mounts
Woolworths is sharpening its focus on its Food business as changing consumer spending patterns and tougher trading conditions put pressure on parts of the retail group. According to Daily Investor, Woolworths has identified Food as its strongest competitive advantage and is reorienting the group around the business while seeking to… Read more » - South Africa rejects US claims as visa restrictions bite
South Africa on Wednesday hit back at new US visa restrictions over its racial equity policies, accusing the Trump administration of distorting its laws and further straining ties between Washington and one of Africa’s most influential powers. The dispute is the latest front in a broader clash over race, trade… Read more » - Watch: Delft school becomes first in Cape Town to receive new free Wi-Fi infrastructure
Masibambisane High School in Delft has become the first school in Cape Town to receive the City’s new free Wi-Fi infrastructure, with the initiative aimed at helping learners get better access to digital resources and opportunities, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced the development, saying the rollout… Read more » - Cape Town animal sterilisation campaign reaches 200 animals in two days
A two-day animal welfare drive in Cape Town has resulted in 200 animals being sterilised, vaccinated and microchipped, as organisations work to prevent unwanted litters and reduce pressure on the animal welfare system, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA carried out the work as part of the… Read more » - Fire breaks out on mountain slopes above Simondium
Firefighting crews are battling a vegetation fire on the mountain slopes above Simondium in the Cape Winelands, with strong winds raising concerns that the blaze could spread, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM) Fire Services began responding to the fire at about 2pm on Friday, 18 September.… Read more »
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