Cape Town To Offer Residents A Lifeline With Once-Off Debt Scrapping Proposal
The proposed debt relief targets poor and working-class ratepayers who are in arrears and unlikely to ever be able to settle what they owe.
Here’s The Proposal To Transform Incomplete Foreshore Freeway Into A Train Line [Video]
The city has said the idea is not being considered and has doubled down on the MyCiti expansion, but Cape Town development engineer Gareth Ramsay reckons they are missing out on a opportunity to make life better for frustrated commuters.
Heritage Ruling Halts Oude Molen Development Plans
The fight’s not over, but Oude Molen is a rare patch of farm life in an increasingly cramped metropolis, so perhaps the city should take another look at how it defines social development.
Here’s How Much You Pay In Rates For Every Rand Of Your Property Value
The rate-in-the-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates and shows how much a person would pay in rates for every rand of their property value.
Cape Town Property Owners Are Flipping Out Over Proposed Property Rates Hike
Property owners have until 2 May to submit their feedback on the City’s draft budget for 2025/26.
Capetonians Asked For Comment On Proposed Redevelopment Of Strand Street Quarry
The intention is to transform the site into a multi-use community precinct that integrates sports, culture, economic activities and tourism in a unique setting.
Update On The City Of Cape Town’s Fog Harvesting Plans [Video]
Studies have measured yearly fog precipitation on Table Mountain at triple the average yearly rainfall recorded in Cape Town.
Mother City’s CBD Improvement Plan: Making Space For 50,000 More People By 2040
As the city gears up for a population boom, locals are urged to weigh in on a bold new plan – but will it fix the housing mess or just dress it up?
Cape Town Is Waging A War On Tree-Killing Vietnamese Beetles
Over 7,000 trees in Cape Town are confirmed to be infected by the Polyphagous shot hole borer.
Cape Town Launches New Domestic Animal Survey
Let’s just hope this doesn’t lead to the return of those “dog licenses” our parents had to pay.
Conquer The Cape: RSAWEB Cape Town Triathlon Is Back!
With live music, food trucks, kids only mini course where they can kickstart their triathlon journey, and exciting competitions, the Cape Town Triathlon is an event the whole family can enjoy.
Extortion Rackets Delay Several Housing Projects For Desperate Cape Town Families
Housing opportunities for 571 beneficiaries have been “put on hold” while the City of Cape Town figures out its extortion scourge.
Cape Town’s ‘Scientifically Advanced’ Desalination Plant To Be Built In 2026
“We are future-proofing our city by investing in infrastructure at a rate far outpacing any other metro,” said Badroodien.
The Delayed Plan For City Of Cape Town’s Table View Beachfront Upgrade
The City of Cape Town’s plans to upgrade the Table View Beachfront have hit some snags this year, leaving the project behind schedule—and residents feeling the frustration.
Cape Town Water Wars Intensified As Scientists And City Officials Vie Over Coastal Water Quality
A storm is brewing after a citizen-led report threw shade at the City of Cape Town’s claims that its beaches boast pristine seawater quality.
Privacy Concerns Over City Of Cape Town’s Long-Range CCTV And Drones On Beaches
Even if you fool the beach patrol, the City of Cape Town might be watching you drink beer from your kid’s sippy cup on the beach without you even realising it.
PRASA And City Of Cape Town Finally Sign Passenger Rail Deal
Just get out of the way PRASA.
The Iconic Good Hope Centre Is Set For Redevelopment
For the last few decades the iconic centre has been running at an annual loss of R2 million, leaving the City with no option but to lease out the venue as a film studio.
Flower Thought To Be Extinct In Cape Town Restored After Almost 100 Years
After nearly a century of being absent from Cape Town’s wetlands, an indigenous lily has been replanted this week, marking a special moment in honour of the international environmental initiative founded by Prince William.
Plans Approved For Bellville To Become Cape Town’s Second CBD
Capetonians driving to work this morning may have heard John Maytham chatting with urban planner Marco Morgan about the city’s intentions to turn Bellville into a second CBD.
Cape Town To Add R30 Million Roof To DHL Stadium To Host UFC
Four temporary roof options have so far been flouted by city engineers, and it seems the roof might be constructed as soon as March 2025 – if the plan is approved.
Have Your Say On The Proposed New Cape Town CBD Spatial Plan – 50,000 New Inner-City Residents Expected By 2040
“The LSDF intends to transform the CBD into an environment that is more people-centred with urban design interventions to improve mobility and access for pedestrians, efforts to optimise heritage areas, a public land programme to inform land release in support of affordable housing opportunities.”
The Rietvlei’s Trails, Picnic Areas And Old Friend’s Bird Hide Have Re-Opened After Recent Hectic Flooding
The City closed the land-based areas of the Rietvlei section on 11 July 2024 after severe flooding affected roads, trails, picnic areas and boardwalks.
City Announces Plan To Release Rondebosch East Land For Mixed-Use Development
The proposal, which will now open for public comment, includes an open market and subsidised housing, public open spaces, and retail space. The property will also include 800 residential units.
Gauteng Isn’t Looking So Strong On This Property Sales Survey
When it comes to perceptions, Gauteng ranks low for market sales activity while Cape Town is at the higher end of the spectrum.
The New Blue Trains Might Finally Be Heading To Simon’s Town
Maintaining the Simon’s Town station and ensuring the blue trains efficiently run from the CBD to the tourism hotspot seems a no-brainer.
High Court Orders ‘Provision Of Alternative Accommodation’ To People Evicted From Public Spaces In Cape Town
The city also agreed to amend the shelter rules to make them more humane and compliant with the Constitution.
Brace Yourself For A Three-Day Water Outage Next Week In These Cape Town Suburbs
The city has urged residents to make preparations for these days as no water will be available.
City Of Cape Town’s Marketing Video Wins Silver Award At International Tourism Film Festival [Video]
The award-winning ad highlights the city’s continued worldwide popularity.
Cape Town Launches Sixth Inner City Development For Social Housing In Woodstock
The City has now released central Cape Town land parcels with an estimated yield of over 4,900 affordable housing units, including 2,100 social housing units.