City of Cape Town
Here’s Where Social Housing Is Going Up In Central Cape Town
29 Jul 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This week, the City of Cape Town announced two housing projects aimed at fast-tracking the release of City-owned land for affordable housing.
Amazon Has Had Enough Of The River Club Drama
25 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
If there are any further construction delays for Amazon’s planned headquarters in Observatory, Cape Town, the global tech giant may pull out of the deal.
How The City Of Cape Town Plans To Reduce Traffic
13 Apr 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The changes proposed include asking employers to consider flexible working hours, as well as making roads wider while fixing others.
Cape Town’s Homeless Policies: Report Suggests 24-Hour Toilets, Showers, And Secure Storage For Belongings
05 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A new 400-page report, compiled by The Inkathalo Conversations (TIC), has made more than 150 recommendations regarding how the city deals with homelessness.
These Are Cape Town’s Proposed Homeless People By-Laws And Reasoning
11 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The City of Cape Town has called for public comment on proposed amendments to the Streets, Public Places and Noise Nuisance by-law, which critics say criminalises homelessness.
Amazon’s New Home In R4 Billion Cape Town Development Revealed [Images]
21 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The City of Cape Town has given the green light to the R4 billion River Club development, which will be Amazon’s home base on the continent.
Watch Out For Fake City of Cape Town Electricity Officials
08 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Scammers have been bluffing their way into people’s homes by posing as City of Cape Town officials, before stealing personal items.
They Have A Plan To Fix Bellville
05 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s ‘Extreme Makeover’ Bellville edition, according to Executive Mayor Dan Plato, who wants to revitalise the area.
That Sea Point Rates Boycott Isn’t Exactly Going To Plan
20 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that both sides have laid their cards on the table, the showdown is officially on between boycotting Sea Point residents and the City of Cape Town.
City Of Cape Town Has To Rebuild The Hout Bay Homes They Demolished
16 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Western Cape High Court yesterday found in favour of residents of Hangberg, in Hout Bay, ruling that the City’s conduct was “unlawful and unconstitutional”.
Viral ‘Naked Eviction Man’ Is Taking On The City Of Cape Town, But They Reckon He Staged It
03 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to Mayor Dan Plato, the video showing Bulelani Qholani fighting with law enforcement officers whilst nude was staged to make the city look bad.
The Tragic ‘Naked Man Eviction’ Video Everyone Is Talking About
02 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After that footage began to be widely shared, the City of Cape Town began an investigation, and announced last night that it was in the process of suspending the officers involved.
Cape Town Keen To Shake Up ‘Nuisance’ By-Laws
23 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The City of Cape Town has proposed some changes to its streets, public places and the prevention of noise nuisances by-law.
Here’s What That Controversial R14 Billion Harbour Arch Development Will Look Like
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
After years of delay, the City of Cape Town has finally approved the Harbour Arch mixed-use development.
Using Your Phone While Driving? It Could Be Confiscated And Donated
01 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You know how you lost phone privileges when you misbehaved as a teenager? The City of Cape Town is going ‘full parent’ with its new by-law.
Some Cape Town Rivers And Canals Are Basically “Open Streams Of Sewage”
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
When tested, some of Cape Town’s rivers and canals came up so dirty that they’re bordering on ‘untreated sewage’.
Cape Town City Officials Defy Court Order – Continue To Harass The Homeless
20 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The City of Cape Town is being accused of being in contempt of a court order that prohibited them from harassing the homeless.
That Iconic #AmINext Drone Shot Could Land Someone In Serious Trouble
10 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The photographer who used a drone to capture the image that cuts to the core of the protests against gender-based violence could be in a lot of trouble.
The R20 Billion Worth Of New Developments Coming Soon To Cape Town
19 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The City of Cape Town has approved a number of new developments that are set to change the city skyline and beyond.
They’re Spending Over R2 Billion On A Cape Marijuana Production Plant
31 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, the City of Cape Town announced plans to grow its own medical cannabis, earmarking some vacant land in Atlantis.
Using Solar Panels In Cape Town? You Have Three Days Left To Register [Videos]
28 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Residents using solar power have three days left to register with the City of Cape Town, or risk being cut off from Eskom’s power grid and hit with a R6 426 disconnection fee.
Within Two Years, The Price Of Water In Cape Town Will Double
28 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
At a council meeting today, the City of Cape Town tabled a draft proposal which includes an increase in the cost of water, effectively doubling it between now and 2020.
City Of Cape Town Auctioning Off This Clifton House To Fund Water Projects [Images]
12 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In order to get some extra cash for its water projects, the City of Cape Town has put a Clifton bungalow up for auction. What do you think?
Cape Town’s New ‘Water Tax’ Has People Up In Arms – Here’s What It Will Cost You
06 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 3 Comments
As of next year, the Cape’s water crisis is set to escalate with the introduction of Level 6 water restrictions. If all goes according to plan, you’ll be paying more as well.
They’ve Awarded That Controversial Clifton / Camps Bay Tender
05 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Hectares of land between Clifton and Camps Bay have been sold off by the City, and everyone is getting ready for some serious development to take place.
Some Capetonians Are Not Happy With The New R3,5 Million Madiba Statue
18 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The City has proposed a statue to honour Madiba’s historic Cape Town speech, but some aren’t happy with the plans.
If You Own Property In Cape Town The City Has A Nasty Surprise For You
12 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
The City of Cape Town is looking to cover some additional costs, and it’s the people who will have to make up the difference.
Want To See If You Have Any Outstanding Traffic Fines? Now You Can
05 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While some people are really good at avoiding traffic fines, others are really good at letting them pile up. Time to check what you owe then.
Cape Town Has A Serious Prank Caller Problem – And Now The City Is Fighting Back
17 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The City of Cape Town has a serious issue with prank callers, and now they’re set to get tough with routine offenders.
A Depressing Update On Cape Town’s Massive Sewerage Problem
10 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Cape Town is beautiful, there’s no doubt about it – but our seas are still getting the brunt of our ugly side in the form of raw sewerage.
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