So what exactly does the Obs Civic (OCA) do?

Comment on Land Use and heritage applications sent to the City and HWC (about 40 per annum) [A&H portfolio] Comment on City policies for which public comment is requested Some comments are substantial (e.g. Municipal Planning bylaw), some are minor.  Comment on Liquor license applications in Obs. Attend Ward Committee meetings [though we are not…

CRA – Next Steps

Dear all The date for comments closed on Friday, and certainly we are all feeling a little relieved to have the comments in. I have had many mails with the relevant submissions, and there has been a massive amount of work put in. Thank you for all your effort. We have come a long way…

Counting Rough Sleepers in Cape Town: Call for Volunteers

Wednesday, 13 November 2024, from 7pm to 11pm Is homelessness getting worse or better? It is impossible to tell for sure without conducting regular point-in-time counts, physically counting the number of people who are found rough sleeping on the streets of Cape Town. Therefore, several organisations working with homeless people are piloting the first of…

South Africa’s municipalities aren’t fixing roads, supplying clean water or keeping the lights on: new study explains why

Ramos Emmanuel Mabugu & Eddie Rakabe South Africa has a massive infrastructure problem. Roads, electricity supply and water management are just three areas in which there is mounting evidence of collapse and decay. This is true for big cities like Johannesburg as well as small towns and rural areas. This is a problem because infrastructure like…

Events for the entire family in Cape Town during November

By Staff Writer, 7 November 2024 Buckle up for yet another exciting month! 166 event organisers have applied for permits this November. Looking for things to do around the City? Here’s what November offers… Freestyle Kings Featuring some of the world’s top extreme sports athletes, Freestyle Kings offers two hours of action-packed stunts, unmatched acrobatic…