ABOUT Have you wondered about the history of Cape Town? Why are things the way they are? Join social historian and heritage activist Lucy Campbell on a walking tour of the city that uncovers its hidden and forgotten history… SEE MORE
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…
Digital survey to establish interest in attendance to Chapel Street Art Workshops
Good day All You are invited to register their interest to take part in the Chapel Street Public Art Workshop. The Art Workshops stems from the Chapel Street Upgrade Project in District 6, which includes the upgrade of Chapel Street (New trees, narrowed roadway, bump outs, paving, improved pedestrian safety) . We hope to introduce…
Register your interest to take part in the Chapel Street Public Art Workshops
Register your interest to take part in the Chapel Street Public Art Workshops by 25 November 2024.BackgroundChapel Street Upgrade ProjectThe City, in collaboration with District Six caretakers, is in the process of upgrading Chapel Street in the heart of the District Six as part of the District Six Public Realm Strategy… SEE MORE
Call For Nominations to Fill Vacancies on The Western Cape Cultural Commission
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Municipal Rate Rebates & Indigent Relief
Good day all See attached invitation for your attendance. The City will be hosting an Information session / Open Day for residents residing within the Salt River and Woodstock areas where the relevant department will be in attendance to assist residents with applying for municipal rebates and indigent relief for basic services. This event is part of…
The Difference Between Metro Police and SAPS
July 10, 2024 by Legal Expert What is the Difference Between Metro Police and SAPS The main difference between Metro Police and SAPS (South African Police Service) lies in their scope of operation and specific duties they perform. Metro Police vs. SAPS Jurisdiction Metro Police: Limited to specific metropolitan areas such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. SAPS: National coverage, including…
Audio-visual art is drawing from club scenes, urban projections & electronic music, deeply immersing us. The “Eclipse” exhibition in London is a dazzling example
From the “Eclipse” exhibition by Nonotak in London Our advocacy of CANs – containers for conviviality – makes us interested in the various technologies and methods of collective joyful experience. Here, from the Conversation UK, is an alluring example, currently on show in London (ticket link at the end of the post). By Rob Flint…
Planning by-law changes draw flak localism
The City is holding public meetings to clarify proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning By-Law. Picture: Janice Matthews Janice Matthews October 21, 2024 Proposed changes to the Municipal Planning By-law have drawn criticism from residents who say they give the City more power at their expense. The by-law, which regulates development and land use in…