Premier Alan Winde has confirmed that the Western Cape Government is working on contingency measures in case fuel supply to the country is threatened. This follows the Premier’s Coordinating Forum meeting on Tuesday, in which challenges in the province, such as fuel supply, water security and the Foot-and-Mouth Disease were discussed. He noted that these meetings are aligned with the work of the “multi-hazard Joint Operations Centre, led by the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC)”.
City of Cape Town weighs appeal after court declares fixed tariffs are unlawful
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The City of Cape Town is considering appealing a Western Cape High Court ruling that found aspects of its fixed tariff structure unlawful, warning that the judgment could have unintended consequences for lower- and middle-income households. The ruling, handed down this week, declared that certain fixed charges, including those for water, sanitation and city-wide cleaning, should not be linked to property values. While the current 2025/26 budget remains in place until
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is just under a month away, with the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate calling on residents and motorists to support road closures and a car-free route to ensure a successful event. The marathon, which is a candidate race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors, is currently being assessed on its operational standards and overall participant experience as part of its bid to join the prestigious
Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) teams were activated twice on Monday following two separate incidents involving injured visiting hikers on popular trails in Cape Town. The incidents come as the wet winter season approaches, with recent rainfall leaving mountain paths wet, slippery and more hazardous than usual. Officials have warned that mud, loose rock and slick surfaces are significantly increasing the risk of slips, falls and injuries, even on well-travelled routes. Descending
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to vote on 4 November 2026, noting that the timing, just before the December festive season, is expected to support strong voter turnout. The President announced the date for local municipal elections at the Extended Presidential Coordinating Council (PCC) Meeting earlier today. Ramaphosa says the proposed date offers several advantages to ensure that voters have enough time to successfully cast their votes.
