The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is urging all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as the province launches its National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November 2025. Monique Johnstone, spokesperson for the department, says the campaign aims to close a worrying immunity gap caused by missed vaccinations, after infant coverage in the province fell below the 95% target. “Many children remain at
The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Department is expanding its reach by allowing ordinary residents to volunteer in support roles. The City launched a corps of non-uniformed volunteers who will work behind the scenes in a bid to strengthen its operations. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said the initiative follows years of planning and now includes 52 active volunteers. They assist with administrative and
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has launched a road traffic campaign called “Don’t be a Creep”, urging motorists to stay behind the line and avoid blocking intersections. The campaign kicks off today, 27 October 2025, and will continue throughout the festive season, when traffic volumes traditionally soar. The initiative targets the common practice of “creeping”, when drivers edge over the stop line or into intersections despite not having enough
Big cats and bears from Argentina, help is on the way. That’s the word from the global animal welfare organisation, FOUR PAWS. The organisation has started the first phase of its emergency mission at the former Zoo Luján in Argentina. The zoo was closed five years ago due to serious animal welfare concerns. “In August 2025, FOUR PAWS and the Environmental Control Brigade of the National Undersecretariat of the Environment conducted an initial visual
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has advised motorists of lane closures and traffic changes that are set to be implemented along Govan Mbeki Road and at the Wetton Circle this week. This is to allow construction work on the City’s MyCiTi transport infrastructure project to continue. On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, an urgent temporary lane closure will be put in place between the Wetton Circle and the Jan Smuts
