National Dialogue moves to next phase as Steering Committee appointments near completion
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The National Dialogue process has entered a crucial new phase with the completion of nominations for representatives to serve on the National Dialogue Steering Committee. The first National Convention, held in August, approved the committee’s mandate, composition and responsibilities, and tasked 26 identified sectors with nominating their representatives through internal consultations. WATCH: Ramaphosa opens the First Convention of the National Dialogue The full list of nominees has now been submitted to the Eminent Persons
Numerous attractions and accommodation venues in Cape Town and the Western Cape are again shining ahead of this year’s World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. Destinations in the province are regularly acknowledged, with the awards recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. South African and Western Cape
The blaze in Capri has been brought under control, with the City of Cape Town confirming that firefighting efforts have been scaled back. This fire broke out Thursday afternoon in the Jonkersdam area on Table Mountain National Park, near the Glencairn Expressway, and, fanned by strong winds, began moving toward residential properties in Capri. “An Incident Command Centre has been established to coordinate all operations and ensure effective communication and strategic
Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku has filed a notice of intent to extend the extraordinary measures closing mini bus-taxi routes and lanes along the Khayelitsha–Somerset West corridor for another 30 days. The following routes are closed for 30 days from 17 September: 611 Khayelitsha – Somerset West 43 Lwandle – Khayelitsha M18 Mfuleni – Somerset West X19 Nomzamo – Mfuleni AA20 Khayelitsha – Somerset West CBD via Vergelegen Medical Clinic AA21
With the end-of-year matric examinations set to start next week, a number of City libraries have made arrangements to assist learners, and matriculants in particular, by creating dedicated spaces to study and prepare for their final exams. According to the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate, the matric support programme offers space and access to resources, including study guides, textbooks, free stationery and the online SmartCape service where they can access past exam
