The City of Cape Town will stop sending municipal bills by post after 31 December 2025 and will issue accounts only via email. Customers are urged to ensure continued service by sending their account number, contact number, and email address to the City via email or SMS. Councillor Siseko Mbandezi, Mayoral Committee Member for Finance, says nearly 517 000 Capetonians have already switched to emailed accounts, with around 200 000 still to
The phased reopening of community swimming pools ahead of summer has begun. The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks says this will ensure that residents across the metro can enjoy safe, well-maintained facilities throughout the 2025/26 summer season. The phased reopening of community swimming pools ahead of summer has begun The department has 37 swimming pools across the metro – five are open year-round, i.e. the indoor facilities in Blue
As South Africans get ready for Black Friday, financial experts are urging consumers to prioritise smart spending and avoid taking on unnecessary debt. In recent years, Black Friday has gradually transformed into a month-long retail period often referred to as “Black November”, with major retailers rolling out extended promotions and, in many cases, smaller discounts than in the past. Shoppers are therefore encouraged to compare prices, check product quality, and resist impulse buying.
In a world first, online platforms TikTok, Snapchat and Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and Threads, will soon be banned for Australian teenagers through 1 million-plus accounts. The move comes as a decision to try keep children safe from the risks associated with social media use. It’s a concern for all parents and we asked you if you had any specific rules and approaches to social media use with your family. It’s definitely a conversation that we’ll
The City’s festive season law enforcement deployment plan is expected to prioritise the gang-affected parts of Cape Town. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the City’s end-of-year Safety Plan on Tuesday, confirming that over 1,000 LEAP officers would assist daily police operations in gang violence hotspots. “The City will continue its daily operations in support of the SAPS in gang violence hotspots, with over 1 000 LEAP Officers deployed in shifts in those
