The Western Cape High Court has granted the City of Cape Town an eviction and interdict order against people unlawfully occupying Tuin Plein Park and several adjoining streets in the East City District, ruling that the eviction is “just and equitable” as no one will be rendered homeless. The matter, heard on 14 October and delivered by Judge G. Da Silva Salie on 24 October, was brought under the Prevention of Illegal Eviction
The Former South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rassool, will soon begin his latest venture, and that’s as convener of the ANC in the Western Cape. ALSO READ: WATCH: US ‘persona non grata’ Rasool has ‘no regrets’ as he touches down in CT – Smile 90.4FM This is one aspect of the “reconfiguration” of the party’s provincial leadership, as announced by its secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, in Cape Town on Wednesday.
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has clarified that the recently reported “traffic congestion charge” will not be implemented now or in the near future. This relates to the city’s proposed Travel Demand Strategy released earlier this month, which included a possible pricing to effect behaviour change over the long-term and reduce congestion on the roads. The proposal also includes increased use of public transport, lift clubs, walking, cycling and
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that two inmates have died following a stabbing incident at the Pollsmoor Remand Correctional Facility this morning. Singabakho Nxumalo, spokesperson for the DCS says the attack was initially directed at officials at the facility, though details about the circumstances surrounding the incident remain limited. “The incident involved a stabbing attack directed at officials, prompting the use of force in an attempt to restore order.
Spine Road High School has emerged as the overall winner in Cape Town’s Energy Efficiency Schools Programme Poster Competition, taking home a stationery voucher worth R15 000. The initiative, which drew participation from ten schools across the city, encouraged learners to express their understanding of energy-saving practices and sustainable living through creative poster designs. Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, commended the participants for their innovation and environmental awareness. “Educating
