The City of Cape Town has launched its first-ever Waste Strategy, which aims to improve waste management over the next decade. Approved by the city council, the plan is being implemented to create a cleaner Mother City. According to the municipality, the strategy focuses on three key goals: optimizing current waste services, reducing landfill waste, and expanding waste management services through partnerships. Furthermore, it prioritizes tackling illegal dumping and minimizing waste through
Capetonians are in for a scorching hot weekend as The South African Weather Services (SAWS) warns of hot to extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions from Thursday until Sunday. The City of Cape Town, West Coast and the Cape Winelands districts are said to be most affected. Temperatures of up to 36 degrees are expected on Wednesday. The South African Weather Service issued an advisory on Wednesday for increased temperatures in various parts of
South African young scientists have been awarded after successfully showcasing their innovative research projects in the environmental science and computer science categories at this year’s International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST²). SA young scientists awarded at Tunisia engineering and science festival Hamzah Ismail and Vibhav Ramdas, both Grade 12 learners at St Dominic’s Newcastle School in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, were award recipients at the science festival after earning their
Over 350 paws to walk the Sea Point promenade at a dog walk fundraiser by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Khayelitsha. Humans and four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff at the seventh Paws on the Promenade. The pet walk is hosted in partnership with Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition. Dog Walk Fundraiser The dog walk will take place on Sunday, the 13th of April at 8:30 am. Starting at the Mouille Point lighthouse,
The postponement of the 2025 Budget tabling and the ongoing Parliamentary process have raised concerns about government finances and operations. In response, the National Treasury has clarified how the budget system operates and reassured the public that government services will continue uninterrupted. Key Points: Budget Timing and Flexibility: While the national budget is usually presented in February, the law allows for it to be tabled any time before the end of
