Residents have been urged to use less water from Wednesday, 12 August to Monday, 24 August due to mandatory inspection and maintenance work by the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The work, which is scheduled every five years, will be conducted on the Theewaterskloof Dam to Riviersonderend (RSE) Berg River Tunnel. The City says while it doesn’t anticipate any water supply disruptions during the maintenance work, residents will still need
Cape Town is preparing for a busy long weekend with thousands of people expected to attend major sporting events and the Totalsports Women’s Race. The City expects around 45,000 spectators at DHL Stadium on Friday, 7 August, when the DHL Stormers take on the All Blacks in an international friendly. “Stadium gates open at 3pm. To assist supporters travelling to the stadium, free MyCiTi shuttle services will operate for valid ticket holders
The Paarl Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) has officially reopened after a fire earlier this year caused extensive damage to the facility. The Western Cape Government says it spent R67-million to restore the facility. Health and Wellness Minister Mireille Wenger says despite the fire, Paarl Hospital remained operational, with only minor disruptions to outpatient services, ensuring patients continued to receive care. “From the fire and emergency services who responded that day, to the
PRASA Western Cape will introduce additional train services for rugby supporters travelling to Friday’s DHL Stormers clash against the New Zealand All Blacks at DHL Stadium, as the agency looks to ease congestion and encourage the use of public transport. The additional services form part of PRASA’s plans to improve access to major sporting events while providing safe, reliable and affordable transport for thousands of spectators expected to attend the fixture. A
The Western Cape branch of the trade union federation, COSATU, has warned it would carry out mass protests and seek an urgent court interdict if Premier Foods proceeds with plans to close its Fruit Products Western Cape (FPWC) canning plant in Tulbagh. The union’s warning comes as Premier Group prepares to shut the facility, having recently told Farmer’s Weekly that the business was no longer financially viable amid declining global demand and a changing export
