The City of Cape Town has announced that it is on track to commence with the refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront. The project, which is set to break ground February next year, will see major upgrades being made to the beach’s public amenities and replacing old seawalls. The projected completion of the upgrade is set for the end of 2026. The City’s Spatial Planning and Environment directorate has been engaging with stakeholders, business
The NSRI’s Pink Rescue Buoy Project has saved 200 lives! This past weekend, the 200th and 201st people to be rescued with the help of a Pink Rescue Buoy took place at the Clovelly corner of Fish Hoek beach. The NSRI’s Pink Rescue Buoy Project CEO of the NSRI, Mike Vonk says a young man and his father were rescued. He says the rescue of the duo from a rip current at Fish
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his commitment to fully implement the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA), without undue delay. The Presidency issued a statement on Sunday, noting the ‘settlement agreement’ between the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, and the Solidarity Movement on BELA. Ramaphosa has made it clear that the agreement has no bearing – in law or practical effect – on the inclusive multiparty discussions that are underway on
The HSBC SVNS returns to Cape Town for two days of exciting rugby action at DHL Stadium on December 7-8, 2024. The tournament features the world’s top 12 men’s and women’s sevens teams, with the Blitzboks competing on home turf. City of Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, invites fans to enjoy the event, which has been voted South Africa’s best live event for two years running. In addition to rugby, the event will
UPDATE: Two lanes have been re-opened Jakes Gerwel Drive at Viking Road, in the direction of the N2, was closed on Friday, after City officials discovered people had been digging out sand from under the Bonteheuwel Bridge, which has impacted the integrity of the road. The City’s Roads Infrastructure Management Department says it had no other choice but to intervene after an inspection on Friday revealed a tunnel had been dug under
