Officers were on patrol in Parow on Thursday, 12 February at 09:30, when they noticed a driver acting suspiciously and trying to avoid looking at them. The officers performed a traffic stop and found the ride-hailing driver's licence to be fraudulent. While searching the vehicle, they found a device...

The Events Permit Office has recorded an increase in the number of late permit applications in each of the last three financial years. Additionally, the City has noted a growing trend of organisers submitting incomplete or late applications shortly before planned event dates. The Events Permit Offic...

The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point, which has a popular tidal pool, campsite and beach, and public launch site for vessels. The intention is to propose improvements that can be implemented over time to revitalise and conserve th...

Through one-on-one engagements, residents were shown what causes sewer overflows and the risks they pose to public health and the environment. Supported by Ward Councillor Xolani Diniso (Ward 86), the team distributed pamphlets outlining steps that households can take to help prevent blockages and h...

For years, WhatsApp and Facebook groups served as the de facto communication hubs for neighbourhoods across South Africa. Whether it was news about a break-in, a lost pet, a power outage update, or sharing excess garden veggies, these group chats held a lot of responsibility. But while they were a s...

Nearly 600 learners from 23 marching bands competed in their final event for 2024 in Kraaifontein this past weekend, as part of the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers cadet programme. The Voorbrug Hindle Cadets were the first marching band, established in 2018 to provide a positive outlet for ...

Career expos at the City of Cape Town’s libraries are a hit with already more than 2 000 attendees between February and May at eight of these events. This is more than the total number of attendees for 2023.   Read more below: ‘A significant benefit of hosting a career expo is that it exposes mainly...

In today's digital age, where social media platforms reign supreme in the realm of advertising, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to capture the attention of their target audience. Enter Neighbourly, the neighborhood-centric social media platform that offers a unique avenue for busin...

17 January 2023   The City of Cape Town has approved a seven-fold budget increase to upgrade pump stations and boost protection from load-shedding and illegal dumping into the sewer system. Big capital budget increases for sewer pump stations are planned under the Mayoral Priority Programme for wate...