The venue was intentionally selected as it speaks directly to the 2026 theme: ‘Unlocking Magic Through Stories – A Journey of Hope and Adventure’. Dr Bongani Ndhlovu, Executive Director: Core Functions at Iziko Museums of South Africa, officially welcomed the participating story readers, including M...

‘This increase in teenage pregnancies forms part of a trend that has been observed over the past few years. These pregnancies can be at higher risk for medical complications and have a significant socioeconomic impact for both the mothers and their families. ‘City Health facilities offer Adolescent ...

The data shows that, over the festive season, nine serious incidents were reported on the N2 – in 2024, that figure was 18. In the last seven months since July 2025: The Public Emergency Communication Centre has logged 8 552 calls for assistance on all major highways – 86 incidents (just over one pe...

The campaign, launched late last year by the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, is being rolled out over several months across six continents and 55 cities worldwide, and is designed to drive international interest and bookings that support Cape Tow...

Last month, the City of Cape Town extended the commenting period for the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) to 31 October 2024. Residents and interested and affected parties are encouraged to submit their comments soonest. The draft code proposes a number of interve...

The City’s Council Housing is key to our future! Today, 8 May 2024, the Human Settlements Mayoral Committee Member, Councillor Carl Pophaim, is in Elsies River to launch a new Council housing campaign. The City is taking back council housing by spending more than R1 billion in maintenance and upgrad...

Introduction Neighborhoods are the building blocks of communities, where people live, work, and interact. They play a crucial role in shaping the quality of life and well-being of residents. However, over time, many neighborhoods across the world have experienced degeneration, characterized by a dec...

Ensuring the safety of our neighbourhood is a collective responsibility that brings peace of mind to everyone who resides within it. By taking proactive measures and staying vigilant, we can create a secure environment for ourselves, our families, and our neighbours. In this article, we will explore...