Rss Feeds http://neighbourly.global/blog/repairs-on-collapsed-bulk-sewer-in-khayelitsha-progressing-well After the residents were moved from the collapsed areas, the City's appointed emergency contractor moved on site at the two major collapse points in Khayelitsha's SST section and Makhaza, where prepar http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-to-seek-council-support-for-two-new-nature-reserves-expansion-of-five-existing-reserves Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems. Most of these reserves are located in close proximity to communities and are a haven for residen http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-honours-unsung-professionals-behind-cape-town-s-growth-and-sustainability At the Spatial Planning and Environment Long Service recognition ceremony held at the Cape Town Civic Centre on 25 February 2026, several long-serving officials shared their inspiring journeys of tran http://neighbourly.global/blog/welcome-to-cape-town-cycle-tour-week Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour. In 2025, 10 091 travelling cyclists represented o http://neighbourly.global/blog/eco-trail-2026-takes-learners-on-a-waste-wise-journey The Eco Trail event was an exciting, activity-packed day where Grade 6 and 7 learners were able to see the realities of waste management in Cape Town and engage with some of the City's partners who ar http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-intensifies-mv-electricity-infrastructure-maintenance-in-maitland Medium Voltage (MV) electricity infrastructure refers to the systems that distribute power from substations to large residential, commercial and industrial areas. These networks play a critical role i http://neighbourly.global/blog/latest-results-show-marine-outfalls-remain-within-permit-conditions Coastal water quality remains within guideline limitsBetween July 2025 and January 2026, 1 107 seawater samples were collected around the three outfalls as part of the City's receiving environment mon http://neighbourly.global/blog/de-ja-vu-domestic-violence-complaint-leads-to-illegal-firearm On Sunday, 1 March 2026, Metro Police officers arrested a 35-year-old suspect in Heideveld for contravening the Domestic Violence Act. While booking him in at the police station, officers received in http://neighbourly.global/blog/repair-work-begins-on-strand-street-pedestrian-bridge The repairs to the Strand Street pedestrian bridge aim to restore the condition of the structural steel pedestrian bridge to a safe working state and will allow for safe pedestrian passage across Stra http://neighbourly.global/blog/cape-town-sets-clear-economic-policy-agenda-at-market-intelligence-report-launch The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town's po http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-commences-post-auction-audit-no-bids-accepted-as-yet The City has not accepted bids for any of the sites as yet, nor has the validity of the bids been confirmed as it is necessary to first conduct detailed vetting and due diligence in the coming weeks. http://neighbourly.global/blog/-happy-letter-causes-sadness-for-city-residents We have been made aware of these so called happy letters' being distributed in areas in the metro including Valhalla Park and Bishop Lavis. The group of people distributing them claim to be in contact http://neighbourly.global/blog/r10-5m-upgrade-to-tafelsig-clinic-begins-next-week The project includes the construction of a first-floor extension, the installation of a lift, new internal and external staircases, and various upgrades to the ground floor. This upgrade will help us http://neighbourly.global/blog/successful-auction-paves-way-to-unlocking-opportunities-for-cape-town A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.A number of offers were received across all catego http://neighbourly.global/blog/vendor-applications-open-for-wallacedene-container-market Located at the corner of Botfontein and Boesak roads in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, the new market is planned to be a hive of economic activity. Vendor applications open today, Thursday, 26 February 2 http://neighbourly.global/blog/residents-enjoy-improved-route-along-upgraded-kommetjie-road The upgrade covered the stretch between Capri Drive and Wood Road, just past Masiphumelele. Additional lanes were introduced to help ease congestion during peak travel times, particularly for those co http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-advancing-practical-scalable-energy-solutions-to-define-sustainable-future 'Through our investment in infrastructure development, including an allocation of more than R4 billion in grid infrastructure upgrades to support the growing renewable energy system, we are showcasing http://neighbourly.global/blog/mayor-opens-r31m-upgrade-to-wesfleur-athletics-track A large upgrade project has been completed, including a full replacement of the tartan running track, revamping of the steeple chase arena, triple and long jump sections, hammer throw cage, javelin ar http://neighbourly.global/blog/the-next-90-days-will-shape-cape-town-s-winter-water-outlook Following a media briefing held earlier today where the City of Cape Town shared updated information and projections for the coming months, data shows that: Dam levels are currently sitting at just o http://neighbourly.global/blog/help-shape-the-city-s-updated-freight-management-strategy The City of Cape Town is updating its Freight Management Strategy. The current strategy, from 2016, laid a good foundation, but implementation was constrained by limited data, enforcement resources an http://neighbourly.global/blog/another-exciting-week-of-events-to-close-off-february The City of Cape Town's Event Permit Office is monitoring 39 approved events taking place this week, ranging from local markets to running events and major international events. On Thursday, 26 Februa http://neighbourly.global/blog/much-loved-mayors-craft-market-starts-this-friday The market will run from 07:00 to 14:30 on the trading days. Marketers can be found on the 2nd floor of the Cape Town Civic Centre. The much loved Mayor's Craft Market will be under way at the Cape T http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-s-industry-support-programmes-equal-real-job-growth Over and above the foundation of reliable service delivery, including a South African-record R40 billion in infrastructure over three years, the City government's funding of Special Purpose Vehicles a http://neighbourly.global/blog/high-court-dismisses-attempts-to-block-cape-town-land-release We welcome the High Court's dismissal of several applications which aimed to block land release that will unlock economic and social value for Capetonians. 'We've said from the start that our land re http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-starts-road-resurfacing-work-along-ottery-roads The scope of work entails: Repairs to kerbs, channels and isolated block paving Isolated sidewalk repairs Resurfacing of roads and reapplication of road markings These roadworks in Ottery aim http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-urges-safer-sex-and-regular-sti-testing-during-awareness-month During Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Condom Awareness Month, attention is placed on practical actions that support healthier choices, including open communication, consistent condom use a http://neighbourly.global/blog/funding-boost-for-catchment-forums-tackling-polluted-waterways Representatives from several established CMFs and key stakeholders attended the event on Saturday, 7 February 2026. The engagement provided a platform for City officials and the leadership of the CMFs http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-encourages-residents-to-engage-us-in-their-mother-language International Mother Language Day is celebrated on 21 February. This year, the City of Cape Town is encouraging employees and Capetonians to join the country and showcase Cape Town's unique diversity http://neighbourly.global/blog/domestic-violence-response-leads-to-illegal-ammunition-cache On Sunday,22 February 2026, Metro Police officers attended to a complaint of domestic violence at an address in Lentegeur,Mitchells Plain. On arrival, they were informed that there were firearms and http://neighbourly.global/blog/artists-invited-to-submit-public-artwork-proposals-for-new-myciti-station-in-claremont The Claremont bus facility will be the first and largest station on the Metro-South East Corridor.As a high-volume interchange, the planned Claremont MyCiTi bus station has been identified as a focus http://neighbourly.global/blog/-leak-busters-save-nearly-5-8-million-litres-of-water-a-day Alongside routine maintenance and repairs, specialised teams conduct targeted visual leak detection inspections on water pipes throughout the city. Leak Detection teams surveyed about 50% of the Ci http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-s-graffiti-unit-tackles-youth-gang-tags In terms of the Graffiti by-law, graffiti constitutes any one of, or a combination of, any inscription, word, figure other than a figure indicating a street number, letter, sign, symbol, sketch, pictu http://neighbourly.global/blog/opera-comes-to-cape-town-s-neighbourhoods The City's Arts and Culture Branch, within the Community, Services and Health Directorate, along with the Cape Town Opera Vocal Ensemble, presents the Opera in Your Neighbourhood programme - a world-c http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-fixed-6-666-streetlights-to-full-glow-between-december-january I am immensely proud and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our technical teams throughout the busy festive peak period. Their commitment to keeping our streetlights on is emboldened by the http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-intensifies-action-on-teen-mental-health-as-screenings-increase-fivefold Between the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years, City Health recorded a marked rise in children and adolescents accessing mental health services reflecting both a growing need and improved access to http://neighbourly.global/blog/homes-handed-over-in-city-s-edward-avenue-project I am elated to see the excellent progress being made on site. This project initially experienced delays but is now fortunately on track. Over the next few months, we will hand over all the homes in th http://neighbourly.global/blog/applications-now-open-for-winter-readiness-programme-to-support-shelters During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance. The City's Winter Readiness Programme helps shelters respond to this increased demand by providing prac http://neighbourly.global/blog/good-start-to-the-week-for-neighbourhood-safety-officers The NSOs are tasked with by-law enforcement, traffic enforcement and general crime prevention duties. Some of the most recent successes include arrests for the illegal possession of drugs, ammunition http://neighbourly.global/blog/residents-encouraged-to-join-the-vygekraal-catchment-management-forum The V-CMF is one of three forums operating in the broader Salt River Catchment area. Together, these forums aim to drive community-led action and practical solutions to the water quality challenges fa http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-strengthens-efforts-to-protect-and-maintain-avonwood-streetlight-infrastructure The City maintains a network of over 245 000 streetlights across the metro. Work and investment in the upgrade and maintenance of public lighting infrastructure across the metro is ongoing and it form http://neighbourly.global/blog/mayor-s-service-delivery-blitz-connects-residents-to-work-opportunities Over the course of nine blitz outreach events across Cape Town since January last year, officials assisted 780 residents with new Jobseeker Database registrations, while 958 existing jobseekers update http://neighbourly.global/blog/licence-to-drive-turns-out-to-be-fake 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 http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-to-release-landmark-good-hope-centre-and-other-properties-at-upcoming-auction Good Hope Centre: A landmark redevelopment opportunity Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential, revitali http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-calling-for-comments-on-closure-of-buttskop-road-blackheath We urge residents to please comment on the proposal for the closure of this portion of Buttskop Road in Blackheath. The proposed changes will allow for a permanent solution, which will see a substanti http://neighbourly.global/blog/bo-kaap-market-s-official-opening-celebrates-local-culture-and-enterprise It was great fun visiting the bustling Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday as Capetonians and tourists came out to enjoy this iconic part of our city. We are especially pleased for the traders themselves, who http://neighbourly.global/blog/improving-public-health-starts-with-the-city Cape Town faces a significant and growing burden of diet-related diseases with diabetes, heart disease and stroke among the leading causes of premature death in the Western Cape. The City of Cape Tow http://neighbourly.global/blog/a-city-backed-community-led-painting-project-gets-under-way-in-uitsig This initiative will see 22 homes painted across selected streets in Uitsig. Following this pilot phase, the programme will expand to approximately 75 homes per week, with a total of 1000 homes target http://neighbourly.global/blog/cape-town-s-water-resilience-measures-draws-interest-from-malaysia A delegation from the Malaysian PWSC, a state-owned utility responsible for water supply services in Penang, Malaysia, visited Cape Town recently. The PWSC manages the full water cycle from raw water http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-and-province-renew-partnership-to-strengthen-community-services The agreements set out how the two spheres of government will work together more closely to share knowledge, resources, and skills. The coordinated approach will help ensure that programmes rolled out http://neighbourly.global/blog/district-six-s-chapel-street-project-on-track The historical Chapel Street can be described as the central spine linking Trafalgar Park to the east of the Zeenatul Islamic Mosque with District Six, the new restitution areas, and the Cape Peninsul http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-receives-six-tonnes-of-food-through-13-year-partnership-with-taipei-liaison-office Acting on behalf of the City, the Chief Whip of Council, Councillor Desiree Visagie, accepted this contribution today, 10 February 2026, marking it as another significant gesture under the leadership http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-doubles-partnerships-with-community-based-organisations-to-reduce-river-pollution After a rigorous evaluation of 39 applications submitted in December 2025, the City awarded funding to 22 community organisations. The projects were selected based on their individual merits, includin http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-backs-new-business-process-outsourcing-investment-into-mitchells-plain A major new contact centre investment will bring hundreds of jobs and skills development opportunities for residents in Mitchells Plain and surrounding areas. The Beacon Valley site will feature both http://neighbourly.global/blog/road-closures-state-of-the-nation-address-sona The State of the Nation Address is taking place at the City Hall. Road closures before, during and after the event will affect the normal flow of traffic in and around the city bowl, as well as the a http://neighbourly.global/blog/late-event-applications-will-not-be-processed 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 s http://neighbourly.global/blog/planned-water-supply-maintenance-for-7-to-12-february-2026 Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure. Water should be stored in clean, s http://neighbourly.global/blog/strong-turnout-for-economic-growth-directorate-s-mitchells-plain-activation The Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, was on-hand with City officials and business partners, lending support by engaging with residents on skills development opportunit http://neighbourly.global/blog/second-international-swan-workshop-draws-african-water-utilities-to-cape-town The pressure of rapid population growth, unpredictable climate change and accelerating urbanisation, is negatively impacting existing water supply systems. Cities transitioning to smarter water manage http://neighbourly.global/blog/the-magic-of-storytelling-celebrated-on-world-read-aloud-day 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 http://neighbourly.global/blog/q-a-managing-cape-town-s-water-supply-as-usage-climbs With ongoing hot weather, the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to encourage residents and everyone in Cape Town to be water wise at all times, especially this summer. This will help t http://neighbourly.global/blog/teenage-pregnancies-remain-a-growing-concern 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 soci http://neighbourly.global/blog/booze-up-turns-to-balls-up-for-truck-hijacking-suspects On Wednesday, 28 January, Metro Police officers received a tip-off about the location of a hijacked truck in Endlovini, Khayelitsha. The vehicle had been hijacked in Grabouw earlier that morning by 1 http://neighbourly.global/blog/cities-put-heads-together-to-drive-universal-access-and-public-transport-systems 'The City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public t http://neighbourly.global/blog/mfuleni-turns-50-mayor-joins-residents-for-open-air-celebration Siyayithanda iMfuleni, it was a joy to celebrate 50 years of this special community together with residents. Mfuleni means river, and what I'm really proud about is the river of infrastructure investm http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-advises-road-users-of-resurfacing-along-giel-basson-drive-and-rothschild-boulevard Road users and businesses in the Monte Vista and Kaapzicht Area are advised of the following roadworks: Road resurfacing along Giel Basson Drive (northbound and southbound) from the N1 bridge to http://neighbourly.global/blog/water-inspectors-hit-the-streets-to-enforce-water-by-laws Faced with below-average rainfall and increasing water demand, the Water Inspectorate ramped up their efforts to ensure residents and businesses are adhering to the Water By-law of 2010 and the 2018 b http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-hands-over-homes-to-greenville-phase-5-beneficiaries Teams have been working non stop on the City and its partner, Garden Cities', innovative Greenville Phase 5 Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project in Fisantekraal, Durbanville. The R153 million Gre http://neighbourly.global/blog/steady-progress-made-on-water-and-sewer-pipe-replacements The City's ongoing investment into upgrading and modernising ageing water and sewer infrastructure as part of its annual pipe replacement programme remains on track. During November and December 2025 http://neighbourly.global/blog/more-than-3-4-million-people-at-cape-town-events-in-2025 The City of Cape Town's Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025, ranging from major international sporting fixtures and large-scale festivals to community and http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-welcomes-significant-increase-in-applications-from-food-premises A Certificate Of Acceptability (COA) is a legal document confirming that a food business meets basic hygiene and food safety standards The standards are outlined in the Regulations governing the gene http://neighbourly.global/blog/planned-water-supply-maintenance-for-3-to-11-february-2026 Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacementsResidents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure. Water should be stored in clean, se http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-arts-programmes-open-doors-for-young-creatives-in-2026 If you are a young aspiring artist looking to gain exposure and experience then don't miss your opportunity to apply for the City's Emerging Artist Programme. Now in its 6th year, this programme creat http://neighbourly.global/blog/human-settlements-roadshow-brings-services-to-lotus-river-residents This week, City Human Settlements teams were in Lotus River, providing residents with real-time assistance and solutions to a wide range of Human Settlements related enquiries. Our new service deliver http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-cuts-harmful-emissions-through-landfill-gas-projects-for-cleaner-air-safer-communities By capturing and safely flaring landfill gas at its landfill facilities, and using it to generate electricity at the Coastal Park landfill site, the City is significantly reducing its carbon footprint http://neighbourly.global/blog/century-city-sewer-network-renewed-in-r8-3-million-upgrade This project forms part of the City's Mayoral Priority Programme (MPP), which has earmarked R589,5 million for maintenance and pipe replacements across Cape Town in the 2025/2026 financial year, ensur http://neighbourly.global/blog/cape-town-dam-levels-almost-20-lower-compared-to-last-year Water usage has yet again peaked, this time reaching 1 062MLD a day.Lower annual rainfall last year resulted in reduced inflows to dams, placing increased pressure on the City's water supply system. W http://neighbourly.global/blog/beat-the-heat-with-the-city-s-cool-spaces-pilot The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town's broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat. The pilot at Sir Lowry's Pass http://neighbourly.global/blog/less-is-more-for-miller-s-point 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 http://neighbourly.global/blog/dignity-through-affordable-housing-r125-6m-in-new-tenders-out-for-prime-developments The City's pioneering affordable housing programme is characterised by well-packaged and de-risked properties fuelled by public private partnerships. The cornerstone of the programme is bringing great http://neighbourly.global/blog/mayor-opens-r30m-upgrade-to-blue-downs-athletics-track Wide-ranging upgrades have been completed, including a full replacement of the tartan running track, refurbishments to the grandstands, change rooms, new shade trees, and revamping of the steeple chas http://neighbourly.global/blog/mitchells-plain-the-city-s-economic-growth-directorate-is-bringing-opportunities-to-you On Wednesday, 4 February, Jobs Connect, Business Hub, and Informal Economy teams will be at the Rocklands Civic Centre, on Park Road, Mitchells Plain. Details are as follows: Date: 4 February 2026 http://neighbourly.global/blog/new-city-platform-empowers-communities-to-participate-in-spatial-planning The Spatial Planning Collective is a programme developed by the City's Urban Planning and Design Department (UPD) to educate, empower and engage community stakeholders at the 20 subcouncils across Cap http://neighbourly.global/blog/recycle-today-protect-tomorrow-city-marks-world-environmental-education-day World Environmental Education Day is observed annually to highlight the link between a clean, healthy environment and human well-being. The day encourages education, community action and personal refl http://neighbourly.global/blog/january-to-end-with-a-flourish-of-exiting-events Cape Town has kicked off the new year with a lively mix of events, from the iconic minstrel parade to thrilling rugby and cricket action, as well as open-air theatre. The coming week continues this st http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-pilots-extended-weekday-hours-for-community-pools The City's 31 outdoor community swimming pools reverted to weekend operations from Monday, 19 January 2026 but will soon reopen again for extended weekday operations on a pilot basis. Due to the drop http://neighbourly.global/blog/the-breakdown-of-highway-safety-interventions 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 Communicat http://neighbourly.global/blog/build-your-business-with-city-s-free-enterprise-development-services Four webinars will be held between Monday, 26 and Thursday, 29 January focused on tender readiness, financial management, and business improvement strategies. February training sessions include themes http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-s-ocean-is-a-home-campaign-makes-waves-with-festive-beachgoers Launched in 2019, the initiative focuses on highlighting how litter and illegal dumping on land ultimately end up in rivers and eventually the ocean. The programme supports the City's efforts to prote http://neighbourly.global/blog/lwandle-residents-encouraged-to-bin-it-don-t-block-it 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 http://neighbourly.global/blog/don-t-miss-the-title-deeds-express-new-human-settlements-service-bus-to-expand-delivery What an amazing milestone we are reaching and yet another improvement to our human settlements service delivery offering. Not only are we using this mobile office to meet our residents where they are, http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-libraries-open-doors-to-learning-jobs-and-opportunity The City of Cape Town has 102 public libraries that offer completely free membership and services. Libraries loan out books, audiobooks and DVDs, provide free access to computers and the internet thro http://neighbourly.global/blog/150-tonnes-of-waste-removed-from-kleinvlei-canal Sections of the Kleinvlei Canal, particularly in Eerste River South, Kleinvlei and Dreamworld, are prone to illegal dumping. In response, the City has implemented regular clean-up operations and insta http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-thanks-donors-in-disaster-relief-efforts The City's Disaster Risk Management Centre has led calls for donations to augment humanitarian relief efforts. Donations have been received from members of the public, the Shoprite Group and the Univ http://neighbourly.global/blog/myciti-qr-codes-links-commuters-to-latest-bus-timetables MyCiTi started the replacement process earlier this month and will gradually roll out the new-look posters featuring QR codes across the MyCiTi system along routes where buses operate. Commuters will http://neighbourly.global/blog/this-is-cape-town-in-new-york-london-and-europe 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 http://neighbourly.global/blog/protecting-every-drop-city-interventions-are-reducing-water-losses Between July 2024 and November 2025, the Directorate attended to an average of 346 water pipe bursts per month. Although the targeted repair time is two business days, teams immediately isolate the wa http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-staff-take-on-courageous-conversations-on-gender-based-violence The event was hosted at the Cape Town Civic Centre on Friday, 16 January 2026 and was hosted by comedian and actor, Siv Ngesi, a passionate ambassador in the fight against GBV in South Africa. The Wom http://neighbourly.global/blog/beach-safety-operations-yield-positive-returns The Identikidz Programme has registered 101780 children at participating beaches over the peak festive season a 13,5% increase compared to the previous year when 89689 children were registered during http://neighbourly.global/blog/our-new-chapter-platform-apps-and-the-future 2025 is the year everything changes and begins again. After a decade of group chats, spreadsheets, and volunteer rosters, Neighbourly has officially launched its full platform: a dedicated website, http://neighbourly.global/blog/a-decade-of-neighbourhood-building Since 2013, Neighbourly has been shaping what it means to live well together. But it didn't start with an app. It started with an idea that neighbours, when connected, can do extraordinary things. T http://neighbourly.global/blog/leaving-the-group-chats-behind 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 sh http://neighbourly.global/blog/r51-million-plan-to-help-keep-cape-town-clean-this-summer-in-full-swing The City's Urban Waste Management Directorate's R51 million Festive Season Cleansing Programme is well under way, keeping Cape Town clean this summer. The programme is a top-up cleansing service suppo http://neighbourly.global/blog/kloof-road-repairs-to-commence-in-2025 The City's Urban Mobility Directorate can confirm that several processes are under way to ensure the repair work to a section of Kloof Road can commence in 2025. The section between Kloof Nek Road and http://neighbourly.global/blog/volunteers-worth-their-weight-in-gold Now in its 11th year, the Law Enforcement Auxiliary officers continue to impress, and moves are afoot to bring administrative volunteers on board too. The current complement of Law Enforcement Auxi http://neighbourly.global/blog/r5-2-bn-potsdam-wastewater-treatment-works-upgrade-on-track Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien recently took an oversight visit to check progress on the R5,2 billion upgrade of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-commences-with-maintenance-works-at-the-simon-s-town-long-beach-facility The City's Coastal Management Branch has commenced with repairs and construction to a section of the Simon's Town Long Beach facility today, 11 November 2024. This project will continue until early De http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-health-ramps-up-block-baiting Environmental Health Practitioners service, on average, 85 000 block-baiting stations in public spaces and informal areas across the metropole annually. Rodents and other pests are prevalent during th http://neighbourly.global/blog/learners-march-to-their-own-beat 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 Voo http://neighbourly.global/blog/major-upgrades-transform-bishop-lavis-sports-ground The Recreation and Parks Department is in the midst of a multi-year project that will inject an estimated R28 million into the upgrade of the Bishop Lavis Sports Ground. This project aims to enhance r http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-hosts-wellness-day-for-shelter-occupants The City's Community Arts Culture Development Department hosted just over 200 persons in various stages of reintegration, for a fun wellness-focused event at the Belhar Indoor Sports Centre on Thursd http://neighbourly.global/blog/drmc-volunteers-put-to-the-test-in-annual-competition The competition for Disaster Risk Management volunteers is a fixture on the annual calendar. Not only is it a good opportunity to ensure that their first aid and firefighting skills are up to the task http://neighbourly.global/blog/pollution-busters-clamp-down-on-illegal-sewer-to-stormwater-connections The City's Water Pollution Control unit continues to inspect properties across the city to ensure they do not have illegal sewer to stormwater connections. Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanit http://neighbourly.global/blog/visit-to-check-maintenance-work-at-city-s-gugulethu-public-housing The City's Public Housing maintenance teams visited the Cape Oil Community Residential Units (CRUs) in the Gugulethu area to carry out important maintenance and upgrades. The City is investing more th http://neighbourly.global/blog/public-invited-to-help-shape-strandfontein-s-node-development The City's Recreation and Parks Department is excited to announce the upcoming public participation process for the Strandfontein Pavilion upgrade, with an open day scheduled for 26 October 2024. This http://neighbourly.global/blog/ditch-estimated-water-bills-log-your-meter-readings-with-the-city Residents are reminded that they are able to submit their monthly water meter readings to the City of Cape Town, if they wish to do so. Customers who choose to submit their own readings generally do s http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-manenberg-streetlight-repairs-upgrades-making-progress The City's Energy Directorate's ongoing light-emitting diode (LED) streetlight installation and maintenance project is making steady progress on public lights across the metro, including in Manenberg. http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-s-khayelitsha-r3-5-m-led-public-lighting-refurbishment-project-makes-progress The City Energy Directorate's ongoing work of installing and maintaining its light-emitting diodes (LED) on public lights in Khayelitsha is making significant progress. Khayelitsha has a network of 22 http://neighbourly.global/blog/two-weeks-left-for-comments-on-draft-code-of-conduct-for-witzands-aquifer-nature-reserve 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 http://neighbourly.global/blog/young-readers-hit-milestone The City of Cape Town's Durbanville Library celebrated having the first young patron to read 1000 stories. The 1000 Stories before School Reading campaign has been running for just over two years. http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-hosts-successful-urban-mobility-roadshow-event-in-parow The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility team successfully hosted the first of four planned community roadshow events at the Parow Civic Centre, yesterday, 10 October 2024. It was great to see the http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-goes-to-school-on-disaster-risk-reduction The emergency exercise at a primary school in Melkbosstrand coincided with International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), which is commemorated annually on 13 October. The IDDRR theme this http://neighbourly.global/blog/discover-the-waterfront-duck-co-with-neighbourly-s-newest-competition We are thrilled to share another great competition with you! Introducing the Waterfront Duck Co.a fantastic new attraction in Cape Town that promises a unique and enjoyable experience on the beautiful http://neighbourly.global/blog/mowing-under-way-across-the-city The City's mowing operations are under way, with teams actively working and expanding their operations. Residents can expect mowing maintenance across various areas as preparations for the upcoming se http://neighbourly.global/blog/comment-period-extended-for-spatial-vision-for-blaauwberg-road-corridor The City of Cape Town published the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Blaauwberg Road Corridor in Table View on 9 September 2024 for public comment. Given the significant intere http://neighbourly.global/blog/new-forum-to-improve-soet-river-water-quality Members of the newly established Soet River Catchment Management Forum (SRCMF) joined the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, for a walk along a few http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-firmly-rejects-eskom-s-proposed-44-electricity-tariff-increase-and-will-continue-to-fight-it On Monday, 23 September 2024, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) published Eskom's Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD) 6 for the period between 2025/26 to 2027/28. The City has wa http://neighbourly.global/blog/refuse-bins-delivered-to-new-mfuleni-homeowners The City's Urban Waste Management Directorate (UWM) delivered 500 refuse bins on Saturday, 21 September to beneficiaries of the Bososa Link Upgrade of Informal Settlement project (UISP) in Mfuleni. http://neighbourly.global/blog/don-t-let-your-money-go-down-the-drain-use-a-qualified-plumber Property owners are reminded to use plumbers who are qualified from an accredited education and training institution under the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), for new and altered water http://neighbourly.global/blog/building-communities-city-hands-over-homes-in-macassar-mega-project The City's Human Settlements Directorate today, 26 September 2024, handed over the keys of 32 homes in its approximately R800 million Macassar mega housing project to qualifying beneficiaries. The pro http://neighbourly.global/blog/gmun-media-release-local-author-inspires-at-funda-mzantzi-2024-opening-ceremony Sharon Eland-Lewis, local George author who overcame pain, suffering and lots of trials and tribulations to get her first book, Slegs n enkele kans published, today spoke at the opening ceremony for t http://neighbourly.global/blog/introducing-mountain-manor-venue-of-our-first-good-neighbour-day-event Nestled in the heart of Cape Town's prestigious Oranjezicht, Mountain Manor is much more than just a guesthouseit's a place where history, hospitality, and community intertwine. This landmark has beco http://neighbourly.global/blog/what-is-good-neighbour-day There's something magical about sharing a meal, isn't there? The simple act of gathering around a tableor in our case, a braaibreaks down barriers and brings people closer. That's what Good Neighbour http://neighbourly.global/blog/building-stronger-communities-leonsdale-beneficiaries-receive-title-deeds The City's Human Settlements Directorate is on a mission to build stronger communities through its title deeds programme. The Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, a http://neighbourly.global/blog/planned-water-supply-maintenance-from-25-to-26-september The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-s-junior-city-council-leads-successful-beach-clean-up-on-international-coastal-clean-up-day In celebration of International Coastal Clean-up Day on 21 September, the City's Junior City Council, in collaboration with the City's anti-litter mascot Bingo, took to Muizenberg Beach to participate http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-advises-of-critical-electricity-maintenance-in-parts-of-rocklands-mitchells-plain-on-27-september Date: 27 September 2024 Duration: 09:00 16:00 Area: Portion of Rocklands, Mitchells Plain, including the area off Spine Road along Weltevreden Road, Gladiator Road and surrounds, Sunderland Street http://neighbourly.global/blog/back-the-women-boks-at-dhl-stadium-and-athlone-stadium DHL Stadium and Athlone Stadium will host World Rugby's WXV tournament where the Springbok women will face off against five other nations. The City of Cape Town is providing support for the tournament http://neighbourly.global/blog/portfolio-committee-welcomes-increased-cctv-linked-arrests The latest report outlining the Safety Security Directorate's performance served before the most recent portfolio committee meeting. It showed not only a welcome increase in CCTV related arrests, but http://neighbourly.global/blog/i-ve-joined-the-waitlist-what-next Thank You for Joining the Neighbourly Movement! Congratulations on joining the Neighbourly waitlist! You're now one step closer to being part of a revolutionary platform that's set to transform how w http://neighbourly.global/blog/govan-mbeki-road-undergoing-major-facelift-as-part-of-myciti-service-roll-out In August last year, the City's Urban Mobility Directorate commenced with major construction work along Govan Mbeki Road (M9) in the vicinity of Gugulethu, Philippi and Manenberg as part of the roll-o http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-s-partnerships-help-drive-cape-town-s-growing-economy The City supports 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) representing various sectors, from technology to clothing and call centres, which all contribute to upskilling people, creating employment and grow http://neighbourly.global/blog/george-municipality-unveils-gym-trims-at-thembalethu-stadium-and-thusong-centre George Municipality officially opened the fully-fledged gym trims installed at Thembalethu Stadium and the Thusong Centre which form a part of Project 7: Recreation Route, one of the eleven Investment http://neighbourly.global/blog/road-marking-repainting-at-york-traffic-circles A contractor appointed by the private developer for the 1 On York Development will be repainting the road markings on the York Traffic Circles. The work is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 13 Augus http://neighbourly.global/blog/specialised-cleaning-painting-transforming-homes-in-plumstead-beyond Support Local Business, First! Specialised Cleaning Painting: Transforming Homes in Plumstead Beyond Specialised Cleaning Painting offers comprehensive home maintenance and improvement services i http://neighbourly.global/blog/discover-mw-video-productions-crafting-unforgettable-memories-in-plumstead Support Local Business, First! Discover MW Video Productions: Crafting Unforgettable Memories in Plumstead In the vibrant community of Plumstead, Cape Town, MW Video Productions excels in capturing http://neighbourly.global/blog/upgrade-of-bloemvlei-canal-progressing-well More than R1,2 million has been recently invested by the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate, into the upgrade of the Bloemvlei Canal in Kewtown. This project is in its final stages of completion http://neighbourly.global/blog/celebrating-30-years-of-orchid-love-in-hermanus Walker Bay Orchid Society was established in 1994 in the Sandbaai and Hermanus area in the Western Cape by a group of Orchid enthusiasts. The goal of this Society is to share their knowledge about or http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-praises-teachers-for-shaping-future-tourism-leaders This weekend the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, spoke at the Tourism Teachers' Conference on the importance of tourism and education in Cape Town's economic l http://neighbourly.global/blog/cape-town-opens-new-300-bed-safe-space-shelter-for-the-homeless Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially opened the City's new 300-bed Safe Space shelter to help more homeless off the streets in central Cape Town. The mayor was joined by Councillor Patric http://neighbourly.global/blog/special-policing-deployments-working-to-revitalise-critical-cape-town-cbds The City of Cape Town is ramping up law enforcement to increase safety and boost economic activity in key CBDs, with a special 50-strong policing deployment dedicated to Bellville, Mitchells Plain, an http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-establishes-three-more-catchment-management-fora The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate is proud to announce the establishment of three new Catchment Management Fora (CMF), designed to enhance the sustainability and resilience of our water reso http://neighbourly.global/blog/major-development-initiative-in-thembalethu-george-municipality-unveils-ilisolethu-precinct George Municipality is pleased to announce the Thembalethu Node Development Project to create a vibrant and sustainable community hub in Thembalethu. This initiative branded "Ilisolethu" (which means, http://neighbourly.global/blog/elsies-river-teams-dominate-in-libraries-coding-showdown Twenty seven City libraries hosted in-house coding sessions on Mandela Day, and once the scores were in, two teams from Elsies River library made it to the top three. They will go up against top-perfo http://neighbourly.global/blog/residents-reminded-to-comment-on-proposed-modification-of-weirs-at-zeekoevlei-and-rondevlei The City of Cape Town wants to remind the public to comment on the proposal to redevelop and upgrade the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve. The proposed redevelopment i http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-issues-more-than-10-000-flood-kits-even-more-storms-expected The City's Human Settlements Directorate has already issued more than 10 000 flood kits and continues to issue even more to reduce the impact of flooding caused by the unprecedented levels of rain exp http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-is-attending-to-electricity-service-requests-2-500-received-in-one-day The City's Electricity teams are working around the clock, attending to a large number of electricity outages due to weather damage across the metro. Approximately 2 500 electricity fault requests wer http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-advises-of-road-resurfacing-in-atlantis The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate would like to inform the public about roadworks in various areas in Atlantis. The resurfacing of roads in the Protea Park; Saxonsea and Beacon Hill a http://neighbourly.global/blog/dam-rain-not-stopping-cape-town-s-water-secure-future-investment Recently Cape Town has been hard hit by unprecedented heavy rain. This led to Cape Town's dam levels increasing by 20% in a week and currently stands at 95,2%. Last year this time, dam levels were at http://neighbourly.global/blog/promoting-cultural-exchange Article 6: Promoting Cultural Exchange Article Series: Connecting with Your Neighbours Introduction A neighbourhood rich in cultural diversity offers unique opportunities for learning and growth. B http://neighbourly.global/blog/refuse-collection-delays-due-to-heavy-rain The City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management Directorate is unfortunately experiencing widespread waste collection delays due to the impact of the recent rains. Read more below: Flooding is hin http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-attends-to-hundreds-of-electricity-requests-area-outages-as-work-continues The City's Electricity teams remain on the ground to attend to electricity service requests, mostly related to storm damage. As the weather is expected to worsen, the City advises residents that the p http://neighbourly.global/blog/embark-on-a-journey-with-the-stellenbosch-wine-tractor-experience Neighbourly is excited to partner with the Stellenbosch Wine Tractor to offer an extraordinary adventure through the heart of South Africa's wine country. This month, one lucky neighbour will win tick http://neighbourly.global/blog/enhancing-mental-well-being Article 5: Enhancing Mental Well-Being Article Series: Connecting with Your Neighbours Introduction Mental well-being is an essential aspect of overall health. In today's fast-paced world, fosterin http://neighbourly.global/blog/physical-assault-calls-remain-a-concern The City's Traffic Service, Law Enforcement and Metro Police officers arrested 218 suspects this past week and issued 56903 fines for various transgressions. The Public Emergency Communication Centre( http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-warns-residents-of-scam-artists-claiming-to-disconnect-water Residents are urged to be on alert and aware of a scam doing the rounds, where money is solicited from City customers to avoid supposed water restrictions/disconnections due to non-payment. The City's http://neighbourly.global/blog/engaging-in-community-activities Article 4: Engaging in Community Activities Article Series: Connecting with Your Neighbours Introduction Community activities play a crucial role in bringing neighbours together and fostering a sen http://neighbourly.global/blog/ceres-rail-aj-and-reach-for-a-dream Recently, we (Ceres Rail Company) had the privilege of fulfilling little three-year-old AJ's dream of riding on a steam train and even being the conductor for the day! A true train fanatic, AJ Thomas http://neighbourly.global/blog/high-demand-for-city-s-substance-abuse-prevention-programmes Statistics show that the programmes, offered by the City's Community, Arts Culture Development Department (formerly Social Development Early Childhood Development), are increasing in popularity, whi http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-reaches-halfway-mark-into-72-hour-operation-for-proactive-essential-maintenance-on-cape-flats-water-network The proactive essential maintenance on the Cape Flats water networkis progressing well as the City's transversal efforts are more than 38 hours into the three-day operation. This work will ensure that http://neighbourly.global/blog/every-last-killer-involved-in-murder-of-city-official-wendy-kloppers-must-face-full-might-of-the-law Absolutely everyone and anyone who is involved in the murder of our official Wendy Kloppers must face the full might of the law. I welcome the arrest of the suspect and that the court process has been http://neighbourly.global/blog/discover-the-magic-of-ceres-rail-company-a-journey-through-time Welcome to the enchanting world of the Ceres Rail Company, where history and adventure blend seamlessly to create unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a family looking for a fun outing, a couple http://neighbourly.global/blog/mayor-welcomes-arrest-of-suspect-linked-to-wendy-kloppers-murder Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the arrest of a suspect linked to the murder of City official Wendy Kloppers at the Delft Symphony Way housing project site on 16 February 2023. The sho http://neighbourly.global/blog/300-the-battle-against-crime City enforcement departments arrested 300 suspects this past week for various crimes including drunk driving, the possession of counterfeit money and one man caught red handed while tampering with an http://neighbourly.global/blog/fostering-friendships Article Series: Connecting with Your Neighbours Introduction Friendships are an essential part of a fulfilling life. While we often look for friends in our workplaces, schools, or social circles, ou http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-s-recreation-and-parks-exhibition-encourages-active-communities The past weekend, the City's Recreation and Parks Department hosted a recreation community exhibition at Factreton Community Centre on 22 June 2024. The sport activities featured both indoor table ten http://neighbourly.global/blog/building-a-support-network Article Series: Connecting with Your Neighbours Introduction In today's busy world, having a reliable support network can make a significant difference in our l http://neighbourly.global/blog/creating-a-safe-haven Creating a Safe Haven Article Series: Connecting with Your Neighbours Introduction Living in a safe neighbourhood is a priority for many people. While we often rely on local authorities to ensure o http://neighbourly.global/blog/road-fatalities-cause-for-concern In the past week, the City's Traffic Service has recorded at least five pedestrian fatalities around the city a number of which have occurred on major arterial routes. Read more below: Three of http://neighbourly.global/blog/youth-day-celebrations-abound Young people joined the City's Community Services and Health Directorate in celebrating Youth Day, with a variety of events aimed at having fun, but also empowering and uplifting them. Read more b http://neighbourly.global/blog/building-bridges-the-benefits-of-connecting-with-your-neighbours In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the people living right next door. Yet, fostering connections with our neighbours can transform our communities and enhance our daily lives in ways we mi http://neighbourly.global/blog/state-of-readiness-for-presidential-inauguration-of-7th-administration-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-south-african-presidential-inauguration-2024 Welcome to this briefing on the state of readiness for the Presidential Inauguration of the 7th Administration of the Republic of South Africa. South Africa is a Constitutional Democracy and therefo http://neighbourly.global/blog/community-services-health-every-month-is-youth-month The Directorate has a number of programmes designed to empower, upskill and enable young people to grab hold of future opportunities. Many programmes are also aimed at ensuring young people are active http://neighbourly.global/blog/planned-water-supply-maintenance-from-18-to-23-june The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. This http://neighbourly.global/blog/-youthstart-entrepreneurial-challenge-winners-announced The annual #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge, hosted by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department, ended on a high note when the category winners were announced last night. T http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-getting-ready-to-repair-collapsed-sewer-pipe-in-ottery Residents and motorists are advised that a section of Bamboesvlei Road in Ottery, between Woodlands and Cariad roads, has been temporarily closed for safety reasons. This is so the contractor appointe http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-s-programmes-set-to-heat-up-the-winter-school-holiday The City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department and City libraries have put together a programme to ensure the school holidays are anything but cold and wet. Hundreds of programmes are on offe http://neighbourly.global/blog/cape-town-releases-sixth-inner-city-site-for-social-housing The City of Cape Town is set to release its sixth inner city property for social housing development following City Council approval today, 12 June 2024. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced t http://neighbourly.global/blog/102-year-old-homeowner-receives-her-title-deed-in-city-s-door-to-door-campaign The City's newly appointed title deed agents and Human Settlements Mayco Member, Councillor Carl Pophaim, are overjoyed as they've found a centenarian homeowner in Maitland and handed over her title d http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-hosts-successful-supplier-match-up-session The City of Cape Town's Economic Growth team continues its robust support for SMMEs with another dynamic Supplier Match-up Session. Read more below: This event, as part of the Smart Supplier Progr http://neighbourly.global/blog/reversible-myciti-bus-lane-to-reduce-peak-period-congestion The City of Cape Town's Transport Network Technology branch will soon activate a reversible MyCiTi bus lane along the R27 between Loxton Road and Broad Road in Milnerton. This bus lane, for exclusive http://neighbourly.global/blog/cape-town-shines-spotlight-on-youth-tech-talent Today, the vibrant tech landscape of Cape Town took centre stage as the Invest Cape Town Youth in Tech Showcase, in collaboration with UVU Africa, illuminated the innovative spirit of the city's young http://neighbourly.global/blog/residents-can-look-forward-to-a-beautiful-multi-purpose-centre-at-bracken-nature-reserve The City's Environmental Management Department is making great progress with the construction of the new Bracken Nature Reserve multi-purpose centre in Brackenfell, which should be open to visitors mi http://neighbourly.global/blog/road-upgrades-along-kommetjie-road-to-alleviate-traffic The City advises the public of roadworks along Kommetjie Road from Capri Drive to Wood Road in Fish Hoek. This road upgrade aims to alleviate peak morning congestion until the full dualling of Kommetj http://neighbourly.global/blog/blue-downs-residents-advised-of-roadworks-over-the-next-month The City advises the public of roadworks that will commence in Blue Downs over the next week. The City will be resurfacing Eersriv Way (M32); Buttskop Road and Wimbledon Road over the next month. Re http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-responds-to-almost-3-000-sewer-blockages-in-just-seven-days The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on all residents to be proactive in helping to prevent sewer overflows, especially during winter. In one busy week alone, from Monda http://neighbourly.global/blog/winter-readiness-city-energy-teams-attend-to-encroaching-trees-near-power-lines-to-reduce-outage-risks Stormy weather usually contributes to an increase in electricity outages caused by trees and branches encroaching on power lines and electricity infrastructure. The City's Energy Directorate has dedic http://neighbourly.global/blog/libraries-career-expos-are-one-for-the-books Career expos at the City of Cape Town's libraries are a hit with already more than 2000 attendees between February and May at eight of these events. This is more than the total number of attendees for http://neighbourly.global/blog/influenza-vaccines-available-at-city-clinics With the flu season in full swing, the public is advised that City facilities do have vaccines available for vulnerable groups in line with policies governing the public sector. These groups include http://neighbourly.global/blog/world-environment-day-city-celebrates-56-kader-asmal-graduates The City of Cape Town's Environmental Management Department bid a sad, yet exciting, farewell to a cohort of 56 Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme graduates. The graduation ceremony took place o http://neighbourly.global/blog/mitigating-the-impact-of-illegal-dumping-on-cape-town-s-roads Illegal dumping plagues many urban areas worldwide, and Cape Town is no exception. The reckless disposal of waste in the City's stormwater infrastructure has far reaching consequences, particularly fo http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-recognises-residents-for-excellent-community-work-in-the-south The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment. The recipients range from individuals who play a http://neighbourly.global/blog/brand-new-somerset-west-pti-now-open-to-commuters Earlier today, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas officially opened the brand new Somerset West public transport interchange (PTI). Read more below: Th http://neighbourly.global/blog/plans-on-the-table-for-sustainable-future-of-marine-outfalls The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate wants to inform the public of long-term future potential alternatives for treating effluent discharged from the marine outfalls at Green Point, Camps Bay an http://neighbourly.global/blog/montague-drive-road-reinstatements-in-progress Road reinstatements are finally under way after the City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate repaired 12 consecutive sewer collapses in Montague Drive, Milnerton in January 2024. Montague http://neighbourly.global/blog/camp-cape-town-leads-the-way This past weekend the City's Recreation and Parks Department hosted a successful Camp Cape Town at Voortrekker Park Resort in Strand. The popular camp created opportunities for youth to participate in http://neighbourly.global/blog/getting-to-dhl-stadium-for-stormers-vs-lions-game The DHL Stormers are playing their final URC round robin game on Saturday 1 June 2024 against the Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium. The City would like to advise spectators and residents of the logistics http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-offers-free-polyphagous-shot-hole-borer-beetle-pshb-pest-training-in-constantia The City of Cape Town is offering a free training session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to all businesses that handle trees and plant material. The intention is to educa http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-funded-better-bellville-together-initiative-creates-jobs-and-more The better. bellville. together. is a City-funded place-making initiative and a pioneering endeavour dedicated to revitalising the Bellville region through community engagement, business investment, a http://neighbourly.global/blog/resurfacing-of-various-roads-in-wetton The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate would like to inform the public of intended roadworks along Saunders Road and Much Binding Road in Wetton. The reinstatement of these roads commenced http://neighbourly.global/blog/payday-weekend-on-mute The City's Public Emergency Communication Centre had a slightly easier weekend of it, compared to the previous payday weekend, with a downturn in calls, and a significant drop in some of the most trou http://neighbourly.global/blog/maintenance-team-working-full-steam-to-resolve-water-outage-in-parts-of-hout-bay The Water and Sanitation Directorate team has convened in a coordinated effort to attend to the recurring water supply disruption in part of Hout Bay. This is to address the critical repairs under way http://neighbourly.global/blog/connecting-communities-city-switches-on-sihlanu-and-mabophe-in-nyanga It was a celebration with the residents of the Sihlanu and Mabophe informal settlements in Nyanga as the City's Energy Directorate connected a number of homes to the electricity grid. In City-supplied http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-issues-fines-for-hi-jacked-buildings The City of Cape Town has issued fines to the National Department of Public Works (DPW) following long-term efforts to get conditions addressed at two hi-jacked sites owned by national government. The http://neighbourly.global/blog/myciti-bus-refurbishment-programme-under-way Yesterday, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, went out to see the MyCiTi buses that are currently being refurbished in Epping. The City's Public Transport http://neighbourly.global/blog/planned-water-supply-maintenance-from-27-to-30-may The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. This http://neighbourly.global/blog/explore-cape-town-s-water-history-at-woodhead-dam-museum International Museum Month, recognised in May, is drawing to an end but the public still have the opportunity to visit the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate's Woodhead Dam Museum, situated acros http://neighbourly.global/blog/improving-informal-trade-in-cape-town The City of Cape Town is committed to fostering economic inclusivity and growth, particularly in the informal economy which employs over 230 000 Capetonians. This year, we've invested R118,5 million i http://neighbourly.global/blog/key-to-our-future-update-your-details-today Parow Park resident, Mr Ismail de Jongh, 58, was overjoyed as he received the key to a Community Residential Unit (CRU) this morning, 20 May 2024. Mr De Jongh had updated his contact details on the Ci http://neighbourly.global/blog/water-and-sanitation-staff-suffer-22-hijackings-and-52-robberies Recent criminal activities underscore the dangers the City's Water and Sanitation teams face in high-risk areas, highlighting the need to protect City staff to maintain uninterrupted vital services. O http://neighbourly.global/blog/condolences-to-the-families-of-11-fishermen-lost-at-sea Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed his and the City's deepest condolences to the families of 11 fishermen lost at sea after their fishing trawler sunk. Mayor Hill-Lewis and Premier Alan http://neighbourly.global/blog/warrant-dodger-netted-after-failed-escape-attempt The City's enforcement agencies arrested 399 suspects and issued 71861fines during weekly patrols. Traffic officers also arrested a motorist with warrants totalling more than R100 000. Read more bel http://neighbourly.global/blog/urgent-road-closure-of-japhta-k-masemola-road-in-khayelitsha-due-to-road-resurfacing The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise road users and residents of the temporary closure of the outgoing lane on Japhta K Masemola Road due to construction activities. http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-hosts-promotion-of-access-to-information-awareness-session The City of Cape Town is inviting residents and organisations to our Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) awareness session at the Parow Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) next week. Rea http://neighbourly.global/blog/entrepreneurs-gather-for-city-s-inaugural-khayelitsha-local-economy-symposium The City's Economic Growth Directorate gathered community entrepreneurs for the inaugural Khayelitsha Local Economy Symposium held at the OR Tambo Indoor Centre. The aim of the symposium is to provide http://neighbourly.global/blog/resurfacing-of-various-roads-in-lansdowne The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents and road users of roadworks along various roads in Lansdowne. The work commenced yesterday, 16 May 2024, and will cont http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-trials-dedicated-enforcement-deployment-in-area-cbds The deployment of 50 Metro Police and Law Enforcement officers to the Mitchells Plain, Wynberg and Bellville CBDs looks to replicate the successful Cape Town CBD enforcement project, which is well int http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-carries-out-urgent-infrastructure-repairs-after-crisis-level-vandalism-in-schaapkraal The City is carrying out urgent infrastructure repairs to severely damaged infrastructure in Schaapkraal caused by deliberate and repeated vandalism and illegal connections. The Schaapkraal community http://neighbourly.global/blog/see-something-say-something-city-launches-public-housing-safety-campaign In an assertive move to bolster safety measures at City Rental Units, the City's Human Settlements Mayoral Committee Member, Councillor Carl Pophaim has joined law enforcement agencies on the ground i http://neighbourly.global/blog/state-of-the-art-inverters-installed-at-27-pump-stations-to-help-prevent-sewer-spills The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has successfully installed 37 modern, 12KW inverters at 27 critical sewer pump stations in the past six months. This R10,9 million investment helps to impro http://neighbourly.global/blog/geordin-hill-lewis-delivers-title-deeds-to-beacon-valley-familie Residents of Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain were overjoyed to receive their title deeds confirming their home ownership status today, 14 May 2024. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Carl Pophaim, http://neighbourly.global/blog/joint-media-release-western-cape-government-smme-booster-fund-supported-205-businesses-enabling-almost-800-jobs-in-just-one-year Western Cape Government SMME Booster Fund supported 205 businesses, enabling almost 800 jobs in just one year As the engines of job creation, the Western Cape Government (WCG) is determined to back http://neighbourly.global/blog/eskom-cancels-talks-on-transferring-supply-areas-to-city-of-cape-town Eskom cancels talks on transferring supply areas to City of Cape Town Eskom has broken-off talks to transfer its supply areas to the City of Cape Town. Talks had progressed to an advanced stage, with http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-invests-over-r5-5-million-to-replace-2-244m-of-sewer-pipes-in-maitland City invests over R5,5m to replace 2 244m of sewerpipes in Maitland The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate is accelerating its sewer and water pipe replacement efforts. One of the p http://neighbourly.global/blog/planned-water-supply-maintenance-for-14-to-17-may Planned water supply maintenance for 14 to 17 May The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.The C http://neighbourly.global/blog/premier-to-provide-update-on-recovery-efforts-in-george-collapsed-building-tragedy Premier to provide update on recovery efforts in George collapsed building tragedy Premier Alan Winde and numerous role players will today give an update on the emergency response to the building c http://neighbourly.global/blog/take-back-our-council-housing-city-launches-campaign-for-safer-communities 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 http://neighbourly.global/blog/cape-town-unveils-cheaper-meter-to-sell-power-back-to-the-city The City of Cape Town has unveiled a much cheaper electricity meter for residents to sell their excess solar power back to the City under the Cash for Power' programme. The new meter, for single-phase http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-works-on-rehabilitation-of-blinkwater-stream-in-camps-bay As part of proactive maintenance efforts by the Catchment, Stormwater and River Management (CRSM) team, the City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate commenced with the rehabilitation of th http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-of-cape-town-news-resurfacing-of-various-roads-in-steenberg The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of the resurfacing of various roads in Steenberg. The roadworks start t http://neighbourly.global/blog/join-the-discussion-proposed-conversion-of-two-way-streets-to-one-way-in-cape-town-s-northern-and-southern-neighbourhoods The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate would like to invite community members in the northern and southern regions of Cape Town to comment on proposed one-way road conversions in their res http://neighbourly.global/blog/roadworks-along-park-road-in-rondebosch The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform the public of intended roadworks along Park Road into Campground Road in Rondebosch. This project forms part of the City's regular ma http://neighbourly.global/blog/Celebrate+International+Firefighters+Day Celebrated on 4 May annually, International Firefighters Day recognises and honours the sacrifices of firefighters to save lives and property. This year is particularly significant for Cape Town's fir http://neighbourly.global/blog/cape-town-news-planned-water-disruptions Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 18 April The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.The http://neighbourly.global/blog/streamline-your-social-media-marketing-unlocking-the-potential-of-business-bundles-on-neighbourly In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is essential for businesses looking to maximize their online presence. Neighbourly, the neighborhood-focused social media platf http://neighbourly.global/blog/building-community-connections-harnessing-the-power-of-neighbourhood-sponsorship-on-neighbourly In an age where digital connections often overshadow face-to-face interactions, fostering a sense of community has never been more important. Neighbourly, the neighborhood-centric social media platfor http://neighbourly.global/blog/leveraging-display-advertising-on-neighbourly-boosting-your-brand-s-visibility 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. Ent http://neighbourly.global/blog/neighbourly-your-digital-canvas-for-community-narratives Introduction: Neighbourly - Crafting Community Stories Beyond Boundaries In the digital age, storytelling is not just an art; it's a powerful tool for building connections and fostering a sense of http://neighbourly.global/blog/neighbourly-business-pages-connecting-local-businesses-to-community-hearts Introduction: Neighbourly - Where Business and Community Converge In the age of digital connectivity, building a bridge between local businesses and their communities is not just beneficial; it's e http://neighbourly.global/blog/neighbourly-empowering-community-supporting-local-businesses Introduction: Neighbourly - A Platform for Local Prosperity In a world dominated by global markets, supporting local businesses has never been more crucial. Enter Neighbourly, the social network th http://neighbourly.global/blog/neighbourly-marketplace-your-trusted-haven-for-buying-and-selling-safely Introduction: Neighbourly - A Secure Space for Community Commerce In the vast landscape of online marketplaces, finding a platform that aligns with the values of safety, trust, and community can be http://neighbourly.global/blog/neighbourly-your-passport-to-community-connection Introduction: Neighbourly - Where Connections Begin In the bustling landscape of modern life, the true essence of community often gets lost in the digital noise. Enter Neighbourly, the social netwo http://neighbourly.global/blog/stay-informed-stay-connected-neighbourly-s-exclusive-groups-keep-you-in-the-know Introduction: Neighbourly - Your Gateway to Local Knowledge In the vibrant tapestry of community living, staying informed is not just a luxury; it's a necessity. Neighbourly, the social network des http://neighbourly.global/blog/unlocking-seamless-property-transactions-the-neighbourly-advantage-for-private-sellers-and-realtors Introduction: Redefining Real Estate on Neighbourly In the dynamic world of real estate, where personal connections matter as much as property listings, Neighbourly emerges as a transformative plat http://neighbourly.global/blog/the-degeneration-of-neighbourhoods-and-strategies-for-revitalization 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, http://neighbourly.global/blog/should-you-connect-with-your-neighbours Why connect with your neighbours? Many today do not know their neighbours till they experience some disaster or tragedy. Here are twenty reasons why you should get connected today! Community Safe http://neighbourly.global/blog/tips-to-keep-your-neighbourhood-safe-throughout-the-year 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 http://neighbourly.global/blog/load-shedding-cape-town-plans-seven-fold-budget-increase-to-protect-sewer-pump-stations 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 capit http://neighbourly.global/blog/mayor-calls-on-all-capetonians-to-adopt-the-same-new-year-s-resolution Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on all Capetonians to adopt the same new year's resolution in 2023 to pick up litter. The Mayor was back on the ground today for his first community clea http://neighbourly.global/blog/city-contains-fire-at-rondevlei-in-false-bay-nature-reserve 22 December 2022 The City of Cape Town's Biodiversity reserve staff, with assistance from the City's Fire Services, were busy until midnight last night to contain a fire in the southern portion of