After 12 years, the City of Cape Town is once again awarding Civic Honours to recognize the exceptional achievements of its residents. The prestigious recognition serves to acknowledge those who have made significant contributions to Cape Town and beyond. An official ceremony will take place in December to honor the selected individuals and associations.
The Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department of the City of Cape Town launched the Rapid Employment and Development Initiative (READI CT) in 2021. This program aims to empower young individuals by offering them learning opportunities and enhancing their skills. By increasing their employability, READI CT seeks to foster meaningful contributions to the community.
Cape Mental Health invites kite enthusiasts of all ages to participate in the 29th Cape Town Kite Festival. This annual event aims to raise funds and awareness for mental wellbeing, providing free mental healthcare services and interventions to those in need.
As Women’s Month is celebrated in South Africa in August, universities in the Western Cape have joined forces to prioritize women’s safety on campus. This initiative was prompted by a research report released by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), revealing that female students face a heightened risk of sexual victimization. The study found that one in five women at public universities and technical colleges have experienced sexual assault.
Four students from Paarl Girls’ High in Western Cape have emerged as winners in the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) 2023 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Schools Challenge. This prestigious event is organized by SARB in conjunction with the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
The recent taxi strike in Cape Town led by the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) resulted in a wave of crime, leaving five people dead and extensive damage to cars and infrastructure. This incident has highlighted the city’s vulnerabilities and provided criminals with ample opportunities to commit offenses.
Somerset Mall, located in the scenic Helderberg region of Western Cape, has been a favorite shopping destination for many years, offering a diverse range of retail and dining options. However, in a bid to keep up with changing consumer demands and preferences, the mall has embarked on a significant redevelopment project that aims to enhance its overall tenant offering and aesthetic appeal.
In response to the recent taxi strike in Cape Town that led to violence and infrastructure damage, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced that it will submit an ethics complaint against the National Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga. The DA’s Shadow Minister of Transport, Dr. Chris Hunsinger, accused Chikunga of supporting the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape, prompting the DA to file a complaint with the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests.
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The ongoing taxi strike has led to chaos and violence, resulting in the closure of several clinics and libraries across the metro. Despite the presence of staff members at their workplaces, threats and intimidation from masked individuals have led to the closure of eight clinics. The Brown’s Farm Library in Philippi was also vandalized and looted, leaving the facility nonoperational until further notice.
The approval of the old Woodstock Hospital in Cape Town for heritage status is a significant achievement for the city’s largest innercity social housing project. While this marks a milestone for affordable housing in Cape Town, progress has been slow and fraught with challenges.
Skilled trades have long been dominated by men, but a group of young and ambitious women in Cape Town are changing that. During Women’s Month, the City of Cape Town celebrated the remarkable achievements of five women who have secured permanent positions as handywomen within various departments of the city, following their successful completion of the City’s Apprenticeship Programmes.
In an impressive display of athleticism and determination, the South African Proteas emerged as the winners of a highstakes Netball World Cup match against the formidable Tonga team. The match ended with a decisive score of 7246, allowing the Proteas to showcase their unwavering commitment to victory on their home turf.
The Western Cape region of South Africa is facing a growing issue of illegal snaring. This practice involves using traps to catch wild animals, which poses a significant threat to the area’s wildlife, including top predators like leopards and caracals. Despite being illegal under the province’s Nature Conservation Ordinance since 1974, conservationists have observed increased usage of these traps, particularly in the Boland region.
Canan Moodie, an exceptionally fast rugby player, is making an eleventhhour attempt to secure a spot in the Springboks’ 33man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. However, he faces stiff competition from players such as Cheslin Kolbe, Makazole Mapimpi, KurtLee Arendse, Willie le Roux, and Damian Willemse, making Moodie’s race to become part of the Springboks’ back three stocks for the World Cup an uphill battle.
The brutal murder of a Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officer, Toufeeq Williams, in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, has sparked outrage in Cape Town. In response, the city’s Mayco member for Safety and Security, Jean Pierre Smith, has announced a significant R100,000 reward for anyone who provides credible information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspects involved in the heinous crime.
