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On August 29, 2023, the Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate will be hosting a Basket of Waste Services Roadshow at the Bishop Lavis Civic Centre. This event provides residents from nearby communities with a chance to meet with representatives from the City’s UWM Directorate. Notably, the roadshow will unveil the upcoming release of home composting containers.
Durban law enforcement officers made a swift apprehension of four individuals, including an illicit scrapyard owner, following the launch of the High Density Operation Shanela. This operation aimed to address the rising number of copper theft incidents in South Africa that have been negatively affecting the nation’s economic infrastructure.
From August 1718, 2023, the Nineteenth Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, is representing the nation. The conference provides African countries with a platform to reinforce their collective commitment to global environmental initiatives.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) took a bold step towards combating illegal mining on August 18th, 2025. A group of four individuals, aged between 25 and 43 years old, were arrested in Atok an area under Apel Policing jurisdiction in Limpopo province during an operation led by the Sekhukhune District Task Team. This apprehension serves as a reminder of the dedication and vigilance required to address unlawful extraction in the region.
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced planned maintenance work on the water supply infrastructure in certain areas that will lead to disruptions in water supply. The maintenance work is essential to benefit the residents, and it is regrettable that this may cause inconvenience. The following is what you need to know about the planned maintenance work.
The Western Cape Government (WCG) is committed to ensuring the safety of its citizens by implementing various initiatives in the Stellenbosch area. Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, have joined forces to support these safety initiatives as part of the WCG’s Safety Plan. The goal of this strategic plan is to reduce crime by 50% by 2029.
Recent crime statistics reveal a consistent decrease in murder rates in the Western Cape during the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. The period between April and June 2023 saw a 5.5% reduction in murders, following a 14.1% decrease in the previous financial year’s fourth quarter.
The Western Cape High Court’s dismissal of Santaco’s interdict application and approval of the city’s request to make the agreement ending the minibustaxi strike an order of court is a crucial step in ensuring commuter safety in Cape Town. Mayor Geordin HillLewis welcomes this decision and emphasizes the importance of ending taxirelated violence to protect the wellbeing of thousands of commuters.
On the 20th of August, Minister Sihle Zikalala will hold a media briefing to discuss important matters related to the Public Works and Infrastructure Portfolio. The event will cover various topics, highlighting the progress and efforts made in the infrastructure sector.
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform held the Women Entrepreneur Awards in Qumbu, recognizing the tremendous achievements of women in agriculture. These awards aim to celebrate the determination and resilience of female farmers by offering prize money in various categories, from subsistence to commercial farming.
South African Police Minister General Bheki Cele has released the crime statistics for the first quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year. The report covers April to June 2023 and provides a comprehensive look at the state of crime in South Africa. The data shows a decrease in the murder rate, a decline in various crime categories, and progress in the police’s efforts to protect people and properties.
On the 23rd of August 2023, five municipal ward byelections will be held in South Africa. The Eastern Cape, Gauteng, and North West provinces will witness these elections. The byelections are significant as they involve 14 candidates representing seven political parties and one independent candidate.
Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is crucial not only for the wellbeing of workers but also for the overall success of businesses and economies. Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi’s recent keynote address at the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Conference shed light on the pressing issue of occupational health and safety.
Ms. Nomalungelo Gina, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, highlighted the significance of the footwear and leather industry in stimulating the economy and creating jobs. She addressed a businesstobusiness networking event at the Coastlands Hotel in Durban, which was jointly organized by the South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) and the eThekwini Municipality Footwear and Leather Cluster. The conference was attended by manufacturers of footwear, leather goods, and handbags, as well as government representatives, partners, stakeholders, and retailers.
The Importance of Inward Buying and Investment Missions Deputy Minister Fikile Majola stresses the significance of Inward Buying and Investment Missions in building economic relationships that extend beyond borders and create mutually beneficial partnerships. At the Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), Majola underscores the commitment of the government to transcending borders and fostering an environment where shared prosperity becomes a reality.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been making significant strides in its ongoing campaign against drugs and crime with its initiative, Operation Restore. This intelligencedriven operation has effectively apprehended numerous suspects and confiscated illicit substances across various areas of the Western Cape.