Cape Town is implementing a comprehensive plan for water infrastructure maintenance between 4th and 8th December 2023. The plan includes zeropressure tests, pressure management, and pipe and valve repair and replacement to enhance water supply efficiency and reduce wastage. Although temporary water supply disruptions may occur, the city is committed to maintaining superior water and sanitation standards. Residents are encouraged to prepare accordingly and follow updates on the City of Cape Town Twitter account. The maintenance work highlights the importance of shared responsibility in curbing disruption and contributing to water conservation.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a passionate speech at the 28th United Nations Climate Conference in Dubai (COP 28), calling for unity, transformation, and climate justice. Ramaphosa emphasized the need for a united front against the environmental crisis and immediate and transformative action, urging countries to align their perspectives on the transformation of financial systems and sustainable development initiatives. He also highlighted the principle of climate justice and the need for developed countries to provide necessary resources and support. Ramaphosa’s address was a powerful call for cooperation, transformation, and justice in the face of climate change.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech at COP 28 in Dubai emphasized the need for developed nations to meet their historical obligations in funding developing countries’ climate resilience efforts. He called for multilateralism, increased climate finance, debt reform, and access to affordable clean technologies. President Ramaphosa’s speech highlighted the importance of collaboration between the global North and South to combat climate change.

The South African parliamentary group is actively involved in COP28, attending various dialogues, sessions, and meetings focused on promoting sustainable development and climate action. Their participation underscores their commitment to addressing the climate crisis and their readiness to lead in the fight against it. The group has been dynamically taking part in multiple capacities, such as moderators, facilitators, and speakers throughout the fortnightlong conference, symbolizing their ongoing commitment to sustainable development and climate action.

John Steenhuisen is the leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), which is focused on forming partnerships and alliances that align with their vision for a prosperous South Africa. The DA advocates for liberal democracy, the rule of law, and a marketoriented economy. Under Steenhuisen’s leadership, the party has successfully implemented its governance model in the Western Cape, and is now focused on coalitionbuilding ahead of the elections. The DA’s tactical evolution highlights a party that is ready to navigate the complexities of the current political landscape through unity and cooperation.