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MyCiTi bus service in Cape Town is enhancing the holiday experience by providing safe and easy travel for its passengers during the festive season. Latenight shopping is made more convenient with additional trips to Canal Walk and V&A Waterfront. The MyCiTi app and website provide uptodate information on schedules and routes, while the Transport Information Centre operates 24/7 for personalized support. With MyCiTi, Cape Town is embracing the holiday spirit and offering a joyful, unforgettable, and seamless journey for all.
The Western Cape Education Department launched the BackOnTrack program to counteract the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on education. The program aims to benefit over 15,000 learners and 5,000 teachers through supplementary lessons and extended training, respectively. However, the province is facing challenges due to rising enrollments and financial obstacles, resulting in budget cuts and scaleddown plans. Despite these challenges, the Western Cape remains committed to delivering quality education for every learner.
Bruce Willis is facing a tough battle with Frontotemporal Dementia, a condition that is slowly erasing his memories. But his family, including his spouse, Emma Heming, his former wife Demi Moore, and their five offspring, is standing by him with unwavering support and affection. Their solidarity serves as a symbol of love and resilience in the face of the challenges posed by dementia, and their story sheds light on the urgent need for research into neurological conditions.
Project Exodus is a yearly initiative that offers free vehicle inspections to intercity public transportation providers during the holiday season. Professional vehicle examiners scrutinize every aspect of the vehicles, ensuring their roadworthiness, and recommending any necessary repairs. Vehicle checkpoints are also established around public transport exchanges for added safety measures. This operation aims to ensure safe travels for all passengers, marking the City’s dedication to secure and efficient public transportation.
Zahara, a renowned musician, has been hospitalized in an ICU due to a severe health condition, causing worry for her close friend and fellow musician, Vusi Nova, and her global fanbase. The news of her declining health has sent shockwaves throughout the musical realm, as her family requests privacy and prayers for her recovery. Zahara’s situation highlights life’s unpredictability and the deep relationships that are often forged within the musical fraternity.
Cape Town has introduced a new Outdoor Advertising Bylaw that balances economic growth with preserving the city’s unique assets. The bylaw takes into consideration the individual characteristics of each area and guides the location and style of outdoor advertising, respecting the distinctiveness of each area and encouraging businessfriendly practices. The bylaw addresses concerns of safety and traffic flow and includes luminance guidelines and areaspecific control. The bylaw was developed through a comprehensive collaboration process with stakeholders and the public.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, a hiphop legend, is facing allegations of sexual assault from multiple women. Combs denies all allegations and is determined to defend his reputation, taking to social media to express his resolve. However, the latest accuser, known as Jane Doe, has leveled charges of sexual assault against him when she was 17 years old. The accusations are painting a harrowing portrait of Combs and his associates as predators, bringing wider societal concerns to light.
The Norfolk Island Pine in Arderne Gardens contracted a severe case of dieback disease, which unfortunately led to its removal. The declining health of the tree made it clear that it had to be taken down to ensure public safety. The process was executed with utmost care to avoid damage to the surrounding area, and replacement plans are already underway for a new sapling to take root in the garden.
Woodstock city has undergone a massive underground electricity cable project worth R9 million, transforming the energy infrastructure of the city. Over 18,000 meters of underground cabling, 78 new LED streetlights, and a mini substation have replaced the outdated overhead cables and transmission poles. The community’s enthusiasm and cooperation ensured the project’s smooth progress, serving as an excellent example of how a city can overhaul its energy landscape, bringing in a more secure, safe, and visually appealing environment.
Scheduled maintenance for the water supply in Cape Town is to take place from 11th to 15th December 2023 to ensure the city’s future is secure. The Water and Sanitation Directorate has organized the maintenance work to upgrade and repair the water supply infrastructure, including installing water meters, connecting new housing projects to the water network, and repairing and replacing valves and fire hydrants across seven neighborhoods. Although there may be temporary disruptions to the water supply, residents are encouraged to store sufficient water in clean, sealed containers and keep their taps closed during the maintenance period.
Football coaching involves more than just game plans, as even small actions and words hold significant importance. The ongoing debate between Mamelodi Sundowns’ coach Rhulani Mokwena and SuperSport United’s Gavin Hunt highlights the balance between pragmatic coaching and emotional bonding with players. This clash of coaching styles sheds light on different philosophies within football coaching and the delicate balance between maintaining professional boundaries and nurturing a supportive atmosphere for athletes. Ultimately, this debate adds another layer of fascination to an already gripping season.
As the morning sun ascends over Cape Town Stadium, a captivating show of grit and gusto is about to unfurl. The Blitzboks and the Springbok Women’s Sevens squads are in the starting blocks, ready to embark on their HSBC SVNS Cape Town ventures. This marks an enthralling epoch in the annals of rugby sevens.
The *anticipated rugby match* between the Stormers and the Leicester Tigers is drawing *significant interest* due to the involvement of Handre Pollard, a gifted player who is now showcasing his skills for the English side. Pollard is a *cause for concern* for the Stormers, who admire the structured game exhibited by the Tigers but are unlikely to stray from their highrisk approach. The Stormers seem unfazed by the looming challenges and have developed *solid game strategies* to take on the Tigers in what promises to be a *captivating collision* of styles, strategies, and characters.
South Africa is facing a water crisis, with nearly half of all water supply systems posing health risks due to bacterial contamination and over 47% of clean water lost through leakage. The country’s water infrastructure urgently needs an additional 400 competent individuals to manage the deteriorating systems. With a dire need for skilled personnel to operate stateoftheart facilities and mitigate human health risks, immediate steps must be taken to improve the poor quality of drinking water and increase monitoring and accountability.
A recent study by the South African Medical Research Council reveals the largely ignored crisis of male homicides in South Africa, with 87% of murder victims in 2017 being men. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions, such as stricter alcohol and firearm controls, programs challenging societal norms, and initiatives addressing poverty and inequality. The research also uncovers the socioeconomic factors contributing to the rampant violence, including toxic masculinity and the concentration of murders in impoverished neighborhoods. The study emphasizes the urgent need for understanding and prevention measures for men who bear the brunt of homicides.
South African Amapiano musician Kelvin Momo has released a new album called “Kurhula,” which fans and fellow musicians are raving about. The album, which has 27 tracks and runs for over three hours, is a fusion of deep house, jazz, and lounge music. The title of the album, “Kurhula,” means ‘peace’ and ‘serenity’ in the Tsonga language, and fans have praised its therapeutic qualities. Momo has become an innovator in the Amapiano genre and is regarded as a musical philosopher in the scene and beyond.
