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International Cat Day is celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm in Cape Town. This day offers an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of feline welfare matters. It also promotes responsible pet ownership, cat adoption, and the significance of spaying/neutering. Amidst the festivities, various animal shelters and rescue organizations showcase their most endearing and luxuriously fluffy felines. They hope that these cats will soon find their lifelong, loving homes.
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Western Cape branch has issued a plea to its members. In light of recent violence and property damage that have affected the city, the organization urges its members to adopt a peaceful stayaway approach. Santaco Western Cape expresses deep regret for the loss of life and destruction, while emphasizing its commitment to resolving disputes through lawful means. The organization strongly condemns violence and disruption.
With the recent surge in taxirelated violence, rumors and misinformation have been spreading, causing confusion and fear amongst the public. Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, urges residents to exercise caution when sharing information about the ongoing taxi strike and associated incidents. Inaccurate news can create panic and divert muchneeded enforcement resources.
As Women’s Month continues, it is an ideal time to acknowledge the talented female authors who have enriched Cape Town’s literary scene. These writers have woven their narratives into the city’s diverse identity and contributed to the world of literature. Exploring their works broadens our literary horizons, promotes storytelling variety, and helps us understand different perspectives. Here are five women writers from Cape Town whose works are truly noteworthy and deserve our attention.
The conflict between the minibustaxi industry and the City of Cape Town has reached a boiling point, resulting in a strike. The dispute arises from the impounding of taxi vehicles by the city authorities. Violence and lawlessness have become rampant, putting human rights and the rule of law to the test.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies in South Africa, Mondli Gungubele, is inviting nominations for an evaluation panel to assess the performance of the Chairperson, councillors, and the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). ## Importance of ICASA in South Africa
The Compensation Fund’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Reintegration Programme is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation and reintegration process for employees suffering from occupational injuries. The programme is aimed at revolutionizing support measures for workers and their dependents. ## Stakeholder Meeting
The Renishaw Coastal Precinct is a largescale mixeduse development spanning 1,300 hectares in KwaZuluNatal’s midSouth Coast. It has become one of South Africa’s most significant projects, with an estimated investment of R15 billion upon completion and potential job creation for thousands of locals.
Shosholoza Cements (Pty) Ltd is planning to invest R500 million in a compact cement grinding plant in the Bojanala Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mogwase, NorthWest. The investment aims to cater to the region’s growing building and construction market, filling a gap in the market while providing competitive pricing.
The 2023 BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting brought together highlevel representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss policy developments, national progress, and priority investments. The gathering aimed to promote cooperation, learning, and initiatives with strategic impact.
The demand for renewable energy and battery storage technologies is on the rise globally, and South Africa is wellpositioned to take advantage of this trend. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has developed the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) in collaboration with industry stakeholders, experts, labor, and other government departments. The aim of the masterplan is to harness the potential of renewable energy and battery storage technologies to meet domestic energy needs while also tapping into international opportunities.
The turtle tribe comprising Bob, Pan, Turbo, and Litchi has been making great progress in recent times. These four fascinating turtles have traveled an astounding 23,900 kilometers collectively in a relatively short period. Talitha Noble, the Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre, has provided recent updates on their magnificent voyages.
One of the notable incidents occurred at Parkfields Primary School, where thieves forcefully removed the locks from the bathroom doors and stole basins, chrome taps, and pipes from three separate restrooms. According to Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), the school has security personnel but on an irregular basis. An evaluation of security requirements will be carried out in response to this incident.
A recent taxi strike in Cape Town has left citizens stranded and businesses scrambling. Buses have been set ablaze, cars stoned, and threats of violence made to those who defy the strike. The situation has been indiscriminate, affecting workers, students, and parents alike. In the midst of this chaos, many citizens have been forced to find alternative means of transportation to avoid the mayhem.
The minibus taxi strike currently taking place in the Western Cape has led to an extended provincial Cabinet meeting, chaired by Premier Alan Winde. This organized effort reflects the government’s determination to protect its residents and restore the region’s peace and order. ##
South Africa is preparing to host President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on a State Visit, which will take place on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. This international occasion signifies the strengthening of ties between the two nations.
