Cape Town has begun to take traffic management seriously, with the launch of a 24-hour traffic service. The first move towards infrastructure that takes into account the needs of car owners in Cape Town before the festive season. To help reduce crime in the area and crack down on drivers who speed or break traffic laws, the police department has decided to install dashcams on 30 vehicles today. The officer’s body-worn cameras will also be updated. The patrol cars will drive around the major routes of the city, enforce traffic laws and respond to incidents detected by our city’s freeway

The Western Cape Bridge Union Club, which is located on the disputed Green Point Bowling Green, will also be rented. The City has repeatedly said it plans to use the well-located bowling green as a site for affordable and mixed-income housing. The non-profit organization said in a statement that the City was renting out the space for about R3000 a year for exclusive uses that offered no benefits to the wider Cape Town population or the City. Ndifuna Ukwazi’s head of organising, Buhle Booi, argues that resistance to well-located and affordable housing is similar to a revenue opportunity. “If the

How do you eat an elephant? Ever heard the famous quote by Desmond Tutu? “There is only one way to eat an  elephant: a bite at a time.” That’s true for much of life, and that’s also true for stealing an entire school. You can’t accomplish anything without taking it one bite at a time. However, what happened to Uitzig Secondary School in Cape Town is a perfect example. After the Department of Education released a report citing safety risks, the school voluntarily shut down. Within six months, it had been reduced to only its foundation. Thieves stole and sold

If there’s one thing everyone knows about the Mother City, it’s that Cape Town’s calendar is packed year-round. Whether it’s local, international, annual or first-time, the city hosts a variety of events and this weekend is no exception. It starts with the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 final, which takes place in the heart of Grand Parade, and ends with the Red Bull Box Cart Race. This Sunday, the iconic houses of Bokaap won’t be the only colorful elements in town. The world famous and unpredictable Box Cart Race will see the most daring, reckless and crazy race

Following the shocking Voëlklip disaster, the body of one of the victims has been recovered. Yesterday another vehicle plunged over the cliff on the notorious Voëlklip Road in George. Police believe that a mystery vehicle went over the ledge of a cliff in the early morning hours on Tuesday. “Earlier today, a rescue operation was coordinated by emergency services and disaster management in George,” he said yesterday afternoon. “Emergency Services and police are currently on the scene to determine whether there is any sign of the wreckage or casualties from the accident.” We’re not able to provide you with any

In response to the recent killings of African penguins, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s Animal Control Unit has confiscated two husky dogs from a residential property in Simon’s Town. A person went for a jog on a beach early in the morning, and found dead and dying penguins. A spokesperson for the SPCA said subsequent confirmation from SANCCOB had revealed that the birds’ death appeared to be caused by biting. There is an affidavit from a witness who saw the two dogs attacking the penguins. There were two husky-type dogs seen at the beach. The dog was attacking the

Public housing remains a pipe dream for many people. How about government giving individuals free access to electricity and water, as well as subsidized rental payments like in the Ministerial Handbook? President Cyril Ramaphosa revised the Ministerial Handbook for 2022 following public outcry. The handbook released in April was meant to be an update of the executive guide, which was released in 2019. A recent debate in parliament has left many wondering if the upcoming Guide for Members of the Executive should be reprinted in order to remove any excess perks. The ministers’ privileges included free electricity and water at