community engagement

Charting a Safer Path: Cape Town’s Visionary Traffic Calming Policy for Urban Renewal

Cape Town’s new Traffic Calming Policy is a bold effort to make city streets safer and friendlier for everyone, especially…

3 days ago

Rietfontein’s Hidden Lab: Unveiling a Multimillion Rand Drug Operation

In a quiet neighborhood in Rietfontein, Gauteng, police discovered a hidden drug lab worth around R100 million, shocking local residents.…

3 days ago

Navigating the Complexities of Debt Management in Cape Town

Cape Town is working hard to manage its debt while still caring for its people. The city sends warning letters…

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Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is a true leader in making South Africa safer through smart risk management. He has changed…

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Cape Town’s Civic Transformation: Residents Take the Lead in Urban Planning

Cape Town is inviting its residents to help plan the future of their neighborhoods through new community groups called Spatial…

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Battling Infrastructure Vandalism: A Case Study from Lavender Hill

In Lavender Hill, the community is bravely fighting against the vandalism of streetlights and other public infrastructure. Under Alderman Xanthea…

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Revitalizing the Elsieskraal River: A Comprehensive Restoration Project

The Elsieskraal River restoration project in South Africa is on a mission to clean up the river and bring back…

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Enhancing Fire Preparedness: A City’s Strategic Approach

As summer approaches, the city is gearing up to fight wildfires with fresh ideas and teamwork. They are sending out…

3 days ago

Boosting Public Safety: KwaZulu-Natal’s New Police Fleet

KwaZuluNatal is taking big steps to keep its people safe by introducing 36 new police vehicles just in time for…

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Cape Town’s Summer Prelude: A Call to Preserve Coastal Beauty

As summer arrives in Cape Town, the city's stunning beaches buzz with excitement from locals and visitors alike. But to…

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Bellville’s Urban Transformation: A Pedestrian Revolution

South Street in Bellville is about to become a lively pedestrian paradise! The City of Cape Town plans to turn…

3 days ago

Revitalizing Urban Lifelines: A City’s Commitment to Infrastructure Renewal

In July 2024, the city kicked off a big project to replace old water and sewer pipes, investing over R323…

3 days ago

Service on Wheels: Cape Town’s Mobile Office Connects Communities

Cape Town’s Mobile Office brings city services right into neighborhoods, helping people with things like water bills and rates in…

4 months ago

Reimagining the Strand Street Quarry: Cape Town’s Next Chapter

The Strand Street Quarry in Cape Town is set to transform from a quiet, forgotten space into a lively community…

8 months ago

Cape Town’s Traffic Fine Roadshow: A Story of Responsibility and Compliance

Cape Town's Traffic Fine Roadshow was a vibrant event where 3,500 drivers came together to tackle their unpaid traffic fines.…

8 months ago

The Unyielding Battle for Western Cape’s Wilderness: A Tale of Fire and Resilience

Wildfires in the Western Cape are a fierce threat, burning vast areas each year and putting both nature and communities…

8 months ago