Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is proposing to transform Acacia Road in Kraaifontein into a oneway street to tackle traffic congestion and improve accessibility for local businesses. The proposal is part of a democratic process that encourages public participation, with feedback and suggestions being accepted until 27 September 2024. The city is also providing various avenues for inclusivity and transparency, such as information days and detailed plans on their website. The proposal reflects the city’s commitment to involve its citizens in shaping the future of urban mobility in Cape Town.
inDrive’s ‘Layita Khayelitsha’ campaign uses the power of music and community involvement to bring light to the streets and lives of the Khayelitsha community in Cape Town. For every 2000 streams of the campaign song by Amapiano artist Khanyisa Jaceni, inDrive commits to installing a solar light in Khayelitsha. The campaign showcases the potential of individual actions to catalyze significant transformation in the community, while also reinforcing inDrive’s commitment to fostering safety and equity within the communities they serve.
Cape Town Braces for Two More Days of Taxi Strikes The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) seeks an interdict against the city’s vehicle impounding practice. SANTACO has advised members to suspend regular taxi services until the legal process concludes. Meanwhile, communities suffer from disrupted daily routines and a decline in economic activities.
A man was arrested for hijacking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ambulance on the N3 Lions River in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, causing significant implications for the community. The incident occurred on Monday when Midlands EMS crews responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area.
The City of Cape Town held its third annual Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Awards ceremony on June 2, 2023, honoring the most successful public employment projects that have made significant differences in local communities. The EPWP has been providing over 35,000 temporary work opportunities for registered residents each fiscal year since its establishment in 2008.
The Stormers rugby team is a beloved Cape Town institution, and their fans are known as “The Faithful.” Their passion unites this diverse group of supporters for the team, and their unwavering devotion has been on full display in recent years.