community involvement

Ensuring a Sustainable Future: The City’s Strategic Water Maintenance PlanEnsuring a Sustainable Future: The City’s Strategic Water Maintenance Plan

Ensuring a Sustainable Future: The City’s Strategic Water Maintenance Plan

The City’s Strategic Water Maintenance Plan is set to take place from September 30 to October 4, 2024, focusing on…

6 months ago
“An Inception of Growth: The Inaugural Pruning Workshop at Westridge Rose Garden”“An Inception of Growth: The Inaugural Pruning Workshop at Westridge Rose Garden”

“An Inception of Growth: The Inaugural Pruning Workshop at Westridge Rose Garden”

The Westridge Rose Garden hosted its firstever mini rose pruning workshop with 26 senior citizens in attendance, offering a lecture…

6 months ago
The Invisible Guardians: Cape Town’s PBU Battles Rising Incidence of Neglected BuildingsThe Invisible Guardians: Cape Town’s PBU Battles Rising Incidence of Neglected Buildings

The Invisible Guardians: Cape Town’s PBU Battles Rising Incidence of Neglected Buildings

Cape Town's Problem Building Unit (PBU) is a team dedicated to resolving neglected buildings known as "problem buildings." These buildings…

6 months ago
The Metropolis’ Battle Against Night: Championing Urban Security and LightThe Metropolis’ Battle Against Night: Championing Urban Security and Light

The Metropolis’ Battle Against Night: Championing Urban Security and Light

The city of Cape Town is dedicated to maintaining over 245,000 streetlights and ensuring urban security through its municipal services'…

6 months ago
Curtailing Electricity Theft and Vandalism: A City’s StruggleCurtailing Electricity Theft and Vandalism: A City’s Struggle

Curtailing Electricity Theft and Vandalism: A City’s Struggle

Electricity theft and vandalism is a major problem in some areas of the city, including Mitchells Plain and Area South.…

6 months ago
Unleashing Ownership Opportunities: The Revolutionary Influence of Human Settlements Title Deeds InitiativeUnleashing Ownership Opportunities: The Revolutionary Influence of Human Settlements Title Deeds Initiative

Unleashing Ownership Opportunities: The Revolutionary Influence of Human Settlements Title Deeds Initiative

The Human Settlements title deeds initiative in Cape Town distributed 2,000 title deeds to qualifying beneficiaries between June and July…

6 months ago
“Running with Heart: The Tale of Run for the Dogs Movement”“Running with Heart: The Tale of Run for the Dogs Movement”

“Running with Heart: The Tale of Run for the Dogs Movement”

Run for the Dogs is a community initiative that encourages people to join a run to help rescue dogs find…

8 months ago
The Power of Transformation: The Impact of Sports on Kensington StreetsThe Power of Transformation: The Impact of Sports on Kensington Streets

The Power of Transformation: The Impact of Sports on Kensington Streets

Sports are transforming young men's lives in Kensington, South Africa, with the Kensington Community Policing Forum using team spirit and…

8 months ago
A Vigorous Pursuit: City’s Resolve to Support SheltersA Vigorous Pursuit: City’s Resolve to Support Shelters

A Vigorous Pursuit: City’s Resolve to Support Shelters

The city of Cape Town is providing R157,000 in aid to twelve city shelters, collaborating with the provincial Department of…

8 months ago
Cityscape Transformation in Cape Town: The Human-Focused Approach to MobilityCityscape Transformation in Cape Town: The Human-Focused Approach to Mobility

Cityscape Transformation in Cape Town: The Human-Focused Approach to Mobility

Cape Town is transforming its cityscape to prioritize nonmotorized transport such as bicycles and pedestrians. The Urban Mobility Directorate has…

11 months ago
Cape Town’s Proactive Approach: Addressing Global Environmental IssuesCape Town’s Proactive Approach: Addressing Global Environmental Issues

Cape Town’s Proactive Approach: Addressing Global Environmental Issues

Cape Town is taking a proactive approach to combat global environmental issues by initiating community involvement during International Compost Awareness…

11 months ago
Earth Day: A Celebration of Environmental Knowledge and ProgressEarth Day: A Celebration of Environmental Knowledge and Progress

Earth Day: A Celebration of Environmental Knowledge and Progress

The Recreation and Parks Department of Cape Town celebrated Earth Day with a community event that included educational activities like…

11 months ago
Strandfontein Coastal Development: Pioneering Urban Development with Environmental ConsiderationsStrandfontein Coastal Development: Pioneering Urban Development with Environmental Considerations

Strandfontein Coastal Development: Pioneering Urban Development with Environmental Considerations

The Strandfontein Coastal Development is a project by the City of Cape Town to transform an underutilized coastal region into…

11 months ago
Cape Town’s Inspirational Strategy for Global Recycling Day: Prioritizing Education and Community InvolvementCape Town’s Inspirational Strategy for Global Recycling Day: Prioritizing Education and Community Involvement

Cape Town’s Inspirational Strategy for Global Recycling Day: Prioritizing Education and Community Involvement

Cape Town celebrated Global Recycling Day in 2024 with a unique strategy focused on education and community involvement. The day…

12 months ago
Operation Shanela: A Decisive Blow to Criminal Activities in Northern CapeOperation Shanela: A Decisive Blow to Criminal Activities in Northern Cape

Operation Shanela: A Decisive Blow to Criminal Activities in Northern Cape

The South African Police Service launched Operation Shanela to combat criminal activities in the Northern Cape Province, resulting in the…

12 months ago

Beacon Valley Rejuvenation: A Chronicle of Revolution and Creativity

A new project called Beacon Valley Rejuvenation is upgrading infrastructure in Cape Town's Area South with a R68.5 million investment.…

1 year ago