The Khayelitsha LED highmast renovation project is replacing old highmast lights with stateoftheart LED fixtures in an effort to promote economic growth, increase safety, and reduce energy usage. The first phase is being implemented in the neighborhood of Makhaza, with a total of 222 highmast fixtures to be replaced across Khayelitsha. This initiative represents a significant investment in the city’s key infrastructure and signifies a significant shift towards urban sustainability. However, the success of this initiative depends on collective responsibility and the support of the community.
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has recently completed the complex task of repairing a collapsed 30meter long bulk sewer main pipeline located on Prince George Drive, Retreat. The repair process, which began in March, was challenging but successful, and it is now time to focus on reinstating the road for public use.
Keeping track of water usage is essential for ensuring accurate billing, efficient water usage, and preventing water wastage. To achieve this, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has launched a Water Meter Replacement Programme worth R108 million. The program aims to replace aging and malfunctioning water meters across the City, beginning in the 2020/2021 financial year.
Deputy Minister Obed Bapela’s recent visit to SAFCOL highlights the company’s importance as a significant player in the forestry industry. SAFCOL’s financial performance has significantly improved, and the company’s growth strategy aims to consolidate its position, maximize revenue, and profit growth in the future.
The COVID19 pandemic has severely impacted the tourism industry in South Africa, with many businesses struggling to stay open. As a result, the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) has been established to support small and mediumsized tourism enterprises to promote sustainable tourism practices.
The contentious issue of land restitution in South Africa continues to be challenging, particularly in cases such as District Six in Cape Town. This oncethriving community was forcefully evacuated by the apartheid government in the 1960s and 1970s, leaving the land vacant for decades.
South Africa has experienced frequent power outages or blackouts in recent years, disrupting businesses and homes. The energy crisis has hit the Western Cape hard, prompting the government to take significant steps toward making its facilities energyresilient and protecting critical services from blackouts.