public participation

Cape Town’s Next Chapter: Unlocking Erf 2187 and Shaping Green Point’s Urban Future

Cape Town is planning to transform Erf 2187 in Green Point into a vibrant neighborhood with homes, shops, parks, and…

4 months ago

Parliament and Public Participation: Lessons from the CGE Commissioners’ Appointment Ruling

The appointment of CGE commissioners in South Africa showed how important it is for Parliament to include the public in…

4 months ago

A Living Mosaic: Public Participation and the Marriage Bill in the Northern Cape

In the Northern Cape, communities are coming together to help shape South Africa’s new Marriage Bill, making sure it respects…

4 months ago

Bellville’s New Horizon: Transforming Stikland into a Dynamic Mixed-Use Precinct

Bellville is ready to breathe new life into the Stikland site by turning it into a lively area with a…

4 months ago

Cape Town’s Vision for a Resilient and Inclusive Future: Navigating Growth, Nature, and Participation

Cape Town is planning a bright future by caring for nature, growing jobs, and inviting everyone to join the conversation.…

4 months ago

Voices and Visions: Charting South Africa’s Marriage Bill in the Free State

South Africa’s 2023 Marriage Bill aims to bring all kinds of marriages—civil, customary, religious, and samesex—under one fair and equal…

5 months ago

Navigating South Africa’s Budgetary Landscape

In November 2024, South Africa's Standing Committee on Appropriations gathered to discuss the 2024 Division of Revenue Bill, highlighting the…

1 year ago

Shaping the Future: Cape Town’s Vision for the CBD

Cape Town is excited about its future, especially in the Central Business District (CBD). The city has a new plan…

1 year ago

Cape Town Unveils Proposed Modifications to Municipal Planning By-law

Cape Town has proposed changes to its Municipal Planning Bylaw, aimed at tackling densification, development, and infrastructure challenges while ensuring…

1 year ago

Transforming Acacia Road: Cape Town’s One-Way Road Proposal in Kraaifontein

Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate is proposing to transform Acacia Road in Kraaifontein into a oneway street to tackle traffic…

1 year ago

A Vibrant Meeting at Cape Sun Hotel

The Workshop for Chief Whips and Chairpersons at Cape Sun Hotel aimed to equip the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)…

1 year ago

Cape Town’s Northside: An Invitation for Public Participation in Future Road Infrastructure

The City of Cape Town is involving residents in the redesign of road infrastructure in the Kraaifontein region through public…

1 year ago

Inside the South African Parliament: A Glimpse of a Week’s Endeavours

The Parliament of South Africa recently published a detailed account of a week's activities, offering a captivating glimpse into the…

1 year ago

The Unforeseen Rift in Gugulethu: A Baseball Field or a Hospital?

The debate over whether to convert a baseball field in Gugulethu, South Africa into a hospital has sparked a resistance…

1 year ago

Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate Plans to Revitalize Bellville Central Business District

The proposed road schemes aim to strategically rearrange Bellville's transport routes to enhance urban mobility, bolster roadbased freight and public…

2 years ago

“Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Initiative: A Shift towards Sustainable Non-Motorized Transportation”

Cape Town's Urban Mobility Initiative is a proposal to improve nonmotorized transport in certain areas of the city by creating…

2 years ago