The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWS SA) warns pet owners to be vigilant while walking their pets in public spaces due to numerous reports of dogs being poisoned by drugcontaminated substances littered in city parks. Homeless individuals battling drug addiction and lacking basic sanitation facilities have increased the threat to pet safety. The organization urges pet owners to seek immediate veterinary intervention if their pet shows signs of poisoning. The objective is to decrease the risk this pattern poses to South Africa’s cherished pet population through heightened awareness and prompt action.
The Green Point Tennis Courts in Cape Town have been restored for public use after the eviction of unauthorized inhabitants. The City of Cape Town approached the eviction with both empathy and practicality, offering temporary lodging options and social programs through City Safe Spaces to support social integration and rehabilitation. The City continues to invest in Safe Space transitional shelters to combat homelessness and assist those in need.
The City of Cape Town has issued an eviction order to unauthorised inhabitants of Three Anchor Bay, offering transitional housing assistance before the deadline of January 31. The City is also committed to keeping public areas orderly and has proposed an investment of R230 million to upgrade Safe Space shelters and expand bed capacity at the Haven Night Shelter. The City’s multifaceted approach to social reintegration includes mental health, medical, and substance abuse treatment referrals and job opportunities, with a focus on fostering longterm solutions through social development partnerships.
The city of Cape Town is suggesting changes to the Informal Trading Bylaw, aimed at allowing mobile businesses to operate on land owned by the city. The proposed amendments would also establish mobile business trading areas, decommission existing ones, recognise various types of mobile businesses, and issue permits. The draft Mobile Business Policy is part of an innovative approach to develop the regulation of mobile business operators and trading areas and is expected to support local economic development by using public spaces to support this emerging form of formal business activity.
The City of Cape Town is embarking on a 12month project beginning on May 15, 2023, to revamp the Sea Point Promenade and Granger Bay parking area. The project will transform public spaces while preserving the area’s heritage and charm. This overview provides details of the project and what visitors can expect upon completion.
The LSDF (Local Spatial Development Framework) for Woodstock and Salt River is a vital plan that will guide the development and growth of the area. The City of Cape Town is requesting the input and participation of the local community, including residents, businesses, and interested parties, to create a plan that fits the needs and desires of the neighborhood.