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World Homelessness Day brings partners together to strengthen the response to rough sleeping in Cape Town

World Homelessness Day – 10 October, Brought Partners Together to Strengthen the Response to Rough Sleeping in Cape Town

To commemorate World Homelessness Day observed on 10 October, the City of Cape Town brought together government, civil society, service providers, people with lived experience and community stakeholders for its first official dialogue on homelessness, with a focus on strengthening collaboration, preventing rough sleeping and achieving lasting outcomes. Cape Town –Held on 13 October under...
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City invests R1,1 million in streetlight and anti-vandalism upgrades in Bishop Lavis

Streetlight and Anti-Vandalism Upgrades in Bishop Lavis Receives R1.1 Million Investment from City

The City’s Energy Directorate has invested R1,1 million in upgrading streetlight infrastructure along 35th Avenue, between Robert Sobukwe Road and Owen Road in Bishop Lavis. This corridor has been severely and chronically affected by repeated incidents of vandalism and theft. Project Details Damaged Streetlight Infrastructure ‘In April this year, we visited the area following the...
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Committee Rules

REVISED WARD COMMITTEE RULES APPROVED ON 15 SEPTEMBER 2026

Overstrand Municipality’s revised Ward Committee Rules were approved by Special Council on 15 September 2026. Overstrand Municipality’s Special Council approved the revised Ward Committee Rules on 15 September 2026 following a public participation and comment period Ward Rules The Ward Committee Rules explain who can take part, how Ward Committee members are elected, what they...
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BLITSNUUS met Koedoe

Blitsnuus met Koedoe om 09:00 Duisende kinders buite die skoolstelsel in Suid-Afrika Volgens ’n nuwe verslag was daar na raming sowat 405 000 kinders tussen die ouderdomme van sewe en 18 wat in 2024 nie by enige onderwysinstelling ingeskryf was nie. Byna 140 000 van hierdie kinders val boonop binne die verpligte skoolgaande ouderdomsgroep. Kenners...
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Delivering Growth with Discipline and Care: Deidré Baartman and Annette Havenga in Conversation

Fireside Conversation in Cape Town, South Africa – What does it take to achieve sustainable success in today’s fast-changing economy? WomeninMedia Africa is bringing together two influential female voices for an inspiring fireside conversation focused on leadership, financial discipline, media influence and meaningful growth. “Delivering Growth with Discipline and Care” will feature Western Cape Minister...
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