insert_link Environment Cold temperatures, widespread rainfall and flooding continues over parts of South Africa In a recent report regarding the consequences of the storm in Cape Town, the City's Disaster Risk Management told SA media outlet Independent Online that nearly 3,000 structures suffered damage by the gale-force winds, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms that have battered the Western Cape. This as extreme weather conditions continue along South Africa's southern and eastern coasts until Wednesday. Officials reported storms with heavy rain and strong winds hitting the […] todayApril 9, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town Takes Legal Action Against Extortionists Delaying MyCiTi Bus Service Expansion The City of Cape Town has revealed that internal procedures are in progress to file an interdict application against extortionists responsible for obstructing the construction of the MyCiTi bus service in Mitchells Plain. This 340-million-rand initiative is a crucial component of the broader rollout of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Claremont, and Wynberg. Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, has indicated that the interdict is anticipated […] todayMarch 13, 2024 41
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town is calling for a clear deadline for private sector involvement in the Port of Cape Town The City of Cape Town is calling for a clear deadline for private sector involvement in the Port of Cape Town. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says with a private sector partner due to commence operations at the Port of Durban in April, there is continued silence from the national government on a timeline for a private sector partner boost for Cape Town. He says allowing private […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 4