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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Geordin Hill-Lewis

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South Africa

City of Cape Town Applauds Supreme Court’s Upholding of Landowner Rights Against Unlawful Occupation

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal’s rejection of a bid to strike down the legal right of landowners to protect their property from unlawful occupation. The city says the EFF and the South African Human Rights Commission have been trying to prevent it from taking action against illegal occupiers of municipal land, without a court order. Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis says the continued protection of […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 30

South Africa

DA in South Africa’s Western Cape is confident in the government of national unity

The DA in South Africa's Western Cape is confident the formation of the government of national unity will positively impact provincial politics, leading to better service delivery. This includes the push for its Provincial Powers Bill despite ANC objections. Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis told the SABC the GNU will help to unlock various policies that hinder the progress of the province's economy, enhancing infrastructure, rail transport and housing:  

todayJuly 5, 2024 34

South Africa

City of Cape Town says it is putting 35-million-rand behind Project 1000 leadership in the coming year, as it aims to keep growing policing resources

The City of Cape Town says it is putting 35-million-rand behind Project 1000 leadership in the coming year, as it aims to keep growing policing resources to help fight crime. The project builds on the work of the LEAP programme in partnership with the Western Cape government. Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, says investments are showing promising results, particularly in helping police combat gang, gun, and drug crime:

todayApril 23, 2024 31

South Africa

Cape Town Mayor Condemns 540-Million-Rand Funding Cut in National Budget

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis strongly condemns a 540-million-rand cut in national funding to the city over the next two years. The reduction is part of nationwide cuts announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the national budget speech on Wednesday. Hill-Lewis expresses concern that Cape Town will receive 52-million-rand less than forecasted in last year's national budget for infrastructure grants related to housing, basic services, and informal settlement upgrading.

todayFebruary 23, 2024 13

South Africa

Green Point “Tent City”: Homeless camp’s days are numbered

People have been occupying this site in Green Point for more than five years. It sprung up during the Covid pandemic when many people lost their jobs. Text by Matthew Hirsch and photos by Ashraf Hendricks via GroundUp For weeks the homeless community in the tent camp near the tennis courts in Green Point have been holding their breath, awaiting eviction. At one time there were about a hundred people living […]

todayFebruary 20, 2024 8

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