Community

Spear REIT has extended its long-standing support for Bonginkosi Educare Centre in Khayelitsha by sponsoring 300 nutritious pies from Metro Pie each week. The pies are delivered to the centre every Wednesday, providing a wholesome meal for the children in their care. This initiative builds on Spear's commitment to the Educare Centre, which has been ongoing for over 10 years. Bonginkosi Educare Centre is...

Cape Town - The vibrant community of Bo-Kaap is facing an increasing challenge, as residents rally against the rising tide of tourist buses invading their neighbourhood. A protest is scheduled for today, spearheaded by the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association, to voice their concern over what they describe as the “detrimental effects of over-tourism on their everyday lives”. Osman Shabodien,...

Cape Town - Residents and sporting organisations in Cape Town are rallying to protect the Bellville Velodrome and Stadium, a historic venue facing redevelopment, highlighting its cultural significance and the community’s plea for restoration. As the infrastructure deteriorates, GOOD Party PR councillor, Wesley Neumann, said for decades, the precinct has been more than just a venue; it’s a...

ALREADY cash-strapped residents living in former council homes in Copesville, Pietermaritzburg, claim the municipality’s “broken” utility billing system was adding to their financial woes. Residents who were given the title deeds to the homes in 2019 by the Msunduzi Municipality are now being slapped with exorbitant bills ranging from R4 000 to R20 000 for unpaid rates and utilities. Vasi...

Cape Town - Church leaders from The Elected in Christ Church in Delft are at their wits' end after paying R200 000 for a piece of land on auction from the City of Cape Town which is now occupied by illegal occupants who refuse to move. The church bought the piece of land in Eindhoven, Delft on 16 October 2019 for R200 000 with the intention of building a new church and setting up a feeding scheme and a...

The School Governing Body (SGB) of Die Hoërskool Menlopark (SGB) failed in its legal bid to halt the proposed high-density residential development, earmarked to be erected across the school in Menlopark, Pretoria. The school turned to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, for an order reviewing and overturning the decision by the City of Tshwane to give the green light to the developer to have the area...

Cape Town - Gordon’s Bay Beach has received a makeover as 12 young artists created vibrant murals, boosting community spirit and tourism. Ward councillor Sean Stacey’s initiative brought together diverse talents from Helderberg communities, transforming the beachfront into a colourful showcase of creativity and collaboration. The artists, from grades 1-12, supported by residents, gathered...