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DA spokesperson for finance in Tshwane Jacqui Uys sounded a warning that property rates are likely to increase significantly in the 2025/26 financial year. The DA in Tshwane has warned that the Metro is poised to increase its income from property rates significantly in the 2025/26 financial year. The party recently suggested the City’s property valuation roll, which is currently open for...

The eThekwini Municipality has written off more than R500 million in debt from deceased estates. Picture: Independent Newspapers Archives Close to half a billion rand in debt owed by deceased estates has been written off by the eThekwini Municipality. The mayor stated that thousands of people have applied through the deceased estate debt write-off programme and had their debts written...

The Maitland Ratepayers and Residents Association has urged the City of Cape Town to take immediate and decisive action to ensure building regulations are adhered to. A placard protest was held outside a new multi-story development on Janssens Road on Saturday to highlight the negligence in upholding municipal by-laws. The association wants to protect the community's interest, residential...

The Springfield Civic and Ratepayers Association is appealing to the eThekwini Municipality to improve drainage infrastructure in their area to prevent flooding. Rapid flooding occurs during torrential rainfall and storms along Alpine Road, lower Springtown and Quarry Road East on a regular basis, said Stavros Pillay, the chairperson of the association. Pillay said the municipality should...

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF)  today announced the addition of Bombay Lights, a groundbreaking ensemble from India, to this year’s festival lineup which is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events on the music calendar with tickets  disappearing fast. With Phase 1 of the artist lineup unveiled (see below), jazz enthusiasts and music lovers are rushing...

Hundreds of runners, all dressed in green to show their support for mental health awareness, gathered at Westridge Gardens for the Miles for Mental Wellness event. The participants, from various walks of life and age groups, took part in a 5km run to raise awareness about mental wellness and to share personal stories or those of loved ones affected by mental health issues. The event marked...

A much-needed early childhood development (ECD) facility has been opened on the West Coast with the creation of the Nuwerus Crèche Activity Centre. This initiative stems from the challenges highlighted during municipal public participation and ward committee engagements, which revealed that the Nuwerus Crèche was the only facility in the area still operating from an informal...

IN a remarkable demonstration of social responsibility and community empowerment, Eddie Strydom, the owner of Salt Employee Benefits, has taken the lead in a transformative cleanup project aimed at revitalising urban spaces while creating employment opportunities for the local community. Every Saturday, a dedicated group made up of unemployed youth and young elders gathers to tackle litter and...

At the time of their eviction, the removal of homeless people who occupied the land outside the Castle of Good Hope was hailed as a positive move. The homeless people were evicted after resisting a mandate by the Western Cape High Court to relocate by October 17. They were ordered to vacate the precinct outside the Castle after the court ruled in favour of the Department of Public Works and...

Cape Town - The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront will start next week, with the contractor establishing the site and work areas on Monday. The City said the project entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls. It will be done in phases over a two-year period with the first work to start on the western side of Surfer’s Corner, next to the railway...