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22/11/2024

Let’s Talk Parks, Cape Town!

We all have that one park we love—where memories are made, picnics happen, and kids run free. But let’s be real... not all parks are created equal.

Tell us:
- Which park is your go-to and why?
- What’s holding some parks back? Safety? Cleanliness? Facilities?
- Do you travel far to find a decent one? Or is your local park perfect?
- What improvements would you LOVE to see?

Cape Town is filled with stunning spaces, but your voice can help make them even better! Let’s get the conversation rolling—tag your friends and let’s create a park wish list for our city!

Drop your thoughts in the comments and share this post with your neighbours! Let’s build better parks together.

21/11/2024

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s R51 million Festive Season Cleansing Programme is well under way, keeping Cape Town clean this summer. The programme is a top-up cleansing service supporting the City’s standard cleansing activities and has been operational from 1 October 2024. It will run until 30 April 2025.

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s R51 million Festive Season Cleansing Programme is well under way, keeping Cape Town clean this summer. The programme is a top-up cleansing service supporting the City’s standard cleansing activities and has ... This page displays a blog entry. Ne...

21/11/2024

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate can confirm that several processes are under way to ensure the repair work to a section of Kloof Road can commence in 2025. The section between Kloof Nek Road and Round House Road has been closed to traffic since the long weekend of 24 September 2023 in the interest of public safety, due to damage caused during a Level-9 storm.

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate can confirm that several processes are under way to ensure the repair work to a section of Kloof Road can commence in 2025. The section between Kloof Nek Road and Round House Road has been closed to traffic since the ... This page displays a blog entry. Neighb...

11/11/2024

Now in its 11th year, the Law Enforcement Auxiliary officers continue to impress, and moves are afoot to bring administrative volunteers on board too.

Now in its 11th year, the Law Enforcement Auxiliary officers continue to impress, and moves are afoot to bring administrative volunteers on board too. The current complement of Law Enforcement Auxiliary officers is 320. They are split between the four g... This page displays a blog entry. Neighbours...

11/11/2024

Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien recently took an oversight visit to check progress on the R5,2 billion upgrade of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton. Joined by the Section 79 Water and Sanitation Portfolio Committee, and the Section 80 Mayoral Advisory Committee for Inland Water Quality, upgrades to one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects is well on track. Construction, which started in April 2023, is expected to be completed by 2027.

Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien recently took an oversight visit to check progress on the R5,2 billion upgrade of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton. Joined by the Section 79 Water and Sanita... This page displays a blog entry. Neighbou...

11/11/2024

The City’s Coastal Management Branch has commenced with repairs and construction to a section of the Simon’s Town Long Beach facility today, 11 November 2024. This project will continue until early December, if all goes according to plan. Residents and beachgoers can look forward to improved aesthetics, functionality and safe access to the beach.

The City’s Coastal Management Branch has commenced with repairs and construction to a section of the Simon’s Town Long Beach facility today, 11 November 2024. This project will continue until early December, if all goes according to plan. Residents and be... This page displays a blog entry. Neig...

11/11/2024

Environmental Health Practitioners service, on average, 85 000 block-baiting stations in public spaces and informal areas across the metropole annually. Rodents and other pests are prevalent during the warmer months, with potential health impacts if not managed properly.

Environmental Health Practitioners service, on average, 85 000 block-baiting stations in public spaces and informal areas across the metropole annually. Rodents and other pests are prevalent during the warmer months, with potential health impacts if not m... This page displays a blog entry. Neighbou...

05/11/2024

Congratulations to Our The Waterfront Duck Co. Competition Winners!

We’re excited to announce the lucky winners of our Waterfront Duck Co. competition! A big round of applause to:

- Leandrie Kleynhaus – Neighbour from Parow
- Candice Eaton – Neighbour from Philippi

Both winners will receive a set of tickets to enjoy an unforgettable ride on the iconic Waterfront Duck!

Thank you to everyone who entered, and remember to stay tuned for more exciting competitions and announcements. We love celebrating our incredible Neighbourly community! Many thanks once again to Waterfront Duck Co. for sponsoring these amazing prizes!

03/11/2024

Nearly 600 learners from 23 marching bands competed in their final event for 2024 in Kraaifontein this past weekend, as part of the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers cadet programme.

Nearly 600 learners from 23 marching bands competed in their final event for 2024 in Kraaifontein this past weekend, as part of the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers cadet programme. The Voorbrug Hindle Cadets were the first marching band, establis... This page displays a blog entry. Neighbou...