The neglected Strandfontein Pavilion is to be developed with almost 1,200 residential units, shops, ecologically sensitive landscaping and various public amenities. Photos: Steve Kretzman Strandfontein Pavilion is derelict and underutilised. The City of Cape Town intends to develop the area with about 1,200 residential units, including subsidised homes, as well as retail and … [Read more...] about Major development planned for Cape Town’s derelict Strandfontein Pavilion
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Protesters block main road in Cape Town, demanding electricity
Protesters blocked Japhta Masemola Road in Cape Town on Monday, demanding electricity. Photo: Vincent Lali Protesters blocked two main roads in Khayelitsha, Cape Town on Monday, demanding electricity and a change to rubbish collection services. They say they have been waiting many years for electricity. They want the company which is contracted to the City of Cape Town to … [Read more...] about Protesters block main road in Cape Town, demanding electricity
Murdered Khayelitsha woman’s family say justice system failed them
Members of Free Gender protested at Khayelitsha Remembrance Square outside the magistrate’s court in September. Archive photo: Mary-Anne Gontsana The man accused of fatally stabbing Phelokazi Mqathanya has been found not guilty by the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court. The Magistrate found that the State did not present sufficient evidence to convict the accused of the … [Read more...] about Murdered Khayelitsha woman’s family say justice system failed them
Four more years in prison for rhino poacher
An appeal court has increased the sentence of a man convicted of rhino poaching from 11 to 15 years. Photo: Brent Meersman An appeal court has increased the sentence of a man convicted of rhino poaching from 11 to 15 years. The initial sentence was far too lenient and not in line with the Limpopo Environmental Management Act, said the judge. Poacher Mfana Kubai was “found with … [Read more...] about Four more years in prison for rhino poacher
Loadshedding: here are your options
Loadshedding is likely to be with us for years to come and it may get worse. Photo of Koeberg nuclear power station: Brent Meersman Loadshedding is likely to be with us for years to come and it may get worse. South Africans have every reason to complain about Eskom. But after complaining, households have to decide what to do to best cope with loadshedding. Our country’s … [Read more...] about Loadshedding: here are your options
