Calling for transparency and inclusivity for citizens in financial related decisions

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Cape Town - Community activists are slamming the City of Cape Town for using manipulative tactics to get their way with budget related proposals.

City accused of illegal dumping in Bonteheuwel

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Congregants of the Beautiful Exchange Grace Church in Bonteheuwel accuse the City of Cape Town of initiating an illegal dumping spot near their premises and refusing ...

Stairs of hope for thousands living in rental units

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Repairs or R13 million are being made to the stairs of blocks of flats that are among the oldest housing infrastructure in the metro.

‘I was murdered but came back to serve’- Theewaterskloof councillor

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Cape Town - One night, former nurse, Denzil Jacobs’ life turned around for the worst when he was woken up by an unknown men holding a garden fork to his neck.

Brazilian production puts SA dancers in spotlight

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

African and European dance communities meet on a platform together

Cable theft suspect nabbed

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Cape Town - A cable thief has been arrested after he was found red-handed with stolen cable belonging to vital infrastructure

Villiersdorp looting and protests threaten agriculture jobs

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Theewaterskloof Local Municipality has condemned the violent looting and protests that have reportedly left commuters stranded for hours after the main entrances ...

City’s disconnections ineffective in curbing illegal blackouts

Nomzamo Yuku and Zolani Sinxo|Published

Cape Town - Despite the City of Cape Town's attempts in trying to curb cable theft and tampering of major power supply infrastructure in Schaapkraal, residents spend ...

Strained patrollers hope for relief and improved working conditions

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

The R6 million funding set by the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (POCS) is expected to boost the effectiveness and improve working conditions ...

Philippi Agri Hub expected to be buzzing with farmers and buyers again

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

The Philippi Agri Hub will finally get to operate as intended following years of leaps and losses due to a lack of proper planning and sustainable financial support. ...

True stories of motherhood

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Cape Town - As many homes and streets are filled with words of gratitude towards the women as part of celebrating Mother's Day, authors give their definition of ...

City’s plans to improve lives in the settlements with R18. 3 million injection

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

In a quest to improve the livelihood of people living in the informal settlements in the Metro, the City of Cape Town's Department of Spatial Planning and Environment ...

Cape dancers are taking their moves to JHB

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Hip Hop dance crew, 021_Rebels from Bonteheuwel is hoping to impress the judges at the Global Dance Supreme in Johannesburg in October.

Dad shot dead in his vehicle

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Police are hunting for the killer of tow truck driver and father of three, Reon Walters from Malibu Village in Blue Downs, who was shot and killed over a week ago. ...

Four women linked to syndicate nabbed with over R1m worth of stolen goods

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Four women linked to a theft syndicate after being found with over a million rand worth stolen items face the arm of the law.

Help police find tow truck driver’s killer

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

A manhunt has been launched for the killer of a tow truck driver who was a dad of three

Arsonist on the run after leaving unemployed man homeless

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

The 35-year-old man is appealing for assistance after he lost all to a blaze.

Ratepayers object to proposed building by-law

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

George Municipality says all properties will be required to adhere to the final Building Control by-law which supplements the National Building Regulations and Building ...

Badroodien's first month since the hearing

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

After proving his innocence against five witnesses presented by the council, Zahid Badroodien now says he uses every opportunity to educate people of his ward about ...

WC harbours get multi-million boost from Zikalala

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Sihle Zikalala, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, says the upgrades of the small harbours are aimed at reigniting local economies across the coastal areas ...

Multi-million rand 26km infrastructure boost hailed

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

The project is hoped to provide access to opportunities for employment and allow access to amenities, facilities and places of interest.

Reading ‘wheels’ to enhance reading experience for the kiddies

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Donation to support and improve reading skills from an early age.

Youth coming together to create a business hub

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

Local entrepreneurs to join hands and uplift each other through the Hout Bay Millennials Network.

Help find alleged rapist after court no-show

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

The founder and the president of the Democratic Independent Party, Anwar Adams, is a wanted man in connection with rape allegations.

‘Neighbour not playing ball’: Noise nuisance explained

Nomzamo Yuku|Published

While some ratepayers were in support of the complainant, advising him to seek legal intervention, others said he was making a fuss for nothing, as they had to deal ...

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