Thursday Morning Spice

Trump administration tells funded SA HIV/Aids partners to stop work, Tanker mafia cash in on Tshwane’s water crisis, Man fined for drunk-driving drone in Sweden, KZN police on high alert ahead of Zuma-Sambudla’s terrorism trial, and All signs point to an interest rate cut this week.
PRASA And City Of Cape Town Finally Sign Passenger Rail Deal

Just get out of the way PRASA.
Cape Town Mayor, SAPS And HAWKS Investigate Explosive Scare At Jewish Community Centre

The Mayor’s office got a heads-up from SAPS that some alleged explosive device had been lobbed over the front wall of the Jewish Community Centre last Wednesday.
Cape Town Launches Sixth Inner City Development For Social Housing In Woodstock

The City has now released central Cape Town land parcels with an estimated yield of over 4,900 affordable housing units, including 2,100 social housing units.
Cape Town Property Developer Hit With R1 Million Fine Over Apartment Block In Residential Area

The developer’s lawyer said his client had been hoping for a slap on the wrist.
Observatory’s Rainbow House Residents Join The 14,000 Other Homeless People In Cape Town

Opened during the lockdown, The Obz Rainbow House has been a place of refuge for street-based members of the Obs community who were looking to take the next step, get off the streets and find work and shelter.
Enough Is Enough – The City Of Cape Town Goes Hard On Extortion Rackets

As part of the campaign, a 24-hour hotline and reward system has been set up to allow for any anonymous tip-offs to help the City and authorities tackle extortion.
Cape Town Wins Africa’s Leading City Destination 2023 At The World Travel Awards – Again

The Mother City has managed to clinch 8 awards at the World Travel Awards Africa held in Dubai. This is the third year in a row that Cape Town secured top spots.
Politician Wants To Destroy Rainbow Crossing In Green Point “To Save Our Children From These Freak Colours” [Images]

Some dude in some woo-woo political party, called the Truth and Solidarity Movement Party, wants to be the next President of South Africa and is trying to get attention in all the most unfortunate ways.
‘Remove The Castle Of Good Hope Squatters Or We Will’ Cape Town Tells Public Works Department

A storm is brewing between the City of Cape Town and the Department of Public Works over the ‘squatter village’ that has blossomed around the historic Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town.
Join Fitch & Leedes And The Mayor Of Cape Town In Epic Community Beach Cleanup This Saturday

Local eatery, The 41 Restaurant will also be offering complimentary Fitch & Leedes beverages for each participant, and the person collecting the most litter will win two of their famous ’41’ hamburgers.
Ka-Ching! Cape Town Raked In A Lekker Fortune With The 2023 E-Prix

If you’re still wondering if it was worth it to close the foreshore for the 2023 E-Prix, rest assured that it was.
City’s Homeless Respond To Court Ordered Evictions

It is possible to retain your humanity and still not want a vagrant to build a shack in your kid’s playground, isn’t it?
City Of Cape Town Introduces ‘Stupid Rule Button’

Finally, a little common sense in legislating the city.
Cape Town Added As The New Gateway Destination For Travels To Antarctica

Cape Town is now being punted as the best place to come before you head all the way down South.
Cape Town’s Derelict Strandfontein Pavilion & Surrounds To Be Developed [Video]

Strandfontein Pavilion And Coastal Area To Be Developed – ‘Must compete with Clifton and Camp’s Bay’.