Cape Town: Goodbye my friend, the zoo is closing
Tears and sadness as 40-year-old institution forced to shut its gates. Tygerberg Zoo has just had one of its busiest weekends in months.
[Read More]Posted at 04:12PM Jun 07, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[18]
Myciti could need R500m annual subsidy
Once Cape Town's MyCiTi service is fully implemented, it could need a R500 million yearly subsidy.
[Read More]Posted at 04:08PM Jun 07, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[2]
Joburg ratepayers earn victory over council
The city of Joburg, already battling financially, has been dealt another blow. A court has ruled that it has been illegally applying commercial rates to residential buildings that have a few shops on the ground floor.
[Read More]Posted at 03:59PM Jun 07, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[5]
Baboons troop in and out of homes at will
Pringle Bay security companies are ready to throw in the towel in their long-standing battle to cope with banditry in the picturesque area - and residents are boilingly angry.
[Read More]Posted at 09:32AM Jun 07, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[13]
Hout Bay residents lose Chappies battle
The Residents' Association of Hout Bay lost its court case yesterday to halt construction of the Chapman's Peak toll office building on Table Mountain National Park land.
[Read More]Posted at 09:27AM Jun 07, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[5]