A tract of land which has long been known as one of Cape Town’s worst crime spots – where few people dare to tread – has now been transformed into a community space for the residents of Khayelitsha. (More)
Toilet prototype being tested in Cape Town
Imagine a toilet that uses almost no water, doesn’t need to be connected to a sewerage system or mains water supply, and is easy to install. This revolutionary type of toilet may become a reality in South Africa and improve sanitation problems in informal settlements, thanks to research conducted and funded by the Dutch government and its partners. (More)
Being the oldest city in South Africa, Cape Town battles with some of the oldest infrastructure in the country. With this in mind, the City of Cape Town is accelerating the upgrading of its water and sanitation infrastructure, in order to meet the demands of the fast-growing metropolis. (More)
The first of FIFA’s 20 Football for Hope Centres – which will provide an opportunity to improve education and health services for young people – has been launched in Cape Town, and will officially open later this year. FIFA’s “20 Centres for 2010” campaign aims to raise funds to create 20 Football for Hope centres across Africa... (More)
Learners from Phoenix High School, Manenberg, have transformed seven bus shelters along Lansdowne Road and Manenberg Avenue, from drab, grey concrete slabs into brightly coloured murals, with the help of Manenberg artist Steven van Niekerk and the Bauwagen Goes South Project. (More)
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