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Strand seawall upgrade making excellent progress

Progress update-Strand seawall upgrade

‘We are looking forward to opening this new portion of the promenade along Strand beach. Once finished, it will look like the already completed seawall and promenade area, which has become a vibrant attraction for all. While work on site is going well, the project will still take a number of months as we are working towards the completion date in November 2026. The traffic management arrangements have been revised recently to improve traffic flow and efficiency to help reduce the impact of the works on the everyday life of the public in the area. We thank residents and visitors for their patience with the disruptions and temporary closure of areas. We appreciate the support and positive feedback, which further motivates our project teams,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/strand%201.jpeg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:500px;" /> Residents are advised that the traffic management arrangements will soon be extended as the works progress towards the east. Road users and pedestrians are urged to look out for and comply with signage and flag person instructions. Pedestrians and cyclists will continue to be guided by detour signs ahead of the work zones to ensure the safe use of the alternative routes. Once a portion of the large L-shape wall units are placed, the next step will be to reinstate the beach and backfill on the land side, followed by installation of new services on the land side of the new seawall. Thereafter, the project team will commence with the placing of curved cope units on top of the wall units and the paving of the promenade. Several of the existing sewer services are currently buried under the beach itself where they are at risk of damage, while the new services and road will all be protected by the new seawall. <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/strand%20seawall%20update%201.jpeg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:500px;" /> To date, 36 wall units have been placed, along with over 300 cope units and 90 wall units that have already been manufactured, ready for placement with several more on the way. ‘We are looking forward to continued progress and ongoing support from the community,’ said Alderman Andrews. End

2025-06-21T22:00:00Z

The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

City libraries to offer another fine free week duirng the school holiday

The City’s Libraries and Information Service will have a fine free week for patrons up to the age of 17 during the week of Monday, 30 June – Saturday, 5 July 2025. The amnesty applies at every City of Cape Town public library. Patrons may return the items to any branch, regardless of where they were borrowed.<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ABC%20Claremont%20Library.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:880px;" />‘The Fine Free week during the school holiday is a wonderful opportunity for young readers to return books and to enjoy the many activities at libraries. It is also an opportunity for learners to join and become a member at their nearest library. Our libraries are popular knowledge centres to visit with family and friends and we sincerely hope that late items will be returned so that other patrons and new members also have an opportunity to enjoy a returned item. Let us all support this initiative to return library material to the shelves where they belong,' said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham.Items that are covered during the amnesty week includes all overdue children’s and young adult books, comics, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs and CDs.It should be noted that replacement fees for lost or damaged items will still apply with only late-return fines that are waived. The objective of the fine free week is to give young readers a clean borrowing slate for the new term.Below a list of the top ten books outstanding (children and young adult books)<table width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Top 10 Books outstanding</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Copies outstanding</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">The deep end / by Jeff Kinney</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">29</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Wrecking ball / by Jeff Kinney</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">29</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">The getaway / by Jeff Kinney</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">26</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Big shot / Jeff Kinney</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">23</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Double down / by Jeff Kinney</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">23</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">The meltdown / by Jeff Kinney</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">23</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Peppa loves reading / adapted by Lauren Holowaty</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">20</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Hard luck / by Jeff Kinney</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">19</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Cinderella</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">17</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Boy-crazy Stacey: a graphic novel / by Gale Galligan</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">15</td></tr></tbody></table> To make the week more interesting, library personnel will pair the amnesty with indoor holiday activities, such as anime drawing workshops, coding boot camps, chess tournaments and mobile science centre visits.The previous Fine Free week which took place during the South African Library Week (17 to 23 March 2025), saw 13 178 library items returned.Residents are invited to join one of the 102 libraries across the metropole.To join a library, visit your nearest facility today. Once a registered you’ll be able to check out your first batch of books on the same day.For more detail on how to become a member please visit: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Register/Information-and-learning/Register-for-a-City-library-membership">https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Register/Information-and-learning/Register-for-a-City-library-membership</a> End

2025-06-20T22:00:00Z

Encounters Documentary Festival scripts its 27th edition in Cape Town

The festival takes place over 10 days from 19 – 29 June 2025 at the Labia Theatre, V&A Waterfront Ster-Kinekor and Bertha House Mowbray and The Bertha Movie House Isivivana Community Centre Khayelitsha.

The festival takes place over 10 days from 19 – 29 June 2025 at the Labia Theatre, V&A Waterfront Ster-Kinekor and Bertha House Mowbray and The Bertha Movie House Isivivana Community Centre Khayelitsha.Opening night commenced with How to Build a Library, a captivating film that highlights the main public library in Nairobi as a hub for understanding the nation’s colonial history while uncovering new opportunities for Kenyan graduates at home.The film programme features around 70 gripping documentaries of varying lengths, showcasing a diverse array of work from both award-winning filmmakers and emerging local talent.Closer to home is Fitting In, a year in the life of the House Committee at Eendrag, a men’s residence at Stellenbosch University confronted with a past that has not been forgotten.Another heartfelt documentary, Normal To Me explores the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities at the Joyce Chevalier Centre in the coastal town of Fish Hoek.Alongside the film screenings, Encounters is running a robust programme of masterclasses, panel discussions, and one-on-one sessions, facilitated by industry experts and filmmakers.These explore everything from women empowerment (Rise and Resist) and historical memory and trauma (Wounds and Whispers) to the intersection of AI and education (Rewiring Knowledge) providing invaluable opportunities for networking, learning, and exploring emerging trends in documentary filmmaking.Since its inception, Encounters has led the way in decentralising access to the festival experience through its Outreach programme.This year, the festival continues its partnership with Vuma Pop-Up Cinema to provide screenings in underserved communities.With a stellar lineup of award-winning feature films and short films, get ready to immerse yourself in the world of cinema at its best.For booking information, visit <a href="https://encounters.co.za/festival/booking-information/" target="_blank">https://encounters.co.za/festival/booking-information/</a> For more information on this and other events hosted in Cape Town visit <a href="https://eventsincapetown.com/" target="_blank">eventsincapetown.com </a>End

2025-06-20T22:00:00Z

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Each week, we share a new video giving you a snapshot of what we are up to in your community.<div class="responsive-media"> <iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lgNAIJNG_Qs?si=OFZh1IgBEQSNRuaA" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div> <div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Volunteers%20dedicate%20nearly%2070%20000%20hours%20towards%20a%20safer%20city"> <img class="responsive" alt="Volunteers dedicate nearly 70 000 hours towards a safer city" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/lawEnforce-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Volunteers%20dedicate%20nearly%2070%20000%20hours%20towards%20a%20safer%20city"> Volunteers dedicate nearly 70 000 hours towards a safer city</a> Join the Law Enforcement Auxiliary Service or civilian volunteer programme. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Work%20on%20eastern%20parking%20area%20at%20Muizenberg%20beachfront%20making%20good%20progress"> <img class="responsive" alt="Work on eastern parking area at Muizenberg beachfront making good progress" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Muizenberg-beachfront-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Work%20on%20eastern%20parking%20area%20at%20Muizenberg%20beachfront%20making%20good%20progress"> Work on eastern parking area at Muizenberg beachfront making good progress</a> The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront is progressing well. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/YouthstartCT%20Entrepreneurial%20Challenge%20winner%20writes%20his%20own%20story"> <img class="responsive" alt="#YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/YouthStart-2025-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/YouthstartCT%20Entrepreneurial%20Challenge%20winner%20writes%20his%20own%20story"> #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story </a> Kudos to the 2025 #YouthStartCT winners and participants. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Active%20problem%20building%20caseload%20hovering%20at%20just%20over%20300"> <img class="responsive" alt="Active problem building caseload hovering at just over 300" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Probelm-building-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Active%20problem%20building%20caseload%20hovering%20at%20just%20over%20300"> Active problem building caseload hovering at just over 300 </a> Report problem buildings via email or call the 021 480 7700. </div>

2025-06-19T22:00:00Z

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