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City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

Miller’s Point is a 300m wide strip of land that forms a transition zone between the declared Unesco World Heritage site of Table Mountain National Park and the Table Mountain Marine Protected Area. It is a key entry point to the ‘Great African Seaforest’ and is host to shell middens that offer insight into our indigenous history. The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point, which has a popular tidal pool, campsite and beach, and public launch site for vessels. The intention is to propose improvements that can be implemented over time to revitalise and conserve this coastal asset that is also of great ecological and historical importance. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/MPoint1.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure><ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Apart from addressing the deteriorating infrastructure, including outdated amenities, eroded pathways, and inadequate visitor facilities, the City also intends to restore the historic buildings, most of which are located in close proximity to the Black Marlin restaurant.</div></li></ul>City officials are now busy gathering as much information as possible about the landscape, heritage, and historic buildings, many of which played a significant role in shaping the site’s identity over many decades. The City is interested to find out what the buildings looked like originally, and what these were used for. Part of this fact-finding mission is to document residents’ memories of Miller’s Point to broaden our collective understanding of its heritage value. ‘We are calling on those who have old photos of the historic buildings at Miller’s Point to please contact us. We want to get an idea of how these buildings can be restored to resemble the original structures as far as possible. We also want to ensure that any improvements we make are respectful of the site’s heritage. Residents, former City employees, historians, and visitors with information are encouraged to contact us and help us put the puzzle together. We also want to document residents’ memories of Miller’s Point. Please come forward and tell us your stories,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/MPoint2.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /></figure> <ul style="margin-top:0cm;"> <li style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;">Those with information and photos or other material can contact Ancunel Steyn at <a target="_blank">Ancunel.Steyn@capetown.gov.za</a>.</li> </ul> The revitalisation of Miller’s Point will focus on repairing existing infrastructure, addressing universal access, and conserving the heritage, biodiversity, and local character of Miller’s Point. The project is now in the planning phase, which includes further analysis, research, and investigations. Captions: The City is busy gathering as much information as possible about Miller’s Point – the landscape, heritage, and historic buildings, many of which played a significant role in shaping the site’s identity over many decades. We need more information, in particular about the buildings adjacent to the Black Marlin restaurant.End

2026-03-15T22:00:00Z

Taxi driver’s number comes up on Friday the 13th

The City’s traffic officers arrested a taxi driver with outstanding warrants exceeding R220 000

City of Cape Town Traffic Officers arrested the minibus taxi driver during a roadblock operation along Jakes Gerwel Drive near the N2 at 07:44 on Friday, 13 March.During routine checks on the driver and his vehicle fitness, officers conducted a verification for outstanding warrants of arrest.The driver, a 54-year-old man from Athlone, was confirmed to have multiple outstanding warrants to the value of R220 150. He was arrested and detained at Athlone SAPS.‘It was an unlucky day for this driver, but a timely reminder to all motorists to regularly check for outstanding fines and warrants of arrest, and to address these promptly to avoid possible arrest. While we receive many complaints about the behaviour of taxis on our roads, ordinary motorists also break the law and add to the recklessness in traffic. ‘To avoid a similar fate, best join the queue at the next Traffic Fine Roadshow, which just happens to be scheduled for next week in Athlone. Residents will once again have the opportunity to resolve fines, summonses or warrants at our popular roadshow, which coincidentally will take place in Athlone,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.Traffic officers made 40 arrests – 34 for driving under the influence, one for reckless and negligent driving and five on various other charges.They also recorded 45 756 offences, impounded 145 public transport vehicles and executed 1 713 warrants of arrest. Their Law Enforcement counterparts made 204 arrests and issued 10 151 notices.Metro Police made 116 arrests, issued 4 871 fines for traffic and by-law transgressions and confiscated a number of drugs including Mandrax, dagga and tik. The Public Emergency Communication Centre received 1 490 requests for assistance – 501 medical incidents including 81 cases of assault; 51 cases of domestic violence, 46 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents and 363 by-law complaints. The public can report any emergencies or transgressions to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on <a>021 480 7700</a>. End

2026-03-15T22:00:00Z

Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area

Officials representing the Catchment Stormwater and River Management (CSRM) Branch joined members of the community EKR CMF, and the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, for a walk along the waterways inspecting polluted hotspots needing intervention.The EKR CMF was established in March 2025 and the chairperson was elected to lead, driving initiatives to help improve conditions from May 2025. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Team%20effort%20to%20clamp%20down%20on%20EersteKuils%20River%20catchment%20pollution%202.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>The Eerste and Kuils rivers are vulnerable to pollution stemming from multiple sources including illegal dumping, runoff from vehicle-wash areas, farming, grey water runoff from informal settlements, polluted effluent from surrounding industries/factories, wastewater treatment facilities and sewer overflows due to blocked drains. R6,3 million investment will go towards initiatives planned ahead of the increase in flow, expected during winter. The objective is to improve inland water quality as well as stormwater hydraulic performance in the catchment.Activities currently under way<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Mfuleni canal 1 confluence to Old Faure Road: Removing litter and sedimentation.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Kleinvlei canal: Installing two litter interceptors and doing regular cleaning/removal of litter</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Botfontein pond in Scottsdene behind the wastewater treatment works: Removing silt, sediments and litter in the pond using an excavator</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Kuils River from south of the railway: Cutting, cleaning and removing vegetation including long grass and alien vegetation</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Skool Street to Kuils River: Removing reeds in 20m lengths</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">N2 to Macassar Road (Moddergatspruit): Removing vegetation</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">N2 to Kuil River Eerste River confluence: Removing vegetation and sedimentation</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Macassar Road to Moddergatspruit confluence: Removing vegetation</div></li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Team%20effort%20to%20clamp%20down%20on%20EersteKuils%20River%20catchment%20pollution%203.jpg" alt="" style="width:917px;" /> </figure>‘Thank you to the City’s catchment planning team for the ongoing input. Our vision as a CMF is to create a thriving, resilient catchment where clean, flowing rivers support healthy ecosystems, prosperous communities and sustainable development through collaboration, stewardship and shared responsibility.‘The purpose of the EKR CMF is to promote local, community-driven initiatives aimed at reducing water pollution. It is also an opportunity for the community to engage with various City departments to discuss issues within the catchment,’ said Anthony Van Rhyn, chairperson of the EKR CMF.‘Tackling pollution is a collective effort between spheres of government and the public. Residents, businesses, industries, farmers and community organisations in the surrounding area are encouraged to get involved. This is an open invitation to the public to participate in the next forum meeting, to elect new office bearers in the vice-chairperson and secretariat positions.’ said Councillor Zahid Badroodien. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Team%20effort%20to%20clamp%20down%20on%20EersteKuils%20River%20catchment%20pollution%201.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>Caption 1: City's Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, City officials and the chairperson of the EKR CMF visited the Kuils River as part of the river walk. Caption 2: Ntombi Kuboni, Mfundo Matiwane, Anthony Van Rhyn (chairperson of the EKR CMF), Yusuf Mohamed, Gehardt Muller (City’s Catchment Planner for the Eastern Region), Stefan Milandri, and City's Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien.Caption 3: The Kleinvlei Canal which is situated in the Eerste/Kuils Catchment area.

2026-03-14T22:00:00Z

Cape Town welcomes changes to DDM regulations, resolving intergovernmental dispute

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the amended District Development Model regulations released for public comment on 13 March.

‘We welcome these changes which substantially overhaul the original District Development Model regulations, and which resolve the objection that Cape Town had raised that the regulations were a constitutional overreach into the powers of local governments. ‘Local governments are independently elected, imbued with extensive original powers by the Constitution, and they may pursue their own policies and objectives. They are not mere sub-branches of the national government. The successful resolution of this dispute has underscored this important principle in our constitutional framework,' said Mayor Hill-Lewis. The original regulations mandated each municipality to draw up a ‘One Plan’ for ultimate ‘approval’ by the COGTA Minister and ‘adoption’ by the National Cabinet. These clauses are now removed entirely, resolving the most serious of the City’s objections. The City’s dispute pointed out that these powers would infringe on local government’s constitutional autonomy and responsibility to regulate municipal planning under section 155 (6)(a) and (7) of the Constitution. The City’s dispute further stated that the ‘One Plan’ is a wasteful duplication of the existing five-year strategic planning processes in municipalities, and could not lawfully replace or conflict with municipal Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), which are already consulted with all spheres of government, residents, and stakeholders. The regulations would have further added a major red tape and bureaucracy that would’ve diverted municipal resources. Instead, the amended regulations propose collaborative support to municipalities for long-term strategic planning in line with the constitution.‘While Cape Town had formally declared an intergovernmental dispute, there was no need to appoint a mediator thanks to the constructive engagement process with both the COGTA Minister and his Department, which has now resulted in these amended regulations. This is cooperative governance in action, and we look forward to the proclamation of the new regs in the near future,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis.

2026-03-14T22:00:00Z

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