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District Six’s Chapel Street project on track

The City is pleased to confirm that the Chapel Street upgrade project in District Six is on track to be completed by July this year.

The historical Chapel Street can be described as the central spine linking Trafalgar Park to the east of the Zeenatul Islamic Mosque with District Six, the new restitution areas, and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to the west. The project started in June 2025 and the design interventions focus on: <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Prioritising pedestrians</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Space and opportunity for seating along the pedestrian walkways</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The various institutions and facilities along the route and accommodating these</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety and the safety of vulnerable road users such as children and the elderly</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Planting of trees and other vegetation to create an alluring environment that is conducive to socialising </div></li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Chapel%20Street%202.jpg" alt="" /> </figure> ‘The upgrade and redesign of Chapel Street have come a long way. It builds on the foundations of the Public Realm Strategy, which the City’s Urban Planning and Design Department developed in consultation with the District Six Caretakers and the wider community during virtual meetings and Open House events in 2021 and 2022. The Public Realm Strategy guides us on how public spaces can be used to re-establish the vibrancy and cosmopolitan community of District Six. And at the time, the upgrade of Chapel Street was identified as one of the key projects to facilitate movement between Trafalgar Park, New Hanover Street, and the CBD area. ‘In 2023 and 2024, we again consulted with the local community of District Six about the redesign of Chapel Street to get input from the residents, stakeholders, and interested parties. We hosted a public open day to source comments on the concept design, and the detailed design was also submitted for further input and consultation. The feedback we received during this time confirmed the need to transform Chapel Street into a space that favours and focuses on pedestrians. ‘There have been some challenges over the past few months, among which are electricity cables that need to be relocated. I can assure all that the project team is working hard at resolving challenges and will keep the community informed. On this note, I want to thank residents for their patience, and ongoing support. We are committed to completing this project on time. Chapel Street is your asset, and we are looking forward to the day when you can use this street as a place to connect, socialise, and walk in comfort and safety,’ 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/chapel%20street.jpg" alt="" /> </figure> Alderman Andrews hosted a meeting with residents last night, 9 February 2026, to share the latest information and progress on the project. Residents and businesses from Chapel Street and the surrounding area attended the meeting at the Lydia Williams Centre for Memory. ‘We had a very constructive discussion with participants raising concerns, seeking clarity, and City officials providing direct feedback on the project and its progress. I also want to confirm that the City will keep on communicating with the community about the project and keep all informed as we are heading into the final stretch,’ said Alderman Andrews. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Chapel%20Street%203.jpg" alt="" /> </figure>Captions: The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is busy with the upgrade of Chapel Street in District Six. The upgrade focuses on making the street more pedestrian friendly with wide paved sidewalks, landscaping, and benches for seating. Ald. Eddie Andrews, the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, visited the site recently to see how the project is coming along. End

2026-02-09T22:00:00Z

City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Langa area

The City advises Langa residents in the Brinton and Sandile streets area of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance

It is important to note that interruptions to supply will only impact the areas on the maps and only on the relevant date. The work will be carried out from 08:00 to 18:00, if all goes to plan.To view the area outage maps visit: <a href="https://bit.ly/4kt2qVM" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/4kt2qVM</a>Please note:The electricity supply could be restored at any time and customers must please treat all electrical installations as live for the full duration of the planned maintenance work. Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution to avoid damage caused by power surges when the power comes back on. The City apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their cooperation.For queries, contact the City’s Call Centre: 0860 103 089 End

2026-02-09T22:00:00Z

City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

For the third year in a row, the City of Cape Town was the recipient of a multi-tonne food donation to help with immediate food relief to vulnerable communities from the Taipei Liaison Office in Cape Town

Acting on behalf of the City, the Chief Whip of Council, Councillor Desiree Visagie, accepted this contribution today, 10 February 2026, marking it as another significant gesture under the leadership of the Director-General of the Taipei Liaison Office, Ms Lily Chen. This act not only exemplifies commendable generosity but also represents a meaningful step towards addressing a critical societal need – affordable sustenance.‘The relationship between the City and the Taipei Liaison Office is one that has been carefully nurtured over many years. It is a partnership defined not only by its longevity - now extending beyond a decade - but by its substance comprising of shared values, mutual respect and a clear commitment to uplifting communities through tangible action. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Taipei%20rice%20and%20butternut%20donation.jpg" alt="" style="width:658px;" /> </figure>‘Today’s donation is a powerful expression of that commitment. The City Council has received four tonnes (or 136 bags) of rice, together with two tonnes of fresh butternut, contributed by a local Taiwanese donor, Bodhi Park. These supplies will play a critical role in supporting the City’s food relief initiatives and community feeding programmes across Cape Town. ‘The timing of this support is especially significant. Our city, like so many others nationally, but particularly in the Western Cape - is facing immense pressure as fires have displaced families, leaving many residents without homes, possessions or access to basic nutrition. In these moments of crisis, food security becomes an urgent and immediate concern.‘For our most vulnerable residents, these donations represent not only sustenance, but reassurance that they have not been forgotten. Staple foods such as rice remain essential for many households, offering reliable, affordable nourishment, while fresh produce like butternut contributes to healthier, more balanced meals. Together, these contributions will assist thousands of people who are navigating extraordinarily difficult circumstances.The donations demonstrate the strength of global solidarity and the meaningful difference partnerships across borders can make. What we acknowledge today goes beyond the value of the food itself. It reflects a shared understanding that social responsibility is collective, and that compassion, when paired with action, has the power to restore dignity and hope.‘On behalf of the City, its leadership, its Speaker, Alderman Felicity Purchase, and especially its most vulnerable residents, I extend our heartfelt thanks to the Taipei Liaison Office, to Bodhi Park, and to everyone involved in making this contribution possible. Your continued support strengthens our ability to respond to hardship and to care for those most in need,’ said Councillor Visagie

2026-02-09T22:00:00Z

Update on repairs to Stanhope bridge

Update on Stanhope Bridge repairs

‘The current lane reduction on Stanhope bridge in Claremont is an emergency intervention after the existing retaining wall on the southeast quadrant of the Stanhope bridge failed on Monday morning, 26 January 2026. Our contractor is on track with this emergency repair work, and if all goes according to plan, the work should be complete in a month’s time, the lane will then be reopened to traffic. We understand the great inconvenience motorists, local residents and the general public is experiencing with the current situation and empathise with the affected commuters. The team is hard at work trying to complete the remedial work as soon as possible and will be sure to keep residents updated with the progress, ’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas. The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate commenced work on the Stanhope bridge in mid-2025. These works form part of the City’s MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project. The work along this bridge is anticipated to be completed towards the end of 2027. End

2026-02-09T22:00:00Z

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