Nomzamo Yuku

Western Cape

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Calling for transparency and inclusivity for citizens in financial related decisions

May 30, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town - Community activists are slamming the City of Cape Town for using manipulative tactics to get their way with budget related proposals. They claim this is due to a lack of information to the people on the ground and a broken communication system. They call for an inclusive and transparent approach in addressing issues such as the expenditure of public funding and changes in municipal tariffs.
City accused of illegal dumping in Bonteheuwel

May 19, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town - Congregants of the Beautiful Exchange Grace Church in Bonteheuwel accuse the City of Cape Town of initiating an illegal dumping spot near their premises and refusing to mitigate the escalating issue. Pastor Norman Jacobs said the open land adjacent to the church has been vacant for many years. He explained there were no hazardous activities until the City started with tarring and maintenance work at the Bonteheuwel Centre in March this year.
Stairs of hope for thousands living in city rental units

May 19, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town - Hope has been given to the thousands of people who have lived their entire lives in blocks of flats that form the oldest housing infrastructure in the metro, thanks to a R13 million investment in maintenance of staircases. The City of Cape Town set aside the investment during this year’s budget for the upgrades and repairs to staircases in areas such as Ocean View, Lotus River, Parkwood and Grassy Park.
‘I was murdered but came back to serve’- Theewaterskloof councillor

May 19, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town - One night, former nurse, Denzil Jacobs’ life took a turn for the worse when he was woken up by an unknown men holding a garden fork to his neck. That night would change his life forever, leading him to serve others. Jacobs was left in a pool of blood forming underneath his suddenly paralysed body. But his passion to help people never left him. Through his struggles of recovery since 2013, his career as a nurse ended as he couldn't walk or use his hands.
Brazilian production puts SA dancers in spotlight

May 19, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town – A Brazilian-Dutch choreographer has shared gems of the industry with six South African dancers during a three-day spectacular. The Anderson Carvalho Dance and Choreography (ACDC) shared their talent on stage at the launch of the Dance Intersect 2023 at the Joseph Stone Auditorium this week.
Cable theft suspect nabbed

May 17, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town -A cable thief has been arrested after he was caught red-handed with stolen cable stolen from vital infrastructure. Woodstock police, together with Law Enforcement, arrested the suspect at Lower Church Street during the early hours of this morning. The 33-year-old suspect is expected make his first appearance at Cape Town Magistrate’s Court soon. The 33-year-old suspect is expected make his first appearance at Cape Town Magistrate’s Court soon.
Villiersdorp looting and protests threaten agriculture jobs

May 16, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town - Theewaterskloof Local Municipality has condemned the violent protests and looting that have reportedly left commuters stranded for hours after the main entrances to the upper town were blocked yesterday. The protests in the areas started last week and partially ended, only to resume on Monday as residents from McKenzie demanded service delivery, such as housing, toilets and improved service at the local clinic.
City’s disconnections ineffective in curbing illegal blackouts

May 13, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo YukuZolani Sinxo |Nomzamo Yuku |Zolani Sinxo

Cape Town - Despite the City of Cape Town’s attempts to curb cable theft and tampering of major power supply infrastructure in Schaapkraal, residents spend days without electricity. Eskom said it had spent more than R38 million between January and April this year. The areas recently experienced severe blackouts from April 30 to May 4 due to theft and vandalism of infrastructure.
Philippi Agri Hub expected to be buzzing with farmers and buyers again

May 12, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town - The Philippi Agri Hub will finally get to operate as intended following years of leaps and losses due to a lack of proper planning and sustainable financial support. Philippi Economic Development Initiative (PEDI) CEO, Thomas Swana, said R7.6 million provided by the City of Cape Town for the refurbishment would complement their vision. PEDI runs the Hub, formerly known as the Philippi Fresh Produce Market.
Strained patrollers hope for relief and improved working conditions

May 12, 2023 | iol.co.za | Nomzamo Yuku

Cape Town - The R6 million funding set by the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety is expected to boost the effectiveness and improve working conditions of the neighbourhood watches across the Western Cape. Neighbourhood Watches have been taking a strain, working lengthy hours with little to no resources and facing a lot of criticism since the national load shedding scourge intensified.