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Time Out
30-05-2025
- Time Out
Slave Route Challenge to disrupt CBD traffic
So first, the good news: the 13th edition of the Slave Route Challenge takes over the streets of Cape Town this Sunday (1 June 2025) with over 8000 runners tackling the 21km, 10km, and 5km routes that pay tribute to Cape Town's colourful, complex history. The bad news? Those 8000 runners are going to cause just a tiny bit of mayhem with CBD traffic, so if you had plans to hit Greenmarket Square, the Company's Garden or even the Waterfront, you're going to want to plan your route carefully. Locals can look forward to significant traffic disruptions across the CBD and surrounding neighbourhoods, with a number of key routes fully or partially closed from the early hours of the morning through to midday. The biggest closures include: Darling Street (between Plein and Buitenkant Streets): Full closure from 4am to 11.30am Sir Lowry Road (westbound): Between Tennant and Buitenkant Streets Hanover Street: Between Tennant and Sir Lowry, and again between Christiaan and Tennant Lower Buitenkant Street: Between Strand and Darling Hatfield Street: Between Roeland and Orange Additional lane closures and restricted access will impact major thoroughfares including: Roeland, Orange, Wale, Long, Loop and Somerset Roads Beach Road, Granger Bay Boulevard, Prestwich, Riebeek, and Adderley Streets Several MyCiTi bus routes will also be diverted or temporarily suspended. Affected routes include: 101, 102, 103, 109, 111, and 118 Key stop closures include Adderley, Lower Plein, District Six, and Alfred (on Somerset Road) 'We encourage motorists to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time,' said Alderman JP Smith. For full road closure maps and public transport updates, visit
The South African
28-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
City of Cape Town makes changes after 20% rate hike angers homeowners
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced significant changes to the City of Cape Town's 2025/26 budget, aimed at easing financial pressure on middle-income and pensioner households while maintaining the city's record-breaking R40 billion infrastructure investment. Speaking at a council meeting on Wednesday, 28 May, the mayor unveiled expanded rates relief measures, following public feedback on the original March budget draft. The revised budget will now undergo a second round of public comment from 28 May to 13 June. 'We listened carefully to Capetonians. The changes we're tabling preserve protection for families in lower-value homes while considerably softening tariffs for the middle class,' said Hill-Lewis. First R450 000 of property value now rates-free for homes up to R7 million (previously R5 million) for homes up to (previously R5 million) Pensioner income threshold raised to R27 000 per household/month , regardless of property value – the broadest support criteria in South Africa. to , regardless of property value – the broadest support criteria in South Africa. City-wide cleaning charges significantly reduced for homes under R20 million , with a new 100% pensioner rebate for homes under , with a new Lower fixed water charges for homes valued between R1 million and R25 million As a result, average monthly bill increases compared to the March budget draft will be significantly reduced: R1.2m home : up to 15% lower : up to R2m home : up to 24% lower : up to R3-R4m homes : up to 33% lower : up to R5-7m homes: up to 40% lower Electricity pricing will also drop across the board due to the removal of the 10% city-wide cleaning cost from electricity tariffs. Households using average or higher volumes of electricity and water may even see net reductions in their monthly bills. Hill-Lewis added that high-value properties with very low utility usage, often equipped with solar and borehole systems, may still experience increases over 20%. However, these households are encouraged to sell excess solar power back to the municipality in exchange for bill credits or cash. The Mayor emphasised that fixed charges remain essential to ensure fair contributions across the income spectrum and to fund Cape Town's long-term infrastructure needs. 'We can't run a city where a R50 million household contributes the same fixed amount as a R500 000 one. That's regressive taxation,' he said. The city is transitioning away from the unpopular 'pipe levy' system toward a property value-based fixed charge, with most homes under R2.5 million expected to pay less than under the old model. R40 billion infrastructure budget maintained Despite the economic pressure, Cape Town will maintain its R40 billion infrastructure investment, the largest municipal capital budget in South Africa, with 75% allocated to benefit lower-income households. Key investments include: Over 700 new law enforcement officers R4.5bn for MyCiTi expansion to Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain R2bn for water and sewer pipe upgrades R3.5bn for road repairs and upgrades R3.4bn for informal settlement upgrades R1bn for streetlight repairs R2bn for CRU rental upgrades R397m for public transport station upgrades R272m for informal trading infrastructure Hill-Lewis highlighted that despite Cape Town's higher average property values, the city still offers the lowest average municipal bills among South African metros, with better services and infrastructure. 'Here, residents pay lower bills and get a city that works. Even after adjusting for higher property values, Cape Town's bills remain lower than Johannesburg's across most property bands.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Eyewitness News
Road closures for the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K on Sunday, 11 May
Tasleem Gierdien 9 May 2025 | 5:37 City of Cape Town Cape Town events The 10th anniversary of the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K takes place this Sunday, 11 May 2025 from Milnerton. The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and participants on logistics for race day. A sold-out field of approximately 15,000 people will take to the streets from Woodbridge Island in Milnerton to Lower Long Street in the CBD. The Absa Cape Town 10K brings together a diverse group of runners from the elites to recreational runners and those who are in it for the vibes. Runners will enjoy iconic views of Table Mountain as they make their way along the coastline, onto the N1, and into the vibrant city bowl, passing some of the Mother City's famed landmarks before crossing the finish line on Lower Long Street. As one of South Africa's most loved mass participation events, the race transforms Cape Town's roads into a high-energy course with entertainment, music and support zones that bring the route to life with good vibes for runners and spectators alike. The race will set off from Woodbridge Island at 09:00. Road closures: To safely host this major event, a series of road closures will be in place over the weekend. Motorists are advised to plan and take note of alternative routes. Some major roads on the route or intersecting with the route will be closed for several hours on Sunday. These include: The N1 inbound from the Marine Drive off-ramp Marine Drive (between Loxton Road and Boundary Road) Marine Drive (between Boundary Road and the N1 off ramp) Heerengracht Street (between FW De Klerk Boulevard and Walter Sisulu Avenue) Long Street (between Hans Strijdom and Wale streets) Adderley Street (between Hans Strijdom and Strand streets) A full list of road closures can be found here. Park and Ride A dedicated MyCiTi shuttle service will transport participants from the Grand Parade to the start line in Milnerton. Buses depart from 05:30, with the final bus leaving at 08:20. Parking is available on and around the Grand Parade. Runners are encouraged to park early, make their way to the Grand Parade, and hop on the MyCiTi buses for a smooth and stress-free trip to the start. Post-race, there's a shuttle to return participants to the start venue at Woodbridge Island from 10:30 until 14:00. The bus will run from Walter Sisulu Avenue in front of the CTICC. "The City of Cape Town has been with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES since its inception 10 years ago and it has been an event that has showcased our city's natural beauty, its vibrant energy and our people's passion for sports. This milestone is a celebration of the enduring spirit of the thousands of athletes who have taken part in the race, those who have enhanced their healthy lifestyle thanks to the event and a wonderful reminder of the fun times we've had over the last decade. We are looking forward to seeing the athletes back on the iconic route this weekend and the vibe that brings the running community together. We have worked hard with the event organisers over the last couple of months to provide a safe and smooth experience on race day, ensuring that both participants and spectators can enjoy the event with confidence." - JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member - Safety and Security
IOL News
05-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Cape Town's ambitious rollout of the largest public transport infrastructure project
A new MyCiTi bus stop has been proposed along the Parklands and Camps Bay routes. Image: File Parklands and Camps Bay residents have been invited by the City of Cape Town to comment on new proposed MyCiTi stops, which fall in line with a bid to tackle Cape Town's traffic congestion. A new MyCiTi bus stop has been proposed along the Parklands and Camps Bay routes. The city said that this follows an assessment of various public requests to make it easier to access the bus along existing MyCiTi routes. The proposed stop in Parklands would be on Tryall West (northbound and southbound), where the closest intersection is West Coast Road and Tryall Road. Meanwhile, in Camps Bay, the proposed stop would be on Argyle (eastbound and westbound), with the closest intersection being on Argyle Street and Lincoln Road. The city is making a big push into using the MyCiTi to tackle the traffic congestion headache facing drivers in Cape Town. Mayco Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, said the city is currently undertaking the rollout of the largest public transport infrastructure project in the country. 'We have set aside R5.4 billion for the rollout of the MyCiTi bus service in the medium-term to connect Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Wynberg and Claremont; as well as R88 million for the refurbishment and replacement of the current MyCiTi fleet; R397 million for upgrading public transport interchanges in Bellville, Happy Valley, Macassar, Makhaza, Retreat, and Westlake; and R153 million for formalising MyCiTi bus stops on existing routes and rebuilding damaged stations,' he said. 'The implementation of the second phase of the MyCiTi bus service to connect communities from the metro-south east with Wynberg and Claremont is the biggest life-changing investment in public transport since the implementation of passenger rail many decades ago. 'It is a mammoth project and we are tackling it incrementally,' Quintas said. Here is a look at the route stops in Parklands. Image: MyCiTi / Screenshot He explained that Phase 2A arises from the city's Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) plan, which envisages a continued phased implementation approach of MyCiTi services across the entire city. 'This is part of a commitment to redressing spatial inequality and implementing quality integrated public transport for the benefit of all residents and the local economy,' Quintas said. He shared that for more information on the new routes and stops, as well as the upgrades to the public transport interchanges, road and station infrastructure, residents should visit: Here is a look at the proposed stop in Camps Bay. Image: MyCiTi/Screenshot As for the aforementioned stops in Parklands and Camps Bay, the public is invited to submit their written comments/objections with motivation from April 10 to May 13, 2025, via the following channels: Email [email protected] and quote reference number MC0012/25 (Parklands) or MC0011/25 (Camps Bay) Submit your comment or objection via and quote reference number MC0012/25 for Parklands and MC0011/25 for Camps Bay The city added that objections would be considered before a final decision is reached. The city's Public Participation Unit will assist those who cannot read or write, live with disabilities, or are from disadvantaged groups and are unable to submit written comments. [email protected]
Time Out
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time Out
Stormers v Benetton: All the stadium, parking info you need
After being lucky to escape with a victory last weekend, the DHL Stormers return to home turf on Saturday, 26 April 2025, as they take on Italian side Benetton in a high-stakes United Rugby Championship fixture at DHL Stadium in Green Point. Kick-off is at 18:15, with gates opening two hours earlier at 16:15. After a scrappy win against Connacht last week, fans are expected to turn out in full force to back John Dobson's boys in blue. And you know what that means, right? Traffic jams, like only Cape Town can manage. With a busy weekend on the cards across the city, spectators are being urged to plan ahead to avoid traffic headaches and parking woes. Due to limited parking around the stadium, fans are encouraged to park in the CBD and either stroll along the Fan Walk or take advantage of the free MyCiTi shuttle service that will be running exclusively for ticket holders. These shuttles will operate between the Civic Centre and Thibault Square stations and the stadium, with services starting from 15:45. After the match, the last buses will depart from the stadium at 22:15. Free parking is available for those using the MyCiTi buses from 10:00 at the Civic Centre, accessible via Hertzog Boulevard or Civic Road on a first-come, first-served basis. Paid parking is also available at Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and at Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard. Because here's the thing: it's not just rugby drawing crowds to the city this weekend. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is also taking place at the CTICC on Friday and Saturday, which means you can expect higher-than-usual traffic volumes in the city centre. That's a polite way of saying, it's going to get a little crazy out there. Road closures will be in effect from Saturday morning in and around the Green Point Precinct, including Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Helen Suzman Boulevard at the Green Point Circle, and Granger Bay Boulevard. Due to the Jazz Festival, additional closures will be in place near the CTICC, including Walter Sisulu Avenue.
