Pedestrian Safety in Abandoned Towns: A Growing Concern

Residents of Ghost Town, a Temporary Relocation Area (TRA) at Gate 1 Maitland Cemetery in Cape Town, have raised alarms after two pedestrian-vehicle collisions on Voortrekker Road in two months, citing unsafe conditions at the site. The Kensington Factreton Residents and Ratepayers Association (KFRRA) has demanded urgent action, including a road safety assessment and a … Read more

City threatens R800k fines, jail for Cape Town residents who get by selling goods from home

Residents of Hanover Park are facing severe penalties after the City of Cape Town began enforcing zoning by-laws against informal home-based businesses. The city has issued notices warning that those operating “house shops” could face fines of up to R800,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years. The enforcement has sparked outrage among community activists, … Read more