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Marvin Charles is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. Writer for Independent Media for various titles such as Cape Argus, Cape Times and Independent Online (IOL)
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Castle of Good Hope eviction 'is happening soon', says Cape Town mayor
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced the imminent eviction of homeless people living outside the Castle of Good Hope, following an eviction order obtained by the Department of Public Works from the Western Cape High Court. The eviction, initially set for 17 October, has been delayed but is expected to occur soon. The City of Cape Town is tasked with providing alternative accommodation for the displaced individuals. The mayor expressed regret over the prolonged process and highlighted the urban decay around the historic site. A recent fire near the castle displaced five people, though no injuries were reported.
Cape Town mayor's plea to 'stop anti-poor cuts' ahead of finance minister's mid-term budget speech
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to reconsider 'anti-poor' budget cuts ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. Hill-Lewis emphasized the need to protect essential service delivery grants and called for increased municipal infrastructure funding, highlighting the dire situation in major cities like Johannesburg. The plea comes in response to significant national funding cuts affecting Cape Town, including reductions in equitable share funding and infrastructure grants.
Klawer man found guilty of killing 13-year-old Jerobejin van Wyk
Daniel Smit was found guilty by the Western Cape High Court of the premeditated murder of 13-year-old Jerobejin van Wyk, along with charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, violating a corpse, and defeating the ends of justice. The murder occurred in February 2022 after accusations of fruit theft. Smit's plea was rejected by the State, leading to a trial where Judge Hayley Slingers confirmed Smit's intent to kill. A psychologist testified about Smit's background, revealing his involvement in the occult from a young age.
University of Fort Hare killings: Police arrest 15 more people
Police have arrested 15 more individuals in connection with the killings at the University of Fort Hare, bringing the total number of arrests to 25. The arrests were made across various provinces, including Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. The suspects face multiple charges, including fraud, corruption, kidnapping, murder, and attempted murder. The bodyguard of the university's vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhele Buhlungu, was killed in January 2023, prompting the establishment of a national task team by Police Minister Bheki Cele to investigate the violent incidents. The arrested individuals are expected to appear in court in the Eastern Cape.
Elections 2024: Rise Mzansi angry after Stellenbosch municipality removes party's posters
Rise Mzansi, a political party, feels intimidated after the DA-run Stellenbosch municipality removed their election posters. Axolile Notywala, the party's Western Cape premier candidate, acknowledged that they did not secure the required permit for the posters, instead relying on a notice from the South African Local Government Association.
'Just tell us where Joshlin is': Gayton McKenzie ups reward for 'that green-eyed girl' to R1m
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has announced a reward of R1 million for information leading to the safe return of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith from Saldanha Bay. McKenzie emphasized that the reward is more important than his political campaign, urging anyone with information to come forward without fear of questions.
City of Cape Town adopts 'constructive approach' amid Palestinian flag backlash
The City of Cape Town has adopted a 'constructive approach' to address murals on council rental flats following a controversy where law enforcement officers painted over a mural featuring the Palestine flag in Lavender Hill. The mural was created by resident Ebrahiem Freeman, who aimed to replace gang tags and graffiti in Wicht Court.
Western Cape Powers Bill: Opposition parties want public hearings to be halted
Opposition parties in the Western Cape are calling for the suspension of public hearings on the Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill, which aims to transfer certain powers to provincial and local governments. The Democratic Alliance is moving forward with the bill despite legal concerns raised by the provincial legislature.
The protests, instability and financial woes 2023 brought down on these Western Cape municipalities
In 2023, the Western Cape faced significant challenges with municipal council infighting, failing coalitions, and public demands for improved services. Beaufort West, Kannaland, and Laingsburg were particularly troubled, experiencing regular protests, political turmoil, and leadership conflicts. An Auditor-General report highlighted financial issues, with Beaufort West receiving a qualified audit opinion, Kannaland regressing to a disclaimed opinion, and Laingsburg receiving an adverse opinion.
Prasa and City of Cape Town at odds over agency's unsanctioned relocation of Central Line occupiers
The City of Cape Town and the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) are in conflict over Prasa's unsanctioned relocation of 891 households from the Metrorail Central Line in Philippi to land along the R300 road. The City claims Prasa did not submit the necessary land use application or pre-consultation for the development on the Philippi East property, which is zoned as agricultural land. The City insists that an application for a change in land use should have been processed before the relocation.
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