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The South African
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Refurbishment of iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium extended
The City of eThekwini has submitted a request for an extension to the ongoing R240 million refurbishment of the Moses Mabhida Stadium, originally slated for completion by December 2025. First announced in October 2024, the multi-phase upgrade aims to modernise the 15-year-old stadium, adding tourist features like a new zip line, air walk viewing platform, and redesigned sky car. However, city officials say additional urgent structural repairs have delayed the timeline. During a Community Services Committee meeting held late last week, it was confirmed that a formal request has been made to extend the emergency remedial work contract. The extension is pending council approval. 'The extension aims to ensure the continued progress of critical repairs necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of the facility,' the city said. Key structural issues being addressed include: Rehabilitation of steel, concrete, and roof structures Corrosion treatment Replacement of damaged roof membranes and arch cladding Removal of corroded sky car infrastructure Improved drainage systems The city assured the public that phase one of the repairs has already been completed, and that the renovations are being carried out with minimal disruption to ongoing public and sporting activities. Once finished, the upgraded stadium will meet international safety and event-hosting standards, with several new features: A 60% larger viewing platform with a cantilevered glass floor A redesigned, accessible sky car An upgraded Big Swing and new Zip Line to People's Park A compression ring walk with panoramic views and bungee jump options Arch and bowl lighting improvements with colour-themed options The City of eThekwini said it will continue to provide progress updates and emphasised the importance of close monitoring to ensure the project remains on track in terms of quality, compliance, and safety. 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.
IOL News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
City spends R28 million on foreign national accommodation as eviction plans unfold
Foreign nationals inside Wingfield tent. Image: Ian Landsberg Documents citing the eviction of foreign nationals from Wingfield Tent in Kensington and Paint the City in Bellville have revealed that its upkeep has cost state organs, including the City and the Department of Home Affairs, R28 million in maintenance since its inception. In an affidavit by Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill Lewis, revealed that it cost the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and other government departments over R400 000 per month for the running cost of Wingfield Tent and over R240 000 per month for Paint the City. In the court documents shared with Cape Argus, spreadsheets, including the eviction application, details of the foreign nationals' places of residency and other particulars were clarified. 'I attach hereto FA23' an excel spreadsheet. Demonstrating the total costs that have been incurred by the DHA to date. As appears therefrom an amount of approximately R28 m has been expended by the state in accommodating the respondents,' said Hill-Lewis via his affidavit. 'The City sourced, supplied and initially paid for the rental of the tent at the Wingfield site. This was done on an expedited and urgent basis during April 2020. 'The City thereafter received a negative audit finding by the Auditor General regarding its expenditure to its expenditure at Wingfield. The expenditure was objectionable for two reasons.. 'To date an amount of over R15 million has been expended by the DHA on the cost of Wingfield alone. The current monthly spend at Wingfield is at least R424 905.00.' He suggested that rental for the Wingfield tent was R356 500.00, mobile toilets R31 500 and generator and fuel cost 36 905.00. Hill-Lewis said in Paint the City, the rental of the tent was R221 829.90 per month and mobile toilets and cleaning cost R26 946 60. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'I am advised by the DHA that to date an amount of R7 million has been expended by the DHA on the costs of Paint City property and which amount continues to increase by at least R248 773.70 per month,' he stated The City in collaboration with the City, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson and Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber made an eviction application for the occupants of the tents. According to the documents, respondents (the occupants), are to be evicted within 30 days of the court's order and if they do not vacate, the Sheriff and police will be authorized to remove them and any structures they occupy. The responding parties have fifteen days to file answering affidavits after notifying their intention to oppose and failure to respond will result in the application being granted without opposition on October 8. The documents further outline that Paint the City has 340 individuals whose gender distribution are predominantly male and female individuals, with nationalities primarily from Burundi, Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the site currently has 150 documented and 190 undocumented. Paint City measures approximately 29,000 m² and has a marquee tent of 960 m² while Wingfield measures 133,616 m² and has a marquee tent of 2,000 m² and both properties were initially used for emergency accommodation during the COVID-19 lockdown. The court document cites that the occupation has led to illegal taxi ranks and other unauthorised structures around the properties. Approximately 160 individuals occupy the Wingfield site, while around 200 are at Paint City and the living conditions are poor, with issues related to hygiene and safe. Earlier this month, the refugees said the plans to evict them were against their human rights and that they continued to live in squalor and that their tent was damaged, in what they believed was an attack. The DHA did not respond to Cape Argus queries. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
Time Out
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Single in the City: Where to find love in Cape Town this July
Retro Arcade Night Who says a date has to be all serious candlelight and Kenny G in the background? Sometimes, the best kind of date is tapping into your inner kid, letting loose, and having a blast playing games at Barcadia – the perfect mix of bar and arcade. What to expect: Over 100 singles ready to have fun Maybe some flirty glances flying over the air hockey table Plenty of laughs and good vibes – exactly what we all need Event details: Date: 17 July Time: 7 pm Age: 21 and older Tickets: Between R150 and R240. Click here to purchase a ticket.
BreakingNews.ie
03-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Community 'raw with grief' after death of child in Co Donegal collision
Carndonagh Sinn Féin councillor Albert Doherty has said the local community was 'raw with grief' at the news of the death of a child who was a passenger in a car involved in a collision with a van on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher, in Carndonagh on Wednesday evening. 'This tragic accident has just confirmed the terrible news that we heard after the accident. There's been one fatality, three seriously injured and our local community once again is raw with grief and our local community just feel devastated that once again a local family have been challenged and having to face the loss of a loved one, it's terrible news here.' Advertisement Cllr Doherty told RTÉ radio's Morning Ireland that conditions for driving at the timer had been favourable, but that the road in question has been the scene of previous fatal accidents. 'Unfortunately locally here in Carndonagh at the turn of this year, we had the tragic loss of a young man. And here again now, a local family are having to face the terrible, terrible burden of losing a loved one. 'So at this stage, news is still coming out. We do hope that those who were taken to Altnagelvin, we do hope that there's a full recovery and we do offer to the family and the extended family our full support as a community. "And also I suppose I have to thank all involved in emergency response for their assistance with the family, and for the local community on this and on previous occasions.'
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Little girl dead and another is among three people seriously injured after two-car crash
A little girl has died, and another child is among three people seriously injured following a car crash in Co Donegal on Wednesday. The collision, involving a van and a car, took place on the R240 at Carrowmore in Glentogher, Carndonagh before 6.30pm. Gardai said the young child who was killed was a female passenger. Three other people – including a man and woman, and another female child - were taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry where they all remain in a serious condition. The road was closed overnight pending a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions were in place. A spokesperson for the Gardaí said: 'The road is currently closed for a technical examination by forensic collision investigators and local diversions in place. 'The road will remain closed overnight.' An appeal has been issued to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have footage of the incident to contact them. Those with information are advised to contact Buncrana Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
