Articles for Steve Kretzmann
How the City of Cape Town intends to manage the passenger rail network
The City first suggested the idea in 2017. It will present its plan to council next week
News | 29 November 2024
Waste is piling up and we don’t know enough to deal with it
The lack of accurate data could turn South Africa into a “wasteland”, says recycling organisation
News | 26 November 2024
Ministry confirms no restriction on amount of sewage Cape Town may pump out to sea
Clarity given after City’s claim that it is still limited by historic licence conditions
News | 21 November 2024
Cape Town may pump as much sewage into the sea as it likes
Environment minister has lifted quantity restrictions on the city’s three marine outfalls
News | 18 November 2024
Cape Town is losing its trees
As global temperature records continue to be broken, cities need to move fast to protect residents from heat stress. Planting trees seems the simplest solution
News | 31 October 2024
Packaging companies flout rules on waste picker payments
Waste pickers collect, sort and transport most of our recyclable waste, and regulations say they be must paid for their services
News | 25 October 2024
Government losing 1,800 firearms a year to criminals
Firearm-related murders in South Africa have risen to 34 per day
News | 18 October 2024
Western Cape town “held to ransom” by cable theft syndicate
Repeated extended blackouts as electricity poles are cut down and cables stolen
News | 10 October 2024
In photos: the Reclaim the City occupations
Open day at the old Woodstock Hospital and Helen Bowden Nurses Home in Cape Town
By Matthew Hirsch and Steve Kretzmann
Photo Essay | 2 October 2024