Mahatma Gandhi said that the true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members. Unfortunately, as South Africans, we are desensitised in part to the poverty that permeates our ordinary lives. Used to the sight of the radical impact our ever-expanding gap between the haves and have nots […]
Cape Town’s fire season occurs from November through to May which are our hottest, and driest months. Together with our beloved south-easterly “Cape Doctor” – which adores clearing our city of pollution – these arid conditions create ideal opportunities for wildfires to spark and quickly rage out of control. From our homes and businesses to […]
As we charge into 2022, there is undeniable trepidation surrounding the new challenges and triumphs the year will bring. This year we will continue to create an urban ecosystem that is safe, accessible and inviting to all the workers, visitors and community members of our district. As in years before, we are unwavering in our […]
While many of us see the festive season as a time to kick back and relax, for the retail sector it is the busiest time of the year. With high volumes of high-value stock, seasonal staff and more capital flowing through our premises than any other time of the year staying safe is a definite […]
Here are our top tips to keep your property safe so you can enjoy the festive season
Have your say on the proposed changes to the City Improvement District By-Law & City Improvement District Policy
The Strand Business Improvement District (BID), is creating a safer, cleaner, and more connected community through our Future Strand Area Improvement Initiative
The Strand Business Improvement District NPC will be hosting its Annual General Meeting and all stakeholders are invited to a review of the year’s activities and planning for 2021/22. Date: 4 November 2020 Time: 15:00 Venue: Friedman and Cohen, Corner of Main Road and Wesley Street, Strand. Resolutions presented at the AGM can only be […]
Good day At the start of lock down, the City of Cape Town engaged businesses across the City on the impact that the lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic was having on their businesses. The inputs from that survey have been used to inform the City’s response to business support in the pandemic. The economy is […]
