2023 Netball World Cup STUFF IN LANGA

Mural unveiled in Langa to mark 1 year countdown until Netball World Cup in CPT

Sara-Jayne Makwala King|

5 months ago

The countdown is officially on for the 2023 Netball World Cup being hosted in the Mother City next year.

Cape Town was announced as the host city in July 2019. It's the first time ever the tournament will be held on African soil.

The City will be rolling out several netball activities leading up to the Netball World Cup to raise awareness about the event.

We are very proud to host this competition and hopefully see the South African national netball team become world champions on home soil.

Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor - City of Cape Town

This week, officials including Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and representatives of the Netball World Cup LOC and Netball South Africa attended the unveiling of the first in a series of legacy murals for the tournament.

The 33 metres by 9 metres mural at the Langa Indoor Sports Centre was painted by local artist Skumbuzo Salman who was supported by emerging artist Ayabonga Ntshongwana.

It follows the theme of "Netball", "Women Sport" "Cape Town", "Africa", "healthy lifestyle", "women empowerment" and "hope".

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Meanwhile, over R6 million has been spent sprucing up netball facilities in Scottsdene, Ravensmead, Delft, Gugulethu, Sir Lowry's Pass, Strandfontein, Sarepta and Mitchells Plain.

LANGA RAILWAY BUSINESS

City completes R10,5 million upgrade of Langa Station South public space

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In March 2016, the City of Cape Town completed an upgrade of the Langa Station South public open at a cost of more than R10.5 million. The project entailed:

• construction of new sidewalks and the improvement of existing sidewalks for safe pedestrian movement,
• Sandile Road, which leads towards the Langa Station, has also been changed from a two-way to a one-way road to enhance pedestrian safety and the movement of buses, taxis and private vehicles,
• the existing informal trading spaces have also been upgraded to improve the business environment for the informal traders,
• a wall of art has been created by local artists to acknowledge the history of Langa and to celebrate its future,
• new public seating and lighting have been installed and a new asphalted public parking area adjacent to Brinton Street has been constructed

Text and image credits: The City of Cape Town

R1.7 million track for Langa and Bridgetown/Bonteheuwel

Langa’s new recreational feature is officially pumping with riders

Published by Sarah du Toit on December 18, 2022

This weekend, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department officially opened the new Langa pump track to riders.

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Construction on the pump track, which is situated on the border between the Langa and Bridgetown/Bonteheuwel areas, started at the end of March last year.

A pump track is a planned route of asphalt berms and turns that includes a looped series of rollers and berms for bike riders.

Riders enjoy the new pump track. Picture: City of Cape Town

“The track is a hub of activity for a variety of wheeled vehicles, including bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and more. The R1.7 million track has been designed in such a way that international pump track events can be held there,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross.

The ground is layered with a French drainage system, a recycled milling layer, and finished with a layer of specialised asphalt surfacing.

Luthando James shows off his skill. Picture: City of Cape Town

This year (2022-23), a ward allocation of R500 000 will be used for the construction of an entrance pathway, an extension of hard surfacing around the track, and an avenue of large trees.

The specialist pump track contractor significantly reduced their costs; large savings resulted from the use of recycled milling material and the reduced cost of trees supplied by the Newlands Nursery.

“The track is an opportunity for the Recreation and Parks Department to promote cycling in a safe space within the community and create fun and exciting experiences, especially for the youth. Road cycling already exists in Langa, and the pump track will also focus on BMX biking,” said Councillor Van der Ross.

Other areas that have a pump track include the Princess Vlei Eco Centre.

“Investing in sports and recreation facilities is important as it exposes young people to healthy activities and different types of sport. It’s also an investment in the community, as it provides a space for leisure. In addition, bicycling creates entrepreneurial opportunities for organisations and small businesses associated with the sport,” added Councillor Van der Ross.

Rules regarding the use of the track are displayed at the facility, and safety gear is a requirement.

Emmanuel Kostile and Afikile Noholoza intend to make full use of the new pump track in Langa. Picture: City of Cape Town

Fixed bicycle parking is not available at the facility at this stage, and an assessment regarding this will be done once the track is operational to determine the need.

The Recreation and Parks Department will purchase a limited number of bicycles for use on the track and partner with the Langa Bicycle Hub organisation based at the facility to assist with Learn-To-Cycle programmes.

 

LANGA DEVELOPMENT

CAPE TOWN TO SPEND R320M ON HOSTEL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME

May 24,2019

 

Photo By HDA

 

The City of Cape Town on Thursday said that it will be moving forward with plans to upgrade more hostel units in Langa as part of the next phase of the hostel transformation programme, which will cost R320-million.

The next phase of the programme, which is set to start in 2020, will see the construction of an estimated 660 new apartments.

The city’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi said roughly R250-million has been spent on the programme and thus far 463 new apartments have been built.

“It is early days, although much work has gone into the preparation for the next phases of the programme already. The majority of the hostels are situated in Langa,” Booi said.

“The City hopes to have a panel of consultants in place by August 2019 to do planning for all the hostel areas within Cape Town. This panel will look at Nyanga, Langa, Gugulethu Section 2 and Gugulethu Section 3 and develop a holistic plan for all of these areas.”

Booi said the city will need all affected parties and stakeholders to work with it and to act in a manner that is to the benefit of as many beneficiaries as possible.

“We need to follow a systematic approach as we cannot do all of the areas at the same time. The City will do everything in its power to ensure that all processes are completed as soon as possible,” Booi said.

“Good community cooperation will be the most vital ingredient as we go forward to bring redress to those families who were broken up, torn apart and stripped of their dignity and humanity by the apartheid government.”

Based on a survey done in 2010, the city used an objective model to determine the priorities for the programme. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-town-to-spend-r320m-on-next-phase-of-hostel-transformation-programme-2019-05-23/rep_id:4136