Category Archives: News
Claremont commercial office space increases with six new developments
During the past decade, the total value of property within the Claremont CBD has risen from R1.4 billion to over R7 billion. During the past year alone, the value of property in the CBD has risen by R1.9 billion. Claremont’s … Continue reading
CIDC mentors new graduates
From left are interns Zolani Mbuku, Brandon Blauw and Sinethemba Mazwayi with Claremont Improvement District Company administration manager Karen Bailey. PHOTOs: Nomzamo Yuku The Claremont Community Improvement District Company (CIDC) recently welcomed three graduates from 18 Alpha at Chrysalis Academy … Continue reading
Officer of the Month award: Officer Nomandela
Congratulations to CIDC Officer Nomandela, who over the past month has made several outstanding arrests within the CBD. Officer Nomandela made arrests for crimes which included two cases of possession of illegal substances, the theft of a cash register and … Continue reading
CIDC staff attend fire fighting course
On Thursday,12 April 2018, seven members of the CIDC security team attended a fire-fighting course at the South African Fire and Medical Academy in Ottery. The CIDC team are faced with a wide assortment of challenges within the CBD and … Continue reading
Cape Town’s ‘day zero’ pushed back even further to July
In a matter of weeks the City of Cape Town has pushed back its ‘day zero’ by over two months, with the date having now moved from 4 June to 9 July 2018. In a statement released on Tuesday (20 … Continue reading
Food Lovers Market Claremont closes its doors
The CIDC bids a sad farewell to Food Lovers Market Claremont (in Vineyard Road) who closed their doors in #Claremont, after their lease came to an end last week. The #CIDC wishes to thank Food Lovers #Claremont for hosting the CIDC’s annual Staff … Continue reading
Cavendish Square home to 12th H & M store for fashion lovers
H&M (Hennes and Mauritz) (Pty) Ltd, leading global retailer known for fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way, will open it’s 12th store in South Africa on the 16th of September at #Cavendish Square in #Claremont. Doors of … Continue reading
New lawn, tar and bin for Bishoplea park
Bishoplea Park in Claremont will be spruced up. PHOTO: Nomzamo Yuku Bishoplea Park and its surroundings in Claremont will get a new face as the ward councillor has announced plans to upgrade it before the summer holidays. Construction is expected … Continue reading
Park Inn by Radisson receives civic award.
The Protea Sub-council last week handed civic awards to residents who had made outstanding contributions to society. The citizens have been nominated by ward councillors, community organisations or the public and the awards are in accordance with the Civic Honours … Continue reading
Main Road the ‘go-to’
Shoprite has been closed down in Claremont Main Road following plans to revamp the building as part of property development in the area.PHOTO: Nomzamo Yuku Main Road in Claremont is expected to get a facelift as property developers in … Continue reading