THE City's plans for an efficient bus transport system are well underway with the recent appointment of two successful international tenders. But in addition to tight deadlines, the City is now also facing the question of local labour involvement.

AS PART of its vision to provide a world-class sustainable transport system for all residents of Cape Town, the City is considering plans to allow bicycle commuters greater access to the inner city.

THE erection of the roof truss girders of the Nelson Mandela Bay soccer stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa has reached the halfway mark and is now edging towards completion with the lifting in place of the 19th girder this morning.

THE prospect of facing legal action due to unpaid accounts has been lifted; permitting residents take advantage of a new debt payment service.

JOBURG football lovers are counting down the days, 500 to be exact. As the FIFA World Cup approaches, fans, organisers and workers survey the City's world-class stadiums and they all agree, "Viva 2010!".

SCHOOLS under the eThekwini Municipality are invited to submit an environmental proposal to the Imagine Durban Demonstration Project Fund.

THE City has earmarked a million rand for further improvements to the Gonubie Caravan Park and Resort, which is proving a popular holiday destination.

WITH the first phase of the City’s Integrated Rapid Transport (IRT) system set to get underway in March 2010, the project is now rapidly gaining pace.

ENGINEERS at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium have fitted the final piece to the 350m long arch that spans eThekwini’s iconic new sports facility.

THE City of Cape Town says the problem of algae in drinking water has been contained, and has reiterated that the Cape Town’s water is healthy and safe for human consumption.

WHILE there are a few comedies lined up for the Civic Theatre, in the main the entertainment year is devoted to music of all shapes and forms, from pop to opera.

BUFFALO City wrapped up the weekend with two top-notch sporting events – the Africa Open Golf Championships and Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa.

A DATABASE is being compiled of stakeholders in the Mdantsane Urban Renewal Programme to ensure their participation in the upliftment of the area.

CAPE Town welcomed Japanese fundraiser and adventure motorcyclist Shinji Kazama at the end of his 78-day journey from the northern tip of Africa to Cape Point, the south-western tip of the continent.

THE weather was as unpredictable as the leader board over the four-day Joburg Open, but Anders Hansen played through the rain to grab a win.

NELSON Mandela Bay will be the proud host of the Eastern Cape Soccer Challenge, an international tournament that will be broadcast to 130 countries in Europe, Eastern Europe and South America.