Sodeeqah Jaffer, a property administrator with RPA, has a novel way of saving water with the co-operation of her three-year-old water warrior son, Rayyaan.
When one arrives at Century City in these drought stricken days, one is immediately struck by how green it is - a lush Oasis in stark contrast to an otherwise barren landscape.
The original developers of Century City laid a pipeline from Potsdam Waste Water Works to Century City at the start of the development 20 years ago and so Century City is in the enviable position of having access to treated effluent which is used for all irrigation of common areas at Century City and also for each of the different residential and commercial complexes in the precinct.
Mom of two kids (under two!) + water restrictions = utterly unobtainable and ridiculous and results in sheer panic … Or so I thought.
Rotary International is finally arriving at Century City and the ambition is to have a fully functional club within the first 6 months of 2018. A spokesperson for Rotary said that Century City presents many unique opportunities for a new Club. With many business leaders and professionals that work in the area, as well as the diverse range of residents in the area, members of Century City Rotary Club could combine to address the many challenges faced in our area and those that surround us.
The sushi menu was a natural extension for this popular Century City local with owner, Marc Langlois, a partner in Cape Town favourites such as Manga and Sotano, both of which are renowned for their delectable sushi offering.
Canal Walk has implemented a number of measures to save water and further measures to significantly reduce their dependence on potable water will be completed by end March.
Maggie Rowley
info@centurycity.co.za
Rabie Property Group has been and will continue to implement stringent potable water saving measures to try and stave off Day Zero when the city’s taps are expected to run dry.
Maggie Rowley
info@centurycity.co.za
With Day Zero – the day the taps run dry – rapidly approaching it is essential that each and everyone of us does our bit to help stave off this looming catastrophe.
Maggie Rowley
info@centurycity.co.za
Sean Hattingh, now manager of the newly opened Century City Security Operations Centre, has been an integral part of Century City’s security operations since 2001, and his role and contribution have evolved in tempo with the growth of the burgeoning precinct.
A limited number of copies of a glossy, commemorative coffee table book on Intaka Island published in celebration of the wetlands’ 21st year are available for sale in the Intaka Island Eco-Centre.
Janko, who hails from Somerset West, was recently nominated for a Global Art Award and he has established a strong international following with his powerful sculptures now held in private collections in England, Switzerland, Scotland, Belgium, Dubai, Australia, and Monaco
The R4,2million extension to the Club House, paid for by the developer – the Oasis Joint Venture comprising Rabie Property Group and a Harries Consortium - has significantly increased the capacity of the dining room, kitchen and lounge to accommodate the growing Oasis family.
Chris Blackshaw, CEO of the Century City Property Owners’ Association, says Century City is in a unique and fortunate position as the developers have installed a dedicated pipeline to convey treated effluent from the City of Cape Town’s Potsdam Water Works to Century City and this is available for irrigation and other uses via a metered connection.
Canal Walk alone is expected to attract more than 2.4 million shoppers in December, of which more than 100 000 are anticipated on Christmas Eve, according to Vanessa Herbst, Marketing Manager for the shopping centre.
This is part of the park’s strategy of offering ticket specials in the off-peak periods to enable as many people as possible to have one last ride before the park closes for good at the end of business on May 1 2018.
There are two wonderful walks around Intaka Island. The one through the man-made portion of Intaka Island is 1km and has a number of benches on the route where one can rest and enjoy the tranquillity of the environment. You can also park off in one of the bird hides and observe the incredible variety of feathered friends that Intaka is home to.
Maggie Rowley
info@centurycity.co.za
At a function to commemorate this major milestone, Paul Lochner, chairperson of the Intaka Island Blouvlei Environmental Committee, said Century City had truly become a prime example of how the built and natural environments can co-exist in harmony for their mutual benefit.
Full Adventurer ticket prices are normally R179 per person so this represents a significant discount, says Ratanga General Manager, Bill Taylor.
Born in Butterworth in the Eastern Cape, Thembanani came to Cape Town after he matriculated. He resides with his wife Phakama, their two sons Liyema (8years) and Alunamda (8 months) and stepdaughter Alungile (12) in Kwezi Park, Khayelitsha.