As we find ourselves amidst a global situation never experienced before, under lockdown and unsure of our immediate futures, many of us are feeling helpless regarding the plight of those less fortunate. Bombarded with images on the news and social media, we want to make a difference, but are not sure how we can help, where to start and who to assist.
In line with the recent Escalation of Measures to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic as announced by President Ramaphosa and the subsequent special Government Gazettes issued, all the containment and mitigation measures will be fully applicable and enforced throughout the Century City precinct.
During a national lockdown where social interaction is prohibited and isolation is the word of the day, how do we still create a sense of community without putting our most vulnerable community members at risk?
Oasis LifeAs we’re all holed up inside during the national lockdown, essential services are braving the outside world every day to make sure that our Century City hood is safe and taken care of, uninterrupted.
Following the President’s national address regarding COVID-19 and his declaration of a National State of Disaster, all Century City Property Owners’ Association (CCPOA) and Intaka Island public events, such as Markets, the Galileo Open Air Cinema, Full Moon hikes, etc. have, understandably, been suspended until further notice. In addition, and in line with the key containment and mitigation measures taken, inter alia, by the City of Cape Town to reduce the spread of the virus, the Intaka Island Eco-Centre and Reserve will be closed to the public from Thursday 19 March 2020.
With 8 sporting codes over three days, the Century City Sports Festival was a great success. Held from Friday 28 February to Sunday 1 March, the total number of participants across the spectrum was in excess of 6 000.
Discovery VitalityLeap year at the Century City Express with Discovery Vitality was a great success!
Discovery VitalityOn Friday, 21 February 2020, Century City Property Owners’ Association took handover of their newly completed 1 200 square metre Depot. This multi-use facility will be used as a maintenance workshop, tools and equipment storage, changing rooms and showers for maintenance and ground staff.
As the sun sets behind Table Mountain, the silhouettes of the procession of 100 life-size statues, the Long March to Freedom, cast long shadows. Moving the exhibition to its new home in Century City, brought the bronzes closer to two local artists who were responsible for a number of these exquisite artworks.
Long March to Freedom websiteCentury City has been named as one of the rental hot spots in the Western Cape by Property 24. “The rising trend is for young professionals to cluster in cosmopolitan mixed-use areas such as the CBD and Century City where they have access to an excellent amenities and lifestyle and the MyCiti transport network.”
Sable Corner, Rabie’s latest commercial development is nearing completion. With an expected completion mid-2020, Sable Corner will be adding another premier office address in the flourishing Bridgeways Precinct.
Sable CornerThe ultimate nightmare scenario unfolded at Oasis Luxury Resort on Wednesday 27 November when curls of black smoke was seen billowing from the twelfth floor of the Palm Brook building. Concerned onlookers watched as elderly residents were assisted out of the building, visibly shaken.
With the festive season around the corner and many more additional visitors expected to Century City, you can rest assured that we are prepared! The Century City Property Owners’ Association (CCPOA)-driven Operational Management Forum which co-ordinates and facilitates law enforcement, security, traffic and disaster management issues within Century City has been proactively preparing for this year’s Festive Season.
The Long March to Freedom, a monumental procession of 100 life-size bronze statues and the largest exhibition of its kind anywhere in the world, opens to the public at Century City, Cape Town, on 15 November 2019. The individual bronze artworks depict South African and international icons, some famous and others unknown, and tell the story of South Africa’s 350-year struggle for freedom and democracy.
The National Heritage MuseumRetiring in a luxury apartment at Oasis Life Century City means that you have the best of both worlds - all the modern conveniences juxtaposed with picturesque natural serenity.
Rabie Property Group Oasis LifeCentury City, Cape Town’s largest privately managed mixed-use precinct, remains tops according to its residents and businesses. The results of a recently completed customer satisfaction survey, indicated that 84% of people rate Century City’s overall experience as good or excellent.
Rabie’s latest mixed-use development in Century City, Bridgewater One, is one for the limelight! The biggest development since the Bridgewater Precinct’s Century City Square, Bridgewater One is set to rise along the banks of a new waterbody, which was once Ratanga Junction.
The Century City Arts Foundation (CCAF) recently sent out a request for proposals for a site-specific original and durable public art mural. Professional artists, art and design schools as well as the general public were invited to submit proposals for this exciting opportunity to provide a large scale work of art to be displayed on the abutment of a canal pedestrian bridge as part of the already established multi-faceted programme of outdoor artworks and educational exhibits known as the Century City Art Trail.
Rotary Family Health Days, a unique public/private partnership program that is currently in its eighth year of operation. The three-day, integrated annual program provides free holistic, comprehensive, preventative health programs (both for infectious and non-communicable diseases.)
The annual Century City Golf Challenge, takes place this year on the 9th of October again at the Atlantic Beach Country Club, home of the British Open Qualifier for 2004 and 2005. The event provides the perfect opportunity for Century City corporates and other businesses to meet and network with like-minded business people, offering a platform to expand their network and gain exposure for their own brands.