The Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town recently unveiled a bronze statue at City Hall to honour former president Nelson Mandela. The newly-unveiled statue undoubtedly adds overall to Cape Town’s rich heritage but most specifically to that of the Central City.

Positioned on the balcony where Mandela stood when he gave his first address as a free man on 11 February 1990, the statue is meant to serve as a constant reminder of that historical day and the many years of sacrifice that led to the moment when he was freed.

Strong partnerships continue to emerge at the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID), as the organisation’s Social Development partner NGO TB HIV Care has been providing training on the safe handling and disposal of items known as “sharps” to the CCID’s Urban Management operational team.