April 2026 Newsletter
April has felt like a proper seasonal handover. The heat and brightness of summer have started to ease, replaced by cooler mornings, gentler light and the first signs of autumn colour in the trees. It has also been a strange rainfall year so far. January and February...
Making the most of autumn leaves – a practical guide
Every autumn we get the same “problem”, piles of fallen leaves. The truth is, it’s not waste, it’s free garden gold. Used properly, it saves water, improves your soil, and cuts down on garden refuse. Let’s break it down simply. What mulch is, and why it matters Mulch...
March 2026 Newsletter
March has been another active month for the CRA. From environmental work along the Braamfontein Spruit to important town-planning matters affecting the future of our suburbs, we continue to focus on protecting the character, safety and long-term sustainability of our...
February 2026 Newsletter – Monthly Update
Introduction We hope everyone has settled into the year and is finding their rhythm again. February has been active across multiple portfolios: water infrastructure, environmental work, planning oversight, security, and community assets, and we continue sharing...