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...

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 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...

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...

Introduction   We hope everyone is back, rested, and settled in after the festive season and start-of-year reset. The CRA will be issuing a monthly newsletter to share key updates, celebrate the wins we achieve together, and provide transparency on the work...

Last weekend the CRA organised a clean-up in Athole Park near Burnside, and the difference is fantastic. This summer’s unusually high rainfall has made everything grow like mad. While that’s great for gardens, it caused real problems in this section of Athole Park....

On Friday, 18th April 2025, the CraigPark Residents' Association hosted its much-loved annual Easter Hunt at Hamilton Park, and what a fantastic morning it was! The park was buzzing with excitement as families gathered for a jam-packed morning of fun. From classic...

The Blue Bridge in Delta Park, a vital access point for our community and a key crossing for people entering our suburbs from across the Braamfontein Spruit, has suffered severe structural damage due to the flooding on Wednesday, 5 March. It was further damaged in a...

On Wednesday, 4th December, the CraigPark Residents' Association hosted its annual Christmas event, bringing the community together for an evening filled with festive fun and fitness. The evening kicked off with a spirited 5km Christmas Trail Run, starting at Vice...