A civic organisation representing the residents of Woodstock, Cape Town.
A resident-led initiative for local democracy, accountability, and fairness in our neighbourhoods. What is the Community Manifesto? The Community Manifesto is a joint statement built by residents, civic groups, and local organisations across the new Ward 92 in Cape Town,
It’s Thursday. If the familiar rumble of the municipal refuse truck has’nt reached your ears yet, your neighbourhood WhatsApp group probably has. Time to wheel your black bin onto the pavement. We all know where that rubbish is headed: the
What role do trees play in building healthier, more resilient cities in the face of climate change? That was the question explored during a fascinating public lecture hosted by the Botanical Society of South Africa (Kirstenbosch Branch), in collaboration with
The City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts & Culture Development Department is asking Woodstock residents on the best way to utilise “The Lab”, a building situated behind the Woodstock Library. The building at 16 Clyde Street, currently known as “The Lab,” is
An update from some of the Woodstock residents concerning the Earl Street Bowling Green opposition. Note that the WRA is not involved in the Heritage Council appeal, this article expresses the views of some Woodstock residents only. Appeal is
At the Woodstock Residents’ Association AGM held on the 25th April 2026, the community had an opportunity to come together and discuss two key factors: What issues affect Woodstock? How should our Councillor show up for the Woodstock community? Below
The Woodstock Residents’ Association AGM held on 25th April 2026 was a roaring success! We witnessed a community come together to discuss a common way forward on shared issues that affect everyone in our neighbourhood, and would like to extend
It’s been a busy couple of months across the Woodstock neighbourhoods for cleaning, greening and community activations! Here’s a few community led initiatives we’ve been up to, with a BIG thank you to everyone involved! Friends of Parks: We’re excited
On 16 May, 3 active WRA members joined an engaging and informative workshop, co-hosted by WECA and the Umbrella Civic, with the People’s Legal Centre and the Movement for CARE, on the functions and structures of ward committees. The workshop
Check Your Property Evaluation Guide The WRA’s has put together a short guide to checking if your property evaluation for the City’s evaluation roll is in the right ball park, and how to get the objection form, if necessary, to