Western Cape Maritime Cluster Launched

CAPE TOWN [7 May 2018]. The Netherlands Consulate General in collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism is excited to announce the incorporation of a Maritime Cluster for the Western Cape region. The Cluster aims to strengthen and develop the maritime industrial sector. As a non-profit, voluntary organization, it is committed to providing support to the building of a sustainable Western Cape Maritime Industry. On the […]

Lebogang Mokwena announced as Cape Town Bicycle Mayor

CAPE TOWN (17 April 2018). The Netherlands Consulate General in collaboration with the Pedal Power Association and the BYCS initiative is excited to introduce Lebogang Mokwena as the 2018 Bicycle Mayor. This pilot project is based on an independent global initiative by BYCS that originated in the Netherlands and aims to accelerate cycling awareness and progress of cycling in cities. Part of Lebogang’s mandate is to review the sustainability of […]

Launch of 2018 Bicycle Mayor aims to promote cycling for all

CAPE TOWN (19 December 2017) – The Netherlands Consulate General and the Pedal Power Association are thrilled to start the new year on an exciting note by announcing the launch of a Bicycle Mayor in the Cape Town area. The pilot project is based on a global initiative that aims to accelerate the progress of cycling in cities. The process of electing a suitable candidate will commence in early 2018 […]