Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve Quarterly Report 1 July 2019 – 30 September 2019

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SPATIAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BRANCH

Jacques Küyler Biodiversity Area Coordinator: Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve Tel: 021 400 6300 Email: [email protected]

WITZANDS AQUIFER NATURE RESERVE QUARTERLY REPORT 1 JULY 2019 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2019

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. HIGHLIGHTS & CHALLENGES 3. CONSERVATION PLANNING 4. FLORA 5. FAUNA 6. SOIL 7. WATER 8. FIRE 9. PEOPLE, TOURISM & EDUCATION 10. STAFF MATTERS 11. LAW ENFORCEMENT 12. INFRASTRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 WITZANDS AQUIFER NATURE RESERVE

The Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve covering over 3000 hectares consists of two vegetation types including Cape Flats Dune Strandveld (endangered) and Atlantis Sand Fynbos (critically endangered). Generally, both these vegetation types are poorly conserved. Mr. Anton Bredell, Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape, under section 23(1)(a)(i) of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act 57 of 2003), declared Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve in the Province of the Western Cape: Provincial Gazette 7859 on 12 January 2018.

The Atlantis Aquifer spans the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve and Brakkefontein Biodiversity Agreement site. Water is extracted and converted into potable (drinking) water for the surrounding communities of Atlantis, Mamre and Pella. Atlantis, with a significant residential population and many industries, requires a steady freshwater supply. This is met by the area’s natural coastal aquifer, recharged urban storm water runoff and treated wastewater. Pond 7, Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve’s largest man-made water body, is a recharge pond managed by the City of Cape Town Atlantis Water Scheme. The scheme works closely with Biodiversity Management staff in the area to protect and enhance the unique biodiversity found here. To date, 350 ha have been cleared of alien vegetation. In collaboration with the Cape Town Water Fund, Pond 7 and Pond 6 have been prioritised for invasive plant clearing and rehabilitation to optimise water infiltration and improve water quality.

The non-vegetated mobile dunes and rocky outcrops are two outstanding features of the nature reserve. The mobile dunes cover an area of approximately 440 hectares. Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve is part of the southern core of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve, which is unique in terms of its diverse landscape, fauna and flora.

Vision of the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve To conserve and manage the two central features of the site, namely being a water catchment resource and having unique surface biodiversity, ensuring a positive balance between utilisation and conservation, and providing long-term sustainable environmental experiences to the surrounding communities.

Mission of the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve To maintain and, where required, restore the natural environment and its associated ecological processes and services through the implementation of the management objectives of the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve, and to support the surrounding communities in fulfilling their environmental and socio-economic responsibilities

1.2 THE DASSENBERG COASTAL CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP

An important part of the Biodiversity Network (BioNet) is to create a viable ecological link between the Dassenberg Hills and the coast. The Dassenberg Coastal Catchment Partnership (DCCP) spans approximately 34 500 ha as a landscape-scale conservation initiative and multiple stakeholder partnership. The area is unique for its unmatched levels of threatened biodiversity, water security, climate change adaptation corridors, natural and cultural heritage, and associated socio-economic opportunities. Landownership within this area is a melting pot of State (national, provincial and local authority), private and communal.

Mechanisms to protect and manage the land include a range of different Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements with the private and communal landowners, the conservation of State-owned land, land acquisition and development offsets as part of the Environmental Authorisation process.

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2. HIGHLIGHTS & CHALLENGES 2.1 HIGHLIGHTS  Two Visitor Control Officers (VCO) positions were advertised, shortlisted and appointed for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve where one of them was previously employed on the Expanded Public Works Programme.

 The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) commenced with follow-up invasive alien clearing at the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve: Klein Dassenberg Conservation Area. The CWCBR has finally after three years of waiting for funding from Working for Water continued with their invasive alien clearing programme at the nature reserve.

 Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve hosted 40 learners from the Atlantis School of Skills for the annual Mandela Day event. Learners were exposed to the magnificent dunes of the nature reserve and taught about conservation.

2.2 CHALLENGES  The Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve remains without a permanent People and Conservation Officer (PCO) since 2009. This is a huge disadvantage to both the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve and communities, as the relationships, programmes and opportunities conducted with the schools/groups/events are affected through the lack of an assigned People and Conservation Officer for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve.

 The Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve have been plagued by issues related to conservation compliance and law enforcement. Non-compliance by visitors are being addressed by demarcation of the nature reserve boundaries, appropriate signage and by conducting daily foot and vehicle patrols.

Staff conducting daily conservation compliance and law enforcement foot and vehicle patrols .

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3. CONSERVATION PLANNING 3.1 Mr. Anton Bredell, Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape, under section 23(1)(a)(i) of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act 57 of 2003), declared Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve in the Province of the Western Cape: Provincial Gazette 7859 on 12 January 2018.

3.2 The Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve Protected Area Advisory Committee had its meeting on 2 August 2019. The meeting was attended by 18 representatives from 10 organisations. The objective of the Advisory Committees is to facilitate interaction, communication, engagement and the development of partnerships with stakeholders and surrounding communities to promote the objectives of the nature reserves and natural areas. Committees are mandated to give advice and input on strategies, management plans and reports, as well as monitor progress of implementation, promote involvement in decision-making and facilitate linkages and integration of nature reserves with surrounding communities.

3.3 The Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool South Africa version 3 (METT-SA 3) review of Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve was conducted during this quarter by the Biodiversity Area Co-ordinator and Coordinator: Monitoring and Evaluation. The METT-SA 3 is a rapid, site-level assessment tool adapted from the World Bank and Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) system. The system is based on the idea that good protected area management follows a process comprising six distinct stages or elements. It begins with understanding the context of existing values and threats (where are we now?), then progress through planning (where do we want to be?), followed by allocation of resources (inputs) (what do we need?). As a result of management actions (processes) (how do we go about it?), it eventually produces products and services (outputs) (what were the results?), which result in impacts or outcomes (what did we achieve?).

4. FLORA 4.1 Invasive Flora Management

Invasive alien vegetation monitoring, control and eradication were conducted by the following organisations:

 Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve: The clearing operations, funded through The Nature Conservancy (TNC) for the Greater Cape Town Water Care fund project (GCTWC) continued during this reporting period. The Greater Cape Town Water Fund contracted teams have completed initial clearing at WA008, WA010, WA013 and Pond 7. The contracted teams have continued with invasive alien clearing at WA001, WA002, WA006, WA018A and WA018B. The clearing is set to continue until the end of October 2019.

 Brakkefontein/Public Works: During the month of September 2018, an agreement was reached that the Invasive Species (IS) unit will clear BRAK08, BRAK012 and BRAK013 and afterwards all invasive clearing through the Biodiversity Management Branch will no longer take place at Brakkefontein.

 Klein Dassenberg Conservation Area: The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) has received funding from the Working for Water programme to continue with invasive alien clearing at Klein Dassenberg. Three contracted teams conducted follow up clearing at Klein Dassenberg and worked at KD003, KD004 and KD005. The teams are continuing with invasive alien clearing at KD001, KD006 and KD007. Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve staff assisted with quality assurance inspections of the work sites to ensure compliance.

 Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve staff conducted hand pulling of Lupinus, commonly known as lupin, at KD007 under the power lines. Staff placed all the pulled out material in black bags and dropped it off at the Atlantis waste depot. 4

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 Tydstroom Conservation Area 33 ha: Nothing to report  Franco Private Conservation Area: Jacques van der Merwe has employed a contractor to assist with the continued clearing of Acacia cyclops on the property.  Kanonkop Conservation Area 20ha: Nothing to report.  Nirvana Private Conservation Area: Nothing to report.  Dankbaar Conservation area: Nothing to report.  Fraai Uitsig Conservation Area: Nothing to report.  Sonop Conservation Area: Nothing to report.

4.2 Indigenous Flora Management

 Baseline plant survey: A total of 37 plants species require infield verification according to the Africa Biodiversity Management Tool. Baseline plant surveys was conducted during July, August and September but unfortunately none of the 37 plant species listed was noted during these surveys.

The table below contains all the plant sightings for the reporting period. Scientific Name Common Name Carpobrotus acinaciformis Carpobrotus edulis sour fig Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bitoubos Dimorphotheca pluvialis Ehrharta villosa var. villosa Euphorbia caput-medusae Ferraria crispa Grielum grandiflorum Jordaaniella dubia Limonium peregrinum Sea lavender Metalasia muricata Microloma sagittatum Morella cordifolia Nylandtia spinosa Skilpadbessie Bos, Tortoise Berry Bush Pelargonium capitatum Ruschia macowanii Salvia africana-lutea Zaluzianskya villosa Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily Zygophyllum morgsana

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SPECIES TOTALS AT WITZANDS AQUIFER NATURE RESERVE 200 180 160 140 Present on this site (sighted in the 120 last 0–10 yrs) 100 Previously known on this site (sighted 11-15 yrs ago) 80 Lost To Site (sighted more than

60 15 yrs ago) Number of species 40 Class Total 20 0 Mammals Birds (Aves) Reptilia Amphibia Plants Class

Dimorphotheca pluvialis; Grielum grandiflorum; Senecio Carpobrotus acinaciformis. arenarius.

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Metalasia muricata Salvia africana-lutea Nylandtia spinosa Euphorbia caput-medusae

Hyobanche sanguinea Osteospermum moniliferum

 Fixed Point photography: Staff conducted post fire fixed point photography at KD001, following the wildfire that occurred in November 2018.

5. FAUNA 5.1 Indigenous Fauna

The table below contains all the mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian sightings for the reporting period. Scientific Name Common Name Alopochen aegyptiaca Egyptian Goose, Kolgans Anthropoides paradiseus Blue Crane Breviceps rosei Sand Rain Frog Buteo rufofuscus Jackal Buzzard Chersina angulata Angulate Tortoise Cinnyris chalybeus Southern Double-collared Sunbird Circus maurus Black Harrier Columba guinea Speckled Pigeon Corvus albus Pied Crow

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Cossypha caffra Cape Robin-Chat Euplectes orix Red Bishop Falco rupicolus Rock Kestrel Galerella pulverulenta Small Grey Mongoose Hirundo dimidiata Pearl-breasted Swallow Milvus parasitus Yellow-billed Kite Motacilla capensis Cape Wagtail Naja nivea Cape Cobra Nectarinia famosa Malachite Sunbird Oena capensis Namaqua Dove Parisoma subcaeruleum Chestnut-vented Tit-babbler Prinia maculosa Karoo Prinia Psammophis crucifer Cross-marked Grass Snake, Crossmarked Grass Snake Pseudaspis cana Mole Snake Pternistis capensis Cape Francolin, Cape Spurfowl Raphicerus campestris Steenbok Raphicerus melanotis Cape Grysbok Streptopelia senegalensis Lag Duifie, Laughing Dove Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling, European Starling Sylvicapra grimmia Common Duiker Tomopterna delalandii Cape Sand Frog Urocolius indicus Red-faced Mousebird

5.2 Mortalities Scientific Name Common Name Nothing to report

6. SOIL  Klein Dassenberg rehabilitation project: Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve staff commenced with the implementation of a rehabilitation project at Klein Dassenberg Conservation Area. The project entails the removal of top soil at Klein Dassenberg, which is invaded by invasive grasses, at a depth of +\- 15cm. Viable top soil is then brought in from the Atlantis Cemetery (donor site) which is being extended thus the top soil, which would otherwise be lost, is being removed and transferred to the conservation area.

Staff completed the movement of top soil during January 2019. Due to previous lessons learnt during the project in 2017, it was decided that the plot sizes would change from 50m x 50m to 5m x 5m. This made the scope of the project easier to achieve. The site where the top soil had been removed was levelled out again as it would be too expensive to transport all the material to the landfill site.

Staff from the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve, Invasive Species Unit and Expanded Public Works Programme propagated the restoration sites with cuttings and seedlings from the Westlake Restoration Facility. The propagated plants were collected from Westlake and were planted on the monitoring plots during the month of July and August. Staff will continue to monitor the success of the rehabilitation project over the next 12 months. Monitoring is done by fixed-point photography and conducting vegetation surveys.

Staff received a number of plant species including Metalasia densa, Babiana ambigua, and Watsonia coccinea during the month of July, which was planted inside the plots. The plants have survived thus far due to the sufficient rainfall during 2019.

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7. WATER 7.1 Atlantis Aquifer: The Atlantis Aquifer spans the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve and Brakkefontein Biodiversity Agreement site. Water is extracted and converted into potable (drinking) water for the surrounding communities of Atlantis, Mamre and Pella. Atlantis, with a significant residential population and many industries, requires a steady freshwater supply. This is met by the area’s natural coastal aquifer, recharged urban storm water runoff and treated wastewater. Pond 7, Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve’s largest man-made water body, is a recharge pond managed by the City of Cape Town Atlantis Water Scheme. The scheme works closely with Biodiversity Management staff in the area to protect and enhance the unique biodiversity found here. To date, 350 ha have been cleared of alien vegetation. In collaboration with the Cape Town Water Fund, Pond 7 and Pond 6 have been prioritised for invasive plant clearing and rehabilitation to optimise water infiltration and improve water quality.

7.2 Cape Town Water Resilience – Atlantis Groundwater Development: A directive in terms of Section 30A of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) was issued, with respect to the current emergency drought situation in Cape Town, by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, on 30 May 2017. This has exempted the City’s water resilience projects from any Environmental Impact Assessment obligations in terms of the Environmental Assessment Regulations (2010 as amended) for Section 24 environmental authorizations as per the NEMA. However, Section 28 ‘Duty of Care’ of NEMA remains applicable to this project. The author commented on the Environmental Method Statements for the Re-testing of production boreholes in the Silwerstroom Wellfield. The proposed method for pump testing is known as Pump Out Aquifer Testing and utilizes a submersible pump which is lowered into the borehole with a rig.

7.3 Water Restrictions: Cape Town is situated in a water-scarce region and weather patterns and the amount of rainfall we will receive in 2019 remains uncertain. As from 1 December 2018, water restrictions and the associated tariffs were lowered from Level 5 to Level 3.

7.4 Rainfall is recorded at a fixed point about 5km from the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve Headquarters Building and data is provided by the South African Weather Bureau. Rainfall records are needed to help interpret changes and to help make informed decisions in vegetation and wildlife management.

Rainfall - Atlantis - 2018 - 2019 90

MM 40 2018

30 2019

0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Month

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8. FIRE 8.1 Preparation and Planning

 The City of Cape Town Environmental Management Department, Biodiversity Management Branch, is a fully compliant member of the Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Association. The National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998, Chapter 2 clause 4(8) states that “The owner in respect of State land must join any fire protection association registered in the area in which the land lies. The City of Cape Town being a statutory body is obliged to join the CPFPA within the boundaries of the CPFPA, which includes the entire Cape Metropolitan.

 The Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve has a number of firebreaks on the boundary of the nature reserve that are maintained annually. The National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998, Chapter 4 places a duty on owners to prepare and maintain firebreaks. The procedure in this regard and the role of adjoining owners and the fire protection association are dealt with. Every owner on whose land a veldfire may start or burn or from whose land it may spread must prepare and maintain a firebreak on his or her side of the boundary between his or her land and any adjoining land.

8.2 Prescribed ecological burns

 Staff assisted Jacques van der Merwe with brush pile / fuel reduction burning at Franco Farm. A total of 28 brush piles were burnt on the day.

Brush pile / fuel reduction burning at Franco Farm (Photograph: Kyle October).

8.3 Wildfires

 Nothing to report.

9. PEOPLE, TOURISM & EDUCATION 9.1 Environmental Education

9.1.1 Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. Mandela Day is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact. For Mandela Day 2019, staff from the City’s Biodiversity Management Branch (Tygerberg Nature Reserve, Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve and Conservation Services Unit) along with volunteers from the Friends of Blaauwberg Conservation Area ventured into the wind and rain to spent half a day at Camphill Village West Coast.

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Camphill Village West Coast is a dynamic community working with intellectually challenged adults, offering them purpose and dignity. Established in 1964, the village provides a unique inclusive approach to life where residents are taught to care for the environment and produce quality products in a natural farm setting. Enterprises include a bakery, dairy, herbal workshop, farm and vegetable gardens.

A private Nature Reserve was declared across 45 ha of the Camphill Village farm in order to preserve the multitude of threatened species and Critically Endangered Atlantis sand fynbos ecosystem, but to also serve as a natural open space for the community at Camphill in order to enjoy the great outdoors and learn more about nature.

The purpose for this year was to erect the new nature reserve sign at the entrance to the village, establish an indigenous, water wise rock garden around the sign, clear the invasive alien species around the entrance and to end the day off planting out search-and-rescue plants in the restoration patch of the Camphill Village Nature Reserve which is being managed with the assistance and guidance of the City’s Biodiversity Management Branch.

The newly established indigenous rock garden now boasts with 65 plants, donated from the Westlake Restoration Facility, consisting of Cotyledon orbiculata, Metalasia muricata, Eriocephalus africanus, Arctotis stoechadifolia and Lampranthus glaucoides. These are all vibrantly coloured, locally indigenous species that require minimal care after initial establishment. With the rock garden complete, all the invasive species, mostly Port Jacksons were cleared around the entrance. Some amazing soup and bread produced from the local bakery and vegetable gardens was given to each of the volunteers that worked at the village for the morning which was a great bonus and graciously accepted given the weather. The day was ended off with a visit to the nature reserve where around 100 plants rescued from development sites in the local industrial area was rehomed into the restoration patch on the nature reserve. Several Fynbos species were in full flower already including the Critically Endangered Amphithalea ericifolia ssp. erecta, Erica plumosa and several species of buchu.

Babiana blanda Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron Amphithalea ericicolia spp. Steirodiscus tagetes Erecta Atlantis Sand Fynbos at Camphill Village Conservation Area 11

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 The City’s Environmental and Heritage Management Branch in collaboration with the Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a heritage programme at the Mamre Visitor Information Centre. Three local schools from Atlantis, Saxonsea Primary School, Berzelia Primary School and Kerria Primary School participated in the programme presented by staff and expanded public works staff.

Grade 6 learners from Saxonsea Primary School participated in the heritage programme.

 National Arbour Month is an annual campaign coordinated by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Department of Environmental Affairs in partnership with Total South Africa. This year’s campaign was held under the theme: “Forests and Sustainable Cities”. The Arbour Month campaign affords the Department and other stakeholders the opportunity to undertake a national awareness programme reiterating the value of trees and creating awareness of tree species that are threatened by extinction. The campaign promotes awareness for the need to plant and maintain indigenous trees throughout South Africa, especially for the many disadvantaged communities who often live in barren and water-stressed areas. Arbour month was celebrated with staff from the City’s Biodiversity Management Branch visiting three schools in Atlantis and the planting of trees at the schools.

Gene-Leigh Jacobs celebrating Arbour Month with Grade 6 learners from Hermeslaan Primary School.

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Grade 5 learners from Grosvenor Primary School proud of Grade 6 learners from Hermeslaan Primary School their garden. showing off their hard work. 9.1.4 Staff from the Biodiversity Management Branch presented a number of environmental education programmes including a holiday programme hosted at the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve.

The City’s Disaster Risk Management Grade 12 learners from the Robinvale Councillor Fiona Abrahams hosted a in collaboration with the Biodiversity High School eco club had some fun in Youth Leadership Workshop at Management Branch presented a the dunes. Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve. programme on climate change to learners from Khayelitsha.

The Western Cape Department of Social Development, Molo Songololo and the United Sanctuary Against Abused Women participated in the holiday programme.

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Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve staff attended the following external meetings:  Concept proposals to Table Mountain Fund (TMF) for the development of Small Grant Facilities: Dassenberg Coastal Catchment Partnership  SP12000005 Supply and installation of Tourism Directional Signage at Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve  SP12000004 Supply and installation of Rubber Speed Bumps at Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve  Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve Protected Area Advisory Committee Meeting(Quarterly)  Meeting with the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve Security Service Provider to discuss conservation compliance and law enforcement  Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Association North Ward Committee Meeting  Nirvana Fynbos Conservation Area Annual Site Visit

9.3 Internal Meetings

Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve staff attended the following internal meetings:  Natural and Cultural Heritage: Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve  Biodiversity Management Branch Meeting (Quarterly)  Bi-Monthly Safety Meeting (Bi-Monthly)  North Region Monthly Meeting (Monthly)  Individual Performance Management: Manager Scoring  Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool South Africa version 3 (METT-SA 3) review  The City of Cape Town’s Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate: Activity Day  Meeting with staff to discuss the Council approved tariffs, conservation compliance and law enforcement  Meeting with the City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management Centre to discuss the Technical Standards contained in the Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009 and the Civil Aviation Regulations with respect to the physical characteristics, obstacle limitation surfaces, visual aids, equipment and installations provided for a licensed heliport.  Green Infrastructure Plan Mapping  Tender for the Lease of the Coffee Shop at Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve on Portion 1 of the Cape Farm No.2 Witzands - 1st BSC

The City of Cape Town’s Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate: Activity Day (Photograph: Kyle October).

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