A slow morning is expected for Cape Town commuters after a train caught alight at the Eerste River station.

Cape Town - The Metrorail in the Western Cape has announced it is reopening a train line and shuttle service between Eerste Rivier and Bellville on Monday.

Train fire in Eerste River to likely disrupt Cape Town commute According to City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Jermaine Carelse, fire crews were on the scene on Friday morning.

To reduce risk of flooding as winter draws nearer, the City of Cape Town’s water and sanitation directorate has started proactive repair projects in Kuils River and Khayelitsha.

With relatively few reasons to go to the Indian River Mall now, its owner's plans to redevelop it are welcome. But the plans could be better.