Last week, we facilitated a workshop on "Developing a Roadmap for Clean Air in Tshwane" with @CleanAirFund @C40Cities @CityTshwane. The workshop aimed to enable the City & its stakeholders to co-create a Clean Air Roadmap and set up an inclusive platform to monitor air quality.

A city's 💰 financial health reflects its population and their contribution to the economy. As cities grow, 🛠️ infrastructure and service demands rise—but does revenue keep up? 📈 Read more in our 2017 report: #UrbanPlanning #CityGrowth #Sustainability

🚀 A look at @SACitiesNetwork's State of City Finances report! It highlights the financial health and sustainability of SA’s biggest cities. Curious about its impact? Learn more below! ⬇️ #CityFinances #UrbanDevelopment #SACN

For more historical trends on city finances, check out our State of the City Finances:

How do Local Government budgets work? 🏙️ 1. Operating Budget = daily services (salaries, maintenance) 2. Capital Budget = long-term projects (electricity, water, sanitation) ⚡️💧🚽 #MunicipalFinances Check out the @civicsacademyZA video below 👇

Celebrating 10 years of the Urban Safety Reference Group [USRG]! 🎉 Facilitated by SACN with support from @giz_gmbh's VCP Programme since 2014, the USRG has made significant strides in #UrbanSafety. Let us explore the impact of the USRG through the numbers below 👇

Exciting news! Our Q2 Newsletter is out now! 🚀 Catch up on all the latest updates, insights, and highlights. Read more here: Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe to our mailing list here and never miss a beat:

We shared 4 of 7 essential principles for achieving safety in public spaces. 🚶‍♀️Many South African cities struggle with limited access to quality, safe spaces due to crime & violence. It’s time for action! Today, we're sharing the final 3 principles. Stay tuned! 🌍✨ #UrbanSafety

Public spaces reflect who we are—shaping our communities & fostering safety, well-being, and a sense of belonging. 🌍✨ Experts have agreed on 7 principles to create safer spaces. Today, let’s explore the first 4! 👇 #UrbanSafety #PublicSpaces #CommunityImpact #SaferCities

@JonkersEdwin Dear Edwin, please see link to recording here:

Siphelele Ngobese, joined @eNCA to discuss the latest State of Urban Safety in SA Cities Report 2024. #UrbanSafety @safer_spaces Watch the full discussion here: Get your copy here:

Wishing you peace, love, and laughter this wonderful holiday season. May the spirit of Christmas fill your heart with love, joy, and peace.

Did you know that 37% of serious assaults occurred in our cities? This is according to the latest State of Urban Safety in South Africa Report 2024. #UrbanSafety #StateOfUrbanSafety2024 #CrimeStats @safer_spaces The report is available here:

What is the point of public spaces if people are afraid to use them? Check out the third of four web stories titled "Area-based Crime and Violence" #UrbanSafety #StateofUrbanSafety #CrimeState #ENDGBV

Did you know that 75% of vehicle thefts and hijackings occur in our cities? This is according to the latest State of Urban Safety in South Africa Report 2024. #UrbanSafety #StateOfUrbanSafety2024 #CrimeStats #SaferCities The report is available here:

"Instead of hatred and revenge, we choose reconciliation and nation-building" - Nelson Mandela #ReconciliationDay2024 #ForgingNewFutures 🇿🇦

We know what we want less of, crime! How do we measure what we want more of? #SaferCities #UrbanSafety #StateofUrbanSafety @safer_spaces Find out more in the second of four web stories below:

Did you know that 55% of reported residential robberies occur in our cities? This statistic comes from the latest State of Urban Safety in South Africa Report 2024. @safer_spaces #StateOfUrbanSafety2024 #CrimeStats The report is available here:

Women feel unsafe in our cities, but what are doing about it? Check out one of our four web stories titled Gendered-lens on Urban Safety. #UrbanSafety #StateofUrbanSafety #CrimeState #ENDGBV Click here: