News and Speeches
Zeekoevlei Rehabilitation: One of 15 Neighbourhood Development Projects
3 October 2006The City's Mayoral Committee has approved a business plan to rehabilitate Zeekoevlei and to manage its urban drainage system at an estimated cost of some R150 million, provided that the City can secure external funding for the project. Read More
N7 Bridge Between the N1 and Frans Conradie Drive Closed for Another 24 Hours
2 October 2006The N7 bridge in the vicinity of Acacia Park that was damaged by a fire in an informal settlement under the bridge in the early hours of Monday morning will remain closed for at least the next 24 hours. Read More
WCED Ready for Matric Examinations
2 October 2006The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is fully prepared for the 62,251 learners who have entered to write the Senior Certificate Examinations this year, and it is all systems go. Read More
Disaster Risk Management Situation Report: N7 Bridge Section of Vanguard Drive Will Remain Closed
1 October 2006A fire in the informal settlement under the N7 bridge in the vicinity of Acacia was reported to Fire & Rescue Services at 00:47 this morning. Fire & Rescue Services were on the scene by 00:52. Read More
Building a Safe Learning Home for All
28 September 2006It is not only external threats, which result in school- based violence, but the attitude and behaviour of our learners and educators as well. Read More
City Makes R3,6m Available to Improve Lives of Khayelitsha Residents
27 September 2006Khayelitsha is to receive a R3,6 million boost from the City of Cape Town as part of its ward allocations for the current financial year. Read More
City of Cape Town to Pilot New Push-to-Talk Technology
27 September 2006City of Cape Town law enforcers will take part in a pilot project to improve communication for crime prevention and emergencies along the N2 and R300 routers. They will be able to test a new product which allows users to turn a regular cell phone... Read More
City to Pilot New Push-to-Talk Technology
26 September 2006The escalating crime on the N2 and R300 highways has featured a great deal in the media recently with a public outcry to government insisting on action. Read More
City Launches Environmental Centre in False Bay
26 September 2006A new environmental education centre - situated in the False Bay Ecology Park which features one of South Africa's most important areas for wetland birds - opens in Cape Town this weekend. Read More
GF Jooste Celebrates 30 Years of Service to Communities and New CT Scanner
25 September 2006GF Jooste Hospital is having a double celebration today - the acquisition of a new R4 million CT Scanner and the hospital's 30th birthday. A combined effort by the Western Cape Provincial Department of Health and the Pinelands Rotary Club has... Read More
Settlers High Scoops First Place at Tygerberg Olympiad for the Environment
21 September 2006Settlers High in Bellville has won this year's Tygerberg Olympiad for the Environment for the fourth year in a row. Read More
City Commences Process to Formulate a Gated Communities Policy
21 September 2006A multi-party, multi-portfolio working committee has been established to tackle the issue of enclosed or gated communities in Cape Town, for which the City has no policy at present. Read More
Mayor Cycles to Work on World Car Free Day
21 September 2006Over 350 cyclists are expected to join the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille, as she cycles in to work on World Car Free Day this Friday, 22 September 2006. Read More
Our Musical Heritage: ILifa Lethu leMveli kwezoMculo: Ons Musikale Erfenis
21 September 2006The theme for the 2006 National Heritage Day celebrations is: Celebrating our music, our Heritage. Music is a universal phenomenon, which in several ways touches the hearts, minds, and souls of the entire humanity. Read More
Cape Town Hosts Main Heritage Day Celebrations
21 September 2006South Africa's 2006 Heritage Month is already in full swing - and this year music occupies the spotlight through a series of events that culminate in a not-to-be missed day of culture at the Grand Parade in Cape Town this Sunday, National Heritage... Read More
Final Report Released on Green Point Stadium
21 September 2006The final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed World Cup 2010 Stadium at Green Point has been completed. Read More
Possible Change to Municipality Type for City of Cape Town
21 September 2006The MEC for Local Government & Housing, Qubudile Richard Dyantyi, issued a letter to the City of Cape Town today informing the City that he is considering an amendment to change the type of municipality in respect of the City of Cape Town. Read More
Good News for Thousands of Council Home-Owners
20 September 2006There is good news for thousands of home-owners who are currently paying off their home loans to the City of Cape Town. Read More
Cape Town Warmly Welcomes Homeless World Cup Players
20 September 2006The 500 soccer players from 48 countries arriving in Cape Town this weekend for the Homeless World Cup soccer tournament, are to receive a hearty welcome from the City of Cape Town. Read More
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