News and Speeches
Conference of the National Association for Persons with Cerebral Palsy
15 May 2006It is the responsibility of government to ensure that each and every learner, including those who suffer from cerebral palsy, acquires the knowledge, skills and values he or she needs to lead a fulfilling life as an empowered and productive citizen... Read More
City Partners with Major Banks on Housing Finance Agreement
14 May 2006The City of Cape Town in partnership with ABSA, Nedbank and Standard Bank will celebrate the concluding of a Housing Finance Co-operation Agreement at a signing ceremony in Mitchells Plain. Executive Mayor, Alderman Helen Zille, will deliver the... Read More
Education MEC Expresses Concern with Cosatu's Protest Action
14 May 2006Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has expressed concern about the possible disruption of schools during Cosatu's planned protest action this week. Read More
Conference Redefines Western Cape Heritage
14 May 2006The constitution of the Republic of South Africa came under scrutiny during group discussions at the Heritage Consultative Conference held at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island on 13 May 2006. Read More
International Nurses' Day
11 May 2006"The wellbeing of our patients in our facilities receive the highest priority and the treatment they receive must be compared with the best in the world. Read More
Valkenberg Hospital: The New Admission Unit
10 May 2006Valkenberg Hospital was founded in 1891. The name derives from the farmer Cornelius Valk who purchased the land in 1720. In 1881 the Colonial Government bought the land to build a reformatory. Read More
Western Cape Defines Preservation Plan for Endangered Heritage
10 May 2006The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in conjunction with the National Heritage Council (NHC) will host a Heritage Consultative Conference on Saturday, 13 May 2006 from 09h00 to 19h00 at the Gateway to Robben Island, Clock Tower... Read More
Launch of the Agricultural and Agribusiness Strategy
10 May 2006One of the commitments undertaken at the Provincial Growth and Development Summit, held on 14 November 2003, was that strategies should be developed for certain key sectors of the Western Cape economy. Read More
City Council Gets Tough on Graffiti
9 May 2006A City Councillor caught six teenagers red-handed as they were defiling a retainer wall with graffiti on the M5 motorway. They were given the option to repaint the 500 metre wall at their own expense or face charges of malicious damage to property. Read More
Metro Police Women's Network Forum - Social Outreach Initiative in Bishop Lavis
9 May 2006The Metro Police Women's Network Forum was established in 2004 with the primary aim of realising the Department's social responsibility towards the citizens of Cape Town. Read More
Reminder - Electricity Recovery Plan and Energy Savings Campaign
8 May 2006With possible electricity load-shedding looming and a recovery plan and savings campaign underway to manage the situation, an information kit and other tools to those covering the story have been prepared. Read More
Launch of the African Utility Conference
7 May 2006We in Cape Town know how important energy supply security is. We have experienced - citizens and government together - the consequences of not having that security. Read More
Street People Help to Keep Company's Garden Clean and Green
7 May 2006The Company's Garden, the City of Cape Town's green heart has initiated an innovative project with the Central City Improvement District (CCID) and Straatwerk to keep the area clean. The project also provides employment to destitute people and... Read More
Judge Rules on Stone-Throwing Incident
7 May 2006Thirteen years after an incident in which a then eleven-year-old learner lost the sight of one eye resulting from a stone hitting him, the Cape High Court has now ruled that the educator on duty that day could not be held responsible. Read More
Electricity Recovery Plan and Energy Savings Campaign
4 May 2006With possible electricity load-shedding looming and a recovery plan and savings campaign underway to manage the situation, an information kit and other tools to those covering the story have been prepared. Read More
City Parks Hikes Up Hiv/Aids Information Campaign
3 May 2006The City of Cape Town's Parks Department (Central Region) will run a HIV/Aids Information Campaign at the Bellville Transport Interchange (Taxi Rank). Peer Educators will be present to inform and educate commuters. Brochures and free vouchers to... Read More
City Appoints Interim Parking Contractors
3 May 2006Two kerb side parking contractors have been appointed in the Central Business District, Sea Point and Claremont on a month to month basis until the City of Cape Town is able to publicly re-advertise the tender for a long term contractor to manage... Read More
City Staff Commits to Save Electricity
2 May 2006Mayor Helen Zille Wednesday, 03 May 2006, officially launched the City's Energy-Saving Lamp Exchange Programme for staff. Read More
World Asthma Awareness Day
1 May 2006The 2 May is World Asthma Day, a disease which is impairing the health of thousands of Western Cape kids. The prevalence of the disease is higher in South Africa than the average for Africa and the rest of the world. Read More
City of Cape Town is Acting Local, Thinking Global for Sustainable Development
27 April 2006A City of Cape Town delegation will travel to New York to participate in the 14th session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. Read More
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