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City to Host Night Vigil for Madiba on the Grand Parade

12 December 2013

The City of Cape Town will give residents the opportunity to gather together for a night vigil to honour the late Nelson Mandela’s life on the eve of his funeral.The vigil will take place on the Grand Parade, starting at 18:00 on Saturday 14... Read More

Media Cancellation: Minister Madikizela to Address Khayelitsha 30th Anniversary Celebrations

12 December 2013

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela has chosen to honour the mourning period of the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela, and will be attending memorial events honouring the late former President in Qunu,... Read More

Members of the Public Can Still Leave Their Message for Madiba

12 December 2013

The City of Cape Town has set up various channels that members of the public can use to leave messages about what the late Nelson Mandela meant to them. Read More

Western Cape Government to Support Public Viewing Areas for Madiba Funeral Broadcast

12 December 2013

The Western Cape Government is partnering with district municipalities to create Public Viewing Areas (PVAs) throughout the province where members of the public can watch the live televised coverage of former President Nelson Mandela’s funeral in... Read More

Free Public Transport to the Grand Parade for Screening of Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated Event

11 December 2013

The response to Cape Town’s own tribute to Madiba at the Cape Town Stadium – Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated – is heartening. Read More

Road Closures for City's Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated Event

11 December 2013

The response to Cape Town’s own tribute to Madiba at the Cape Town Stadium – Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated – has been overwhelming. Read More

City Parks Hosts Tree-Planting Legacy Project to Honour Nelson Mandela

11 December 2013

The City of Cape Town’s Parks Department will host tree-planting ceremonies at five identified sites to honour the late Nelson Mandela. The ceremonies will take place simultaneously at all five sites tomorrow, 12 December 2013. Read More

Update for Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated Event at Cape Town Stadium

11 December 2013

Cape Town’s own tribute to Madiba – Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated – takes place at the Cape Town Stadium today, 11 December 2013.Gates open at 14:00 and the event starts at 16:00. The programme is expected to run until 22:30. Read More

Update on Provincial Viewing Areas for the State Funeral Former President Nelson Mandela

11 December 2013

The funeral service will be broadcast live at the Provincial Viewing Areas at the following venues: Read More

Annie Lennox to Perform at Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated Event

11 December 2013

The City of Cape Town has just received confirmation that international artist Annie Lennox will be joining Cape Town’s Madiba commemoration event at the Cape Town Stadium today, 11 December 2013. Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive to Re-open for Traffic

10 December 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works will be re-opening the Chapman’s Peak Drive for traffic after being closed for nearly three weeks, on Tuesday 10 December 2013. Read More

City Finalises Line Up for Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated

10 December 2013

The City of Cape Town would like to sincerely thank all those who have collected their coupons for Cape Town’s own tribute to Madiba at the Cape Town Stadium – Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated. Read More

City's Programme for the Screening of the Official Memorial Service

10 December 2013

The following is the programme of events taking place at the Grand Parade after the live screening of the Official Memorial Service: Read More

All Coupons for Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated Have Now Been Collected

10 December 2013

The City of Cape Town would like to sincerely thank all those who have collected their coupons for Cape Town’s own tribute to Madiba at the Cape Town Stadium – Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated. Read More

WC Athletes Off to National School Sport Champs

10 December 2013

“Be committed to do your best, have discipline, play fair, enjoy yourself, and be graceful in defeat when you represent the Western Cape.” This was the inspirational message to school athletes who will compete at the upcoming National School Sports... Read More

Colin Eglin to Receive Provincial Official Funeral

9 December 2013

The Western Cape will be honouring the late Colin Eglin on Monday morning, 9 December at Christ Church in Constantia. Read More

City Outlines Programme for Khayelitsha Remembrance Evening and Screening of Parliamentary Sitting

9 December 2013

The City of Cape Town is hosting two events to commemorate the late Nelson Mandela today, 9 December 2013.Screening of Joint Sitting of Parliament Read More

Programme for George for the Week of Mourning

9 December 2013

The following is the George State Funeral Programme Read More

Fourth Phase of Average Speed Camera Enforcement System Goes Live

9 December 2013

The fourth phase Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) camera enforcement network has been installed on parts of the N1 road from Beaufort West to Laingsburg in the Western Cape, just ahead of the busy festive season period. Read More

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