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Veterinary Import Permits Required to Import Namibian Animal Products

3 April 2007

The dispensation for the importation of meat for own use (including venison and meat from domestic species, excluding meat from wild and domestic pigs) has been amended, because it has been abused in the past. Animal products imported for own use... Read More

City Extends Deadline for Objections to All Valuations

2 April 2007

The City of Cape Town has decided to extend the deadline for objections to all property valuations until 30 April 2007. Read More

City Tackles Crime and Grime at Cape Town Station Deck

2 April 2007

Major clean-up operations are taking place at Cape Town's Station Deck as part of the City of Cape Town's drive to create a cleaner and safer environment for thousands of commuters and residents. Read More

City Continues to Call for Water Savings

2 April 2007

Cape Town's dam levels are currently 53.2% full, a 30% drop on December levels. Cape Town is currently experiencing high temperatures therefore the demand on water is still quite high. Read More

Deputy Mayor to March Against Crime in Mitchells Plain

2 April 2007

Deputy Mayor Charlotte Williams will tonight, 2 April, join members of the New Woodlands community, the Neighbourhood Watch and two ''reformed'' drug merchants in leading a march against crime and drug abuse. Read More

City Launches New Southern Line Tourism Route

2 April 2007

The City of Cape Town has launched a new pilot tourism route, based on rail transport. Read More

City Confirms that it does not Cut Off Water Completely

2 April 2007

The City of Cape Town has confirmed that it does not disconnect water completely but merely restricts water to a trickle for ratepayers who are in arrears with their municipal accounts. Read More

Edith Stephens Wetland Park Celebrates National Health Day

2 April 2007

Edith Stephens Wetland Park, with the support of Cape Flats Nature, the City of Cape Town's Environmental Health officers and various community organisations, is hosting an Exercise and Health Day in celebration of National Health Day. Read More

Metro Police use Sport in Fight against Crime

2 April 2007

Metro Police are hosting a soccer and netball tournament for youth from Guguletu, Athlone and Hout Bay at the Wynberg Military base from 09:00 on Saturday, 31 March 2007. Read More

Ian Schnetler Appointed as City's Chief Fire Officer

2 April 2007

The City of Cape Town has made the following senior appointments in the Emergency Services Department: Ian Schnetler as Chief Fire Officer: Read More

Metro Police's "Stay Safe" Campaign Aims at Making Life Safer for Children

1 April 2007

In the light of the increase in violence against women and children on the Cape Flats, Metro Police are embarking on a STAY SAFE campaign to raise awareness and help parents to educate and empower their children to take control of their own safety. Read More

Rietvlei re-opened to the Public

29 March 2007

Public health concern over toxic blue-green algae in the water of the Rietvlei Wetland Reserve resulted in the temporary closing of the recreational water body to the public. Read More

City's Sanitation Week Event Focuses on Blockages in Sewerage System

29 March 2007

The City of Cape Town's final Sanitation Week event takes place at 10:00 on Friday, 30 March at the Community Hall in Du Noon. Read More

City Donation Aids Work of Jehova Jaireh Welfare Organisation

29 March 2007

The City of Cape Town's Social Development Department will be handing over soup kitchen appliances, food supplies and sound system equipment to the value of R40 000 to the Jehova Jaireh Welfare Organisation on 29 March 2007 at 19:00 at the... Read More

Cape Town Residents can have their say about Green Point Urban Park

29 March 2007

Residents across the metropolitan area will have a chance to comment on plans for the proposed redevelopment of Green Point Common, site of the new multi-purpose stadium to be built in time for 2010 World Cup. A series of eleven public meetings... Read More

Target Setting for Quality Education

29 March 2007

Targets setting for quality education - Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More

Official Opening of Gymnastic Academy in City's Philippi Indoor Centre

29 March 2007

The South African Gymnastic Federation and the City of Cape Town will officially open a Gymnastic Academy in Philippi on 29 March 2007 at 19:00 at the Philippi Indoor Centre. Deputy Executive Mayor Charlotte Williams will represent the City at the... Read More

City Parks Tree Clean-Up Campaign: 26 - 30 March 2007

29 March 2007

The City Parks Department is undertaking a city-wide Tree Clean-up Campaign, as part of the City Manager's drive to "get back to basics". The campaign began on Monday 26 March and will continue until Friday 30 March 2007. Read More

WCED Launches Investigation into Alleged Racial Attack

28 March 2007

Langenhoven Gymnasium Alleged Racial Attack - Statement by Education Minister Cameron Dugmore on behalf of the Western Cape Education Department.It is with deep concern that the Top Management of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) have... Read More

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