News and Speeches
Metro Police Arrest Six Suspects for Possession of Narcotics during Raids and Searches
21 December 2010The Metro Police Substance Abuse Unit and Dog Unit partnered with the South African Police Services to execute search warrants in the Belhar and Ravensmead areas on Tuesday, 21 December 2010. Read More
Province, City Ask Minstrel Troupe Captains to Help Ensure Road March Success
21 December 2010The Provincial Government of the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town have appealed to minstrel troupe captains to work with government to make the annual road march through the streets of Cape Town a resounding success. Read More
Mayor Urges Residents and Visitors to Enjoy Beaches Responsibly Over Festive Season
21 December 2010The City of Cape Town services seventy-two (72) beaches along Cape Town's three hundred and seven kilometres (307 km) coastline, from Silwerstroom Beach near Atlantis, to Kogel Bay near Gordon's Bay. Read More
Zorro the Hippo has Died
20 December 2010The much-loved and popular Zorro the hippo is dead. He was attacked by a white rhinoceros bull in his new home in the Fairy Glen Reserve, near Worcester. Read More
Delayed Flights in Europe could cause a Ten Percent Drop in International Arrivals to Cape Town
20 December 2010The chaos at European airports, where many flights have been grounded because of severe winter conditions, will dampen prospects during one of the peak tourism months, but it is not expected to cripple the Western Cape tourism industry. Read More
City's Liquor Enforcement Unit Clamps Down on Illegal Shebeens in Kuils River
19 December 2010The City of Cape Town's Liquor Enforcement Unit carried out follow-up inspections at eleven (11) shebeens in Kalkfontein and Sarepta in Kuils River on Friday 17 December 2010. Read More
Metro Police Arrest Six Drunk Drivers and Eleven Suspects for Possession of Narcotics
19 December 2010City of Cape Town Metro Police officers partnered with the City's Substance Abuse and Dog Units to carry out 'Operation Razor' this weekend, with a focus on drug abuse. Read More
Database for the Deaf Community
16 December 2010In an attempt to implement the Western Cape Language Policy and with specific reference to the promotion of South African Sign Language, the Department of Cultural Affairs has to liaise with several organisations, schools, societies and associations... Read More
Youth Safety Ambassador Camp Sets the Pace
16 December 2010The Department of Community Safety has this week launched an inaugural Youth Safety Ambassador Camp at Potberg Training Centre at De Hoop Nature Reserve in Bredasdorp. Read More
Strand and Gordon's Bay Residents Reminded of Seasonal Beach Road Parking Tariff Increase
16 December 2010The City of Cape Town would like to remind residents that the annual seasonal parking tariff for portions of Beach Road, in Strand and Gordon's Bay, came into effect on 01 December 2010 and will be valid until 30 April 2011. Read More
Blaauwberg Conservation Area Open to the Public Over the Holidays
16 December 2010The City of Cape Town's Blaauwberg Conservation Area (BCA) will remain open over the December holidays. Read More
Media Alert: Councillor Herron to Unveil City-Branded Youth Development Team Yachts for Cape to Rio Race
16 December 2010Two Youth Development crews from Cape Town will participate in the 40th annual Cape to Rio Yacht Race in 2011, using yachts branded in the City of Cape Town's official colours. Read More
Beach Wheelchairs Available at Nine City Beaches this Festive Season
16 December 2010The City's Department of Sport, Recreation and Amenities will for the first time make nine (9) beach-friendly wheelchairs available at nine (9) of its beaches this festive season, which is sure to provide hours of fun for disabled citizens. Read More
Media Alert: Mayor Plato to Distribute Buckets of Love to Needy Families
16 December 2010City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato, will this morning publicly show his support for the Catholic Welfare and Development (CWD) organisation's annual 'Buckets of Love: Feed a Family this Christmas' campaign. Read More
Media Alert: MEC De Lille to Visit Matzikama Flood Affected Areas
15 December 2010Western Cape Social Development Minister, Patricia De Lille will be visiting the Matzikama Municipal area on the West Coast tomorrow. (December 17, 2010) The area was hit by severe flooding, which displaced more than 250 people. Read More
MEC Meyer's Speech at the 2010 Sport Legends Celebration
14 December 2010Good Morning, and thank you for being here today, as we celebrate this province's cream of the crop, the shining stars and sporting icons that are now living legends among us. Read More
City Urges Public to Avoid Wildevoëlvlei after Test Show Presence of Toxic Algae
14 December 2010The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and visitors to the presence of toxic blue-green algae in the Wildevoëlvlei in Noordhoek Valley. The public are therefore advised to avoid contact with this body of water. Read More
Western Cape Religious Leaders Endorse Safely Home Campaign
14 December 2010The Western Cape Religious Leaders Forum (WCRLF), representing all faith communities in the Province, welcomes the opportunity to support and fully endorse the Safely Home Campaign, initiated by MEC Robin Carlisle and the Department of Transport and... Read More
City Teams up with Local Company to Transport Water to Beaufort West
14 December 2010In the light of the severe water shortage being experienced by the Beaufort West community the City of Cape Town has partnered with Henred - SA Roadtankers, a local company in Bellville that manufactures water tankers, in an initiative to transport... Read More
Christmas Visit has a Sporty Flavour
13 December 2010This year's Arrival of Father and Mother Christmas at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital on December 14 was made extra special by the guests who escorted them to the hospital. Read More
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