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City Appoints New Executive Director: Utility Services

13 December 2010

The City of Cape Town has appointed Lungile Dhlamini (49) as its new Executive Director: Utility Services with immediate effect. Read More

City Traffic Officers Express Concern over Young Drag Racers

13 December 2010

City of Cape Town Traffic Services clamped down on illegal drag racing and driving under the influence of alcohol during joint operations held across Cape Town this weekend. Read More

Speech Notes: Report Back to Khayelitsha on Kuyasa Survey, and Launch of Holiday Programme for Youth

12 December 2010

I would like to thank you for coming here on this important occasion to engage with the Department of Social Development about the major challenges we face together.Just over two months ago I joined Department officials by going door-to-door in... Read More

Media Alert: Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Special Guests from the North Pole

12 December 2010

Father and Mother Christmas are expected to arrive with their usual flair, at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital on December 14. Read More

Metro Police Arrest Twenty-Six Drunk Drivers, Eleven Suspects for Possession of Drugs

12 December 2010

City of Cape Town Metro Police officers conducted various joint operations with City Traffic Services and the South African Police Services this weekend, as part of the City and the Provincial Government's overall festive season readiness plan. Read More

Minister Patricia De Lille Releases 16 Days of Activism Maintenance Campaign Statistics

12 December 2010

Minister Patricia De Lille Releases 16 Days Of Activism Maintenance Campaign Statistics At Press ConferenceMeasurable successes: Read More

Copperheads Arrest 'Canon' Thief in Llandudno

12 December 2010

Members of the City's Metal Theft Unit (the Copperheads) this weekend apprehended one of three people suspected of trying to steal approximately six hundred and fifty kilograms (650 kg) of brass from the historical canon situated on the Twelve... Read More

Wynberg Central Business Improvement District Law Enforcement Officers Nab Suspected Drug Dealer

12 December 2010

Alert Law Enforcement Officers from the Wynberg Central Business Improvement District (CID) arrested a man that was known to be a suspected drug dealer in the area late on Friday afternoon. Read More

City Traffic Services Clamps Down on Public Transport Vehicles in Bellville

12 December 2010

City of Cape Town Traffic Services clamped down on unsafe vehicles leaving the Bellville transport interchange on Friday 10 December 2010, during a joint operation with the Provincial Traffic authorities and the South African Police Services. Read More

Residents Must not be Intimidated into Giving 'Christmas Boxes' to Solid Waste Staff

12 December 2010

Residents are advised that the City of Cape Town has a policy that strictly forbids Solid Waste collection personnel and other service personnel from asking residents for 'Christmas boxes' and 'donations'. Read More

Residents Urged to Help Fight Vandalism to Electricity Infrastructure in Mitchells Plain

12 December 2010

The City of Cape Town's Electricity Department and Metals Theft Unit (Copperheads) urge residents to help them in their fight against the high levels of vandalism to electricity infrastructure currently experienced in the Mitchells Plain area. Read More

MEC De Lille Reports Back To Kuyasa on Child Care and Protection Campaign

12 December 2010

During September this year, the Western Cape Province reeled in shock when a little girl was found wandering in the bushes in Kuyasa, Khayelitsha, after having been brutally raped. Read More

Minister Ivan Meyer Expresses Condolences for the Passing of Tony Schilder

9 December 2010

Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, expressed his condolences today after hearing about the passing of Jazz Legend, Tony Schilder, on Thursday, 9 December 2010. Read More

Guard Railing Thieves Caught in the Act by Copperheads

9 December 2010

Responding on a tip-off last night, members from the City's Copperheads apprehended two under-aged boys and two men for stripping metal guard railings on the intersection of the N2 with the R300. Read More

Metro Police Dog Unit Arrest One Suspect and Confiscate Unshelled Abalone

9 December 2010

The City of Cape Town's Metro Police Dog Unit arrested one suspected and confiscated two hundred and thirty-three (233) unshelled abalone in Somerset West today, 10 December 2010. The abalone has an estimated street value of one hundred thousand... Read More

City Supports Western Province Rugby's Bid to Host International Rugby Board Sevens World Series

9 December 2010

The City of Cape Town is hoping that Capetonians will soon be able to experience one of the most exciting and entertaining international sport tournaments at the Cape Town Stadium, namely the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series. Read More

Minister Urges Motorists to be Extra Cautious throughout the Festive Season

9 December 2010

The beginning of the December school holidays today and the closure of some businesses for the festive season will, from now onwards, result in excessive traffic volumes on provincial roads as people enter or leave the Western Cape for their... Read More

Cape Town Sport and Recreational Activities throughout School Holiday

9 December 2010

City parents will not need to worry about how they will keep their children busy this holiday, as the City of Cape Town's Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department will host a range of activities at many of its community halls and sports facilities... Read More

Cultural Awards 2010/11

9 December 2010

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) seeks to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions in the areas of Arts, Culture, Heritage, Language, Libraries and Archives Services in the Western Cape. Read More

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