The City of Cape Town’s older cemeteries are reaching full capacity. This poses a challenge to City Parks, the department which is responsible for cemeteries. Instead of simply developing more cemeteries, City Parks is using making available additional burial and interment options in order to increase the density of burials, whilst still striving to respect cultural and religious diversity. Maitland Cemetery is Cape Town’s largest cemetery (113 hectares) and will have exhausted its vacant … [Read more...]

About 10 full page ads by big banks in the Sunday Times re fees. Meanwhile, I've saved over R5000 in fees in 2 years by moving to Capitec. # The amount I save in bank fees with Capitec in 1 year is more than my Outbonus after 3 years with Outsurance #Perspective # Gourmet meat free monday at Catharina's on Steenberg tonight with Slow Food Mother City. Also keen to see the new champagne bar… # Free Stellenbosch Wi Fi now live http://t.co/tZBqOCFV # Love the new Graham Beck … [Read more...]

Over the school holiday period and Easter long weekend, the City of Cape Town’s vital 107 Public Emergency Communication Centre – which is the central point for reporting emergency situations – receives an increase in call volumes for traffic, fire and medical incidents. Visitors and residents are urged to please exercise caution during this period and are reminded that they can call 107 in the event of any life- and/or property-threatening emergency. By dialling this number they will gain … [Read more...]

The City of Cape Town’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department will host a range of local and national events over the Easter weekend, across various sporting codes including soccer, rugby, running and hockey, amongst others. “These events provide all Capetonians with an opportunity to celebrate Easter in a healthy way, while offering activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services, Councillor Tandeka … [Read more...]

Statement by the City’s Executive Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee member for Finance, Alderman Ian Neilson Moody’s International yesterday confirmed its confidence in the City of Cape Town’s finances, by maintaining the City’s Double-A credit rating. Our efforts and commitment to being a Well-run City are paying off as the City is once again rated at the high end of the six metropolitan municipalities rated by Moody’s in South Africa. In a time of economic volatility, the City’s … [Read more...]

The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is Cape Town’s premier road race and takes place on Saturday 7 April 2012. This year the half-marathon has 16 200 entrants and 9200 runners have entered for the ultra-marathon. The 21.2km half-marathon starts at 06:00 and proceeds through Newlands, Claremont, Bishopscourt and Constantia before returning along Rhodes Drive to finish at the University of Cape Town (UCT). The 56km ultra-marathon starts at 06:25. It follows a picturesque route along Main … [Read more...]

The City of Cape Town has announced the transport plan and road closures for the Eagles concert at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 4 April 2012. With five number one singles, six Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards and six number one albums, the Eagles were one of the most successful acts of the 1970s. The Eagles are the fifth highest selling music act in U.S history and to date have sold in total 120 million copies worldwide. As no parking at or near the Stadium will be available to … [Read more...]

Reminder: Vitality members with a Discovery credit card are getting double cash back rewards at Nando's for March if they spend over R150. # Only just learned that perogative is actually spelled and pronounced prerogative. I suppose you all knew this already? http://t.co/fUDGDRMs # Here are my thoughts on the 2012 Eat In Awards along with the results http://t.co/3EHBt8kZ # Maybe 1 less caffeine-rush today? Every mug of coffee uses up to 140? of water to produce! #CloseTheTap … [Read more...]

The City will be switching off the lights on Table Mountain and in its own buildings for one hour in support of the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Earth Hour 2012, which takes place on Saturday 31 March from 20:30 to 21:30 (local time). “The City will join hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments from around the world in support of this initiative – the largest environmental event in history, and we are asking our residents to do the same,” says Alderman Belinda Walker, … [Read more...]

Cape Town is gearing up for its biggest annual music event – the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, which takes place on 30 and 31 March 2012. Now in its 13th year, the two-day event will feature over 40 local and international artists performing on five stages at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It has grown into a well-known international festival since its inception, ranked along with events such as Switzerland’s Montreaux Festival and the North Sea Jazz … [Read more...]

It was only recently that I started to understand the value of good quality cookware and kitchen utensils. Having grown tired of trying to dice and slice things with stupid, blunt little steak knives, I purchased some Global knives. It changed my life. Whereas before I cooked only seldom, cooking became such a pleasure that I started cooking regularly, once a month. Just kidding, it really made cooking a pleasure. The next high quality item I purchased for my kitchen was a hand blender from … [Read more...]

The City of Cape Town has launched a bid to host some of the group and knock-out matches for the 2013 African Cup of Nations, along with other local 2010 FIFA World Cup™ host cities. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named South Africa the host of the 29th African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This competition is held every two years and attracts a large number of competitors, supporters and members of the media from across the world. Since the inaugural event in 1957 which featured … [Read more...]

Cape Town’s streets exploded with colour, creativity and carnival atmosphere on Saturday night as the third annual Cape Town Carnival lived up to its name and proved to the world how the Mother City can put on a world-class event – and also party. The Carnival attracted an estimated 100 000 to the 1.2km Carnival route along the Fan Walk in Green Point, far exceeding organisers’ expectations. Thousands of people took advantage of a perfect autumn evening on 24 March 2012 and … [Read more...]

The City of Cape Town’s Scientific Services Branch has isolated and identified an algal species called Melosira in the water of the Molteno Reservoir, and is assuring the public that it poses no medical risk to public health.  Melosira are commonly found in drinking water reservoirs worldwide. The Melosira species belongs to the family of algae called Bacillariophyceae and is a diatom that forms long filaments. They are known for clogging filters in water systems. The mechanism of the sudden … [Read more...]

Worried how to keep your children entertained while they’re on their Easter school holidays? The City of Cape Town’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department is hosting a range of activities during the Easter school holidays to ensure that they don’t get bored. The Department has planned approximately 500 holiday programmes running from Monday 26 March – Thursday 5 April 2012. The programmes will be presented at the City’s various community halls, swimming pools, beaches, … [Read more...]