The City of Cape Town's intensive public awareness and preparedness campaign on the dangers and prevention of fires within its area of jurisdiction is well underway. The summer season in Cape Town is known as a high fire risk period when many residents living in vulnerable communities suffer due to devastating fires, resulting in a loss of their livelihoods, injuries and a loss of lives. The City's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman Smith, said: "The City has … [Read more...]
Drive Drunk at your own risk in Cape Town
23 December, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town traffic police arrested nine motorists in a mid-week roadblock on the M5 between Racecourse Road and Kromboom road on Thursday. The City traffic police screened drivers of 396 vehicles for alcohol. Nine motorists were arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, with the highest breathalyser reading measuring 0.75 mg per 1000 ml of breath. Two of the motorists arrested had outstanding warrants of arrest. In addition, officers issued 110 traffic fines … [Read more...]
Cape Town Stadium Visitor Centre to Open Next Week
22 December, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Cape Town Stadium Visitor Centre will open on Wednesday, 28 December, the City of Cape Town announced on Thursday. This world-renowned stadium which was used during the 2010 FIFA World Cup is a must-see attraction in the Cape for children, families, tourists, sport-lovers and those who appreciate architectural feats. During the tour, visitors will be guided through the hallways of the stadium to the players' change rooms, the on-site police cells and the VIP hospitality areas. They … [Read more...]
Concern Over Defacing of Cape Town’s Natural Coastline
22 December, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The South African National Parks (SANParks) and the City of Cape Town are concerned about the growing trend of defacing and disfiguring the natural coastline by stacking rocks to form structures in Kommetjie beaches. This practice has been noted from the boardwalk at the end of Nerina Road and southwards to Slangkop Lighthouse. In a joint statement the City and SANParks appealed to members of the public to refrain from this practice as it produces a hazardous environment for beach … [Read more...]
GIPCA celebrates the year end with a Beautiful Project to remember
23 November, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Gordon Institute of Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) brings the year to a close with the Beautiful Project, to be held at the Cape Town City Hall and on the Hiddingh Campus on 9-10 December. The Institute continues to push creative and intellectual boundaries through its various interdisciplinary negotiations, with this year-end celebration calling into question our definitions of beauty and ugliness, with specific reference to the African continent. Leading cultural commentator and … [Read more...]
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Explore Green Point
23 September, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Over the past four centuries Cape Town has grown from a small port for passing ships to a bustling, cosmopolitan hub that more than four million people call home. Layers of history, culture and urbanisation live on in the CBD and sprawling city around it. Says Green Point City Improvement District (GPCID) CEO Marc Truss: "The City Council has made the conservation of the natural and built environments of Cape Town a priority, and we encourage you to the do same - appreciate, protect and be … [Read more...]
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Cape Town Ready for Strike Action
14 August, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With municipal workers expected to go on strike from Monday, municipalities are finalising contingency plans and asking residents for help during the strike period. With their wage demands unmet, workers belong to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) are expected to begin strike action on Monday, while the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu) is expected to join in later in the week. The trade unions have asked for an 18% or R2 000 increase, while the South … [Read more...]
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MyCiTi Offers Free Friday Rides
24 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town is offering free rides on the new MyCiTi inner-city bus loop to all Capetonians and visitors for the next three Fridays, starting Friday June 25. Members of the Portfolio Committee for Transport, Roads and Major Projects who initially requested the free service are ecstatic about the opportunity to showcase this world class service to many citizens of and visitors to the City. The inner-city loop runs in two circuits, clockwise and anti-clockwise, both passing the … [Read more...]
City introduces child safety plan for World Cup
9 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town is implementing a comprehensive child safety plan for the FIFA 2010 World Cup™ tournament. The plan was developed together with the Western Cape Department of Social Development, and will dovetail with the holiday activity programme being presented across the metropole in all 23 subcouncil areas. “The City will test the plan at the ‘Cape Town Welcomes the World Party’ at the Grand Parade on Thursday 10 June,” says Pam Naidoo, 2010 Project Coordinator at the … [Read more...]
Road closures for World Cup Street Festival
9 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town has announced a series of road closures for its spectacular street festival to ‘welcome the world to the Mother City’. On Thursday, 10 June, some 17 000 revellers are expected to gather at the FIFA Fan Fest™ on the Grand Parade and another 50 000 in the city centre. "This party promises to be bigger, better and safer than any of the City’s previous parties. But with safety in mind, the City will be closing certain roads from 14:00 to 24:00 on that day," says … [Read more...]
City Keeps the public informed during World Cup
9 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With the World Cup only days away, the City of Cape Town is making a concerted effort to keep residents and visitors well informed and provide them with up-to-date information before, during and after the tournament. The City has been communicating regularly through a series of media releases, but will extend this programme with advertorials and its own print and web publications, providing the public with everything they need to know during the World Cup. The City urges the public to monitor … [Read more...]
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Cape Town gears up for street festival
4 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town is getting ready to launch into the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in style, with a 10 hour-long "Cape Town Welcomes the World Party" on the eve of the official kick-off. The party on the Grand Parade on Thursday 10 June 2010 will be the culmination of the City's many hospitality initiatives, and will be built around the theme of welcoming the world to the southern tip of Africa. Local residents and visitors will have the opportunity to be part of the celebration and get into … [Read more...]
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Cape Town match tickets snapped up fast
4 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Tickets to the eight 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches being played in Cape Town have nearly all sold out. FIFA released about 90 000 tickets on Friday 28 May 2010, including about 18 000 for Cape Town Stadium matches. FIFA's ticketing system initially crashed due to the high demand for tickets on Friday. According to the latest match availability figures (https://lmsfwctickets.fifa.com/LMS/MatchAvailability.aspx), most Cape Town matches are sold out, and no tickets are currently … [Read more...]
More people to benefit from rebates with City’s 2010/11 budget
4 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When the City's new 2010/11 budget comes into effect on 01 July 2010, it will bring further relief for many residents who have been struggling financially, but did not necessarily qualify to register as indigent residents with the City before. The City's 2010/11 budget of R23 billion, which was approved by Council on 25 May, focuses on stimulating growth and job creation, as well as providing more assistance to those Capetonians most in need. A total of R1,1 billion of the City's R23 … [Read more...]
MyCiTi bus loop to drop locals at work, study or party
4 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The MyCiTi bus service around central Cape Town is set to transform transport in the inner city, as it will take many Capetonians quickly and safely to the places where they work, study and party. The new service, which started on Saturday, will consist of two inner-city loops travelling in opposite directions. Both loops will start at the new Civic Centre Station (very close to the Cape Town train station) on Hertzog Boulevard, and cover the areas around the Foreshore, Long Street, Gardens, … [Read more...]
City announces match day Special Needs shuttle
4 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town will run a Special Needs shuttle on match days to transport spectators with mobility impairments to and from the Cape Town Stadium. Although the normal shuttle transport to the stadium is wheelchair accessible, spectators will have to walk a distance of 500 m or navigate a ramp to enter the stadium at the second floor level. "This may be challenging to people with mobility impairments," says Ester Moag, Head: Marketing and Passenger Services in the City's Transport … [Read more...]
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