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...]
Visitors Centre Closes and Stadium Handed over to FIFA
21 May, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Cape Town Stadium Visitors' Centre has closed its doors until after the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, as the FIFA Local Organising Committee takes over the stadium to make final venue preparations for the eight matches the stadium will host. FIFA's exclusive use period for the stadium starts on Friday 21 May, but LOC officials are already on site. The stadium operators, Sail/Stadefrance, will assist FIFA in running the 68 000-seat stadium during this time. Anyone who has driven past the … [Read more...]
Cutting Carbon Emissions and Addressing Energy Efficiency
21 May, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City's Mayoral Committee has recommended that the City's Energy and Climate Change Action Plan be tabled for approval at the next Council Meeting in the last week of May. The Action Plan was supported by all the City's Portfolio Committees and the Executive Management Team (EMT). The plan, comprising 43 programme areas made up of 115 projects, forms the basis on which the City can prioritise and budget for, implement, monitor and evaluate its energy and climate change programme. It … [Read more...]
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Comment on the Athlone Towers site
21 May, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town, working with the National Treasury Neighbourhood Development Partnership Grant, has prepared a series of different development options for the Athlone Power Station (Athlone Towers) site, and is interested to know what you have to say. In the coming weeks, the City will hold two community meetings for special interest groups. At these meetings, the City will provide information about development ideas and themes. All interested parties are invited to give their opinion, … [Read more...]
New Training Academy for Fire and Rescue Services
21 May, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City's Fire and Rescue Services launched its nationally and internationally accredited training academy in Epping yesterday, 19 May 2010. Four separate training centres were amalgamated to create the academy, which is accredited by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), as well as the South African Emergency Services Institute. The new academy is the only Fire and Rescue Service Training Academy in South Africa where facilitation and internal moderation takes place. This … [Read more...]
Cape Town Celebrates World Biodiversity Day on 22 May
21 May, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town's Biodiversity Management Branch, in partnership with CAPE (Cape Action for People and the Environment) and WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa), is hosting an event on World Biodiversity Day on 22 May to celebrate, recognise and thank the Friends Groups and other volunteers who assist the City in the conservation of Cape Town's unique biodiversity. "The City would particularly like to thank all of the Friends and local community groups who have made … [Read more...]
Draft Cemeteries, Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers By-law, 2010
23 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town has drafted a single integrated by-law that deals with matters relating to cemeteries, crematoria and funeral undertakers to ensure the control and regulation of relevant activities within its area of jurisdiction. Amongst other things, the by-law will assist City officials in providing for the: control, regulation and development of cemeteries and crematoria control and regulation of funeral undertakers disposal of corpses and the interment of human remains in a … [Read more...]
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World Cup™ ticket update
23 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
No more tickets are available for 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches at Cape Town Stadium following the fifth and final stage of ticket sales, but those who have reserved and paid for tickets can now collect them from FIFA's Ticketing Centre in central Cape Town. Even though tickets for all eight World Cup™ games to be played at the city's new 68 000 seat stadium have been reserved, FIFA said that a few tickets may still be released for sale to the public. "Tickets for these games might … [Read more...]
Expressions of interest – handmade product suppliers 2010
23 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City, as part of its 2010 Arts and Culture Programme, is calling on all producers and stockists of handmade products/crafts to register their interest to participate in various 2010 events. Interested parties are invited to one of the following City of Cape Town briefing sessions to find out more about 2010 event sites and application and selection procedures: CCDI Offices, 75 Harrington Street, Cape Town: 29 April, 10:00 – 12:00 Goodwood Library Hall, cnr McDonald, Voortrekker … [Read more...]
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R263-million Hospital Bend Interchange officially opens
23 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On schedule and on budget… That's what every contractor and client dreams of being able to say about their major project. And that's what the City of Cape Town, the Western Province government and their contractors and consultants can say about Hospital Bend Interchange. After seven years of planning and two years of complex construction work, Capetonians are now able to use the newly completed Hospital Bend Interchange, which is expected to greatly ease traffic flow to and from the central … [Read more...]
Property valuations objection period closes next week
23 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ratepayers are reminded that the window period for the submission of valuation objections closes on Friday 30 April 2010. No late objections will be accepted. The City of Cape Town has expressed its satisfaction with the way the latest property valuations process has proceeded. [ad#Google Adsense 125x125 Blog Post]"We have received 15 000 objections to date, compared to the previous General Valuation when we received over 40 000 after a two month period," said Christopher Gavor, director … [Read more...]
Major traffic disruptions to Hertzog Boulevard/Oswald Pirow intersection
23 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Motorists are warned to expect major traffic disruptions this long weekend in the Cape Town city centre due to construction on the intersection of Hertzog Boulevard and Oswald Pirow Street. Work will begin after the afternoon rush hour on Friday 23 April (at 18:00) and be finished before the start of morning rush hour (at 6:00) on Wednesday 28 April. [ad#Google Adsense 125x125 Blog Post]Construction on this intersection has been scheduled over the long weekend when less traffic is expected so … [Read more...]
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Have your say in how the City is run
16 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town is appealing to residents to participate in the review of its 2010/2011 Integrated Development Plan (IDP), together with the draft 2010/2011 Budget, including the proposed amendments to the revenue and Budget-related policies. [ad#Google Adsense 125x125 Blog Post]Both documents guide the City on how it addresses Cape Town's strategic and developmental issues, and in accordance with its policy of participative, democratic and co-operative governance, residents have the … [Read more...]
New options for transport to and from Cape Town International Airport
16 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A wide range of transport options will be available to commuters travelling to and from Cape Town International Airport once extensive upgrades to the airport are completed during April 2010. The renovated airport now offers ample parking, easy access to public transport, coaches and shuttles and safe passage to the new conveniently located consolidated car rental area. [ad#Google Adsense 125x125 Blog Post]As all passengers exit through the new Central Terminal Building, there is no … [Read more...]
Use the sun to save on your electricity bill
16 April, 2010 By Leave a Comment
No-one is going to tell you that our electricity tariff increases are nothing to worry about! Eskom's bulk tariff increase to local government of 28.9% has led to an increase of 24,6% on electricity prices, and that is going to hurt. But there are ways to lessen the load – on your monthly bill, your worry list and on the country's energy supply. The most significant action you can take to save electricity is to replace your geyser with a solar water heater, and save up to 40% of your energy … [Read more...]
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