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News and Speeches for City of Cape Town

City to Keep Spring Flowers Blooming

28 August 2006

City Parks will curtail the mowing of certain public open spaces in the City to allow the spring flowers to bloom unhindered. Read More

Discover Islam Exhibition 2006

22 August 2006

The media launch of Discover Islam 2006 took place on the 1st of August and was hosted Mayor Helen Zille. Read More

Top Award for City's Woman Water Scientist

16 August 2006

The first black woman to head the City of Cape Town's Water Scientific Services Division has been honored by the National Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry at the annual Women in Water, Sanitation and Forestry Awards. Read More

Soccer Balls for Africa

16 August 2006

When 700 local government leaders met in Cape Town in February/March 2006 for the ICLEI World Congress on Sustainability, many brought with them a soccer ball bearing the insignia of his or her town or city. Read More

Ndabeni Land Restitution Claimants Invited to Voter Education Workshop and Elections

14 August 2006

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), the City of Cape Town CCT) and the Regional Land Claims Commission (RLCC) invite all the Ndabeni Land Restitution Claimants to attend a Voter Education Workshop and Elections for the Ndabeni Board of... Read More

City Response to Shark Presence off its Coastline and the Threat to Recreational Users

13 August 2006

"The City extends its sympathies to Achmat Hassiem and is saddened when an accident like this takes place especially on a young person who has dedicated so much of his own time as a lifesaver in an effort to make Cape Town's beaches safer for other... Read More

Some City Customers Affected due to Meter Reading Unit Changes

13 August 2006

As a result of operational requirements to improve water meter reading within the City of Cape Town, it was necessary to swap certain meter reading portions within the erstwhile Cape Town Administration areas. Read More

Start of Enquiry into Metro Police in Helderberg

13 August 2006

The Independent Committee of Enquiry appointed to investigate allegations of poor management, negligence, and transgressions of the law within the Helderberg branch of the Metro Police started its work today. Read More

Mitchells Plain Honours Sports Stars on Women's Day

7 August 2006

Local sports stars and administrators such as marathon athletes, Gawa Mentoors and Ursula Frans, will be honoured at a Women's Day function presented by the Mitchells Plain Sub Council. Read More

A New, Improved Waste Collection Service in Khayelitsha

27 June 2006

As from 3 July 2006 the City of Cape Town is introducing a new, improved waste collection service in both the formal and the informal areas in Khayelitsha. Read More

City Parks Donate Baby Goods to Fikelela Children's Home

27 June 2006

Staff from City Parks Central District will donate baby goods to the Fikelela Children's Home on Friday, 30 June 2006. This initiative forms part of the Directorate's HIV/Aids drive. Read More

City to Host Mayor of Arcueil (France) in Athlone

27 June 2006

The City of Cape Town will host the Mayor of Arcueil and French delegates at a community meeting in Athlone. Arcueil is situated five kilometres south of Paris in France. Ward Councillor for Ward 49, Councillor Charlotte Tabisher, will officiate at... Read More

City Electricity Tariffs Set to Increase on 1 July

25 June 2006

Electricity tariffs in the City of Cape Town area of supply will increase on 1 July 2006 by an average of 4.9%. The tariffs have been adjusted to cater for complaints received concerning the daily service charge. Read More

City Streets, Public Places and Public Nuisance By-Law Referred for Further Public Participation

22 June 2006

On 31 May 2006 the Cape Town Council adopted the by-law relating to Streets, Public Places and the Prevention of Public Nuisance. All by-laws are required to be published promptly and steps were taken to comply. The by-law was published on the 23... Read More

Guguletu Residents Get First Custom-Made Park

22 June 2006

Guguletu became the first community in Cape Town to get a park, tailor-made to their needs.The park has standard playground equipment, but also provides some facilities for the playing of indigenous games, a small stage for informal performances, as... Read More

City of Cape Town Councillors Empowered for Improved Service Delivery

22 June 2006

A total of 105 city councillors have successfully completed a three-day induction training programme to explain their roles and responsibilities as councillors and equip them to deal with the many challenges facing the City of Cape Town. Read More

Major Boost For Cape Town Water Supply

22 June 2006

An ultra-modern treated effluent plant has been launched by the City of Cape Town to alleviate the growing water shortage in the metropole. The Potsdam Waste Water Treatment Plant in Milnerton, built at a cost of R19 million, is expected to generate... Read More

City to Host Small Business Exhibition at Eyona Mall

21 June 2006

The City of Cape Town will host a Small Business Exhibition at Eyona Read More

Cape Care Route Showcases Sustainable Development Projects for Tourists

20 June 2006

The Cape Care Route is a local tourism initiative that showcases projects that promote sustainable development in a practical way. Read More

Ground-Breaking City Conference Promotes Dialogue Between Refugees and Residents

20 June 2006

The vibrant, young, 35 000 strong refugee community in Cape Town, can help boost the city's economy and enrich its cultural diversity. Read More

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