News and Speeches for City of Cape Town
Seaside Safety Tips
10 December 2012It is the festive season, a time when holidaymakers will make their way to the beach. While this may be an opportunity to relax and have fun, be alert and avoid accidents.Here are some helpful safety tips to keep your family safe at the seaside and... Read More
Cape Town Awarded World Design Capital 2014
25 October 2011Cape Town has been named World Design Capital for the year 2014, ahead of fellow short-listed cities, Dublin and Bilbao. The sought-after accolade was awarded to the Mother City this morning at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in... Read More
Cape Town Celebrates World Design Capital Win as Mayor Accepts Accolade in Taipei
25 October 2011Capetonians today celebrated their city being named World Design Capital for the year 2014 at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in Taipei, ahead of fellow short-listed cities, Dublin and Bilbao. News that Cape Town won the sought-... Read More
City Urges U2 Fans to Use Public Transport for Friday's Concert
16 February 2011City officials are predicting heavy traffic congestion on Friday 18 February due to the U2 concert and urge concertgoers to use the public transport services, free to fans with tickets, to get to and from Cape Town Stadium. Read More
Media Alert: City to Host Triathlon at Big Bay and Swimming Clinics
15 February 2011CITY OF CAPE TOWNThe City of Cape Town's Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department in partnership with 11Global will host the third annual 11Global Triathlon at Big Bay Beach on Sunday 20 February 2011. Read More
Media Alert: City to Host Triathlon at Big Bay and Swimming Clinics
15 February 2011The City of Cape Town's Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department in partnership with 11global will host the third annual 11Global Triathlon at Big Bay Beach on Sunday 20 February 2011. Read More
Media Alert: City to host Triathlon at Big Bay and Swimming Clinics
15 February 2011The City of Cape Town's Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department in partnership with 11Global will host the third annual 11Global Triathlon at Big Bay Beach on Sunday 20 February 2011. Read More
Media Alert: City to host Triathlon at Big Bay and Swimming Clinics
15 February 2011The City of Cape Town's Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department in partnership with 11Global will host the third annual 11 Global Triathlon at Big Bay Beach on Sunday 20 February 2011. Read More
City Urges Residents to Report Corruption to Dedicated Hotline
8 February 2011The City of Cape Town would like to remind residents of its dedicated anti-corruption hotline, which can be used to report any instances of alleged corruption involving City officials. Read More
Mayor Proud of Latest Blue Flag Control Check Results
3 February 2011The latest control check reports conducted by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) confirmed that the City of Cape Town's Blue Flag beaches are fully compliant with Blue Flag standards. Read More
Metro Police Nab Abalone Poacher in Khayelitsha
3 February 2011On Wednesday 3 February, the Metro Police arrested a man in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, when they found 110 abalone with a street value of approximately R10 000, as well as one star fish in his possession. Read More
City Launches MyCiTi West Coast Cycling and Walking Lanes
26 January 2011The first walking and cycling lanes (officially called non-motorised transport, or NMT lanes) of the new MyCiTi transport system will be launched on Tuesday 1 February, with a brief celebration and fun ride. Read More
Mayor Urges Capetonians to Bring Down City's Carbon Footprint
26 January 2011A recent climate change study which analysed greenhouse gases from 100 cities in 33 countries determined that Cape Town emits more greenhouse gases per capita than major cities like London and New York. Read More
Mayor Supports Budding Musicians in Langa
20 January 2011The City of Cape Town with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra delivered 20 violins to the Siyabulela Primary school in Langa today, 21 January 2011. Read More
Metro Police Routine Patrols Uncover Illegal Firearms and Narcotics
19 January 2011Metro Police officers have had a successful week, apprehending suspects throughout the city during routine patrols for offences ranging from possession of an illegal firearm to drunk driving. Read More
Cape Town Mayor Commends Firefighters and Urges Residents to Take Extra Precautions
18 January 2011Cape Town's fire season is keeping the City busy this year with a number of fires occurring on a daily basis. Yesterday's fire in Dunoon left some 300 residents without shelter and it took City Fire and Rescue Services almost four hours to bring the... Read More
Traffic Services Step up Drunk Driving and Drag Racing Enforcement Operations
17 January 2011City Traffic Services intensified its campaign against drunk driving and drag racing this weekend by holding various enforcement operations in Athlone, Bellville and Atlantis. Read More
Media Alert: Law Enforcement Officers Recover Unlicensed Firearm, Arrest Suspect
17 January 2011Law enforcement officers arrested a man in Sunset Beach on 17 January for possession of an unlicensed firearm and also recovered the weapon. It was later established that the weapon comes from Gauteng Province. Read More
New Technology at Driving Licence Testing Centres to Reduce Waiting Time for Licence Cards
16 January 2011The waiting time for new licence cards from the City's Driving Licence Testing Centres is about to be reduced by up to 60% with the introduction of new Live Capturing Units (LCUs) at all testing centres across the city. Read More
Media Alert: City Educates Children on Dangers of Exposure to Emissions from Burning Metal, Tyres and Cables
11 January 2011The City of Cape Town's Air Quality Management Section has partnered with the Fire and Life Safety Education, Solid Waste and Metal Theft sections to launch an awareness campaign on the dangers of retrieving metal by burning tyres, scrap metal and... Read More
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