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News and Speeches for City of Cape Town

City of Cape Town Hosts 'Intelligence' Expo to Celebrate World GIS Day

13 November 2006

How does the Administration of the City of Cape Town keep its finger on the pulse of a vibrant, growing city? Read More

Liesbeek Trail gets Facelift in City's Ward Allocations

12 November 2006

The Liesbeek Trail along the southern suburbs is to be upgraded for R105 000 as part of the City Council's ward allocations for Subcouncil 20. Read More

Fact Sheet: City of Cape Town - Peak Season Preparedness 2006

8 November 2006

Key tourist statistics per quarter Read More

Brand New Fresh Produce Market for Cape Town

8 November 2006

The brand new Philippi Fresh Produce Market has officially opened its gates for business, promising to become the central distribution hub of fresh and agricultural produce for the Cape Metropole. Read More

Mayor to Officially open Philippi Market

7 November 2006

Cape Town is to get a brand new market in the form of the Philippi Fresh Produce Market which has now officially opened its doors. Read More

City of Cape Town Hosts 'Intelligence' Expo

7 November 2006

How does the Administration of the City of Cape Town keep its finger on the pulse of a vibrant, growing city? Read More

City Parks Ensure that Trees get a New Home

7 November 2006

The intense development activity in Cape Town's Central City that has characterised the area over the past few years continues apace. Read More

Conservation Boost for Blaauwberg and Zandvlei

3 November 2006

Two of the most significant conservation areas in the City of Cape Town have received formal conservation status, thus enhancing conservation, educational and recreational opportunities for all Capetonians. Read More

2010 Business Plan for Cape Town Highlights Investment and Benefits

29 October 2006

Multi-billion Rand investment in a world-class multi-purpose stadium, improved transport systems, other infrastructure and extensive preparations for 2010 World Cup are contained in the joint business plan of the Western Cape Provincial Government... Read More

Cape Flats Rugby Club Turns 100

25 October 2006

One of the oldest rugby clubs on the Cape Flats celebrates its Centenary tomorrow with a gala reception hosted by Deputy Mayor Andrew Arnolds. The Progress Rugby Football Club, based in Crawford, has over 120 members from Athlone, Mitchells Plain,... Read More

City Call Centre Flooded by Residents Seeking Relief

25 October 2006

A flood of calls from residents to the City of Cape Town's call centre 0860 103 089, incorrectly trying to either seek relief under the City's Indigent Policy or make an arrangement to pay off their arrears debt, is blocking the lines and... Read More

Soccer and Environment Workshop for Youth in Manenberg Promotes Sustainable Development

25 October 2006

The first 'soccer and environment' workshop will be held in Manenberg on Saturday, 28 October as part of this year's LA21 Community Festival. Read More

City Taking Steps to Address Over-Crowding in Imizamo Yethu

23 October 2006

The City of Cape Town is to act on the fire safety and environmental health hazards posed by overcrowding in the "Pipetrack" area of Imizamo Yethu informal settlement, Hout Bay. Read More

Six Sites for Diwali Celebrations

19 October 2006

The City of Cape Town has identified six areas that can be used for the discharge of fireworks for Diwali Religious Celebrations on Saturday, 21 October 2006. The six sites are: Read More

Celebration of "Guy Fawkes" Night on 5 November 2006

19 October 2006

The City of Cape Town will permit the discharging of fireworks in public on Sunday night, 5 November, Guy Fawkes Night, but only at the sites listed below, and nowhere else without special permission. Metro Police will be monitoring the sites. Read More

Fire at Masiphumelele

18 October 2006

A fire occurred at approximately 02:00 this morning within the Masiphumelele Informal Settlement, Fish Hoek. The fire razed 292 structures leaving 1076 people destitute (709 adults and 367 children). Read More

City's Youth Environmental School (YES) Programme Runs Year Round

17 October 2006

The City of Cape Town's successful Youth Environmental School (YES) Programme, traditionally held during World Environment Week, is expanding to include other major commemorative days and weeks on the annual calendar. Read More

City Honours Managers for Excellence

17 October 2006

Seven project managers at the City of Cape Town have received special awards for their exceptional service delivery in implementing water, electricity and waste management projects in the Cape Metropole. Read More

City's Town Planning Department Introduces New Standardised Forms

17 October 2006

In order to improve its customer service, the City's Town Planning Department has introduced a new single, city-wide standardised application form and submission requirements for Land Use Management applications such as rezonings, subdivisions and... Read More

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