News and Speeches for City of Cape Town
N7 Bridge Re-Opened for Normal Two-Way Traffic Flow
16 October 2006Good news for road-users. The N7 bridge in the vicinity of Acacia Park has been reopened for normal two-way traffic i.e. using both the the southbound and the northbound carriageways. Read More
City Releases More Land for Affordable Housing
16 October 2006The City of Cape Town has plans to release a further 10.4 hectares of housing land in addition to the already approved 42 hectares of land to be developed for affordable housing for the so called GAP housing market. Read More
Mayor to Host Fund-Raising Tea in Support of the Ruan Belcher Trust
16 October 2006Mayor Helen Zille will host a tea in support of the Ruan Belcher & Other Near Drowning Survivors' Rehabilitation & Educational Trust on Wednesday, 18 October 2006, in Cape Town. Read More
City Takes Immediate Steps to Prevent Further Closure of Libraries
11 October 2006With the closure of one library in Hangberg, and with a number of other libraries at risk of closure due to staff shortages, the City is taking immediate steps to rectify the situation. Read More
Cape Town Welcomes Danish Research Ship
11 October 2006One of the largest Danish scientific expeditions in more than 50 years is due to sail into Cape Town harbour on Sunday, 15 October. Read More
City Partnership Builds Fence to Realise Dream of New Reserve
9 October 2006The City of Cape Town's dream to create a nature reserve with roaming herds of eland and other game species near Blaauwberg Hill is hedging closer to reality with the erection of the first game fence in the Blaauwberg Conservation Area (BCA). Read More
Learners Celebrate Weedbuster Day at Macassar Dunes Nature Reserve
9 October 2006The City of Cape Town and the Macassar Dune Co-Management Association, in partnership with Cape Flats Nature, are hosting a Weedbuster Day on Thursday, 12 October 2006, at the Macassar Dunes Nature Reserve. Read More
City Implements New Law for Building Plans
8 October 2006As from October 2, only individuals registered with the professional architect's body will be allowed to submit building plans to the City for approval. Read More
Site Inspection Confirms Athlone Stadium is Sound
8 October 2006Following a media report concerning possible structural problems at the Athlone stadium, one of the 2010 World Cup practice venues, a site visit by Executive Deputy Mayor Andrew Arnolds today revealed no flaws or cause for concern. Read More
City Calls on Debtors to Take Advantage of Indigent Policy
5 October 2006This month I would like to invite all residents who owe council money for rates and services but who are unable to pay their debts to come forward and take advantage of our indigent policy. Read More
German Experts Help Create Jobs for Youth with Disabilities
5 October 2006Top youth facilitators from Berlin are in Cape Town to address a conference on how to equip young adults with disabilities to earn a living. Read More
N7 Bridge Partially Re-Opened
4 October 2006The N7 bridge in the vicinity of Acacia Park that was damaged by a fire in an informal settlement under the bridge in the early hours of Monday morning will partially re-open at 15:30 today, Thursday, 5 October. Read More
Zeekoevlei Rehabilitation: One of 15 Neighbourhood Development Projects
3 October 2006The City's Mayoral Committee has approved a business plan to rehabilitate Zeekoevlei and to manage its urban drainage system at an estimated cost of some R150 million, provided that the City can secure external funding for the project. Read More
N7 Bridge Between the N1 and Frans Conradie Drive Closed for Another 24 Hours
2 October 2006The N7 bridge in the vicinity of Acacia Park that was damaged by a fire in an informal settlement under the bridge in the early hours of Monday morning will remain closed for at least the next 24 hours. Read More
Disaster Risk Management Situation Report: N7 Bridge Section of Vanguard Drive Will Remain Closed
1 October 2006A fire in the informal settlement under the N7 bridge in the vicinity of Acacia was reported to Fire & Rescue Services at 00:47 this morning. Fire & Rescue Services were on the scene by 00:52. Read More
City Makes R3,6m Available to Improve Lives of Khayelitsha Residents
27 September 2006Khayelitsha is to receive a R3,6 million boost from the City of Cape Town as part of its ward allocations for the current financial year. Read More
City of Cape Town to Pilot New Push-to-Talk Technology
27 September 2006City of Cape Town law enforcers will take part in a pilot project to improve communication for crime prevention and emergencies along the N2 and R300 routers. They will be able to test a new product which allows users to turn a regular cell phone... Read More
City to Pilot New Push-to-Talk Technology
26 September 2006The escalating crime on the N2 and R300 highways has featured a great deal in the media recently with a public outcry to government insisting on action. Read More
City Launches Environmental Centre in False Bay
26 September 2006A new environmental education centre - situated in the False Bay Ecology Park which features one of South Africa's most important areas for wetland birds - opens in Cape Town this weekend. Read More
Settlers High Scoops First Place at Tygerberg Olympiad for the Environment
21 September 2006Settlers High in Bellville has won this year's Tygerberg Olympiad for the Environment for the fourth year in a row. Read More
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