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News and Speeches for City of Cape Town

City Commences Process to Formulate a Gated Communities Policy

21 September 2006

A multi-party, multi-portfolio working committee has been established to tackle the issue of enclosed or gated communities in Cape Town, for which the City has no policy at present. Read More

Mayor Cycles to Work on World Car Free Day

21 September 2006

Over 350 cyclists are expected to join the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille, as she cycles in to work on World Car Free Day this Friday, 22 September 2006. Read More

Cape Town Hosts Main Heritage Day Celebrations

21 September 2006

South Africa's 2006 Heritage Month is already in full swing - and this year music occupies the spotlight through a series of events that culminate in a not-to-be missed day of culture at the Grand Parade in Cape Town this Sunday, National Heritage... Read More

Final Report Released on Green Point Stadium

21 September 2006

The final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed World Cup 2010 Stadium at Green Point has been completed. Read More

Good News for Thousands of Council Home-Owners

20 September 2006

There is good news for thousands of home-owners who are currently paying off their home loans to the City of Cape Town. Read More

Cape Town Warmly Welcomes Homeless World Cup Players

20 September 2006

The 500 soccer players from 48 countries arriving in Cape Town this weekend for the Homeless World Cup soccer tournament, are to receive a hearty welcome from the City of Cape Town. Read More

Panorama and Parts of Welgelegen Without Water on Tuesday

14 September 2006

City Water Services has to repair a leak on the main supply pipeline in this area. In order to carry out repair work the water supply to Panorama and parts of Welgelegen will be cut from 09:00 - 16:00 on Tuesday, 19 September 2006. Read More

City Chases 7% Growth for 40 000 New Jobs

14 September 2006

The City of Cape Town is aiming for an economic growth rate of over 7% by 2010 as part of its newly approved Economic and Human Development Strategy. Read More

Tygerberg Olympiad for the Environment Winner to be Announced at Awards Ceremony

14 September 2006

This year 14 high schools from across the city participated in the sixth annual Tygerberg Olympiad for the Environment which was held on Saturday, 5 August 2006 at the City of Cape Town's Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Read More

Cape Town Goes Green with Energy Savings

13 September 2006

The City of Cape Town has approved a comprehensive Energy and Climate Change Strategy which provides the basis for the establishment of a five year integrated framework for implementation and investment in the city. Read More

City Approves Sidewalks for the Disabled and Other Projects in Blaauwberg Subcouncil

13 September 2006

The City of Cape Town has approved a sum of R202 000 for the provision of sidewalks at Robertson House, Cheshire Homes and Barrow Road, Sanddrift in Ward 55 as part of the R2 million ward allocations for the Blaauwberg Subcouncil. Read More

City Releases Land for Affordable Housing

12 September 2006

The City of Cape Town has provisionally approved the release of eight tracts of land totalling some 42 hectares to be developed by banks for affordable housing for the so called GAP market. Read More

Disaster Management Conference in the Southern Cape

11 September 2006

This conference brings disaster management professionals from across Africa to the disaster-affected Southern Cape. Read More

Ex-Protea Villagers to Receive 12,35ha as Compensation

11 September 2006

On Sunday, 5 May 2002 a total amount of R805 000,00 was handed to 46 former tenants who opted for the Standard Settlement Offer for tenancy rights lost at the time of dispossession. Since this handover ceremony, negotiations with the City of Cape... Read More

Finding a Balance Between White Shark Conservation and Recreational Safety

11 September 2006

The City of Cape Town in partnership with WWF Sanlam Marine Programme invites you to attend a technical briefing on the recommendations proposed by a specialist workshop held on 29 and 30 May to inform the management of white sharks and recreational... Read More

Deputy Mayor Kick Starts Soccer Tournament for Street Kids

6 September 2006

Soccer fever is sweeping across Cape Town as several hundred street children from across the city gear up for the soccer tournament of their lives. The Street Children's Soccer Tournament takes place this Saturday, 9 September 2006 at the Green... Read More

Mayor Meets Happy Valley Residents to Discuss Housing Issues

5 September 2006

Executive Mayor Helen Zille, Mayoral Committee Member for Housing, Councillor Dan Plato and Ward Councillor Pieter van Dalen will meet with the Happy Valley Community on Thursday, 07 September 2006, to discuss housing issues such as back-yarders,... Read More

City Pays Tribute to 75 Adult Learners

5 September 2006

A sprightly 63 year old municipal cleaner from Kraaifontein is the oldest of a group of 75 City of Cape Town employees who have just passed their Grade 9 exams. Read More

Reminder to Ndabeni Land Claimants

5 September 2006

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), the City of Cape Town (CCT) and the Regional Land Claims Commission (RLCC) wish to remind all the Ndabeni Land Restitution Claimants to attend a Voter Education Workshop and cast their vote in the election... Read More

Marathon Links Central City to Townships

3 September 2006

The City of Cape Town in partnership with Mr Price Celtic Harriers, The Cape Argus, Cape Town Partnership as well as Top Form and Guguletu Athletics Clubs will be hosting the Cape Town Marathon on Sunday 10 September 2006. Read More

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