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Water Supply Disruption in Main Road, St James to Clovelly on Thursday

1 August 2010

The Water and Sanitation Department will be joining the upgraded three hundred and fifteen millimetre (315mm) diameter water supply line in Main Road, St James to the existing water reticulation network on Thursday 05 August 2010. Read More

Thirty One Suspects Arrested During Metro Police's 'Operation Razor'

25 July 2010

The Metro Police arrested thirty one (31) suspects for various offences and issued one hundred and eight (108) traffic fines during operations conducted over the weekend. Read More

Traffic Services Arrest Twenty Three Motorists for Drunk Driving on Friday

25 July 2010

In a road block held on Modderdam Road in Bishop Lavis on Friday 23 July, City of Cape Town Traffic Officers arrested twenty three (23) drivers for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More

Disruption of Water Supply in Main Road, St James to Clovelly on Tuesday

22 July 2010

The Water and Sanitation Department will be joining the upgraded three hundred and fifteen millimetre (315mm) diameter water supply line in Main Road, St James to the existing water reticulation network on Tuesday 27 July 2010. Read More

Mayor Plato and Councillor Herron Honour's City Park Staff for Saving Children from Blaze

20 July 2010

Tomorrow, 22 July, the Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato and the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services, Councillor Brett Herron, will host a tea to honour a group of City Parks' staff members who acted bravely and succeeded in saving two... Read More

Metro Police Make Arrest or Drugs and Stolen City Property

18 July 2010

Metro Police high visibility patrols are beginning to pay off, as seven suspects were arrested yesterday, 15 July, for possession of narcotics and theft of City of Cape Town property. Read More

Media Alert: Environmental Drama Festival at Artscape on 16 and 17 July

14 July 2010

The City of Cape Town, in association with Artscape, will be hosting the third YES Environmental Drama Festival on 16 and 17 July at the Arena Theatre.Note: All media are welcome to attend. Read More

Cape Town to Say Goodbye to Athlone Towers on Sunday 22 August 2010

13 July 2010

After extensive consultation and planning, the two Athlone cooling towers are set to be demolished on Sunday 22 August 2010 at noon. Read More

Electricity Supply Interruption in Parts of Kalk Bay on Thursday

12 July 2010

The City of Cape Town's Electricity Department needs to carry out essential work at the Kalk Bay substation.The electricity supply to parts of Kalk Bay will therefore be interrupted on Thursday 15 July 2010, between 09:00 to 14:00. Read More

Cape Town Declared Africa's Top Travel Destination for the Third Year in a Row

7 July 2010

Cape Town has won another major travel industry award, reaffirming the city's status as one of the world's top tourism destinations. Read More

Low Water Pressure in Goodwood and Parow on Sunday 11 July

7 July 2010

The Water and Sanitation Department will be doing an emergency shutdown on the bulk water supply main feeding the Goodwood and Parow area on Sunday night 11 July 2010. Read More

Three Suspects Nabbed with the Help of Metro Police's 'Big Brother'

5 July 2010

Three suspects were arrested in central Cape Town this morning, 06 July, when they were caught in possession of stolen goods. Read More

Metro Police Nab Nine Suspects

5 July 2010

City of Cape Town Metro Police Officers arrested nine suspects this past weekend for various charges including possession of an illegal firearm, drugs and stolen goods. Read More

Media Alert: MyCiTi Bus Tour to Inspect Artwork at Stations

5 July 2010

The Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Roads and Major Projects, Councillor Elizabeth Thompson, will on Saturday host a unique tour of the City's IRT/MyCiTi bus stations with the focus on the artwork adorning the stations. Read More

City's Southern Clinics Help Prevent Cervical Cancer among Working Women

29 June 2010

As the modern day woman has to juggle between the responsibilities of having a family and working a full day job, she often tends to not make sufficient time to look after her own health. Read More

Metro Police Recover Stolen Firearm in Bokmakierie

9 June 2010

A stolen firearm was recovered and one (1) suspect was arrested by Metro Police officers in Bokmakierie last night after a tip-off was received from a member of the community. Read More

Metro Police Nab Four (4) Suspects in Drug Raid

8 June 2010

Four (4) suspects, including one (1) pregnant female, were arrested and large quantities of drugs confiscated on Monday in West Beach, in the Blaauwberg area, during Metro Police operations. Read More

Drop-off Facility Opended for New Civic Centre Bus Station

6 June 2010

Dropping family, friends and work colleagues at the new Civic Centre Bus Station to use the airport shuttle is now even more convenient, after a new drop and go facility was introduced close to the bus station. Read More

Human Trafficking Victim Found in Table View Brothel

6 June 2010

A joint operation by the City of Cape Town's Vice Squad and the Table View South African Police Service (SAPS) has led to the arrest of a brothel owner on charges of human trafficking after it was found that a seventeen (17) year old girl had been... Read More

Grand Parade Traders Receive Marketing Boost Ahead of World Cup?

6 June 2010

The Grand Parade Traders, who were relocated to strategic sites in close proximity to the Parade in order to make way for the FIFA Fan Fest, will receive a major marketing boost from the City of Cape Town ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup? Read More

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