News and Speeches
City launches Pilot Water Meter Project
21 September 2009Cape Town loses almost 19% of its piped water through burst water mains and domestic leaks and, while this is well below the losses for most other cities in the country, it nevertheless costs the City more than R4m annually says Alderman Clive... Read More
Construction of Mitchells Plain Hospital to Start in January 2010
21 September 2009At a press conference at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital today, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, announced that this Western Cape Provincial Government has taken a decision to expedite the construction of Mitchell's Plain District... Read More
Western Cape Provincial Parliament Programme: 22 - 23 September 2009
21 September 2009Western Cape Provincial Parliament: Programme 22-23 September 2009 Read More
City and Bank Housing Agreement Proves to be Successful in Elsies River
20 September 2009"Leo Mews, an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly housing development in Leonsdale, Elsies River, is a tangible symbol of the City of Cape Town's commitment to make "gap housing market" housing a reality for households earning... Read More
City hands over Care Packs to SAPS for Crime Victims
20 September 2009A pilot project to supply care packs to victims of rape and abuse began at three Khayelitsha police stations (today) Monday, 21 September. Sixty care packs were handed over to the three stations in the Charlotte Maxeke Sub-Council (10). Read More
City Traffic Officers arrest Drunk Drivers at Roadblock
20 September 2009City Traffic officers maintained their focus on motorists driving while under the influence of alcohol, in the Mowbray and Sea Point areas on Friday and Saturday evening when 27 motorists, including three females, were arrested on this charge. Read More
Mandela Park Vandals Must Feel the Full Force of the Law
20 September 2009It was distressing to learn over the weekend of the petrol-bombing and vandalism of 49 out of 53 newly built houses in Mandela Park, Khayelitsha. One of the houses was burnt down. The total damage done to the houses is estimated at 1 million rand. Read More
Mayor is Taking the City to the People
20 September 2009The Mayor invites all residents to attend a public meeting in their area. At the meeting residents will be able to highlight major issues that are affecting their community as a whole. Read More
Fire and Rescue Service Physical Assessment Training a First for the Department
20 September 2009Photo Opportunity All media are invited to attend the first physical fitness assessment test for the City's Fire and Rescue Services staff which will be held at the Bellville Fire Station. Date: Wednesday, 23 September Time: 11:00 Read More
Announcing a New Hospital for the People of the Cape Flats
20 September 2009Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, is hosting a press conference to make an announcement on a new hospital for the people of the Cape Flats. Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Time: 10:00 Read More
City and Bank Agreement Delivers Affordable Houses in Elsies River
17 September 2009"Leo Mews", in Elsies River, is the newest housing development that will see residents benefit from a City of Cape Town co-operative venture with Standard Bank and the developer, Bitol Ltd. The development is aimed specifically at the "gap housing... Read More
Muizenberg School to Participate in Global Tree Planting Initiative
17 September 2009City Parks and Environment Online (ENO) are to jointly host a special tree planting ceremony on International Tree Planting Day. ENO is a global virtual school promoting sustainable development. Read More
Public Schedule for Mec Max: 18 - 21 September 2009
17 September 2009*excellent article and photo opportunities 1. Friday, 18 September 2009 Read More
MEC Grant to Attend Provincial Awards Dinner and Ceremony of the National Teaching Awards
17 September 200943 teachers have been nominated for this year's provincial teacher of the year. Tomorrow evening, the winners of eight categories will be announced. Provincial winners will be eligible for the National Teaching Awards. Read More
MEC Grant to Attend the Launch of the Kellogg's Health of the Nation 50-Hour Sports Challenge
17 September 2009The fourth annual Kellogg's Health of the Nation 50-hour sports challenge kicks off in Cape Town tomorrow. The MEC, national sports stars and celebrities will be on hand to encourage South African children to participate in sports and promote... Read More
City Parks Exhibition will Celebrate World Parks Day
16 September 2009City Parks will stage an exhibition in celebration of World Parks Day on 19 September in the Cape Town Civic Centre. The exhibition can be viewed by the public from 21 to 25 September. It will be opened by Councillor Gerhard Ras, Mayoral Committee... Read More
Attempted Escape from Metro Police Ends Badly for Errant Motorist
16 September 2009A motorist who was driving along the shoulder of the road on the N2 between Mew Way and the R300 has discovered the hard way that it is better to provide your particulars when stopped by a patrolling Metro Police officer than to attempt to evade the... Read More
MEC Grant to Attend Launch of Caring Schools Network in the Western Cape
16 September 2009MEC Grant will be the keynote speaker at the launch of Caring Schools Network in the Western Cape. Where: Cape Diamond Hotel (Corner of Longmarket and Parliament Street) When: Thursday, 17 September 2009 Time: 17h30 - 19h00 Read More
N1 Laingsburg Accident Update
16 September 2009The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro EMS (Emergency Medical Services) reported earlier today about an accident on the N1 between Laingsburg and Beaufort West in which five people were reportedly killed. Read More
N1 Laingsburg Accident
16 September 2009The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and Rescue received a call at 07:39 this morning about a serious traffic accident on the N1, twenty kilometers from Laingsburg in the direction of Beaufort West. Read More
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