News and Speeches
Municipal Workers' Strike Enters it's Second Day
12 April 2010On the second day of the municipal workers' strike, one thousand one hundred and three (1103) (5, 6%) of the City's total workforce were reported absent without authorisation. This represents a three percent (3%) reduction in staff participating in... Read More
Bellville South Landfill Site's Brand New Fencing Vandalised
12 April 2010Mayoral Committee Member for Utilities, Alderman Clive Justus is saddened and dismayed by the vandalism that has occurred at the Bellville South Landfill Site. Read More
Schools Re-open Successfully for the Second Term
12 April 2010"We are pleased with the successful reopening of schools for the start of the second term of the 2010 school year," said Minister Donald Grant on Tuesday. Read More
Ghost Squad Makes Major Drug Bust
12 April 2010On Friday, 09 April, two alert Ghost Squad Traffic Officers discovered a large consignment of the illegal drug CAT while on a routine patrol on the N1 near Brackenfell. Read More
Media Alert: Executive Mayor to Launch Rental Unit Upgrade in Uitsig
11 April 2010The Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Dan Plato, will officiate at the launch of the rental unit upgrade project in Uitsig. Mayoral Committee Member for Housing, Councillor Shehaam Sims, will also deliver an address to tenants living in Uitsig... Read More
Service Delivery Continues on First Day of Municipal Workers' Strike
11 April 2010On the first day of the municipal workers' strike, eight point seven percent (8.7%) of the City's total workforce were reported absent without leave. Read More
Launching the 'Own Your Future' Campaign
11 April 2010This morning, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant launched the 'Own YOUR future" campaign at Manyano High School in Khayelitsha. Read More
All Children Must be Immunised Against Measles
11 April 2010Some health care professionals have been reluctant to immunise infants or children against measles if there is a history of egg allergies or even if the child has not yet eaten an egg before. Read More
Measles Status in the Western Cape
11 April 2010The logistical arrangements for this Outbreak Response commenced on 1 March 2010 with actual immunisation of children in these hot spot areas in full swing by 8 March 2010. Read More
Media Alert: Launching the 'Own Your Future' Campaign for Grade 12 Learners
8 April 2010On Monday, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be launching the "Own YOUR future campaign" at Manyano High School in Khayelitsha. Read More
Minister Grant Condemns Senseless Killing of Learner
8 April 2010I am deeply saddened by the senseless death of Adenaan Hendricks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends in this very difficult time. Read More
Addressing Disasters and Water Shortage in the Western Cape
8 April 2010Minister Sonjica, Programme Director, Premier Zille, Provincial Ministers, Executive Mayors, Councillors, officials from all spheres of government, ladies and gentlemen and all protocol observed: Read More
City to Host Youth Development Conference
7 April 2010The City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Khayelitsha Youth Development Council (KYDC), will host a Youth Development Conference this month at Voortrekker Park in Strand. Read More
Suspension of Operating License of Owner of Taxi Involved in Motorcycle Accident
7 April 2010Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle has triggered the process to suspend the operating license of the owner of the minibus taxi which was illegally driven by the seventeen (17) year old youngster and resulted in the tragic... Read More
Temporary Road Closures on Buitengragt
6 April 2010A series of temporary road closures has taken place in the Central Business District (CBD) over the past two weeks to allow for the construction of a structural steel pedestrian bridge which will form part of the official Fan Walk for the 2010 FIFA... Read More
Cape Town International Challenge to Further Test World Cup Transport Readiness
6 April 2010The City of Cape Town will once again offer public city-to-stadium transport for the fourth test event at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 10 April. This follows the success of the public transport services made available for the first three test... Read More
Autumn School Aimed at Increasing the Grade 12 Pass Rate in Khayelitsha
6 April 2010This morning, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant visited Chris Hani Secondary school in Khayelitsha to thank and give encouragement to the hundreds of Grade twelve (12) learners that are participating in a holiday tuition programme. Read More
Health Workers' Response to Measles Outbreak
6 April 2010The overwhelming frustration and despair associated with an epidemic of this seriousness has been replaced with a sense of optimism and hardened resolve. Read More
Media Alert: Minister to Visit Grade 12 Learners Participating in an Autumn School Programme
5 April 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting Chris Hani Secondary to thank educators and learners for giving up their school holidays to participate in a Grade 12 Autumn School Programme, and to encourage the Grade 12's to... Read More
Appeal to Bathers to Exercise Caution at Beaches and Swimming Pools
31 March 2010The City of Cape Town, in partnership with Western Province Lifesaving, has deployed 120 surf lifeguards that are on duty at beaches, as well as at regional and community pools across the city, to ensure the safety of bathers over the Easter Weekend. Read More
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