News and Speeches
Brand New Fresh Produce Market for Cape Town
8 November 2006The brand new Philippi Fresh Produce Market has officially opened its gates for business, promising to become the central distribution hub of fresh and agricultural produce for the Cape Metropole. Read More
Mayor to Officially open Philippi Market
7 November 2006Cape Town is to get a brand new market in the form of the Philippi Fresh Produce Market which has now officially opened its doors. Read More
City of Cape Town Hosts 'Intelligence' Expo
7 November 2006How does the Administration of the City of Cape Town keep its finger on the pulse of a vibrant, growing city? Read More
City Parks Ensure that Trees get a New Home
7 November 2006The intense development activity in Cape Town's Central City that has characterised the area over the past few years continues apace. Read More
Conservation Boost for Blaauwberg and Zandvlei
3 November 2006Two of the most significant conservation areas in the City of Cape Town have received formal conservation status, thus enhancing conservation, educational and recreational opportunities for all Capetonians. Read More
European Union Lifts Ban on Importation of South African Ostrich Meat
1 November 2006The European Union informed South Africa that it accepts the country's status as free from Highly Pathogenic Notifiable Avian Influenza (HPNAI). The export of fresh ostrich meat can therefore resume as from 1 November 2006, according to the new... Read More
"The Age of Hope" Inspires the Concept & Design for the Age of Hope Trophy
31 October 2006Commissioned Designer: Guillaume T du ToitNarrative by: Guillaume T du Toit The Age of Hope Trophy Inspiration - The Staff And Knob-Kierrie:- Read More
EU Lifts Suspension on Horse Exports From South Africa
30 October 2006It is with great satisfaction that I can inform the House that the European Commission decision 2004/262/EC of 17 March 2004 which lead to the suspension of equine exports from South Africa, was repealed in Brussels on Wednesday, 25 October 2006. Read More
Provincial Parliament Concern over Literacy, Numeracy and School Safety
30 October 2006The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will soon announce a comprehensive media advocacy campaign as part of its Literacy and Numeracy strategy, to try and make parents understand and accept that mother-tongue education is best, but that a... Read More
2010 Business Plan for Cape Town Highlights Investment and Benefits
29 October 2006Multi-billion Rand investment in a world-class multi-purpose stadium, improved transport systems, other infrastructure and extensive preparations for 2010 World Cup are contained in the joint business plan of the Western Cape Provincial Government... Read More
Cape Flats Rugby Club Turns 100
25 October 2006One of the oldest rugby clubs on the Cape Flats celebrates its Centenary tomorrow with a gala reception hosted by Deputy Mayor Andrew Arnolds. The Progress Rugby Football Club, based in Crawford, has over 120 members from Athlone, Mitchells Plain,... Read More
Department of Agriculture Supports Wine Council?s Vote Against GMO?s
25 October 2006The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has decided to side with the SA Wine Council in their opposition against a request to the Registrar: Genetically Modified Organisms for permission to use genetically modified malolactic yeast ML01 for the... Read More
City Call Centre Flooded by Residents Seeking Relief
25 October 2006A flood of calls from residents to the City of Cape Town's call centre 0860 103 089, incorrectly trying to either seek relief under the City's Indigent Policy or make an arrangement to pay off their arrears debt, is blocking the lines and... Read More
Soccer and Environment Workshop for Youth in Manenberg Promotes Sustainable Development
25 October 2006The first 'soccer and environment' workshop will be held in Manenberg on Saturday, 28 October as part of this year's LA21 Community Festival. Read More
Launch of the Micro Agricultural Financial Institutional Scheme of South Africa
25 October 2006About 46% of South African households are considered poor or low-income, more then 15 million poor people living in rural areas in South Africa and over 60% of black households can be defined as low-income and rely mostly on the informal sector for... Read More
Media Invitation to Attend the Launch of the Waterwise Program
24 October 2006Drowning is a major cause of death by injury, this according to the Medical Research Council of South Africa. The graphs peak in the age groups 1-4 and again in 10-14. In the teen category the majority of deaths are from disadvantaged communities. Read More
City Taking Steps to Address Over-Crowding in Imizamo Yethu
23 October 2006The City of Cape Town is to act on the fire safety and environmental health hazards posed by overcrowding in the "Pipetrack" area of Imizamo Yethu informal settlement, Hout Bay. Read More
Six Sites for Diwali Celebrations
19 October 2006The City of Cape Town has identified six areas that can be used for the discharge of fireworks for Diwali Religious Celebrations on Saturday, 21 October 2006. The six sites are: Read More
Celebration of "Guy Fawkes" Night on 5 November 2006
19 October 2006The City of Cape Town will permit the discharging of fireworks in public on Sunday night, 5 November, Guy Fawkes Night, but only at the sites listed below, and nowhere else without special permission. Metro Police will be monitoring the sites. Read More
Fire at Masiphumelele
18 October 2006A fire occurred at approximately 02:00 this morning within the Masiphumelele Informal Settlement, Fish Hoek. The fire razed 292 structures leaving 1076 people destitute (709 adults and 367 children). Read More
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