News and Speeches
Top Matriculants Receive Special Awards
15 April 2007The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has awarded seven matriculants from disadvantaged backgrounds with special awards today (Monday 16 April 2007) for excelling in the 2006 Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More
Nominations for Annual Female Farmer of the Year Competition Open
10 April 2007Nominations are awaited for the annual Female Farmer of the Year competition, organised by the Department of Agriculture. Female farmers of the Western Cape are encouraged to take part in this competition that aims to honour women for their... Read More
Possible Outbreak of African Horse Sickness
10 April 2007Statement by Cobus Dowry, Minister of Agriculture in the Western CapeSince 16 March 2007 a total of 10 horses have died on properties located within the African horse sickness (AHS) Surveillance Zone. Read More
First Study on Small Stock Industry Completed
9 April 2007Dr Jasper Cloete of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg) recently completed his PhD at the University of Stellenbosch. Read More
Agriculture Department Hosts Annual Open Day
3 April 2007The Western Cape Department of Agriculture recently hosted its annual open days at its Elsenburg research farm outside Stellenbosch and entertained and gave exposure to more than 1 300 children. Read More
Veterinary Import Permits Required to Import Namibian Animal Products
3 April 2007The dispensation for the importation of meat for own use (including venison and meat from domestic species, excluding meat from wild and domestic pigs) has been amended, because it has been abused in the past. Animal products imported for own use... Read More
City Extends Deadline for Objections to All Valuations
2 April 2007The City of Cape Town has decided to extend the deadline for objections to all property valuations until 30 April 2007. Read More
City Tackles Crime and Grime at Cape Town Station Deck
2 April 2007Major clean-up operations are taking place at Cape Town's Station Deck as part of the City of Cape Town's drive to create a cleaner and safer environment for thousands of commuters and residents. Read More
City Continues to Call for Water Savings
2 April 2007Cape Town's dam levels are currently 53.2% full, a 30% drop on December levels. Cape Town is currently experiencing high temperatures therefore the demand on water is still quite high. Read More
Deputy Mayor to March Against Crime in Mitchells Plain
2 April 2007Deputy Mayor Charlotte Williams will tonight, 2 April, join members of the New Woodlands community, the Neighbourhood Watch and two ''reformed'' drug merchants in leading a march against crime and drug abuse. Read More
City Launches New Southern Line Tourism Route
2 April 2007The City of Cape Town has launched a new pilot tourism route, based on rail transport. Read More
City Confirms that it does not Cut Off Water Completely
2 April 2007The City of Cape Town has confirmed that it does not disconnect water completely but merely restricts water to a trickle for ratepayers who are in arrears with their municipal accounts. Read More
Edith Stephens Wetland Park Celebrates National Health Day
2 April 2007Edith Stephens Wetland Park, with the support of Cape Flats Nature, the City of Cape Town's Environmental Health officers and various community organisations, is hosting an Exercise and Health Day in celebration of National Health Day. Read More
Metro Police use Sport in Fight against Crime
2 April 2007Metro Police are hosting a soccer and netball tournament for youth from Guguletu, Athlone and Hout Bay at the Wynberg Military base from 09:00 on Saturday, 31 March 2007. Read More
Ian Schnetler Appointed as City's Chief Fire Officer
2 April 2007The City of Cape Town has made the following senior appointments in the Emergency Services Department: Ian Schnetler as Chief Fire Officer: Read More
News Highlights from City of Cape Town Council Meeting: 28 March 2007
2 April 2007HEADLINES Read More
Metro Police's "Stay Safe" Campaign Aims at Making Life Safer for Children
1 April 2007In the light of the increase in violence against women and children on the Cape Flats, Metro Police are embarking on a STAY SAFE campaign to raise awareness and help parents to educate and empower their children to take control of their own safety. Read More
Rietvlei re-opened to the Public
29 March 2007Public health concern over toxic blue-green algae in the water of the Rietvlei Wetland Reserve resulted in the temporary closing of the recreational water body to the public. Read More
City's Sanitation Week Event Focuses on Blockages in Sewerage System
29 March 2007The City of Cape Town's final Sanitation Week event takes place at 10:00 on Friday, 30 March at the Community Hall in Du Noon. Read More
City Donation Aids Work of Jehova Jaireh Welfare Organisation
29 March 2007The City of Cape Town's Social Development Department will be handing over soup kitchen appliances, food supplies and sound system equipment to the value of R40 000 to the Jehova Jaireh Welfare Organisation on 29 March 2007 at 19:00 at the... Read More
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