Will the ‘Budget for Hope’ be enough to better Cape Town?

31 March 2023 • News • No Comments

by Daanyaal Matthews Source: Pixabay Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has tabled the Budget for the year 2023/2024 titled: “A Budget for Building Hope”. The budget aims to address the needs of the vulnerable whilst planning for the future of the Mother City and catering for the desires of[…]

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Cape Town’s power plans kick off next week

24 March 2023 • Local, News • No Comments

The City of Cape Town says it is in the process of implementing four strategic intervention measures to mitigate the impact of load shedding. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced this during a weekly energy media briefing. The city is chasing its goal of ridding itself of load shedding for good in[…]

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12 housing projects equivalent to R1 billion are currently at risk

14 February 2023 • Local, News, VOC News • No Comments

By Kouthar Sambo The City of Cape Town reports that 12 housing projects equivalent to R1 billion, are currently at risk of extortion and unlawful occupancy. To safeguard the projects, the metro came up with a six-point strategy. Due to similar issues, the R140 million Beacon Valley project was abandoned[…]

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Llandudno beach closed until further notice

10 January 2023 • Local, News • No Comments

Llandudno beach closed until further notice Visitors are cautioned by the City of Cape Town that the Llandudno beach has been closed from Monday, January 9, until further notice. After a load-shedding-related power surge caused an ultrasonic level sensor to malfunction, there was an overflow from a sewer pump station.[…]

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Roadblocks and speed checks nab thousands in Cape Town

4 January 2023 • Local, News • No Comments

The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies arrested 121 suspects and issued nearly 18,000 fines in the past week. “This past long weekend was quieter than the one before, and I want to thank the public for heeding my appeal to celebrate responsibly,” Cape Town’s MMC for safety and security[…]

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Appoint dynamic new transport minister, Cape Town urges Ramaphosa

25 December 2022 • Local, News • No Comments

Cape Town has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to replace minister Fikile Mbalula with a dynamic transport minister. Earlier this week Mbalula was elected the ANC’s secretary-general, a full-time position. Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for urban mobility, Rob Quintas, said the new minister should lead rail reforms. The city wants[…]

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Festive period closure of City’s Ombudsman satellite offices

8 December 2022 • Local, News • No Comments

From 13 December 2022 until 17 January 2023, the satellite offices of the City’s Office of the Ombudsman will be closed. Throughout this time, the office will continue to provide support for all last-resort municipal-related issues via phone, SMS, online options, and walk-in enquiries. Beginning on Tuesday, December 13, 2022,[…]

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Duo arrested after drive-by shooting in Heideveld

5 December 2022 • Local, News, VOC News • No Comments

By: Aneeqa du Plessis Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting incident in Heideveld earlier today. According to the City, Metro police officials on patrol in the area heard gunshots and gave chase after two community members were wounded by the perpetrators. During the hot pursuit,[…]

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COCT Traffic Fine Roadshow met with overwhelming response

1 December 2022 • Local, News, VOC News • No Comments

LOCAL After receiving an overwhelming response yesterday, the City of Cape Town says it may consider extending the hours of its three-day Traffic Fine Roadshow. Hundreds of motorists braved the humid weather in snaking cues on Wednesday, to settle or reduce their fines. The three-day, “one-stop shop” also allows motorists[…]

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Cape Town residents reminded to observe water safety

25 November 2022 • Local, News • No Comments

LOCAL Parents are reminded to observe water safety over the festive season. This includes keeping a watchful eye over and educating minors and obeying instructions of lifeguards. At home, at least 17 community pools will be open over weekends, between Friday and Sunday. The four indoor swimming pools at Retreat,[…]

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