City of Cape Town
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City calls on ECD sector to help shape priorities at four regional conversations
The City of Cape Town has announced four regional ECD conversations in October, inviting practitioners and sector partners to help shape its priorities.
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Overcome Heights fire leaves nearly 200 people displaced in Cape Town
The final assessment confirms 67 structures were destroyed in the Overcome Heights fire, leaving 198 people displaced as relief groups step in to assist.
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City calls for public comment on proposed animal keeping bylaw amendments
The City of Cape Town is inviting public comment on proposed amendments to its Animal Keeping Bylaw, including banning wild and exotic animals in circuses.
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Nominate your neighbourhood watch heroes for annual awards
Nominations for Cape Town’s annual Neighbourhood Watch awards have opened, with Mayco member JP Smith urging residents to recognise community volunteers.
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Cape Town calls for public input on draft burial and cremation policy
Cape Town seeks public input on its draft Burial, Cremation, and Cemeteries Management Policy addressing space shortages and community needs.
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Hill-Lewis: Cape Town seals first power deals below Eskom rates
Cape Town has signed its first power purchase agreements with independent solar producers, securing electricity below Eskom rates, a first for a South African city.
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Cape Town murder rates decline in LEAP areas as mayor pushes for more policing powers
Cape Town LEAP zones see major drops in murder rates, but Mayor Hill-Lewis warns a low 5% conviction rate keeps criminal elements on the streets
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Cape Town rolls out smart prepaid meters in Claremont, Kenilworth and Wynberg
The City of Cape Town is replacing old credit meters with compulsory smart prepaid meters in Claremont, Kenilworth and Wynberg.
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The City and conservationists launch Adopt-a-tree in Muizenberg
The City and Friends of Muizenberg Park have planted trees through the Adopt-A-Tree programme as part of efforts to grow Cape Town’s urban forest.
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N2 wall: Residents question whether R114m project will make their communities safer
Residents and activists want greater community input on Cape Town’s proposed N2 safety wall and how public funds are spent.
