City of Cape Town
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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.
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Premier Winde to outline Western Cape’s summer readiness amid El Niño
As a record El Niño looms, Premier Winde outlines Western Cape readiness for an eight-month fire season and mounting water security risks
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Retreat pensioners fear noise and traffic from proposed school development
Retreat residents on Frans Maroney Street fear a proposed low-fee school will disrupt their quiet neighbourhood and want the City to find alternative land.
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Retreat resident says open land should remain green zone, not school site
An 83-year-old Retreat resident who has lived in the area for 53 years is fighting to stop the City of Cape Town from building a low-fee school on open land.
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City’s JP Smith: Eviction appeal a blow to public safety in Woodstock
Three cyclists attacked in Woodstock as City warns ongoing crime from illegal occupation will persist during appeal process.
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No SAPS Act provisions contravened by US Marines exercise, says minister
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed no provisions of SAPS Act were contravened by the US Marines fitness exercise with Cape Town Metro police.
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Cape Town prepares for water uncertainty with new supply programme
Cape Town’s water supply is stable, but the City warns restrictions could follow if demand grows and rainfall stays below average.
