City of Cape Town
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City plans Harrington Square upgrades to boost safety and accessibility
Harrington Square and its surrounds in the City Bowl are under review, with the city prioritising upgrades to create a safer, more accessible public space.
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City ramps up winter flood mitigation amid widespread rainfall
Cape Town emergency teams work round the clock as heavy rains trigger 480 flooding complaints across multiple suburbs over weekend
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Cape Town removes ‘lower rates’ claim from social media after misleading advertising complaint
The City has removed its public claim that “lower rates are coming to Cape Town” following a complaint to the Advertising Regulatory Board.
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Cape Town launches new app feature to report crime and bylaw violations
Cape Town’s City App now allows public reporting of bylaw incidents, enhancing safety and reducing emergency call volumes.
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Lavender Hill activist enters race for Cape Town mayor
Ellen Pakkies enters the Cape Town mayoral race, aiming to tackle drug abuse, crime and poverty in Cape Flats communities.
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Severe weather causes flooding in Simon’s Town and Parkwood
Localised flooding and a fallen tree disrupted traffic across Cape Town after heavy rain, though no major residential damage was reported.
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Special travel arrangements in place for SA Navy Festival
Visitors to the SA Navy Festival in Simon’s Town are urged to plan ahead, with limited parking and added transport options to ease congestion.
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Easter period sees a spike in formal, and decrease in informal residential fires
Cape Town experienced an increase in residential fires over Easter, with formal incidents rising from 12 to 30 compared to last year.
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Five suspects arrested in Grassy Park with hijacked vehicle
Five suspects were arrested in Grassy Park in a hijacked car and linked to a Tokai burglary, with stolen goods recovered and more charges pending.
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City calls on residents to help document Miller’s Point history
Cape Town calls on residents to share photos and stories to help preserve and restore the historic and environmentally significant Miller’s Point.
