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Cape Town Carnival ready to bring the ‘HeART’ to Green Point
With just over a month to go, organisers of one of Cape Town’s biggest annual events say the Cape Town Carnival is ready to bring the heART next month.
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Samora Machel roads: Residents blame City neglect while others applaud progress
Residents of Samora Machel have mixed feelings about the state of the area’s roads.
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Cape Town calls for expanded metro police powers ahead of SONA
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to commit to devolving policing powers to the city’s metro police during this week’s State of the Nation Address…
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Low rainfall sparks requests to use water sparingly in Cape Town
With the ongoing hot weather the City of Cape Town encourages people in Cape Town to be water-wise at all times, especially this summer.
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City pilots new method to tackle sand problem on Baden Powell
Cape Town is trialing brushwood and straw barriers to stabilise dunes and prevent windblown sand disrupting traffic on Baden Powell Drive.
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City of Cape Town warns of water levels at new lows
Cape Town’s daily water consumption has climbed to 1,073 million litres—98 million above target—while dam levels drop 2% weekly, prompting urgent calls for water-wise behavior to avoid future restrictions.
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Economic boost as Cape Town events generate over R2,5 billion
Cape Town’s thriving events industry delivered substantial economic returns in 2025, with more than 3.4 million spectators and participants contributing to the city’s economic growth.
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Stanhope Bridge lane reduction causes major traffic delays in Claremont
Severe traffic congestion is expected in Claremont after an emergency lane reduction on Stanhope Bridge following a retaining wall failure.
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Cape Town communities rally behind ‘Stop the Sewage’ petition
“Wetlands, estuaries and marine ecosystems are degraded, seabirds and fish are killed, and Cape Town’s unique biodiversity is increasingly threatened.”
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Traffic cameras help Cape Town police arrest suspected arsonist
Cape Town CCTV cameras help police arrest suspected arsonist spotted setting vegetation fires on M5 highway just after midnight Saturday.
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