City of Cape Town
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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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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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Belhar Main Road in Kuils River to be renamed John van de Rheede Drive
Cape Town City Council has approved the renaming of a Kuils River road to honour a community activist who served the area for more than 30 years.
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Slight delay in sardine clean-up along Cape beaches
City begins removing dead sardines along Cape beaches, but fish remain scattered on shorelines in Melkbosstrand, Bloubergstrand and Milnerton.
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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.
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Sardine die-off not linked to Milnerton Lagoon, claims City
The City says the mass sardine die-off along the Cape coast is not linked to Milnerton Lagoon, as scientists investigate the cause of the deaths.
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Killarney roads team keeps Table View markings fresh
Road markings at the busy Potsdam and Blaauwberg Road intersection in Table View are being refreshed as part of the City’s maintenance programme.
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Cape Town restores memorials, and replaces 23 damaged and missing plaques across the metro
Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Development Branch restored multiple memorials and replaced 23 plaques, preserving the city’s heritage.
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SmartCape invests in more computors for City libraries
The City of Cape Town is upgrading 590 SmartCape computers across 50 public libraries, providing faster, more reliable digital access for residents.
