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R4.5m approved for Cape minstrel events
The funding will support associations to host events like Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebrations, minstrel competitions and Malay choir gatherings.
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CT Mayor Plato announces task teams to address violence against women, children
The mayor hopes this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign will be a call to action to address the scourge of violence against women and children.
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CoCT awaiting meeting with DWS to decide on water restrictions
City of Cape Town water and waste Mayco member Xanthea Limberg said the meeting would be held at the end of November, where the department was expected to present their modeling for the region's next hydrological year.
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Happy ending: Cops rescue homeless mom, newborn baby
Officers escorting EMS staff in the area spotted a woman lying on the side of the road near the local day hospital.
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CoCT plans to undertake feasibility analysis ahead of drafting housing policy
The city announced it would develop an inclusionary housing policy last year.
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Mossel Bay is open to tourists despite water shortages, says municipality
While dams supplying water to the City of Cape Town have seen a boost over the past week, the water situation across the greater Mossel Bay region remained concerning.
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Assaults, stoning and smearing as CoCT deals with 92 Guy Fawkes incidents
The city's Wayne Dyason said there were also 40 complaints of fireworks being discharged and 23 cases of members of the public selling fireworks illegally.
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50 more firefighters recruited for CT's fire season
The DA's Derrick America said that they would be deployed in four districts across the Cape metro.
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Mop-up operations under way in CT after heavy rain
The city said that 240 dwellings in Strong Yard and in the Constantia informal settlements in Mfuleni, were flooded.
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CT law enforcement agencies make 238 arrests over weekend
Ninety-nine Sedan and minibus taxis were impounded, and more than 44,000 fines were issued.
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WC Transport MEC hopes to resolve stand-off between CoCT, taxi drivers
Western Cape Transport MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela on Tuesday facilitated a meeting between the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) and the City of Cape Town to discuss issues such as fines, impoundments and operating licences.
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CoCT adds second fireworks site for Diwali celebrations
The Bishop Lavis Sports Ground is now also available to Hindu residents who want to discharge fireworks on Sunday.
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Some roads reopened after taxi blockade in CT CBD
The City of Cape Town said that minibus taxis blocking the N2 highway were removed by tow trucks at Raapenberg Road.
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CoCT condemns taxi driver protest over arrest warrants
Dozens of taxis on Tuesday blocked the area around the station deck, and smashed a number of Golden Arrow bus windows.
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More sites needed for Diwali fireworks, says CT Hindu community
The South African Hindu Maha Sabha is now calling on the city to engage with it about additional sites and to include the Hindu community in initiatives, warning it may still proceed with legal action to ensure religious rights are upheld.
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Taxi driver arrests spark violence in CT CBD
Metro police are trying to clear the area around the station deck after a number of taxis blocked the road.
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CoCT makes site available for Diwali fireworks
The municipality last week announced its decision to forego designated sites this year for Diwali, Guy Fawkes and New Year's Eve.
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DA public spats in CT spark concerns
This follows a no confidence motion against the party’s deputy caucus leader in council JP Smith.
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Activist: City of CT decision on fireworks should not affect Diwali celebrations
Anu Nepal said although she understands the dangers associated, the discharge of fireworks is a key feature when celebrating the Hindu festival.
