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CT residents warned to avoid fires as gale force winds rip through city
The City of Cape Town's disaster risk management centre's Charlotte Powell said that coastal areas were likely to be most affected and has urged residents to practice extreme caution.
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Constable Thando Sigcu was a hero of the community, says close friend
Constable Thando Sigcu was fatally wounded while executing an arrest in the CBD last week.
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CoCT Health Dept determined to find cause of Wetton poisoning incident
Six people collapsed in Wetton on Monday after they apparently consumed a toxic substance.
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SAHRC: Law must take its course in matter of foreign nationals in CT
The group of foreign nationals is adamant it wants to leave South Africa but authorities have repeatedly informed them that isn't an option. Instead, they've tried to persuade them that reintegration is the alternative.
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Alarm raised over 15% increase in residential fires in CT
There was a 15% increase in the number of formal and informal residential fires in December compared to the same period the year before.
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Sorry Cape Town, no designated areas for fireworks tonight - City
Operating a public fireworks display without a permit is not allowed in terms of the by-law.
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Beachgoers urged to be cautious as drownings on the rise
The number now stands at 13, with the latest happening last week at Kalk Bay Harbour.
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After Christmas Day fire, Masiphumelele residents to rebuild
The blaze destroyed their homes and three people died following the incident.
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CT Tourism Law Enforcement Unit receives e-bikes to help fight crime
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Mayco member for safety JP Smith handed the Tourism Law Enforcement Unit electric bicycles on Monday.
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Use of imitation weapons can still lead to charges, warns City of CT
Between July and November, officers seized 53 firearms, of which 28 were imitation weapons.
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Court hears CoCT has no accommodation for 600 foreign nationals living at church
The City of Cape Town, the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Service were represented in the High Court on Friday.
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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.
