City of cape town
CoCT's bill for vandalised infrastructure close to R17m
Mayoral committee member, Zahid Badroodien, said that a number of facilities had been vandalised during protests and land invasions amounting to estimated...
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Housing activists awaiting decision on Rondebosch Golf Course lease renewal
Last week, the Cape Town mayoral committee granted an in-principle approval and the matter was on the agenda at a Cape Town council meeting on Thursday.
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Concerned CT resident turns to court to block relocation of Kataza the baboon
Ryno Engelbrecht has taken the City of Cape Town to court over the matter, but the municipality maintains the move was in the best interest of Kataza.
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CoCT to lift water restrictions, move to lowest tariff from 1 November
The city said that the tariff had already been approved by council in terms of the city's 2020/21 budget.
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Lorry petrol bombed in Eerste River
City of Cape Town law enforcement officers said that no injuries were reported during the attack.
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R5K reward for info after law enforcement vehicles are petrol bombed in CTN
On Saturday night, two vehicles were petrol-bombed in Mfuleni when officers were called out to a complaint about illegal dwellers at a property.
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Attacks on emergency services officials in Cape Town continue unabated
In the latest incident, two firefighters were assaulted and robbed at gunpoint while responding to a hoax call in Kraaifontein in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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2 CoCT law enforcement vehicles petrol bombed in Eerste River
Four officers were responding to a complaint of illegal occupation on Saturday night at the Bosasa housing development when the cars were damaged.
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CoCT appeals for information after firefighting crew attacked in Kraaifontein
They were then accosted by three men who threatened them at gunpoint and robbed them of their belongings.
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CT law enforcement officer accused of killing undercover cop released on bail
Morne Horn handed himself over to the Hawks detectives for the fatal shot that occurred last January
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Despite full dams, Capetonians urged to save water
Back in 2017, there were threats about Day Zero, when taps would run dry in the Mother City. Capetonians were forced to adapt to new lifestyles as strict restrictions were imposed.
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CoCT to petition SCA in fight to be allowed to prevent land grabs
Several weeks back, the Western Cape High Court ruled that evictions could not be carried out while the state of disaster was still in place.
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9 suspects arrested in CT for cable theft, illegal electricity connections
On Saturday, the Metal Theft Unit acted on a tip-off and caught three suspects with three metres of electric cable and 13 bundles of copper wire at a house in Westbank.
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Copper thieves target Heideveld library, damage caused sets back reopening
Earlier this week, suspects gained access to the facility through the roof and stole copper pipes, resulting in excessive water damage.
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CT law enforcement officers need better training in handling arrests - expert
Policing expert Eldred de Klerk was responding to a video showing city traffic officials manhandling an 18-year-old.
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Imizamo Yethu residents call for better infrastructure after fire destroys homes
The fire broke out on Sunday and affected more than 800 residents and over 200 dwellings were completely destroyed.
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Cosatu gives CoCT 7 days to review position on water tariffs
They were increased at the height of Cape Town's water crisis several years ago but with dam levels having vastly improved, the municipality hasn't indicated if tariffs will be cut any time soon.
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CoCT welcomes proposed change to law outlining Ipid's mandate
If passed, the change to the Ipid Act will allow the directorate to also monitor the conduct of municipal law enforcement.
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CoCT files for leave to appeal evictions ruling
Last week, the Western Cape High Court ruled that the city can't evict anyone or demolish dwellings without a court order while the state of disaster is in place.
