City of cape town
Kataza the baboon fails to reintegrate with Slangkop troop, Limpopo move likely
The city said that Kataza failed to integrate with his natal Slangkop troop in the Kommetjie area since his return on 12 November last year.
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CoCT condemns Khayelitsha community's attack on law enforcement officers
On Sunday, a man who was found in possession of tik tried evading arrest and then called on community members for help. Bystanders hurled stones at the men in blue, leaving them with injuries.
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Khayelitsha community ask for help after fire destroys 152 homes
A New Year’s Day fire razed the homes of 400 Khayelitsha residents on Friday night.
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Masiphumelele residents to wait a few more weeks for temporary units
Just before Christmas Day, a massive fire ripped through part of the neighbourhood, destroying more than a thousand homes and leaving thousands of people with nothing.
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Sisulu promises 2,800 homes will be built in Masiphumelele after fire tragedy
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said that she recognised the suffering that residents have had to endure over the years with multiple disastrous fires hitting the area, saying that government could no longer look the other way.
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CoCT begins clearing of fire-hit areas ahead of Masiphumele rebuilding process
The City of Cape Town expects that it will take two days to clear the area and allow residents to start rebuilding.
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CoCT, Police Ministery reach out of court settlement over film shoots
Earlier this week, during an oversight visit to Camps Bay beach, Police Minister Bheki Cele shut down a film shoot, saying it wasn't allowed under the new COVID-19 regulations.
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CoCT to declare Masiphumelele disaster area after thousands displaced by fire
While no one was injured or killed, more than 1,000 homes were destroyed, and most residents lost their possessions.
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Cele: WC govt not above law, COVID-19 regulations
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused Police Minister Bheki Cele of operating outside the scope of his powers after he blocked a TV commercial shoot.
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CoCT applies for interdict barring Cele from shutting down beach film crews
This after the minister instructed a TV commercial production that was working at Camps Bay beach on Wednesday to be shut down.
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Attacks on first responders the work of cowards & criminals - CoCT's Smith
Firefighters were threatened while responding to a call in Overcome Heights on Saturday, while a water tanker was damaged in Lakeside at another scene.
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CoCT expresses condolences to family of lifeguard who died on duty
Thokozani Mthethwa fell off a rescue sled being towed by a jet ski while responding to a kite surfer in trouble off St James on Saturday. Following a three-day search, his body washed ashore on Monday.
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About 200 staff attacked across CT metro in 2020 so far - CoCT
Robberies at gunpoint, attempted hijackings, pelting of vehicles with stones and bricks and assaults from protesting crowds are some of the attacks that city staff have had to endure this year.
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CoCT takes Public Works to task over living conditions at Bellville refugee site
The foreigners were being sheltered at two facilities after being moved there in April from the city centre.
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Protest damage of public facilities a concern for CoCT
Just this week, the Hague Recreation Centre in Delft was damaged by protesters following an anti-land invasion operation in the area. This was the third time in four weeks the centre was vandalised.
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20 people arrested for public violence during protest at CT Civic Centre
Residents from the COVID-19, Level 2, SD and the Lockdown informal settlements are demanding that the City of Cape Town provide them with water, electricity and toilets.
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CoCT apologises to wheelchair-using man abused by police officers
Both officers involved in the incident have been suspended with immediate effect.
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Police force protestors away from Cape Town Civic Centre
They had gathered there on Thursday morning demanding a meeting with Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato over their ongoing appeals for basic services.
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Khayelitsha land occupiers take protest to CT CBD, demand basic services
Community leader Mzukisi Molosi said that they had every right to demand basic services.
