City of cape town
CoCT calls for the arrest of those leading Cape land invasions
The City of Cape Town says since last January, it had to clear more than 26,000 plots and pegs marked out for dwellings.
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Kraaifontein community leader hopes CoCT can find solution to land matter
Land invaders have been rebuilding shacks in Bloekombos after their structures were torn down by law enforcement over the weekend.
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CT police on high alert as Gatvol Capetonian group threatens city-wide protests
The group is planning mass protests across the city and called for housing and employment opportunities.
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CoCT appeals to communities to stop attacks on public infrastructure
The appeal comes after a Khayelitsha COVID-19 overflow facility was torched during a protest this week.
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Shoprite truck petrol bombed, vehicles stoned as protests erupt in CT
City of Cape Town Law enforcement’s Wayne Dayson said several violent protests had erupted in areas across the metro.
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Court to hear application to halt all CoCT evictions
The court action seeks to stop all evictions and demolishing of informal structures without court oversight for the duration of the national state of disaster.
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CoCT condemns attacks on firefighting crews
City firefighting crews have been targeted three times in the space of 48 hours this week.
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Attacks on EMS, govt infrastructure are politically motivated: WC Govt
A Dial-A-Ride vehicle was stoned, injuring passengers; a refuse removal truck was set alight; firefighters responding to a fire in Khayelitsha were stoned; and on Wednesday morning, a Golden Arrow bus was petrol bombed in Mfuleni.
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Delft liquor store looted, law enforcement vehicles stoned
According to the City of Cape Town's law enforcement, a large crowd attacked the outlet on Tuesday. In a video, a number of people are seen trying to open the door by force at the store.
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CoCT clinics to roll out COVID-19 mobile testing booths
The testing booths are expected to be rolled out at facilities in areas including Langa, Manenberg, Gugulethu, Masiphumelele, and Tafelsig.
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Initial COVID-19 infections in CT came from Europe, researchers find
Scientists tracked Cape Town’s initial coronavirus infections well before the introduction of the national lockdown.
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CoCT: We have a duty to prevent illegal land invasions
Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato said that the city would stand up for residents impacted by illegal land invasions.
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Some CT communities hit by flooding as winds, rain batter city
It's the second cold snap since Thursday, when a round of inclement weather chilled the Cape before moving inland.
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LRC questions integrity of CoCT's investigation of Khayelitsha eviction
During last week's eviction, a naked man was forced from his shack, which, along with several others, had been built on municipal land.
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Plans to de-densify CT's Kosovo, Dunoon moves to next phase
Last week, the MEC for Human Settlements and the City’s mayco member met with the Dunoon project steering committee to update residents on the process.
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CT health inspectors up game to keep residents in line with COVID-19 protocols
EWN followed a City of Cape Town health inspector, one of many who are strictly watching businesses, food outlets, and are ensuring that certain services are being delivered.
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CoCT threatened with legal action if evictions not halted
The Legal Resource Centre has threatened legal action against the City fo Cape Town after Bulelani Qholani was hauled naked out of his Khayelitsha shack last week.
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Human Settlements Dept wants answers over treatment of Bulelani Qholani
Law enforcement officers removed Bulelani Qholani from his home while he was naked and later allowed him to put on some clothing.
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At least 2 dead in Astron fuel refinery explosion in CT
Western Cape Local Government Department spokesperson James-Brent Styan said that there had also been injuries.
