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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.
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As dam levels top up, CT’s water restrictions could be further eased
For the first time in years, dam levels were collectively sitting at over 90% this week, which is almost 3% fuller than the previous week.
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As residents look to stay warm in chilly weather, CoCT warns of fire hazards
The city said that experience had shown that winter was the time when there were increased risks of structural fires, especially as people tried to stay warm.
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Pandemic amplifies SA's urban housing woes
Already struggling to gain access to a decent home or land, many vulnerable South Africans have been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CT Mayco member Purchase hails impact of rail enforcement unit, eyes revival
In addition to the over 400 arrests, members also recovered more than 2,000m of stolen copper and aluminium cable over the past financial year.
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CoCT to appeal ruling halting evictions without court orders during lockdown
The city said that this court order sets a dangerous precedent and made it almost impossible to protect property from unlawful occupation.
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CoCT says it doesn't evict illegal land occupiers without court order
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Legal Resource Centre and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have taken the city to court.
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CCTV analysis in CT reveals criminals' preferred hours to strike
Criminal acts accounted for 35% of incidents detected and 115 arrests were made, ranging from the possession of drugs and theft of motor vehicles to breaking and entering and robbery.
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Cape Town becoming Africa’s call centre hub, says MMC James Vos
The business process outsourcing sector had created over 35,000 jobs servicing the international community over the past 10 years.
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CoCT confirms sacking of senior official accused of raping girl (13)
Raphael martin was arrested for the alleged rape in Strandfontein in June and he was this week released on bail of R1,000.
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CoCT holds off on releasing report into Bulelani Qholani eviction
The City of Cape Town's JP Smith said that the full investigative report would not be released yet as the Human Rights Commission had brought a court challenge around the matter.
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3 buses torched in Delft attack, brick thrown at fire crew in separate incident
Two buses were completely gutted and a third was damaged.
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CoCT sees 13% drop in fire and rescue incidents for 2019/2020
The municipality said that the decline in the number of incidents was good news, but that it was cold comfort to those families who had lost loved ones as a result of fires.
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Crime on the decrease in CT CBD despite easing lockdown restrictions - CCID
Last week, it was revealed the Cape Town Central Police Station had the highest community reported serious crimes in the country.
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CoCT taps into 'world's largest aquifer' to boost water supply
This forms part of the city's water strategy to make the municipality more resilient to drought and other climate shocks.
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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.
