City of cape town
EFF, Gatvol Capetonian deny wrongdoing after CoCT legal action against them
City bosses blamed the party and Gatvol Capetonian for violence that marred two separate demonstrations.
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CoCT taking legal action against EFF, Gatvol Capetonian over protest damage
The City of Cape Town has launched a R1.4 million civil claim against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Gatvol Capetonian for damage to public property during violent protests in 2019.
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CoCT halts sewage services in Samora Machel after worker shot, crew robbed
As a result, the municipality said water and sanitation services have been temporarily withdrawn from the area until further notice.
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Police officers receiving medical treatment after vehicle attacked in Mfuleni
The assault came after the City of Cape Town law enforcement officials demolished illegally erected shacks on Sunday.
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Repairs to vandalised sewage pump stations expected to cost R30m, says CoCT
Twenty-five sewage pump stations have been vandalised or impacted by theft.
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Sewage pump stations across numerous CT communities affected after vandalism
The City of Cape Town said it estimated that the operating costs, including repairs and hiring of mobile equipment to minimise sewer overflows, could cost approximately R30 million.
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CoCT calls on residents to play part in preventing COVID-19 third wave
Officials met with the federated Hospitality Association of South Africa, Cape Town Tourism, the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry and Skål International ahead of the Easter holiday period.
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CoCT wants Portnet to investigate viability of relocating the metro's port
The municipality said the location of the container facility means windy conditions often hamper productivity, which affects economic growth.
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CoCT sees increase in unlawful land occupations during COVID lockdown
The city said at the Driftsands Nature Reserve alone, more than 10,000 dwellings were established on land that was never earmarked for housing.
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Despite COVID-19, R11.2bn in investments facilitated in 2020 - CoCT
This translated into more than 7,600 new jobs and training for close to 3,000 people in 2020.
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Court slams City of Cape Town for barring access to Strandfontein homeless camp
Judge Desai found that South African Human Rights Commission monitors trying to enter the site were acting lawfully.
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CT residents warned to beware of criminals posing as electricity officials
It's understood the scammers wear municipal uniforms with identification and insist to check on electricity infrastructure.
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Woodstock Hospital occupants head to court to oppose eviction bid
There are about 1,400 people living illegally in the building.
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Woodstock Hospital occupation delaying social housing in area - CoCT
The city said that it was now ready to proceed with social housing at the site, but first needed to conduct a survey of those occupying the building.
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CoCT approaches court to have illegal Woodstock Hospital occupiers evicted
Ndifuna Ukwazi, through its Reclaim the City campaign, took over the building in 2017 after it was left vacant in a move to secure decent and affordable housing for poor and working-class people.
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4 victims of Borcherds Quarry tragedy drowned after falling into sinkhole
The bodies of three of the boys were recovered yesterday, while rescuers retrieved a fourth body during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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COVID-19 death rate pushes up demand for cremations in CT
The Maitland crematorium is operating at full capacity.
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Golden Arrow finalising contract to reinstate bus law enforcement unit
The joint project with the City of Cape Town and provincial government is aimed at tackling crime on buses.
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It will save jobs: CoCT urges govt to move curfew to 11 pm
The city is appealing for a change to the curfew in order to ensure longer trading hours.
