City of cape town
City of Cape Town to boost fire awareness campaign in high-risk areas
Between last November and this month, firefighters have battled over 530 blazes in informal settlements.
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CoCT went against own policies to accommodate Amazon HQ developers - Jenkins
High Commisioner of the Goringhaicona Khoi Khoin Indigenous Traditional Council, Tauriq Jenkins, said that the province and city governments chose not to protect the land.
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Cape Town Carnival set for March return
On 19 March, five carnival hubs will host five consecutive shows celebrating the city's diversity.
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CoCT bosses say MyCiTi N2 express service to return in February
City bosses have finally inked a new contract which will see MyCiTi buses back up and running on the route.
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CT beaches expected to be busy this weekend as good weather is predicted
With very good weather in the offing, the municipality expects locals to visit many spaces including public pools and beaches.
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Fearing more violence, City of CT calls for calm after Codeta leader killed
Mzoxolo Dibela, the deputy chairperson of Santaco in the Western Cape, was found dead on Monwabisi Beach near Strandfontein on Monday. He was shot in the head. Police have confirmed that the murder was a taxi-related assassination.
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CoCT eyes bylaw change to better regulate safety compliance of state buildings
The City of Cape Town's JP Smith said that the bylaws had to be looked at so as to allow buildings such as Parliament to be better monitored.
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CT law enforcement officer arrested for killing a homeless man due in court
The officer was arrested after reportedly shooting the man in the face during an altercation on Sunday morning.
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City of Cape Town defends releasing preliminary report into Parly fire
The report was released to the public last Friday, indicating that Parliament's sprinkler and alarm system had failed during the blaze, and were last serviced back in 2017.
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Parliment says CT City Hall's historical significance is perfect for Sona
The announcement comes after a post-incident report by the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services on Friday made several findings of non-compliance relating to fire safety regulations at Parliament.
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Parly automated fire doors already open when fire started, CoCT report reveals
Cape Town MMC for Safety and Security JP Smith said that there were a number of reasons why the doors were not properly closed.
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Parliament commends firefighters, volunteers & CoCT for helping to fight fire
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said that she'd been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and assistance for workers.
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Engineering panel set up to assess Parly fire damage - De Lille
The team consists of structural, mechanical as well as civil engineers among some other experts. The panel will assess the extent of the damage, repair costs as well as the time it will take to rebuild.
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CoCT advises visitors to avoid Clifton beaches after whale carcass washes ashore
The 9-meter-long carcass was discovered on Tuesday morning and government has dispatched a team to collect samples.
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Work will continue despite ANC offices being affected by Parly fire - Majodina
It's understood the sprinklers had been turned off before the blaze and the fire alarm only sounded once emergency teams were already on the scene.
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Parliament fire extinguished, damage extensive
The cause of the fire is not yet known but a 49-year-old man has been arrested on charges of arson and theft.
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Lifting of curfew a huge relief to hospitality, tourism sectors - CoCT
Cabinet on Thursday night announced the immediate lifting of the midnight to 4am curfew and an increase in the number of people who can gather indoors from 750 to 1,000 were permissible.
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Tutu's life celebrated at an interfaith service in CT
Representatives from various faiths, including Christianity, Islam, Khoisan, the Jewish community and others each said a prayer at the service.
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CoCT concerned by number of people ignoring alcohol by-laws
Its enforcement staff have confiscated nearly 5,500 bottles of alcohol since 16 December.
