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City of Cape Town: Demand for MyCiTi bus service increasing
The City of Cape Town says it has seen a steady increase in demand for its MyCiTi bus service. The…
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Eskom warns political parties about placing posters on its infrastructure
With the elections a month away, Eskom has warned South Africa’s political parties not to place campaign posters on its…
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City of Cape Town asks public to refrain from starting fires in protected areas
The City of Cape Town has called on the public to refrain from starting open fires, particularly in protected areas…
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City of Cape Town calls on Transnet to thoroughly vet tenders to address port inefficiencies
The City of Cape Town has called on Transnet to ensure contracts are awarded to reputable companies after announcing that…
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City of Cape Town: City services being severely impacted by criminal attacks in Philippi
The City of Cape Town says various city services are being severely impacted by criminal attacks in parts of Philippi.…
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R100K reward after 2 security guards escorting City of Cape Town staff gunned down
The City of Cape Town has put up a R100,000 reward after two security guards contracted to escort staff to…
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2 security guards gunned down in suspected extortion attempt in Cape Town
Extortion is being blamed for the murders of two security guards in Philippi. They were ambushed by four men and…
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City of Cape Town offers R250 000 reward for info that helps in fight against extortion
The City of Cape Town says it will not allow extortionists to hold the metro at ransom. At the weekend,…
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Bolstering police presence in Cape Town’s gangsterism hotspots yields positive results
The City of Cape Town says the recent addition of more boots on the ground in gang hotspots has yielded…
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Cape Town residents urged to reduce water usage ahead of planned water maintenance
City of Cape Town urged residents to reduce their water consumption ahead of planned water supply maintenance by the National…
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City of Cape Town yet to quantify damage caused by devastating storm
The City of Cape Town says it will take some time to collate and verify costing of damage to infrastructure…
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City of Cape Town warns of traffic congestion ahead of arrival of passenger ships at harbour
If you’re heading to areas around the Cape Town harbour, brace for traffic. This is the warning issued by the…
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Somerset West driving licence facility temporarily closed due to weather damage
The City of Cape Town is urging motorists in Somerset West looking to use its driving licence testing facility to…
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City of Cape Town warns residents to expect longer response times to service requests as bad weather set to hit
The City of Cape Town has warned residents that possible strong winds and rain over the weekend could lead to…
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Heavy rains, strong winds & even snow expected as SA braces for chilly weekend
South Africans are in for a cold and wet weekend as an intense low-pressure system is expected to herald widespread…
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City of Cape Town says relief efforts continue after fires razed informal settlements
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says humanitarian relief efforts are continuing in the aftermath of numerous…
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City of Cape Town residents urged to consider alternative routes as MSC Splendida returns to Table Bay Harbour
The City of Cape Town is urging the public to plan their travel routes to and from the inner city…
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City of Cape Town disaster teams probe complaints of possible seismic activity in parts of Western Cape
The City of Cape Town says an investigation is underway following reports of a low-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday. According to…
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2 suspects to appear in court for express kidnapping charge in Cape Town
A man and a woman are expected to appear in court on Monday in connection with a kidnapping incident in…
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City of Cape Town urges parents to be vigilant with their children at the beach over Easter
The City of Cape Town is calling on parents to be vigilant while visiting beaches and recreational centres with children…
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JP Smith: City of Cape Town won’t tolerate unruly road behaviour during Easter weekend
As the Easter weekend holidays approach, the City of Cape Town says no one who breaks the law is untouchable…
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City of Cape Town: Service delivery efforts won’t be derailed by construction mafia
The City of Cape Town says its service delivery efforts will not be derailed by threats of violence by the…
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MyCiTi project speeds ahead despite extortionist threat
The City of Cape Town has fought back against extortionists and are going full steam ahead to complete the multi-billion…
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City of Cape Town considering new sewage options
The City of Cape Town says it is exploring new sewage treatment measures at its three marine outfalls in Camps…
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City of Cape Town says govt tender red tape could be exacerbating construction mafia syndicates
The City of Cape Town says there are no complicated processes for those who legally want to benefit through subcontracting…
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8 000 illegal dumping fines issued by City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has stepped up efforts to fight illegal dumping after law enforcement issued 8,000 fines between…
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Massive operations in Saldanha Bay as search for Joshlin Smith continues
Rainy weather conditions have not deterred various units from continuing the search for Joshlin Smith in Saldanha Bay where a…
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City of Cape Town says PRASA acted illegally when evicting more than 100 people from its land in Wynberg
The City of Cape Town said that the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) acted illegally when it evicted…
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Takedown Operation: 4 arrested for fraud & money laundering
A multidisciplinary takedown operation led to the arrest of four suspects across the country being investigated for crimes of fraud…
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City of Cape Town refuses to bow down to extortionists after security guard was shot
The City of Cape Town says it will not bow down to the demands of syndicates that continue to attack…
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City of Cape Town’s Old Granary building officially renamed after Desmond & Leah Tutu
City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin-Hill Lewis has lauded the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation for playing a significant…
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Residents in parts of Cape Town advised to boil water before use after poor quality results
The City of Cape Town has advised residents in parts of the metro to boil their water before use and…
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City of Cape Town closes several roads ahead of SONA
The City of Cape Town has closed off several roads ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA), which…
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City of Cape Town warns against Kraaifontein housing scam
The City of Cape Town has urged residents to be cautious when approached about housing opportunities as scammers are on…
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City of Cape Town calls on Ramaphosa to urgently address corruption within SAPS ranks
The City of Cape Town is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently tackle the growing scourge of corrupt officers…
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Ex-metro cop suffers years after alleged s.e.xual assault
Almost six years after an alleged s.e.xual assault left her fighting for her life in the ICU, a former City…
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Over 100 firefighters tackle fires across Western Cape
A battle against raging fires continues in multiple areas of the Western Cape, with more than 100 firefighters from Overstrand,…
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Fire breaks out on Table Mountain
City of Cape Town firefighters were trying to bring a fire that broke out near the cable car station under…
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Cape Town firefighters battle blaze near Ocean View
City of Cape Town firefighters are responding to a fire on the mountain slopes between Da Gama and Ocean View.…
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City of Cape Town probing whether high number of fires in metro the work of arsonists
The City of Cape Town said that an unprecedented number of fires in the Peninsula had spurred an investigation to…
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City says repair work on Cape Town bridge nearing completion
Extensive repairs over six months to Cape Town’s Woodstock Lower Church Street bridge, which connects the suburb to the N1,…
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Beware of sham electricity technicians, warns City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has urged residents to be aware of scammers who pretend to be city electricity technicians.…
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Operations restored at Cape Town Civic Centre after pro-Palestine protest
The protesting crowd at the City of Cape Town’s headquarters has now dispersed. The Cape Youth Congress staged a protest…
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City of Cape Town Health Dept raises concerns about drop in number of child vaccinations
The City of Cape Town’s Health Department has urged parents and guardians to ensure that their children’s vaccinations are up…
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City of Cape Town welcomes arrest of suspect linked to off-duty officer’s murder
The City of Cape Town has welcomed the arrest of a suspect linked to the murder of an off-duty law…
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City of Cape Town metro cops net over 300 suspects, including for attempted murder in a week
The City of Cape Town has revealed that its law enforcement agencies arrested 339 suspects, including an attempted murder suspect…
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City of Cape Town sets aside R840 million for infrastructure maintenance & pipe replacements in 2024
Almost R840 million has been set aside by the City of Cape Town for infrastructure maintenance and pipe replacements this…
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Firefighters bring Glencairn blaze under control
Firefighters have managed to bring the fire on the mountain slopes of Simon’s Town under control. The blaze, high up…
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City of Cape Town appeals for people to swim only where lifeguards are present following 7 drownings
The City of Cape Town said there have been seven confirmed drownings since the beginning of December, with one person…
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Over 200 people arrested in Cape Town over the festive season
The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies have made 242 arrests in the past week, 60 of which have…
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