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City of Cape Town eyes bylaw change to better regulate safety compliance of state buildings
The City of Cape Town wants to change bylaws so it can better regulate fire and safety compliance in state-owned…
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At least 1 200 arrests and 440 000 fines issued during Cape Town’s festive season
At least 1 200 arrests and 440 000 fines issued during Cape Town’s festive season. Between December 1, 2021, and…
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JP Smith: Cape Town validated after Aarto declared unconstitutional
The City of Cape Town is validated in their concerns following the Pretoria High Court declaring the Aarto legislation as…
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Parliamentary complex severely damaged by fire, says MayCo member JP Smith
As the battle against the blaze continues in the National Assembly its feared that the fire might delay the opening…
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Fewer vegetation fires in CT this festive, but residential fires persist
There were fewer vegetation fires this festive season compared to previous years, however, residential fires have not eased in Cape…
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3 poachers arrested for harvesting rock lobster in Table Mountain Marine Protected Area
Three suspected poachers have been arrested, and their vessel seized for allegedly harvesting dozens of live West Coast rock lobsters…
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Cape Town authorities vow to ensure COVID-19 compliance
Cape Town is a popular tourist destination for many over the festive season, but with the fourth COVID-19 wave currently…
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Cape Town traffic officers face more attacks from illegal taxi operators
Cape Town’s traffic officers are facing more attacks from illegal taxi operators. Safety and security Mayco member, JP Smith said…
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City of CT officials urge matriculants to celebrate end of exams responsibly
Cape Town City officials are bracing themselves for post-matric exam celebrations. Most grade 12s finish writing their finals this week.…
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City of CT enforcement agencies yield success
The City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies have yielded significant success during enforcement operations over the past week, nearly double…
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15 illegal firearms removed from CT’s streets in July
The City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies have been lauded after they removed 15 illegal firearms and several rounds of…
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Law enforcement continue to monitor Cape Town taxi ranks following violence
Police and other law enforcement agencies will continue to monitor taxi ranks and routes in Cape Town following days of…
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Western Cape govt: Coordinated efforts in motion to end CT taxi violence
The Western Cape government said that coordinated efforts were in motion to end deadly taxi violence in Cape Town. Transport…
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City of CT rejects social media rumours on Biovac Labs building fire
City of Cape Town authorities are calling for an end to misinformation that’s being spread on social media following a…
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Two arrested for allegedly firing on Golden Arrow bus in Langa
A Golden Arrow bus has come under attack at the Langa taxi rank. The City of Cape Town’s JP Smith…
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South Africa’s hijacking hotspots in Gauteng and Cape Town revealed
South Africa recorded an increase in hijackings from January to March 2021. While car hijackings increased by 5%, the hijacking…
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Cape Town authorities offer R10 000 reward for info on destructive April fire
A R10,000 reward is on offered for information that could help authorities in their investigation into a fire that ravaged…
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Lockdown: City of CT in favour of an alcohol sales ban and earlier curfew
The City of Cape Town is in favour of an alcohol sales ban and an earlier curfew. There are calls…
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CT teen arrested over alleged hijacking and kidnapping
A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the alleged hijacking of a vehicle and has also been charged…
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ANC to lay fraud charges against Cape MMC JP Smith
Senior ANC members are planning to lay fraud charges against City of Cape Town mayoral committee member for safety and…
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