CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 10 MAY 2020 STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH, COUNCILLOR ZAHID BADROODIEN The City of Cape Town is finalising the closure of the Strandfontein temporary shelter for street people, and the accommodation needs of the persons on site who have requested ongoing assistance. It has adopted a…
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City Clinics subscribe to national COVID-19 protocols
CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 7 MAY 2020 STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH, COUNCILLOR ZAHID BADROODIEN The City of Cape Town notes the ongoing reports about incidents of COVID-19 at government health facilities and the impact on services, as well as allegations of poor infection control measure at some of facilities….
Wear a mask or face cloth, limit travelling, and be safe
CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 4 MAY 2020 STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR TRANSPORT, ALDERMAN FELICITY PURCHASE As we are in week six of the national lockdown, I want to thank all commuters, public transport operators, and our frontline City staff for their cooperation and support to limit the spread of COVID-19. It…
City of Cape Town slated over ‘questionable ethics’ of proposed by-law amendments
Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato Picture: African News Agency (ANA) READ the Draft version for public comment below. NEWS | By Siphokazi Vuso Apr 23, 2020 Cape Town – The public have until May 17 to comment on the City’s proposed amendments to the streets, public places and the prevention of noise nuisance by-law. The by-law relates…
Permitted goods, services and movement – Public Version.
APRIL 25, 2020 (11H00AM) SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FRAMEWORK FOR SECTORS READ DOCUMENT HERE
City to engage with Minister of Tourism on the application of racial criteria for relief funding
CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 24 APRIL 2020 STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS The tourism sector has come to a complete halt due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures taken, both nationally and internationally, to contain the spread. The National Department of Tourism established…
Transport keeps the green and red lights on during lockdown
The City of Cape Town’s Transport staff are out and about during the national lockdown to conduct emergency repairs to traffic signals across the city. They are part of the City’s essential services and frontline staff. Read more below: CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 23 APRIL 2020 MEDIA RELEASE ‘Although the lockdown period requires us to…
Disaster Risk Management volunteer numbers receive a welcome boost
Thus far, members from at least 43 accredited Neighbourhood Watches around the city have signed up as Disaster Risk Management volunteers to bolster the City’s COVID-19 response. Read more below: CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 23 APRIL 2020 MEDIA RELEASE The City of Cape Town has started utilising the services of some of its newest Disaster…
Rates relief proposed for NPOs, war veteran organisations, nature conservation land and social housing
CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 22 APRIL 2020 MEDIA RELEASE The City is proposing new property rating categories to enable lower or no rates to be charged for NPOs and other charitable property owners, including organisations offering shelter for street people, early childhood development and youth. Read more below: Amendments to the Local Government: Municipal Property…
Mayor Plato condemns lawlessness and looting
CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 22 APRIL 2020 STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR, DAN PLATO While I fully understand the stresses and pressures many of our residents are facing as a result of the National Government COVID-19 lockdown, resorting to violence and breaking the law is never the answer. The South African Police Service (SAPS) and…