CoCT COVID Info

City makes Covid-19 vaccine registration easier

CITY OF CAPE TOWN 28 APRIL 2021 MEDIA RELEASE  The City of Cape Town is making vaccine registration for elderly residents easier with access to internet connectivity and wifi. The national vaccine registration portal opened for residents over 60 last week. Read more below: ‘While the electronic vaccine data system (EVDS) is now open for…

MEDIA RELEASE  3 MAY 2021 Let’s talk: how can the City improve services for businesses, new ideas welcome

Businesses and stakeholders have the opportunity to share their views and new ideas by completing the Business Satisfaction Survey that was launched on Friday 30 April.  This initiative aims to improve services provided to this sector to continue to promote a business-friendly environment that encourages economic growth and opportunities in Cape Town. As part of…

Willow Arts: A collective project for Observatory

Sustainable development is a popular buzzword nowadays, used even to describe the most top-down, environmentally destructive, corporate mega-projects. The monstrosity that is being planned on the River Club property in Observatory is a case in point; it is ironically billed as an ecologically sensitive development that will open private land to the public and protect…

City’s planning offices are only a phone call away

3 FEBRUARY 2021 The City of Cape Town’s Development Management Department has created information hubs with contact numbers for residents who prefer to speak to a planning official over the phone, as opposed to sending an email. The City’s eight planning districts have dedicated officials available to answer these calls. Read more below: The officials…

City’s Smart Office Handbook a step-by-step guide to greening your workplace

23 FEBRUARY 2021 The City of Cape Town launched the latest version of the Smart Office Handbook today, 23 February 2021. The handbook is a practical and relevant guide to assist businesses in creating healthier and more sustainable workplaces. Read more below: High resolution images are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8q8gla5l4n4zlo0/AADrv-VZwB_8kBX18O25F6Hva?dl=0 The latest City of Cape Town…

City warns customers of fake electricity officials

5 MARCH 2021 The City of Cape Town urges residents to be aware of scammers posing as electricity officials to gain access to their homes. In recent weeks, the City has been made aware of some instances of scams. Read more below: The City is aware of scammers who are posing as City Electricity officials…

How to lodge a complaint with the City Ombudsman

CITY OF CAPE TOWN 18 DECEMBER 2020 MEDIA RELEASE   The City of Cape Town’s Ombudsman investigates and facilitates the resolution of complaints from members of the public against the City administration. The office follows the Ombudsman By-law (2015). It functions with independence, credibility and impartiality. It is against the law and South African Constitution…

What residents need to know about refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and ‘Christmas boxes’ over the festive season

The City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Department encourages residents to note the operating times for refuse collections and the City’s drop-offs facilities for December 2020 and January 2021. Residents are also advised that they are under no obligation to give cash donations or ‘Christmas boxes’ to refuse collection staff and contractors. Read more below:…