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…
Strandfontein homeless site more a prison than a place of safety — Human rights report
City of Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato along with other officials held a media briefing at their Covid-19 lockdown facility in Strandfontein followed by a tour of the large marquee tents. The media presence incited many of the people in the tents that was quickly stopped after media was urged to move along. The City…
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…
Mayor welcomes positive feedback from Department of Defence on Strandfontein temporary shelter
CITY OF CAPE TOWN | 22 APRIL 2020 STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR, DAN PLATO This morning, I was briefed on the feedback provided by the Department of Defence following the oversight visit by a delegation to the Strandfontein temporary shelter space for the homeless on 18 April. I would like to welcome the positive feedback….
Strandfontein ratepayers open case against City for violating lockdown rules at shelter
Picture: Phando Jikelo / African News Agency (ANA) NEWS | By Siphokazi Vuso Apr 20, 2020 Chairperson Mario Oostendurp said the City’s unlawful action failed to appreciate the serious risks they have created with the overcrowded camp. Cape Town – The Strandfontein Ratepayers Association yesterday opened a criminal case against City manager Lungelo Mbandazayo and…
Strandfontein homeless camp poses health threat, doctors warn
A homeless man shouts from behind a fenced-off area during a media tour of the Strandfontein temporary shelter site in Cape Town. For the first time, the ANC has supported a long-standing civil society call for a minimum income grant for the unemployed and for informal sector workers.(Photo: EPA-EFE / Nic Bothma) NEWS | By…
SAHRC VOWS TO PROTECT DIGNITY OF THE HOMELESS AT STRANDONTEIN SHELTER
The City of Cape Town’s temporary housing facility for homeless people at the Strandfontein Sports Ground. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN Commissioner Chris Nissen who visited the area said there were still issues inside the camp. NEWS | Jason Felix | 20 April 2020 CAPE TOWN – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)said all steps would be taken…