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Residents across the city requested to reduce their water consumptionThe City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting down the Blackheath Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for urgent maintenance from 08:00 on Wednesday, 3 April 2024, until midnight on Friday, 5 April 2024.<p>The Blackheath Water Treatment Plant supplies water to a large part of the city, but has to be shut down for urgent maintenance. Alternate water supply will be rerouted from the other water treatment plants to the Blackheath WTP water supply areas for the duration of the shutdown. This may result in temporary reduction of water pressure in some parts of the city.</p><p>Residents across Cape Town are kindly requested to reduce their water consumption to ensure the provision of a sustainable water supply during the shutdown period.</p><p>The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure to the benefit of its consumers.<br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>End</strong></p>2024-03-28T22:00:00Z1
City and Investec SA Women’s Open tee up new partnership agreement The new agreement with the Women's Professional Golf Association (WPGA) will come into effect ahead of the 2024 Investec SA Women's Open set to take place at the Erinvale Golf Estate in Somerset West next month.<span><p>The Council approval will see the City provide support for the country's premier women's professional event for the 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 financial years. </p><p>The new agreement with the Women's Professional Golf Association (WPGA) will come into effect ahead of the 2024 Investec SA Women's Open set to take place at the Erinvale Golf Estate in Somerset West next month. </p><p>This will be the seventh straight year that Cape Town will be hosting the country's oldest and most prestigious professional women's golf tournament.<span lang="EN-US" style="text-decoration:line-through;"> </span></p> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/SA%20Women%27s%20Open%20Trophy.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>​​</span><p>'The  event's move to Cape Town in 2018 birthed a really successful partnership between the City of Cape Town, the WPGA and the Sunshine Ladies Tour. Year-on-year, we have seen an increase not only in the level of competition, but also in the number of people who travel to Cape Town for this tournament. We have been encouraged by how the event has contributed to promoting the Mother City as a sports tourism destination and the tournament's focus on developing the next generation of female golfers. It really has been an honour for Cape Town to host the Investec SA Women's Open over the last seven years and we are looking forward to a renewed partnership over the next three years,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.  </p><p>Some of the Investec South African Women's Open highlights over the last seven years include: </p><ul><li>Largest prize money (over R6 million) for any professional women's golf tournament in South Africa </li><li>Increased international entries from 93 in 2019 to 112 international entries from 30 different countries in 2023</li><li>Has hosted over 700 golfers </li><li>Rejoined (co-sanctioned by) the Ladies European Tour in 2018</li><li>The 2021 tournament served as a qualifying event for the 2021 US Women's Open</li><li>Broadcast in over 60 countries </li></ul>Hosted annual golf clinic, conducted by professional players, for local golfers affiliated to the Sally Little Kids Golf Clinic<br> <br><div>The 2024 Investec Women's Open will once again draw the curtain on the eight-tournament Sunshine Ladies Tour season. </div><div> </div><div>It will take place at the Erinvale Golf Course from 25 to 28 April 2024.</div><div> </div><div>For more information on this and other events hosted in Cape Town visit <a href="file:///C:/Users/ADEBRUYNS1/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/DCG1NKDG/eventsincapetown.com" target="_blank">eventsincapetown.com</a> </div> <br><br><br><br><strong>End</strong><br><p> </p><p><br></p>2024-03-27T22:00:00Z1
Your City in 60 secondsCatch up on the latest important City news updates with your City in 60 seconds.<p>Each week, we share a new video giving you a snapshot of what we are up to in your community.</p><div class="responsive-media"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X2ZoiNYJXfE?si=aBvYKbMq599p2ZH7" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> <br> <div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Cape%20Town%20completes%20R2bn%20upgrade%20of%20Zandvliet%20Waste%20Water%20Treatment%20Works"> <img class="responsive" alt="Cape Town completes R2bn upgrade of Zandvliet Waste Water Treatment Works" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City-380x220.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Cape%20Town%20completes%20R2bn%20upgrade%20of%20Zandvliet%20Waste%20Water%20Treatment%20Works"> <strong>Cape Town completes R2bn upgrade of Zandvliet Waste Water Treatment Works</strong></a> <br>Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has taken final hand over of the upgraded Zandvliet Waste Water Treatment Works to the City of Cape Town by the construction contractor. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Transforming%20businesses%20through%20City%27s%20High%20Impact%20Programme"> <img class="responsive" alt="Transforming businesses through City’s High Impact Programme" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City-News-380x220.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Transforming%20businesses%20through%20City%27s%20High%20Impact%20Programme"> <strong>Transforming businesses through City’s High Impact Programme</strong> </a> <br>This week, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, met with entrepreneurs taking part in this year’s City-backed High Impact Supplier Development Programme. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20takes%20a%20final%20pass%20at%20readiness%20for%20Bayhill%20Premier%20Cup"> <img class="responsive" alt="City takes a final pass at readiness for Bayhill Premier Cup" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/soccer-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20takes%20a%20final%20pass%20at%20readiness%20for%20Bayhill%20Premier%20Cup"> <strong>City takes a final pass at readiness for Bayhill Premier Cup</strong> </a> <br>Hundreds of young soccer players will descend on the Erica Park Stadium in Belhar this week for the latest instalment of one of the most prestigious under-19 tournaments. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Firefighting%20duo%20geared%20up%20for%20Two%20Oceans%20return"> <img class="responsive" alt="Firefighting duo geared up for Two Oceans return" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ff-runner-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Firefighting%20duo%20geared%20up%20for%20Two%20Oceans%20return"> <strong>Firefighting duo geared up for Two Oceans return</strong> </a> <br>Jermaine Carelse and Renaldo Duncan plan to wear it all once more, for charity and fire safety awareness, and carrying the ‘weight of the work’ on their shoulders. </div> <br><br> <br> <br> <br>2024-03-27T22:00:00Z1
Have your say on traffic calming measures in the southern region​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites community members in the southern region of Cape Town to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in their respective areas. <p>The proposed traffic calming measures include the construction of speed humps, raised intersections and pedestrian crossings as well as a mini-circle. The affected areas are:</p><p>• Gugulethu </p><p>• Nyanga </p><p>• Heideveld</p><p>• Manenberg </p><p>• Surrey Estate </p><p>• Lansdowne</p><p>• Kenwyn </p><p>• Greenhaven </p><p>• Primrose Estate</p><p>• Hlathi Village </p><p>• Pelican Park </p><p>• Lavender Hill</p><p>• Plumstead </p><p>• Southfield </p><p>• Wynberg</p><p>• Claremont </p><p>• Steenberg </p><p>• Mowbray</p><p>• Belgravia </p><p>• Lotus River </p><p>• Hanover Park</p><p>• Fish Hoek </p><p>Although it is the City's intention to implement traffic calming measures at all the sites listed above, these will be subject to the availability of funding.</p><p>'Traffic calming measures are a great tool in safeguarding road users in our communities. These measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where there is the highest concentration of vulnerable road users. The statutory public comment process is an important aspect of this undertaking. I encourage you to view the maps and submit any comment or input you might have,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.</p><p><strong>Comments, recommendations and input may be submitted as follows (quote reference 210232403):</strong></p><p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:UrbanMobility.CT@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">UrbanMobility.CT@capetown.gov.za</a></p><p><strong>Online:</strong> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay" target="_blank">www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay</a> or scan the QR code next to the images at the beginning of this media release</p><p><strong>Written submission:</strong> Public Participation Unit, 3rd floor, Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001</p><p>Requests for new traffic calming measures must be submitted via the respective subcouncil offices:</p><p>Subcouncil 11 - Dulcie September Civic Centre, Corner of Protea and</p><p>Klipfontein roads, Kewtown, Athlone</p><p>Subcouncil 13 and 14 - Fezeka Building, Corner of NY1 and Lansdowne Road, Gugulethu</p><p>Subcouncil16 - 11th Floor 44 Wale Street, Cape Town</p><p>Subcouncil 18 - Corner of Buck Road and 6th Avenue, Lotus River</p><p>Subcouncil 19 - Municipal Offices, Central Circle, off Recreation Road, Fish Hoek</p><p>Subcouncil 20 - Alphen Centre, Main Road, Constantia</p><p><strong>Libraries:</strong></p><p>• NY 144, Gugulethu</p><p>• Freedom Square, Nyanga</p><p>• Corner of Heideveld and Hogsback roads, Heideveld</p><p>• Corner of Sabie and Thames roads, Manenberg</p><p>• Balu Parker Drive, Gatesville</p><p>• Corner of Church Street and Lansdowne Road, Lansdowne</p><p>• Barbet Street, Pelican Park</p><p>• Joe Marks Boulevard, Retreat</p><p>• The Village Square, Yudelman's Lane, Plumstead</p><p>• Maynardville, Wynberg</p><p>• Corner of Victoria and Casino roads, Southfield</p><p>• Library Square, Wilderness Road, Claremont</p><p>• 31 Main Road, Mowbray</p><p>• Buck Road, Lotus River</p><p>• Corner of Hanover Park Avenue and Surran Road, Hanover Park</p><p>• Central Circle, Fish Hoek</p><p>Special assistance will be given to people who cannot read or write, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments to have their inputs or comments recorded and submitted to the municipality. </p><p>For more information, contact the City of Cape Town's call centre on</p><p>0860 103 089 or follow @CityofCTAlerts on X (Twitter).</p><p> </p><p><strong>End</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>2024-03-27T22:00:00Z1

 

 

 

 

 

 

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