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 Weekly news from the City of Cape Town's website              No.26: 22 May 2009
Appeal to owners of business properties to assist City in valuation process
The City of Cape Town’s Valuation Department recently kicked-off preparations for its third general valuation for rating purposes. (More)

Cape Town has a new Mayor
Alderman Dan Plato has been elected Executive Mayor of Cape Town, and has pledged to promote job creation and regional economic growth. (More)

2010 preparations on track
The City of Cape Town’s preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ have reached an advanced stage, less than 400 days before kick-off. Construction work on the Green Point Stadium is about 70% complete, and is on track for completion in December this year. (More)


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  NY49 Sports Field Youth Development Programme launched
The City of Cape Town has signed an agreement with the Principality of Monaco and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to develop a youth development programme in Gugulethu. The programme involves training unemployed youths to mentor and train younger children, using sport as a conduit. (More)  
MAYCO Executive Mayor Dan Plato announces his Mayoral Committee
At a media briefing on Monday, 18 May 2009, the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Dan Plato announced the formation of his Mayoral Committee. (More
Dan plato, Executive Mayor, City of Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town’s new mayor pledges support for improved service delivery, housing and public transport
CAPE TOWN’s new Executive Mayor, Dan Plato, is a ‘people’s person’ who knows the challenges that face our city well, and intends to do something about them from day one. (More)
Campus Bay, Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town bags top travel awards
Cape Town has won two major travel industry awards in the last 30 days, highlighting the city’s status as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. Cape Town was declared Africa’s best travel destination by World Travel Awards at the Travel Indaba in Durban on May 11, 2009. (More)
N2 traffic jam Cape Town plans easier movement around the inner city and beyond
Cape Town’s new IRT (Integrated Rapid Transit) system is not the only way in which the City aims to improve the way in which we get around. In addition to developing the high-quality, fast-moving IRT, the City is proposing development guidelines that break away from the current radial pattern of movement, (More)

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