Following a successful public participation process, the City of Cape Town’s Planning and Environment Portfolio Committee (PEPCO) has endorsed the draft Problem Building By-Law which will aim to address the health and safety risks posed by dilapidated buildings in the city. (More)
Temporary closure of Hertzog Boulevard intersection with DF Malan
The intersection of DF Malan Street with Hertzog Boulevard will be closed to motorists on 19 February for five days for the construction of Cape Town’s new Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) system. (More)
The City of Cape Town has started the process of preparing its budget for the 2010-2011 financial year, in which it will attempt to find a balance between moderating tariff increases and ensuring that services are adequately provided, while at the same time continuing the goal of infrastructure-led economic growth. (More)
Residents of Blue Downs and its surrounding areas are already reaping the benefits of a brand new swimming pool where they can cool off from the summer heat and learn how to swim and train – while being secure in the knowledge that the facility they're enjoying has no adverse effects on the environment. (More)
Despite the increase in the number of dwellings in informal settlements, the City’s Fire and Rescue Service recorded fewer fires in informal settlements in 2009 compared to previous years. During the course of 2009, a total of 3 780 individual informal dwelling units out of approximately 84 000 were affected by fires. (More)
Since its completion, the new Cape Town Stadium has become an iconic landmark in the city, and has elicited a lot of attention and interest. Curious residents and visitors to the city who were not able to attend one of the successful test events held at the new facility can now for the first time visit the new 68 000 seat stadium, which will host eight 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches. (More)
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