Weekly news from the City of Cape Town's website No. 107: 4 February 2011


Weekly news from the City of Cape Town's website	No. 107: 4 February 2011

Adults learn to read and write at Cape Town’s libraries Many Capetonians who did not have the privilege of completing their education watched their children go back to school with mixed emotions. If you’re one of them, the City would like to encourage you to take heart. Over the past 20 years, literacy programmes have been presented at City libraries... More... This cycle training season, stay safer on the roads Light up the road with your reflective gear – that’s the word from Cheryl Jupp, who teaches cycle safety to learners and participants in the annual ‘Argus’ cycle tour… It’s Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour training season again... More... The sound of violins for Cape Town At least 20 new learners from Langa, along with their friends, families and communities, will have their lives enriched by the sound of violins, thanks to the City and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO). The Siyabulela Primary school in Langa took delivery of 20 violins... More...
		MyCiTi bike ways launched with great success Neither the headwind nor the early start could dampen the spirits of the more than 300 commuters who crowded the Woodbridge Island parking area at 6:00 on 1 February. Unlike the hundreds of barely moving vehicle drivers on the roads nearby, though, these commuters had left their cars at home… More...
		City’s Annual Report for 2009/2010 shows infrastructure-led growth The City’s Annual Report for the 2009/2010 financial year is a clear indicator of its strategy to promote infrastructure-led economic growth in Cape Town. This type of development is crucial for the City to realise its full potential and generate financial... More...
		Road closures for opening of Parliament To accommodate the opening of Parliament on Thursday, 10 February at 19:00, there will be road closures in the surrounding area. These will also be in effect on Tuesday, 8 February and Wednesday, 9 February when rehearsals are held. More...
		Comment on the proclamation of the City’s nature reserves Capetonians are invited to comment on the proposed boundaries and draft management plans for 17 sites across Cape Town that the City is in the process of proclaiming as Contract Nature Reserves under the Protected Areas Act. The majority of these areas have been historically managed as nature reserves by the City. More...
		Have your say! Comment on the draft Coastal Protection Zone By-law The City of Cape Town has drafted a Coastal Protection Zone By-law to safeguard the economic, social and environmental value of Cape Town’s vast coastline, and is inviting the public to comment on it. The comment period runs from 1 February to 2 March 2011. More...
		City intensifies collection of property data for valuation records The City of Cape Town’s Valuation Department will intensify its ongoing programme of visiting properties across the city to collect property information by sending out additional data collectors and valuers. More...

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