| City and partner donates items to school in Gugulethu | The Nompumelelo Special School plays a critical role in the community by giving children with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to acquire skills | <p></p><span><figure class="figure-credits left"><img class="responsive" alt="placeholder" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/gugs%20donations.jpg" style="width:481px;" /><figcaption>
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© City of Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure>‘I received the 180 five-litre bottles of water as a donation from Pastor Paul White from Hillsongs Church in Gugulethu and identified the school as one of the beneficiaries. The Nompumelelo Special School plays a critical role in the community by giving children with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to acquire skills. The vision of the school is to enhance, assess and provide programmes for all its learners while under a caring environment. Currently the school offers skills such as computer training and is working diligently to secure and offer additional skills programmes such as cooking and handwork for the future,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Area Central, Councillor Siyabulela Mamkeli.</span><p>The school is divided into four categories, the junior phase (ages 4 to 9 years), intermediate phase (10 to 12 years), senior phase (12 to 15 years), and the occupational phase (16 to 18 years). Learners in the occupational phase are known as school-leavers. </p><span><figure class="figure-credits right"><img class="responsive" alt="placeholder" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/gugs%20donations2.jpg" style="width:511px;" /><figcaption>
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© City of Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure><p>Sadly, after 18 years of age the school-leavers are not able to attend a tertiary institution because our education structure does not make provision for children who are mentally challenged. Therefore, the school relies on donations not only to assist and improve the well-being and welfare of the children but also to cover the cost of teaching the children in the occupational phase a skill that they may use in order to become partially self-reliant and to earn an income. </p><p>This is one of the priorities in the City’s Organisational Development and Transformation Plan that we have committed to achieving, namely, to improving the well-being and welfare of vulnerable residents.</p><p>Children who attend Nompumelelo include those living with autism, dyslexia and downs syndrome. </p><span><figure class="figure-credits left"><img class="responsive" alt="placeholder" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/gugs%20donations3.jpg" style="width:552px;" /><figcaption>
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© City of Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure>Nompumelelo is a public school that follows the Adaptive Curriculum for learners with Special Needs and incorporates aspects of the CAPS curriculum. The school offers Xhosa as the main language and English as the first additional language. The staff complement consists of 24 teachers, two occupational therapists, an educational nurse and two administration clerks in addition to the principal.</span></span><p>There are an estimated 15 children per class which allows for more focused individual attention for each learner.</p><p><br><strong>End</strong><br></p><p> </p> | 2018-05-17T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
| City wishes Muslim residents a blessed holy month of Ramadaan | A new moon has been sighted signalling the start of the holy month of Ramadaan. | <p>A new moon has been sighted signalling the start of the holy month of Ramadaan.</p><p>Throughout the year, and especially during Ramadaan, we see the wonderfully caring and companionate nature of the Muslim community as they reach out to help those in need.</p><p>We are eternally grateful for these efforts, which demonstrate the vital role that residents play in contributing to our values as a caring city.</p><p>I want to take this opportunity to thank members of the Muslim community for their commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who need our help most. It is an inspiration for all of us to build a prosperous society.</p><p>I extend my best wishes to you during this period of fasting and spiritual devotion. May you be enlightened during this holy period and may the blessings of Allah be upon you.</p><p>The City of Cape Town wishes the Muslim community a blessed Ramadaan. <br> <br>Ramadaan Mubarak – Ramadaan Kareem.</p><p><br><strong>End</strong><br></p> | 2018-05-16T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
| City online services unavailable – Saturday, 19 May 2018 | Due to maintenance at one of our data centres, our website and other applications will be unavailable from 12:00 - 20:00 on Saturday, 19 May 2018. | <p>Please contact 0860 103 089 for general enquiries. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. </p><p>
<strong>The following services will be affected:</strong></p><p>
<strong>Applications and websites</strong></p><p> Cape Town Stadium website and booking forms<br> City of Cape Town website<br> Community Organisation Database (COD)<br> Economic Areas Management Programme (ECAMP)<br>e-Services portal<br> Film permit applications<br> General Valuations<br> Housing Waiting List (HWL)<br> Integrated Waste Exchange (IWEX)<br> LetsNameIT<br> Lost Pets Online<br> Monitoring of Approved Research System (MARS)<br> Open Data Portal<br> Procurement Portal<br> Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)<br>Tender Portal
<br> Waste recyclers<br></p><p>
<strong>e-Services</strong></p><p>Careers<br>Conveyancing<br>E-billing<br>Informal trader bay applications<br>Land use and building plan applications (DAMS)<br>Motor vehicle licence renewals<br>Municipal accounts<br>Pet registration
<br>Prepaid electricity<br>Report a fault or request a service<br>Supplier Self-service
<br>Water meter reading<br></p><p>
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<br>External mobile viewer:
<a href="https://citymaps.capetown.gov.za/egisvm/" target="_blank">https://citymaps.capetown.gov.za/egisvm/</a>
<br>Zoning viewer:
<a href="https://citymaps.capetown.gov.za/egispbdm" target="_blank">https://citymaps.capetown.gov.za/egispbdm</a>
<br> Subcouncil viewer:
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| Expo provides youth with career options | The key question that is most often on young people’s minds is ‘How do I get a job at the City’? | <p></p><span><figure class="figure-credits left"><img class="responsive" alt="placeholder" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/YOUTH%20EXPO1.jpg" style="width:340px;" /><figcaption>
<p>© City of Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure>The final youth career expo for this year, spearheaded by the City of Cape Town’s Transversal Youth Development Work Stream in conjunction with other City departments, provided the youth with information on City-specific career options.</span><p>The careers expo was appropriately themed as ‘My Career. My City. My Choice.’</p><p>The key question that is most often on young people’s minds is ‘How do I get a job at the City’?</p><p>City officials on hand introduced youths to available City careers related to their skills and qualifications, and helped them identify the key skills needed in order to become successful City of Cape Town professionals. They were afforded the opportunity to learn how to develop skills in communication, self‐presentation and networking which will prepare them for job interviews and other professional interactions through interactive facilitated sessions.</p><span><figure class="figure-credits right"><img class="responsive" alt="placeholder" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/YOUTH%20EXPO2.jpg" style="width:1154px;" /><figcaption>
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© City of Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure><p>‘Relevant education is a critical determinant of young people’s future work prospects, earnings and contribution to the economy of Cape Town. Generally, school enrolment is high, however according to the 2011 Census data, only 40% of young people between the ages of 20 and 24 years have a matric (Grade 12) certificate. There is also a significant skills mismatch whereby temporary employment in the low skill sector in Cape Town is high while there is requirement for more highly skilled workers. This means that many of these young people will face long periods of unemployment,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Councillor Raelene Arendse.</p><p>The expo was the first step for young people to develop relationships with the City as a future potential employer. This could lead to job shadowing, work integrated learning studentships, graduate internships, class visits, on-the-job training, and other work‐based learning partnerships.</p><p>Each department presented their various career options that are available within their areas of expertise. The youth had the opportunity to enquire about what each department does and what City officials within the departments do, how they got to their current position, and what qualifications are needed.<br></p></span><span><figure class="figure-credits left"><img class="responsive" alt="placeholder" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/YOUTH%20EXPO3.jpg" style="width:511px;" /><figcaption><p>© City of Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure>The expo also highlighted the scarce skills within the City that are linked to bursaries.</span><p>In terms of employment, according to the 2013 Labour Force Survey, 60, 96% of youth between the ages of 15 – 24 years old are considered to be NEETs (not in employment, education and training). The 2011 Census data also showed that the official unemployment rate in the 20 – 24 year age group was 40,32% at the time. This indicates that many young people struggle to make the transition to becoming economically independent.</p><p>‘Last year Council adopted the City’s Organisational Development and Transformation Plan (ODTP). One of the ODTP’s key priorities is to ensure economic inclusion especially for our future generation by providing bursaries in areas of scarce skills and offering apprenticeships and other forms of work experience to prepare young people for the world of work. As a local government, we need to make sure that our youths are not the forgotten and lost generation as they are the future of this country,’ added Councillor Suzette Little, Mayoral Committee Member for Area North.</p><p>The career expo targeted learners from Grades 8-12, aged between 14 – 21 years of age.</p><p><strong>End</strong><br></p><p> </p> | 2018-05-15T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
