| City libraries offer unique study spaces | Our libraries are more than knowledge hubs and are going the extra mile to ensure matric learners have as much resources as possible ahead of their final exams | <p></p><p>'Our libraries are more than knowledge hubs and are going the extra mile to ensure matric learners have as much resources as possible ahead of their final exams. While libraries provide a safe space to study, some have set aside their halls or other open spaces to ensure quieter areas conducive to swotting. For many learners, the library is the only place where they can study without interference or the hustle and bustle of their daily and family lives,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross.</p><p>The City's libraries also offer study guides and past matric exam papers, while others provide a matric support group and reference sections.</p><p>Some of the libraries with matric exam specific resources are listed here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3run2G4">https://bit.ly/3run2G4</a>. </p><p> </p><p>Visit your nearest library to find out what is available for matric learners and other students.</p><p> </p><p>'This is the last dash before the finish line and I want to wish all our learners the best as they work towards their goals. I encourage our matric learners to make use of the spaces, resources and opportunities presented by our libraries.</p><p> </p><p>'Vandalism and theft remain a challenge and the impact and implications for those learners who depend on the facility is far-reaching and goes beyond the damage caused. Libraries play a critical role in providing information and support for education and I want to implore our communities to take ownership of these facilities and look after them for this generation and the next,' said Councillor van der Ross.</p><p>Report any suspicious behaviour to the City's Public Emergency Communication Centre by dialling 107 from a landline or 021 480 7700 from a cellphone.</p><p> </p><p><br></p> | 2023-10-01T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
| Month end emergency and enforcement statistics climb | The City's Public Emergency and Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 2 396 incidents, nearly as many as the 2 671 recorded over the long weekend. | <p>The City's Public Emergency and Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 2 396 incidents, nearly as many as the 2 671 recorded over the long weekend.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">'This past weekend 113 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents were recorded by the PECC, an increase of more than a third compared to last weekend when severe weather impacted statistics. The increase is once again proof of the recklessness on our roads at month end. The centre also recorded 317 noise nuisance complaints and 277 incidents of assault. In addition, officers made 77 arrests for drunk driving which is an increase of five week-on-week.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">'This may seem like a small number, but drunk driving continues to ruin lives and careers. Weekends are clearly for partying, throwing caution to the wind and letting it influence decision-making. Those decisions can have detrimental consequences and I want to encourage motorists and residents to consider those before letting alcohol take over. Our officers will continue to make arrests to ensure the safety of everyone,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In general enforcement efforts, the City's enforcement agencies made 278 arrests in the past week, and issued traffic and by-law fines.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The City's Law Enforcement Department made 177 arrests, and issued 3 773 notices for various transgressions.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Their Metro Police Counterparts made 101 arrests, including 15 for driving under the influence; issued 2 478 fines for traffic and by-law transgressions, and confiscated numerous items including 202 packets of counterfeit digarettes, tik, mandrax, dagga and crystal meth.</p><p>Cape Town Traffic Services arrested 67 suspects, including 62 for driving under the influence and five for reckless and negligent driving.</p><p>Officers also recorded 26 259 speeding offences, issued 18 328 fines for various traffic violations, impounded 199 public transport vehicles and executed 1 995 warrants of arrest.</p><p> </p><p><strong>En</strong><strong>d</strong></p><p><br></p> | 2023-10-01T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
| Resurfacing of Swartklip Road and Mew Way intersections on Japhta K Masemola Road, Khayelitsha | Some lanes will be closed and the traffic flow will be facilitated by means of a STOP-GO system during construction work. | <p></p><span><p>The details of the resurfacing and ancillary works are as follows:</p><ul><li>Milling of existing surfacing at selected areas </li><li>Milling of the existing base layer </li><li>Supply and lay a new bitumen treated base</li><li>Supply and lay a new asphalt wearing course over the full width of the road/intersection </li><li>Remove magnetometers before milling and replace after surfacing, and installation of new magnetometers, repeater and access point as required</li><li>Repair guardrails</li><li>Repair surfaced sidewalks</li><li>Fill and repair batter slopes and median islands </li><li>Supply and install new kerbs</li><li>Lane mark the entire section with retro reflective road marking paint<br></li></ul><p><br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Zandvlei%20Estuarine%20.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1172px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>Some lanes will be closed and the traffic flow will be facilitated by means of a STOP-GO system during construction work. These intersections consist of dual carriageways and STOP-GO systems will only be implemented when the normal traffic flow cannot be accommodated by a single lane closure.</p><p>'The Swartklip Road and Mew Way intersections on Japhta K Masemola Road in Khayelitsha are very busy routes that are also used by minibus-taxis and buses. As such, we will minimise the lane closures during the morning and afternoon peak-hours to limit the impact on road users. The resurfacing of these intersections will prolong the longevity of the road,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.<br></p>
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| City partners with community leaders for a cleaner Cape Town | City invited various community stakeholders from Wards 25, 26, 28, and 42 (Bishop Lavis, Elsies River, Clarke Estate, Uitsig, Ravensmead, Cravenby, Ruyterwacht and Leonsdale) to the Kraaifontein Integrated Waste Management site for a tour of the facility, | <p></p><span><p>On Thursday, 28 September 2023, the City invited various community stakeholders from Wards 25, 26, 28, and 42 (Bishop Lavis, Elsies River, Clarke Estate, Uitsig, Ravensmead, Cravenby, Ruyterwacht and Leonsdale) to the Kraaifontein Integrated Waste Management site for a tour of the facility, and to participate in a capacity-building workshop on waste management within the City of Cape Town. </p><p> </p><p>The event was facilitated by the Urban Waste Management Public Awareness and Communication Education team. Over 40 stakeholders, including community leaders and neighbourhood watch members, attended. <br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Tour.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:802px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>The workshop included a tour of the Materials Recovery Facility, where recycling is sorted before it is eventually sold, and the Transfer Station where waste is loaded for transport to landfills. Speakers highlighted that recycling was a growing imperative in Cape Town, and tried to build excitement for communities to participate in recycling systems where there are none yet. </p><p> </p><p>Community leaders also took the opportunity to highlight various challenges in their communities, and theft of bins was highlighted as having a significant impact on illegal dumping. In this regard, the City is building capacity in Urban Waste Management By-law Enforcement with the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Urban%20Waste%20By-law%20Enforcement%20unit%20to%20get%20more%20boots%20on%20the%20ground">expansion of Auxiliary Law Enforcement Services</a>. Attendees were also provided with information on where to report stolen bins and how to get them replaced as efficiently as possible. </p><p> </p><p>'It is our belief that civil society/community leaders can be very useful partners in our war on waste and dumping. It is an unfortunate reality that the communities that suffer most with dumping are also much less likely to report this to the City. In these areas, community leaders and organisations such as neighbourhood watches, are often the first point of contact where there are issues, and as such they can be key partners in addressing these issues. <br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/workshop.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure></span><p>'If a community leader knows where and how to report issues to the City, and trusts that complaints will be given the necessary attention, they can help guide their communities on how to work better with the City, and we can create a cleaner Cape Town together,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Alderman Grant Twigg. </p><p> </p><p>Further engagements with community leaders from other wards are currently being planned, and stakeholders will be invited to attend via local Sub-councils. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>End </strong></p><p><br></p> | 2023-10-01T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
