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Cape Town is experiencing a serious water shortage due to insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels. We all need to THINK WATER.

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Residential water restrictions explained

Insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels have led to the current drought in Cape Town. We need to work together to change the way we use our water

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Commercial water restrictions explained

Insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels have led to the current drought in Cape Town. We need to work together to change the way we use our water

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Water saving toolkits

To help you spread the word, we have created water-saving information packs for your home, business and hospitality industry.

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Safety and security resources

The City offers a variety of free interesting and educational material relating to safety and security.

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Play and get active

Keeping our kids active through sports and outdoor play is a great way to channel their energy.

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Resorts

Cape Town has a variety of coastal resorts offering affordable accommodation.

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Nature reserves

Our nature reserves protect and conserve our city’s natural areas and biodiversity heritage as well as offering both recreational and educational activities.

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Loadshedding

Loadshedding power outages generally last for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one area being affected at a time during stage 1 and four areas being affected at a time during stage 3b.

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City hosts another successful Bayhill Premier Cup

The City of Cape Town’s support for the development of soccer was again richly rewarded by the excellent soccer skills which were showcased during the 30th Bayhill Premier Cup Championship.

The City and tournament organisers hosted another successful annual Bayhill Cup. The premier soccer tournament took place from 17 to 22 April 2019 at Erica Park in Belhar.This event has been growing since the days that it first took place at the JP Rocklands Sports Ground in Mitchells Plain. It is now regarded as the perfect stage for talent scouts, managers and administrators to discover the next generation of soccer stars. Of the 32 teams who participated, 23 are based in Cape Town, while eight were from other parts of the country and one foreign team also took part. Highlands Park came out tops and received the winner’s trophy. The City’s Recreation and Parks Department continues to be a key partner and contributed services to the value of R350 000 which included the playing fields, transport for teams, electricity and audio-visual equipment.Investing in events of this caliber reaffirms the City’s commitment to inclusive youth development through partnerships with organisations and communities. ‘I would like to extend my gratitude to the event organisers who once again created a perfect scene where young talent could play the beautiful game and diverse communities could be brought together through sport. The event strengthens the partnership between the City, the organisers and our communities and is a great example of what can be achieved when we all work together.‘To all of the teams who took part and to those who excelled, congratulations and may you reach your goals and continue to inspire our communities and especially our youth,’ said Councillor Zahid Badroodien, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health. End

2019-04-23T22:00:00Z

Heritage protection for Bo-Kaap gazetted

The inclusion of the Bo-Kaap area in a heritage protection overlay zone (HPOZ) was published in the Western Cape Provincial Gazette on Friday 12 April 2019.

All land units and public streets in the Bo-Kaap are now included in the HPOZ and as such have heritage protection.‘From now on development applications for properties within the Bo-Kaap will be assessed more critically with an additional focus on the impact that the development proposal will have on the heritage value of the building and site and on the area. This is to prevent inappropriate development and alterations within the Bo-Kaap and also to provide clarity to property owners as to what is allowed and desirable. ‘The HPOZ also allows the City to impose conditions to the approval to ensure that the heritage value of the building or site is protected or enhanced. The City may also require the applicant to amend the plans,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Marian Nieuwoudt.Apart from being the earliest established Muslim community in South Africa, the Bo-Kaap is also Cape Town’s oldest surviving residential neighbourhood with well-presented and coherent streetscapes.The City Council approved the inclusion of the Bo-Kaap area in a heritage protection overlay zone on 28 March 2019.‘From now on we’ll be able to conserve the unique historical landscape and heritage places in the Bo-Kaap by managing development in a sustainable and considered manner. It also allows us to protect the Bo-Kaap’s long-term sustainability as a cultural asset for future generations and visitors,’ said Alderman Nieuwoudt.The HPOZ for the Bo-Kaap extends to the Table Mountain National Park and includes the northern green verges to the northwest of Strand Street, and includes Buitengracht between the intersections with Carisbrook and Strand Street.The HPOZ has an impact on all of those who own property in the Bo-Kaap, in particular as it relates to new developments, restorations and the maintenance and alteration of properties.Some of the HPOZ objectives are as follows: <ul><li>to conserve the Bo-Kaap heritage by encouraging owners to retain and rehabilitate the existing residential buildings</li><li>to protect the streetscapes</li><li>to ensure that new developments and alterations to existing buildings complement the historic urban landscape and that the area’s heritage is not negatively impacted on </li><li>to promote and protect public open spaces and pedestrian movement along the roads and lanes; and</li><li>to promote the cultural traditions and living heritage of the Bo-Kaap where people live outwardly on the stoeps and sidewalks</li></ul>The HPOZ does not affect ownership or the rental of property, neither does it prevent new development. ‘However, the HPOZ sets additional development rules over and above the provisions of the base zoning for land units in the Bo-Kaap,’ said Alderman Nieuwoudt.Importantly, applications that have been accepted by the City before 12 April 2019 will be processed and considered in terms of the legislation at the time of acceptance.

2019-04-22T22:00:00Z

Mayor Plato welcomes arrest of suspect linked to Cape Town train arson

Statement by the City's Executive Mayor, Dan Plato.

I welcome the arrest of a suspect linked to the fire that set eight Metrorail carriages alight yesterday, 22 April 2019. Despite the many incidents of railway arson over the past two years authorities have had very limited success in arresting those responsible for the crippling attacks on the backbone of our public transport system. It has sent the wrong message to would-be perpetrators being that there are no consequences for the destruction of the rail network.I hope that the law will take its course and that the appropriate punishment will be meted out. If there are more suspects linked to this act, we hope they are caught and prosecuted as a matter of urgency. Incidents of arson and destruction of public infrastructure in general are serious criminal acts and have a substantial negative impact on our economy.More than 40 carriages have been burnt in 10 incidents of arson attacks since 2017. This has severely impacted the state of public transport in Cape Town. Cape Town Central Station has been the target of eight separate arson incidents alone since July 2018.Those responsible for the management of our rail network must also account to the Cape Town public for the ongoing inaction to protect this essential infrastructure.We welcome the arrest of the suspect and hope that it will be the first step towards a successful prosecution so that it will set an example to those who destroy trains. The selfish and senseless destruction of public transport infrastructure takes away the only means of transport for thousands of residents.The City’s enforcement agencies will support and work closely with other security services to bring those responsible to book,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.As mentioned, I will be inviting the Western Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Khombinkosi Jula, as well as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa and Metrorail management teams to a meeting to provide me with an urgent update on this critical matter and to see where we can increasingly work together to make our rail transport safe. Cape Town’s commuters and public in general need to know that we will still have trains left by the end of the year.End

2019-04-22T22:00:00Z

City tips its hat to seasonal firefighters

The ‘seasonals’ turn in their uniforms at the end of this month after having played a key role in helping the City of Cape Town to combat vegetation fires during the warmer months.

The use of seasonal firefighters is one of a number of interventions which were introduced by the Fire and Rescue Service to help navigate the management of fires in the warmer months, which is generally characterised by an increase in vegetation fires in Cape Town. ‘Vegetation fires account for more than two-thirds of the incidents that our firefighters have to contend with annually. The situation becomes particularly tricky during summer when we have an increase in vegetation fires. Our seasonal firefighters are specifically trained for this type of incident and are a valuable resource, working side by side with our permanent staff to safeguard lives and to protect property. We thank them for their contribution to public safety in Cape Town,’ said the City’s Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/_BES0056.jpg" alt="" style="width:895px;" /> </figure> Each year thousands of hopefuls apply for the just more than 100 seasonal firefighter posts. ‘Securing a spot in the seasonal squad is no easy feat. Apart from a tough physical assessment, there is also a written assessment and interview to determine the suitability of candidates for the job. I want to thank the seasonal group, who devoted themselves to their task over the last five months. I also want to thank our permanent fire and rescue personnel who have made the seasonal firefighter programme the success that it is, year after year. They can once again be proud of their efforts and leadership,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.Of the 114 seasonal firefighters who were originally recruited for the 2018/19 season, 15 secured learnership posts with the Fire and Rescue Service. They are currently completing their eight-month training course. Ten others retired from the programme during the season.‘The seasonal firefighter programme has not only become a reliable resource to the Fire and Rescue Service but has also created the opportunity for those that have been trained and who have obtained the required qualifications to apply for permanent positions within the service. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/_BES0080.jpg" alt="" style="width:887px;" /> </figure> ‘Some stand-out candidates over the years have managed to secure entry into permanent positions through this programme. This provides the opportunity for potential recruitment as and when the Fire and Rescue Service is able to take on new permanent staff,’ said Alderman Smith.

2019-04-22T22:00:00Z

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Enter the YouthStartCT Challenge

We want you share your best entrepreneurial ideas for boosting employment in your local community. In exchange, we will provide training and development opportunities.

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Submit your innovative sustainable energy solution

Submit your innovative sustainable energy solutions to help us improve our service delivery by 14 June 2019.

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Take the Cybersecurity Quiz

How safe are you online? Take the quiz to find out.

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Illegal dumping from the home

We are calling on all our residents to stop and report illegal dumping … Illegal dumping costs us money It costs the City R350 million every year to clean up illegal dumping …

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Fire safety in the home

Join our junior fire marshals, Aphiwe and Ayanda, as they investigate and solve fire issues in their communities.

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Swimming Pools

Our swimming pools boast world-class facilities and most are open until 22 April 2019

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Libraries

Loan out books, get access to electronic resources or take part in community programmes and events at any of our libraries

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Apply for authorisation for grid-tied small-scale embedded generation (SSEG)

You are required to apply for authorisation from the City if you intend installing a grid-tied system.

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Load-shedding

Access load-shedding schedule and tips to save electricity

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Complete the Water and Sanitation Customer Satisfaction Survey

Our Water and Sanitation Department is conducting a survey to gain insight into your needs and how satisfied you are with the services that we provide

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Comment on the draft Budget for 2019-2020

You are invited to comment on the entire Budget, which includes the 2019-20 review and proposed amendments to the 2017-2022 Integrated Development Plan (IDP).

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Comment on the Draft Tourism Development Framework

Our Draft Tourism Development Framework (TDF) for the period 2019-2023 will help prepare our tourism budget for the next five years.

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Executive careers

City of Cape Town position: Executive Director: Urban Management

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

The City will replace or repair a damaged or stolen wheelie bin free of charge.

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

There are a number of different options you can use when paying for and renewing your vehicle licence renewal.

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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

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