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Visit the Cape Town Green Map

<h2 class="sectHeading">Cape Town’s green revolution</h2><p>Our interactive map and blog guides residents and visitors to become more active members of an online and offline community. By sharing news and information as well as tagging interesting or important green sites and activities throughout the city, users can help us create a real-life eco-revolution, using technology.</p><p> Stay up to date with all of the city’s sustainable green living projects and zones. Remember, we are looking for information and sites that showcase the following:</p><ul><li>Biodiversity hot spots</li><li>Green spaces</li><li>Sustainable living projects</li><li>Alternative energy sites</li><li>Recycling projects and drop-offs</li><li>Local green events</li><li>Markets and eateries</li><li>Responsible tourism</li><li>Green accommodation</li><li>Eco products and services</li><li>Green attractions</li></ul><p>Register on the <a href="https://www.capetowngreenmap.co.za/" target="_blank">Cape Town Green Map<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> and be part of Cape Town’s green revolution.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Want a map of your own?</h2></span> <p>Download a printable version of the <a href="https://www.capetowngreenmap.co.za/" target="_blank">Cape Town Green Map<i class="icon link-external"></i></a>. There are currently eight editions of the Green Map, each highlighting different green areas based on a new theme. You can also find the map free of charge at all <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/VIC%20Contact%20List_2015.pdf" target="_blank"> Cape Town Tourism visitor information centres</a><i class="icon link-external"></i>.</p>

The Cape Town Green Map is an interactive map connecting the green community in and around Cape Town.

Comment on the proposed contract relating to the management and operation of our Transport Information Centre

We intend to conclude a contract for the management and operation of our Transport Information Centre.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/Issues-open-for-public-comment/tender-136s-2019-20"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">tender-136s-2019-20</a>

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The City's Draft Budget 2020-2021

The City of Cape Town's budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/the-city-budget/the-citys-budget-2020-2021"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-citys-budget-2020-2021</a>

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District plans

The District Plans are medium term (10 year) plans that aim to guide spatial development processes and land use management within the district and are approved by the Council of City of Cape Town as policy.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/Spatial-Plans-and-Frameworks/district-plans"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">district-plans</a>

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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and benefits both traders and locals.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/informal-trading"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">informal-trading</a>

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The Business Hub

The Business Hub provides information on starting and growing your business.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/the-business-hub"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-business-hub</a>

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Pay your traffic fine

The City has a number of different options for paying traffic fines. If you would like to pay your fine.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Fines/Pay-your-traffic-fine"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Pay-your-traffic-fine</a>

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Request a refund

You can request a refund on your account by following a few simple steps.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Request-a-service/Municipal-services-and-maintenance/request-a-refund"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">request-a-refund</a>

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Housing opportunities

South African citizens living in Cape Town may be eligible for different housing opportunities in the city.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-property-and-houses/city-housing-opportunities/housing-opportunities"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">housing-opportunities</a>

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Pay your rates and services accounts

You can pay your rates and services account in a number of different ways.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Municipal-accounts/Electricity/pay-your-rates-and-services-account"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">pay-your-rates-and-services-account</a>

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Prevent illegal dumping

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 …

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Safety-in-the-home/Environmental-health-in-the-home/prevent-illegal-dumping"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">prevent-illegal-dumping</a>

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Water restrictions explained

Cape Town is situated in a water-scarce region. In order to conserve our precious water resources, we need to change the way we consume water.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/greener-living/water-wise-in-the-home/water-restrictions-explained"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">water-restrictions-explained</a>

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Load-shedding

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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-electricity-services/load-shedding-and-outages">load-shedding-and-outages</a>

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Upgrade to a new prepaid electricity meter

Find out if your suburb has been selected for a compulsory electricity meter upgrade

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/Electricity/apply-for-an-upgrade-to-a-new-prepaid-electricity-meter"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">apply-for-an-upgrade-to-a-new-prepaid-electricity-meter</a>

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Submit a building plan

If you are planning any building work on a property, you may need to submit a building plan for approval.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Planning-building-and-development/Building-plan-applications/Apply-for-a-building-plan"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Apply-for-a-building-plan</a>

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Jobs and opportunities at the City

The City offers a range of employment and career development opportunities to suitably qualified applicants from a range of social and educational backgrounds.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/jobs-and-skills-development/work-for-the-city-of-cape-town/city-jobs-and-opportunities"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">city-jobs-and-opportunities</a>

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2019/2020 Tariffs

Find out about the latest tariffs that affect you

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/meet-the-city/the-city-budget/city-wide-tariffs"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">city-wide-tariffs</a>

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Coronavirus updates

We are operating with reduced services and communication channels as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and national lockdown.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/coronavirus-updates">coronavirus-updates</a>

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new disease that was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/personal-health/contagious-and-chronic-diseases/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>

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View the Council Meeting Calendar

Access the Council meeting calendar and agendas for upcoming meetings.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/meeting-calendar"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">meeting-calendar</a>

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Submit your proposals for the C40 Reinventing Cities Competition

We are calling on all architects, developers, environmentalists, neighbourhood groups, innovators and artists to submit proposals for delivering healthier, greener and economically viable urban development.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/requests-for-information/c40-reinventing-cities-competition"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">c40-reinventing-cities-competition</a>

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Informal trading events

Our informal trading information sessions and events will provide you with relevant information to ensure compliance with the City’s policies and by-laws, as well as various business support initiatives that could help you develop your business.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/information-sessions-and-events-for-informal-traders"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">information-sessions-and-events-for-informal-traders</a>

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

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

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin" target="_blank">Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence" target="_blank">Pay-your-vehicle-licence</a>

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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

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/this-weeks-dam-levels">this-weeks-dam-levels</a>

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Apply for new or replacement driver's licence

Find out how to get a new or replacement driver’s licence.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Driving-and-vehicles/Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence">Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence</a>

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