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<h2 class="sectHeading">Why baboons are important to Cape Town</h2><p>We have to respect baboons, understanding that they are just trying to adapt to changes in their natural environment, but we also need to be careful of them since they are powerful animals and can be unpredictable. Baboons belong here as much as we do. By acting responsibly, we can continue to enjoy living next door to these charismatic creatures.</p><p>Baboons are also popular with visitors to Cape Town. Nature-based tourism is a big part of our multi-billion Rand tourism industry. More importantly, baboons play a vital role in our natural ecosystem. During their foraging for food, they aerate (introduce air into) the soil, and scattered seeds and bulbs are able to germinate and grow into new plants.</p><p>The Chacma baboon, an icon of the Cape Peninsula, forms part of our <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/Nature-and-outdoors/Our-precious-biodiversity/Preserving-our-biodiversity">rich biodiversity</a> and <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/Nature-and-outdoors/Our-precious-biodiversity/Looking-after-our-natural-heritage">natural heritage</a>.</p><div class="notification with-heading dark-copy light-blue bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info fastfact"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Fast fact</h4><p>In Cape Town, the few remaining baboon troops of the Peninsula are restricted to living on or around <a href="https://www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/" target="_blank">Table Mountain National Park<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> or in the Hottentots Holland Mountain ranges. The peninsula’s baboons are especially vulnerable and are completely surrounded by human habitation. This makes them isolated and can threaten their genetic diversity. The Cape Peninsula baboons are the only formally protected baboon population in South Africa.</p></div></div><h2 class="sectHeading">When baboons become a problem</h2><p>Many of our residential areas are near or next to natural environments where baboons thrive. As the city expands we encroach on the baboons’ territory and this can lead to human/baboon conflict.</p><p> <strong>Baboons like our food</strong><br>Fynbos is low in protein and nutrients and it takes a lot of effort for the baboons to sustain themselves on this diet. It’s much easier for baboons to find more nutritious food from a dustbin than to forage. When baboon troops have access to human food, their population density increases by up to five times compared to natural fynbos foraging troops.</p><p> <strong>Be wary of aggressive baboons</strong><br>Old male baboons, dispersing young sub-adult baboons, or female baboons protecting their young offspring, can be aggressive. Young dispersing males naturally move between troops to prevent interbreeding and may end up near urban areas as they look for food. Grumpy old male baboons no longer in leadership roles can also be aggressive towards what they see as a threat in these environments, such as a human or barking dog.</p><p> <strong>People, especially tourists, feed baboons</strong><br>People have, especially in the past, fed baboons at stopping points near natural reserves and parks. This has encouraged baboons to seek out human food. Baboons may become aggressive in an effort to get more food from you. Feeding baboons also teaches bad habits that may ultimately lead to the animals death (usually by euthanasia).</p><p>You may want to read or download a <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Baboon_A3-A6_leaflet_Understanding_Baboons_2010-06.pdf" target="_blank">pamphlet</a> for more information on baboons, or learn more about <a href="https://www.capenature.co.za/baboon-human-interaction/" target="_blank">baboon and human interaction in the Western Cape<i class="icon link-external"></i></a>.</p> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy light-blue bg-light-grey"> <div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info fastfact"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Fast fact</h4><p>Feeding baboons is punishable by law! Report feeding baboons to National Environmental Crimes and Incidents Hotline (24 hours): <em> <a>0800 205 005</a></em> </p></div></div><h2 class="sectHeading">Dealing with baboons – out and about</h2><ul><li>If you see baboons on the road, slow down.</li><li>Lock all doors and keep your windows and sunroof closed as baboons are highly intelligent and have learned to open doors.</li><li>Baboons may also enter a car through the windows to snatch food.</li><li>Enjoy the baboons from the safety of the vehicle.</li><li>Food should never be visible through the windows.</li><li>Pack bags and food items in the boot of the vehicle (trunk) or under the seats.</li><li> <strong>Stay in your vehicle!</strong> </li><li>Avoid any close contact with the baboons.</li><li>Don’t feed baboons. This is punishable by law!</li><li>Watch out for red feather banners; officials place these as a warning that baboons are close by.</li><li>Do not throw items out of vehicle windows.</li></ul><div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info toptip"></i></div><div class="desc"><h4>Top tip</h4><p>Do not interfere with the work of the Peninsula or Gordon Bay baboon rangers. Their job is to keep the baboons outside the urban edge and prevent raids in town. This intervention is to protect both the people and the baboons.</p></div></div><h4>Picnicking or camping </h4><ul><li>Watch out for baboons when picnicking. Be cautious if you spot them nearby and if they appear aggressive, pack up your picnic and leave the area.</li><li>If a baboon steals your bag, never chase the baboon or try to grab the bag back. The baboon will search the bag, take what it wants (food) and leave the rest. When the baboon moves away, you can collect your bag.</li><li>Place waste in a baboon-proof waste bin. If one isn’t available or too full, take your waste home with you. Baboons raid dustbins and become used to human food.</li><li>When camping, store your food in a lockable box and camping fridge. Remember, baboons are intelligent and some may be able to unzip or unclip items. Food in your tent is not secure!</li><li>Try not to walk dogs in areas known to have baboons. Only allow your dogs off-lead if they are properly trained and obey basic obedience commands.</li><li>If you walk your dogs off the lead and they run off and chase or attack a baboon, call them off before the fight escalates.</li><li>Never try to touch a baboon – you cannot predict how it will react</li></ul><p>If you are having any problems, call the <strong>Baboon Hotline</strong> </p> <span> <div class="contact"><h4>Gordon’s Bay hotline</h4> <em> <ul><li>Telephone: <br><a>021 957 4725 </a>(ext 2413061)</li></ul> <h4>Cape Peninsula hotline</h4> <ul><li>Telephone: <br><a>071 588 6540</a></li></ul></em> </div></span> <p> <strong>Download our guides and brochures for more information and safety tips:</strong> </p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Baboon_A3-A6_leaflet_Understanding_Baboons_2010-06.pdf" target="_blank">Understanding Baboons Pamphlet</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Baboon-brochure_TOURISTS_2013.pdf" target="_blank">Tourist Baboon Safety Information Pamphlet</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Baboon-brochure_RESIDENTS_2013.pdf" target="_blank">Illegal Activities Against Baboons Information and Reporting Pamphlet</a> </p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Anyone caught feeding baboons may face a fine of up to R10, 000 and/or two years’ imprisonment. </p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Dealing with baboons – at home</h2> <br> <ul><li>Make sure sliding windows have latches on either side; this will stop baboons from pulling the frame and breaking the glass.</li><li>If you keep windows open, make sure the burglar guards are properly fitted. To prevent young baboons from entering your property, the gap should not exceed 8cm. If you don’t want to block your view, consider see-through burglar guards.</li><li>Fit night bolts onto sliding doors to prevent baboons from lifting the doors off their tracks.</li><li>Try to reinforce all visible gutters and downpipes.</li><li>Place TV antennas in your ceiling.</li><li>Keep your dogs away from baboons; baboons are strong and have sharp teeth and will fight back if attacked by your pet.</li><li>If your bin is out, put a lock on it and secure it upright against a wall or pole or place it side down (locks towards the ground) on the pavement or roadside.</li><li>If you can, store your bin in the garage or a lockable cage.</li><li>Do not plant fruit trees, vegetable gardens or make compost heaps unless they are in a locked caged area or surrounded by fencing.</li><li>Plant indigenous plants as baboons tend to eat exotic or alien plants.</li></ul><p>If you are having any problems, call the <strong>Baboon Hotline</strong> </p><div class="contact"><h4>Gordon’s Bay hotline</h4> <em> <ul><li>Telephone: <br><a>021 957 4725 (ext 2413061)</a></li></ul> <h4>Cape Peninsula hotline</h4> <ul><li>Telephone: <br><a>071 588 6540</a></li></ul></em></div> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Our work with baboons</h2></span> <p>We have a number of measures in place to reduce human/baboon conflict and conserve these important creatures.</p><p> <strong>Expert consultation</strong><br>The City consults with locally and internationally recognised experts in baboon behaviour and conservation and our decisions are based on the latest research.</p><p>The City’s<span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"> Baboon Management Programme </span><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0">is in place to protect residents and help conserve the lives and habitats of baboons. </span> </p><p> <strong>‘On the ground’ conservation and management<br></strong><strong>Cape Peninsula baboons: </strong>The <a href="http://www.baboons.org.za/index.php/management/cape-peninsula/protocols#faq-baboon-management" target="_blank">2019 Guidelines for Baboon Management<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> include the practices and processes that support daily baboon management. The document was developed by the City and is endorsed by CapeNature.</p><p> <strong>Gordon’s Bay baboons: </strong>The City’s team that manages the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Nature%20reserves/Steenbras%20Nature%20Reserve">Steenbras Nature Reserve</a> coordinate all baboon management activities in the Gordon’s Bay area. <br><br><strong>The department has implemented various measures to reduce human/baboon conflict including:</strong> </p><ul><li> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0">encouraging effective waste management practices among residents in affected areas, including the roll out of double lockable baboon-proof bin systems; and</span> </li><li> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0">the installation of a virtual fence system in January 2016 which makes use of new technologies to deter the raiding baboon troop from entering residential areas. </span> </li></ul><p> <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0">This new management technique which allows managers to monitor baboons remotely is proving very successful in reducing human/baboon conflict. </span> </p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy light-blue bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info fastfact"></i></div><div class="desc"><h4>Fast fact</h4><p>The virtual fence consists of audio speakers that emit the sound of a predator, such as a lion, when a baboon troop enters a specific zone near the residential area. This creates a virtual boundary fence as the baboons immediately sense danger and do not enter the zone. </p></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Civic partnerships </strong><br>The City works with public and civic organisations to educate residents and visitors in Cape Town through:</p><ul><li>public meetings;</li><li>mail drops about waste management;</li><li>better signs on roads;</li><li>public participation workshops; and</li><li>audits of properties to help make them less attractive to baboons. <br>To find out how you can get involved, visit <a href="http://baboons.org.za/index.php" target="_blank">Living with baboons<i class="icon link-external"></i></a>, a forum for those involved in and affected by baboon management.</li></ul> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Baboon management reports and presentations</h2></span> <p>See our Cape Peninsula baboon management reports and presentations compiled by the expert Human Wildlife Solutions team.<br></p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>Annual reports<i class="icon button-down-arrow"><br></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-2018-19-annual-report-HWS.pdf" target="_blank">2018 - 2019 Baboon Management Annual Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-2017-18-annual-report-HWS.pdf" target="_blank">2017 - 2018 Baboon Management Annual Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon%20Count-Annual-2018_HWS-2018-06-30.pdf" target="_blank">2016 - 2018 Annual Count for the Managed Baboon Population on the Cape Peninsula</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-2015-annual-report-HWS_2016-03-04.pdf" target="_blank">2015 Baboon Management Annual Report</a> </p></div></div></div> </span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>Monthly reports<i class="icon button-down-arrow"><br></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"> <strong>2020</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2020-05.pdf" target="_blank">May Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2020-04.pdf" target="_blank">April Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2020-03.pdf" target="_blank">March Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2020-02.pdf" target="_blank">February Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2020-01.pdf" target="_blank">January Baboon Management Report</a></div><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"> <strong></strong></div><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"> <strong>2019</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-12.pdf" target="_blank">December Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-11.pdf" target="_blank">November Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-10.pdf" target="_blank">October Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-09.pdf" target="_blank">September Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-08.pdf" target="_blank">August Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-07.pdf" target="_blank">July Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-06.pdf" target="_blank">June Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-05.pdf" target="_blank">May Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-04.pdf" target="_blank">April Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-03.pdf" target="_blank">March Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-02.pdf" target="_blank">February Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2019-01.pdf" target="_blank">January Baboon Management Report</a><br><strong><br>2018</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-12.pdf" target="_blank">December Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-11.pdf" target="_blank">November Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-10.pdf" target="_blank">October Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-09.pdf" target="_blank">September Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-08.pdf" target="_blank">August Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-07.pdf" target="_blank">July Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-06.pdf" target="_blank">June Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-05.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-04.pdf" target="_blank">April Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-03.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">March Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-02.pdf" target="_blank">February Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2018-01.pdf" target="_blank">January Baboon Management Report</a><br><br> <strong>2017</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon_Manage_monthly_report_HWS_2017_12.pdf" target="_blank">December Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon_Manage_monthly_report_HWS_2017_11.pdf" target="_blank">November Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon_Manage_monthly_report_HWS_2017_10.pdf" target="_blank">October Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2017-09.pdf" target="_blank">September Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2017-08.pdf" target="_blank">August Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2017-07.pdf" target="_blank">July Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2017-06.pdf" target="_blank">June Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2017-05.pdf" target="_blank">May Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2017-04.pdf" target="_blank">April Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon_Mngt_monthly_report_HWS_2017_03.pdf" target="_blank">March Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon_Mngt_monthly_report_HWS_2017_02.pdf" target="_blank">February Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2017-01.pdf" target="_blank">January Baboon Management Report</a><br><br><strong>2016</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-12.pdf" target="_blank">December Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-11.pdf" target="_blank">November Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-10.pdf" target="_blank">October Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-09.pdf" target="_blank">September Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-08.pdf" target="_blank">August Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-07.pdf" target="_blank">July Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-06.pdf" target="_blank">June Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-05.pdf" target="_blank">May Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-04.pdf" target="_blank">April Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-03.pdf" target="_blank">March Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-02.pdf" target="_blank">February Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2016-01.pdf" target="_blank">January Baboon Management Report</a><br><br><strong>2015</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-12.pdf" target="_blank">December Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-11.pdf" target="_blank">November Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-10.pdf" target="_blank">October Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-09.pdf" target="_blank">September Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-08.pdf" target="_blank">August Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-07.pdf" target="_blank">July Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-06.pdf" target="_blank">June Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-05.pdf" target="_blank">May Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-04.pdf" target="_blank">April Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-03.pdf" target="_blank">March Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-02.pdf" target="_blank">February Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2015-01.pdf" target="_blank">January Baboon Management Report</a><br><br><strong>2014</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-12.pdf" target="_blank">December Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-11.pdf" target="_blank">November Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-10.pdf" target="_blank">October Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-09.pdf" target="_blank">September Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-08.pdf" target="_blank">August Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-07.pdf" target="_blank">July Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-06.pdf" target="_blank">June Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-05.pdf" target="_blank">May Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-04.pdf" target="_blank">April Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-03.pdf" target="_blank">March Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-02.pdf" target="_blank">February Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2014-01.pdf" target="_blank">January Baboon Management Report</a><br><br><strong>2013</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-12.pdf" target="_blank">December Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-11.pdf" target="_blank">November Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-10.pdf" target="_blank">October Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-09.pdf" target="_blank">September Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-08.pdf" target="_blank">August BaboonManagement Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-07.pdf" target="_blank">July Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-06.pdf" target="_blank">June Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon_Mngt_month_report_HWS_May2013.pdf" target="_blank">May Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-04.pdf" target="_blank">April Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-03.pdf" target="_blank">March Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-02_v2.pdf" target="_blank">February Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2013-01.pdf" target="_blank">January Baboon Management Report</a> <br><br> <strong>2012</strong><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Mngt-monthly-report-HWS_2012-12.pdf" target="_blank">December Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon_Manage_monthly_report_HWS_2012_11.pdf" target="_blank">November Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon_Manage_monthly_report_HWS_2012_10.pdf" target="_blank">October Baboon Management Report</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Management-monthly-report-HWS-Sep_2012-09.pdf" target="_blank">September Baboon Management Report<br></a> </div><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Baboon-Management-monthly-report-HWS-Sep_2012-09.pdf" target="_blank"><br></a></div><p class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"> </p></div></div><div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>Presentations<i class="icon button-down-arrow"><br></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/PresentationCARBS-BaboonMngt_PastPresentFuture_2019-08-29.pdf" target="_blank">August 2019 Past, Present and Future Presentation</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/PresentationCARBS-HWS_Report_Back_2019-08-29.pdf" target="_blank">January - June 2019 Report Back Presentation</a><br></p></div></div></div>

Overview of baboons, their management and conservation, and tips to avoid conflict.

Do Not Feed Baboons Pamphlet

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2010-05-31T22:00:00Z

The cost of electricity

We bill you based on a three-tier tariff system comprising of the Lifeline tariff, the Domestic tariff and the Home User tariff. Find out how this works for residential and commercial properties.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-electricity-services/the-cost-of-electricity"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-cost-of-electricity</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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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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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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City jobs and opportunities

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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2020/21 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

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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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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Load-shedding

Load-shedding stages are announced by Eskom and depend on the extent of the shortage of generation capacity

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-electricity-services/load-shedding-and-outages"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">load-shedding-and-outages</a>

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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

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Libraries"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Libraries</a>

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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

The Cape Town Future Energy Festival is a showcase of innovation and sustainable living.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/surveys-and-submissions/cape-town-future-energy-festival"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">cape-town-future-energy-festival</a>

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Reduce rates for NPOs and PBOs

Some PBOs and NPOs which were previously excluded from the list due to legislative changes will now be able to benefit from reduced rates.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Claim-or-dispute/Contest-a-property-valuation/change-your-property-rating-category">change-your-property-rating-category</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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