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Cholera

<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2><p>Cholera is an infection of the intestine caused by a type of bacteria called <em>Vibrio cholerae</em>, resulting in acute watery diarrhoea (runny tummy). Most people who become infected with cholera have no symptoms; but will have the bacteria in their feaces.<br><br> Cholera can cause rapid dehydration (loss of fluids) and death if not treated quickly and successfully.<br><br> People who are at risk of contracting cholera often don’t have access to adequate sanitation and use unsafe water from rivers, streams, boreholes, etc.<br><br><b>It is spread by:</b></p><ul><li>An infected person handling food without washing their hands </li><li>Drinking water or eating food that is contaminated with the cholera bacteria </li><li>Drinking unclean water </li><li>Using unclean water to wash fruit, vegetables, working surfaces or cutlery and crockery</li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Symptoms</h2><p>Symptoms may occur within a few hours to five days after being infected (usually two - three days).<br><br><b>If you’ve contracted cholera you may experience:</b></p><ul><li>A sudden occurrence of severe, painless watery diarrhoea – in some cases it might have a ‘rice-water’ appearance;</li><li>Vomiting early in the illness;</li><li>Dehydration within hours of being ill, which may progress rapidly;</li><li>Muscle cramps, cold sweaty skin and rapid breathing- this happens in severe cases;</li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Treatment</h2><p>If you have any of the above symptoms, visit your nearest doctor, clinic or hospital immediately. If not treated, serious complications may occur, e.g. kidney failure.<br><br><b>If you, a family member or your baby has diarrhoea:</b></p><ul><li>Drink lots of fluids – dehydration can be rapid</li><li>Prepare a rehydration/sugar and salt solution and drink this regularly and on your way to the clinic, doctor or hospital</li><li>Children over the age of two years should drink 125 ml – 250 ml of solution after every watery stool.</li><li>Children under the age of two years should drink 60 ml – 125 ml of solution after each watery stool. Feed the baby small amounts of rehydration solution to drink every few minutes as you travel to the clinic, doctor or hospital.</li></ul> <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>If you have diarrhoea, replace the lost fluids with an <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Oral%20Rehydration_Preparation%20Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank">oral rehydration/sugar and salt solution</a>. <br><br> 1. Boil one litre of water and allow it to cool.<br> 2. Add eight level teaspoons of sugar and a half a teaspoon of salt and stir well.</p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Prevention</h2><p>You can prevent contracting cholera by practicing good food and personal hygiene and ensuring that you <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/City%20Health_Boil%20water.pdf" target="_blank">drink and cook with safe water</a>. See our <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Diarrhoea_Prevention%20tips_Final.pdf" target="_blank">Prevention Tips</a>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information, contact your <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Clinics%20and%20healthcare%20facilities">nearest clinic or healthcare facility</a>.</p><p>If you find yourself in an emergency situation, contact <em><a>107</a></em> from a landline, or <em><a>021 480 7700</a></em> from a cellphone. </p>

Find out about cholera, as well as the prevention and treatment methods.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Informal trading

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

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The Business Hub

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

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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.

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Pay your rates and services accounts

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

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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 …

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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

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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.

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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.

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2020/21 Tariffs

Find out about the latest tariffs that affect you

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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.

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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

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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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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

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

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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.

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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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Apply for new or replacement driver's licence

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

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