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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

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-utility-services/commercial-water-and-sanitation-services/Commercial-water-restrictions-explained">Commercial-water-restrictions-explained</a>

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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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Volunteer at a City nature reserve or in a biodiversity programme

The City is accepting non-paid volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks in our nature reserves.

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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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Scheduled roadwork on the N1

Various lanes closed for roadwork on the N1 today, Tuesday, 19 March 2019 .

<p>The following lanes will be closed:<br></p><table cellspacing="0" class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:87%;height:301px;"><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableHeaderRow-default" style="text-align:left;"><th class="ms-rteTableHeaderFirstCol-default" colspan="2" style="width:50%;height:49px;text-align:left;"><strong>DAY WORK:</strong><br></th></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableFirstCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="height:2px;"> Outbound lane closure between Durban Road and Old Oak Bridge for N1 3rd lane construction. </td><td class="ms-rteTableLastCol-default" style="height:2px;">Fast lane closed from 08:00 to 15:00</td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableFirstCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="height:2px;">Stellenberg Interchange, Bridge B5594 - R300 to N1 Outbound</td><td class="ms-rteTableLastCol-default" rowspan="1" style="height:2px;">Right lane closed until 17:00<br></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default" style="text-align:left;"><th class="ms-rteTableFirstCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="height:52px;text-align:left;"><strong>NIGHT WORK:</strong></th></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableFirstCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="height:84px;">Inbound lane closures between the R300 and Bill Bezuidenhout Bridge for road resurfacing operations.<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableLastCol-default" style="height:84px;">Lanes closed from 19:00 to 06:00 </td></tr></tbody></table> <br> <p>Report all emergencies to the Public Emergency Communications Centre (PECC) on 107 from a landline, <a>021 480 7700</a> from a cell phone or <a href="https://twitter.com/pecc107?lang=en" target="_blank">@pecc107</a> on Twitter.<br></p>

2019-03-18T22:00:00Z

Ndabeni pound set to double in size

Work will start soon on the expansion of the City’s Ndabeni vehicle impound lot.

<p></p><span><p>Work will start soon on the expansion of the City’s Ndabeni vehicle impound lot.</p><p>The pound has a carrying capacity of 400 vehicles and the expansion will take the capacity to nearly 750 vehicles. </p><p>The scope of work in phase one of the project includes the construction of a paved area with demarcated parking bays, the installation of a stormwater drainage system and high mast lighting.</p><p>There is also a three-metre high reinforced boundary wall with electric fencing. </p> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/VEHICLE%20POUND.jpg" alt="" style="width:775px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>In January 2019, the Safety and Security Directorate received additional funding through the City’s Adjustment Budget and R7, 5 million has been set aside for the Ndabeni vehicle impound expansion, which is due to be completed by end June 2019.</p><p>‘The Ndabeni pound has historically been used for private vehicles that have been left abandoned, while impounded public transport vehicles have been kept in the Maitland pound. The high number of confiscations means that we do not have sufficient space, and so going forward the additional capacity at Ndabeni will be used to store taxis too,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.</p><p><strong>Between 1 January and 14 March 2019, the Cape Town Traffic Service had:</strong></p><ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">impounded 678 minibus, minibus and sedan taxis </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">495 for drivers operating without a permit</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">183 for operating contrary to the conditions of their permits</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">released 702 taxis that had been impounded</div></li></ul><p>‘Our taxi pound is like a revolving door. In most cases, vehicles are collected within a day or two and the offending driver returns to the road to continue bad driving behaviour. Very few are deterred by the steep increases in the impoundment release fee for repeat offenders.</p><p>‘Changes to the law now also mean that vehicles can be impounded for serious driving offences and not just permit transgressions. So, the rate of impoundments will likely increase, but I remind members of the public to consider the logistics of impounding a vehicle and that it takes an officer out of circulation for the time that he or she has to get that vehicle to the pound and complete all of the necessary documentation,’ said Alderman Smith.<br></p> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/inpound.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure></span><p>Public transport vehicles that are not collected from the impound lot are usually disposed of after 18 to 24 months. These vehicles are generally crushed using a compactor. </p><p>‘The policing of the public transport industry is hard work and very often a thankless task. We face ongoing criticism for our apparent lack of action against taxi drivers. The statistics, however, show that we are doing as much as we can with the resources that we have at our disposal. We desperately need tougher laws that will help make a real impact. </p><p>‘Temporary impoundment is a nuisance at best; I still believe that a three-strike system that results in permanent confiscation will have drivers singing a different tune altogether – and not just in the public transport sector,’ said Alderman Smith.</p><p>Between July 2018 and December 2018, the Cape Town Traffic Service accumulated the following enforcement statistics in terms of public transport operators:</p><ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">2 139 taxi impoundments</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">59 802 driving offences</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">22 711 Public Driving Permit (PrDP) and operating permit contraventions</div></li></ul><p><br><strong>End</strong><br><strong> </strong></p><span></span><span></span>

2019-03-18T22:00:00Z

Feedback on City meeting with Manenberg group

A total of 217 houses have been handed over to date and a number of new units are nearing completion.

<span><p>The Manenberg project comprises the construction of 587 houses. Approximately R70 million will be spent on the top structures (houses) and R9 million for electricity services. A total of 217 houses have been handed over to date and a number of new units are nearing completion. <br> <br>It has been conveyed to members of the Manenberg Action Group that their grievances are noted and that the City would welcome the lodging by them of any formal investigation into the allocation of opportunities for this project as the City operates in an open and transparent manner. </p><p>Interference in the construction of this project in any way or actions that may be illegal or to the detriment of the majority of the beneficiaries and community at large will not be acceptable. </p><p>.</p> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/Booi%20Manenberg%201.jpg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>‘Being in the area afforded me the opportunity to engage with residents and to listen to the community’s queries and concerns. <br> <br>‘We look forward to working with this pressure group to ensure that the law is upheld and that we are able to provide assistance to our people in the most fair and structured way possible. We urge the group not to interfere with the workers and to allow the construction to continue,’ said Councillor Booi. <br> <br>‘We hope that a solution to the situation can be found and that the law and due process is upheld without any material delays to the project,’ said the City’s Executive Mayor Dan Plato.</p><p>The allocation of units is subject to the qualifying criteria is set by National Housing Policy and includes a maximum household income of R3 500 per month and that beneficiaries may not have benefitted from a housing opportunity before and that they must have dependents. </p><p>Furthermore, allocations must be done in accordance with the City’s Allocation Policy (which is in accordance with national legislation) and the Housing Database to ensure that housing opportunities are provided to qualifying applicants in a fair, transparent and equitable manner and to prevent queue-jumping.</p> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/Booi%20Manenberg2.jpg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure></span><p>The following criteria apply:<br>Potential beneficiaries must be registered on the Housing Database and must: </p><ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">be a South African citizen or permanent resident of South Africa</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">be over 18 years old</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">be married or be a co-habiting partner, or else have dependents (This does not apply to applicants over the age of 60 or who have disabilities.)</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">have a combined income of less than R3 500 per month to qualify for State-assisted housing</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">never have owned a property before</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">be competent to enter into a contract</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">never have benefitted from a government housing subsidy before</div></li></ul><p> <br>‘The City’s Human Settlements Directorate takes allegations of mismanagement very seriously and is willing to investigate claims in this regard. However, in order to do so, complainants must report the allegations in writing to the City. The details must be provided, including the names of individuals alleged to be involved, as well as applicable evidence. The correct channels must be followed and there must be allowance made for the matter to be investigated properly,’ said Councillor Booi.<br> <br> <br><strong>End</strong></p>

2019-03-18T22:00:00Z

City online services unavailable – 19 March 2019

Certain e-services are currently not available due to a technical issue

<p>You will not be able to upload/submit any of the following documents via e-Services:</p><ul><li>Affidavits,</li><li>bank statements,</li><li>building plans submissions,</li><li>company registration documents,<br></li><li>identity documents (IDs), and </li><li>tax clearance certificates.<br></li></ul><p>We apologise for any inconvenience caused. </p>

2019-03-18T22:00:00Z

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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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Comment on the proposed amendments to the City's Municipal Planning By-law

Find out how you cam comment on the proposed amendments to the City's Municipal Planning By-law

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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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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

The City will replace or repair a damanged 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.

<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

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