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    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Long weekend cut short for 46 arrested for drunk driving

    Long weekend cut short for 46 arrested for drunk driving

    17 June 2025

    Safety and Security officers arrested 46 motorists for driving while under the influence of alcohol

    Weather shifts gears: 39% increase in motor vehicle accidents

    Weather shifts gears: 39% increase in motor vehicle accidents

    24 March 2025

    ​The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 57 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents in 48 hours compared to 41 the previous weekend.

    Identikidz bands are the drip this summer

    Identikidz bands are the drip this summer

    03 December 2024

    The Identikidz programme is coordinated by the City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    More domestic violence survivors turning to the City’s emergency call centre

    More domestic violence survivors turning to the City’s emergency call centre

    21 August 2024

    ​Three years ago, the Public Emergency Communication Centre logged just over 2 000 incidents for domestic violence.

    Scholar transport operators urged to stay in the right lane

    Scholar transport operators urged to stay in the right lane

    18 January 2024

    A key challenge remains the number of drivers transporting children without the necessary permits and qualifications.

     Load-shedding a potential spanner in the festive season works

    Load-shedding a potential spanner in the festive season works

    22 December 2022

    This week, the Traffic Service is winding down Operation Exodus on Christmas Eve. To date, 614 long distance public transport vehicles have undergone voluntary safety checks.

    Weekly Safety & Security statistics – a bittersweet picture

    Weekly Safety & Security statistics – a bittersweet picture

    19 December 2022

    While some statistics were cause for optimism, others are deeply concerning.

    City activates Disaster Coordinating Team to manage load-shedding risks

    City activates Disaster Coordinating Team to manage load-shedding risks

    07 December 2022

    The DCT is a multi-departmental response, coordinated by the City's Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    Fire Service primed for fires, rescues and emergencies

    Fire Service primed for fires, rescues and emergencies

    04 December 2022

    The Service is a critical role-player in the City's Festive Season safety plan.

    City and CAWF urge calm amid tensions over dog attacks

    City and CAWF urge calm amid tensions over dog attacks

    22 November 2022

    The debate has been raging for months now about a possible ban on pit-bulls, in the wake of numerous attacks

    City urges residents to keep their vehicles in shape

    City urges residents to keep their vehicles in shape

    21 July 2022

    Vehicle maintenance is critical to road safety, but also for the safety of motorists and their passengers

    City adds over 550 shelter beds this winter

    City adds over 550 shelter beds this winter

    13 June 2022

    Over 430 beds are progressively being added to NGO-run shelters supported by the City’s Winter Readiness campaign budget (150) and grant-in-aid funding (280).

    Winter is coming: Mayor inspects progress on City’s Winter Readiness programme

    Winter is coming: Mayor inspects progress on City’s Winter Readiness programme

    05 May 2022

    The City is doing our part now to prepare for winter

    Cape Town residents: here’s how to reach your municipality

    Cape Town residents: here’s how to reach your municipality

    08 February 2022

    The City’s Customer Care Centre can be reached 24/7 on 0860 103 089

    As the school year starts, know your ECDs

    As the school year starts, know your ECDs

    13 January 2022

    The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department advises parents and Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) operators, that help is at hand in ensuring that young children receive the best care in their formative years.

    City neighbourhood watch looks to the future

    City neighbourhood watch looks to the future

    25 April 2021

    The Residents Neighbourhood Watch (NHW), Patrol NHW and the Thembelihle NHW walked the streets of Pelican Park, joined by Ward 67 Cllr Gerry Gordon

    Mayor Plato's Neighbourhood Watch campaign takes to Wesbank

    Mayor Plato's Neighbourhood Watch campaign takes to Wesbank

    29 March 2021

    During the patrol in the area, a suspect was pointed out who had allegedly just stabbed a resident

    City neighbourhood watch zooms in on crime prevention

    City neighbourhood watch zooms in on crime prevention

    23 March 2021

    In Ocean View, patrol activities focused on visibility and mobilising members of the community to join the various NHW groups active in the area

    City neighbourhood watch steps it up

    City neighbourhood watch steps it up

    07 March 2021

    Cape Town Executive Mayor Dan Plato applauded the work of the Sir Lowry’s Pass Neighbourhood Watch and other NHW across the city taking an active interest in the well-being of their communities

    City neighbourhood watch remains resilient

    City neighbourhood watch remains resilient

    21 February 2021

    Over the past decade, neighbourhood watch groups have grown steadily and now thousands of members have become a key part of crime prevention in communities across Cape Town.

    City warns against Guy Fawkes criminality

    City warns against Guy Fawkes criminality

    04 November 2020

    The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate is steeling for another Guy Fawkes Day

    PECC rings in 20 years of service

    PECC rings in 20 years of service

    15 August 2020

    The City of Cape Town’s Public Emergency Communication Centre celebrates a milestone this week – 20 years of operation

    City finalises plans for essential services during COVID-19 lockdown

    City finalises plans for essential services during COVID-19 lockdown

    26 March 2020

    The City of Cape Town is primed to continue delivering essential services to residents during the three-week lockdown that takes effect at midnight.

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