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Runaway fires dominate safety and security efforts

Firefighters responded to more than 200 fires over the long weekend, supported by the rest of the Safety and Security Directorate.

The fire that started in Tokai on Friday evening reared its head again in the early hours of Sunday, and has kept fire services across a number of agencies very busy, supported by enforcement services and the Disaster Risk Management Centre.More than 100 City firefighters have been on the frontline in Tokai and surrounds, but the rest of the service ensured that the 32 fire stations were manned and ready to respond to incidents. Over the long weekend, they responded to 357 incidents, including 214 fires.‘The Tokai fire has been a challenge over the past few days, but I want to commend everyone who has had a hand in working to contain it. While we had some precautionary evacuations on Sunday, the dedication of all these crews kept lives and property safe. There is some concern about how the fire started, and then reignited after seemingly being subdued, but our firefighters have been holding the line with aplomb.‘The magnitude of this incident reminds us once more of the threat of fire in our city, but also why it is so critical to keep investing in our Fire and Rescue Service. That is why we have proposed just over R17 million to further increase staffing and resources for the service in our draft budget,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.In general enforcement efforts over the past week, Law Enforcement officers made 181 arrests for a variety of offences including the possession of drugs, ammunition and dangerous weapons. They also issued 7 683 notices.Metro Police Officers arrested 50 people and confiscated two zip guns, a revolver and a number of drugs which included Mandrax tablets and tik.Traffic Service Cape Town Traffic Services held integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed control operations this past week and recorded 21 219 speeding offences and issued 20 392 fines for various traffic violations. In total 227 public transport vehicles were impounded and 1 452 warrants of arrest were executed.Officers made 24 arrests which included 15 for driving under the influence of alcohol, four for reckless and negligent driving and five for various other offences.Public Emergency Communication Centre The PECC received 2 385 calls of which 972 were for medical assistance, 140 incidents of assault and 61 vehicle accidents. End

2025-04-28T22:00:00Z

City teams check on Macassar rental units maintenance work

Public Housing maintenance officials completed maintenance and upgrade work at the City’s affordable Community Residential Units.

'I am thrilled to be in Macassar today, seeing for myself the real impact our maintenance efforts have on residents’ lives. Our teams are currently working in areas across the metro to carry out vital maintenance on CRUs, as part of a broader Public Housing campaign. This initiative focuses on improving safety and delivering respectful, quality maintenance services to our residents. Our goal is to create safer, more comfortable living spaces for our tenants. The City is committed to investing more than R1,2 billion in CRUs over the next few years to uplift living conditions across Cape Town.‘I always enjoy seeing our maintenance teams actively attending to service requests logged by our residents. These notifications require all trades in the construction field. As a major provider of affordable housing, the City prioritises the comfort of our tenants. I genuinely enjoy the opportunity to visit different areas of the metro, where our residents call these units home, and connect with them. I encourage all our tenants to report any maintenance issues they encounter in their units. Public housing thrives as a collaborative effort, relying on the active engagement of all stakeholders. I want to express my gratitude to Team Cape Town for their dedication to creating stronger, better, and more comfortable homes for our residents,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim.Ongoing work includes: • Carpentry - secure and repair gutters, fabrication and installations of new sink cupboards • Bricklaying - repairs to existing concrete stairs, brick/block structures and installation of additional washing lines • Welding - repairs to refuse huts and staircase hand rails • Painting - painting of graffiti on flats and refuse huts, and replacing of broken window panes • Electrical - repairs to area lighting on property, and repairs to faulty plug sockets and light switches in various units • Plumbing - jetting of sewer lines on property and domestic plumbing issues in various unitsSee something? Say something! Report to the City’s Human Settlements Directorate: 021 444 0333 End

2025-04-28T22:00:00Z

Infrastructure investment: Parow electricity substation maintenance and upgrades

The City’s Kohler substation maintenance work forms part of the City’s ongoing investment in our critical electricity infrastructure

The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, visited the Kohler substation in Beaconvale, Parow where Energy teams were carrying out critical infrastructure maintenance.‘The City’s Kohler substation maintenance work forms part of the City’s ongoing investment in our critical electricity infrastructure across the metro. We are rolling out routine electricity maintenance, upgrades and making large capital investments in new power infrastructure as it is important to sustaining a reliable and resilient electricity grid of the future. ‘These investments are essential to securing efficient and reliable power supply, while significantly minimising disruptions and, most critically, prolonging the lifespan of our power infrastructure to support the growing energy needs of both our residents and businesses. Our efforts not only underscore the City’s forward-thinking approach to service delivery, but also highlight our commitment to realising the vision contained in our Energy Strategy. ‘The reliability of the City of Cape Town’s electricity infrastructure is a result of our extensive maintenance programme, including a R4 billion infrastructure pipeline between 2024 and 2027. As we move forward, we will continue to provide residents with safe and efficient power supply and protect the Cape Town economy from costly power disruptions,’ said Alderman Limberg. Let’s ACT: Protect Your PowerThe City is also investigating innovative materials to replace existing materials to reduce the value of cabling and other metals that are popular in the second hand market. The City is doing all it can to protect infrastructure and we ask residents to report suspicious activity or criminal acts either to the South African Police Service or the City at 021 480 7700 or WhatsApp 060 0181 505. End

2025-04-28T22:00:00Z

City Health urges parents to vaccinate young children as immunisation rates dip slightly

Parents and caregivers are advised to reach out to their nearest clinic for more information and guidance.

World Vaccination Week is commemorated annually during the last week of April. Between July 2024 and March 2025, City Health administered 310 786 doses of vaccines to children up until the age of 12. It was just over 2,6% lower than the corresponding period the previous year. The number of fully immunised children under the age of one too declined by a similar margin. 'The decreases are marginal, but ideally, we want to see growth year on year so that we can improve immunity against illnesses, some of which can be fatal. In recent years, we have had outbreaks of measles and diphtheria – sure signs that there is room to improve our immunisation coverage. Children receive most of their vaccinations in their first year of life, so I encourage parents to please ensure that they remain on track for their child's well-being, and that of those around them,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham. Parents and caregivers are advised to reach out to their nearest clinic for more information and guidance. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Child%20vaccination%202.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /></figure>South Africa's vaccination schedule:1. The BCG or Bacillus Calmette Guerin vaccine protects against severe TB. It is administered at birth or the six-week visit.2. The OPV or Oral Polio Vaccine protects against polio, which attacks nerves, causing weakness or paralysis of the leg and/or arm, and in severe cases, involve the respiratory muscles. Given at birth, six, 10 and 14 weeks.3. The RV or Rotavirus vaccine protects against diarrhoea caused by the rotavirus. Given at six and 14 weeks.4. The DTaP-IPV-HiB-HBV vaccines protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus Influenza Type B and Hepatitis B. Given at six,10 and 14 weeks.5. The PCV or Pneumococcal Conjugated Vaccine protects against meningitis, otitis media (ear infection), pneumonia, and bacteraemia (bacterial infection in the blood). Given at six and 14 weeks and at nine months.6. The Measles Vaccine protects against measles, an infection that can lead to diarrhoea and dehydration, deafness, eye complications, pneumonia, brain damage and even death. Given at six months and one year.

2025-04-28T22:00:00Z

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