V&A goes green with solar power

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The V&A Waterfront has embarked on a R20-million solar power initiative that will significantly reduce its dependence on Eskom.

Operational drone schools illegal

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The South African Civil Aviation Authority says the "drone" schools that have been operating in SA are illegal.

Call to fix police problems

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Inefficiencies in the police in the Western Cape hamper successful conviction rates, says Community Safety MEC Dan Plato.

Probe blames arson for Cape fires

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Two of the three blazes that ravaged the South Peninsula were deliberately started, Dr David Klatzow has found.

Water so clean you can drink it

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Stringent tests of the Cape Town’s water supply ensures that it’s always safe to drink, from source to tap.

Residents take MyCiTi fight to court

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Twenty-one Plumstead families have lodged an urgent high court bid to stop their eviction to make way for a MyCiTi service.

Drones fly through loophole

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The SA Civil Aviation Authority has referred two complaints of companies illegally operating drones to the police.

Bid to stop CTICC expansion dismissed

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Work on the expansion of the CTICC is on track again after a court dismissed an application to halt building.

How climate change will hit CT - report

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Capetonians should brace themselves for less annual rainfall and rising temperatures, as climate change affects the region.

The RDP houses for sale scandal

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Subsidy houses, formerly known as RDP houses, are being sold illegally for cash on classified websites.

Is Cape’s water plan worth its salt?

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Cape Town is wrapping up its feasibility study for a R14. 9bn desalination plant that could be built near Koeberg within 10 years.

False start for Green Point track

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The Green Point Athletics Track opened just a week ago, but clubs and schools have not been able to use the R85 million facility because it’s not yet been given ...

Green is good for airport hotel

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The innovative Hotel Verde is in the top one percent of bargain hotels worldwide.

Cape’s CBD was safe place to be

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Effective planning by Cape Town’s law enforcement officials for the festive season meant there were few serious incidents.

Tourists urged to be ‘sensible’

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With about 2 million tourists expected in Cape Town this festive season, visitors have been urged to be "sensible".

Tutu, De Klerk miss summit

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It is “disappointing” that two of SA’s living Nobel Peace will not attend the World Summit in Rome, Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille said.

Tramway payout declined

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Eight Tramway Road beneficiaries say they will not accept payments of R750 000 from the R51 million sale of their Sea Point land.

Project to reduce dependency on Eskom

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The City of Cape Town has given the green light for the construction of a R195m solar-power plant on a farm in Durbanville.

Cape to sue violent poo protesters

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The City of Cape Town plans to sue both the poo protesters and those who ran amok in the city centre last year.

Cape may slash 100 security jobs

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Nearly 100 safety and security jobs, including metro police and traffic cops, are on the line in Cape Town.

ANC shuns vote on Nkohla fate

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The ANC has accused the Cape Town city council of meddling in its affairs and abstained from a vote on councillor Loyiso Nkohla.

Cape Town denies graft cover-ups

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Claims about preferential treatement and cover-ups in Cape Town's Metro police force have been denied.

Beach cleaning gets dirty

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The City of Cape Town is reviewing the way it cleans its beaches – including those with Blue Flag status.

Table Mountain roads to be monitored

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After-dark access to Cape Town’s Tafelberg and Signal Hill roads will be restricted - but not in time for the tourist season.

Cape ‘is ‘ready’ for any holiday protests

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The City of Cape Town’s plans to have safe festive season by deploying law enforcement officers to cope with possible protest action.