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Real Estate 05 Apr, 2011

The city of Cape Town and the Western Cape provincial government have announced a $663 million urban regeneration project which will include the expansion of the Cape Town International Convention Cen...

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New hotel ratings system in South Africa

Tourism 03 Apr, 2011

Hotels in South Africa will have to reapply for a new star rating under a stricter grading system being introduced by the ministry for tourism and the Tourism Grading Council South Africa (TGSA). Desi...

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Cape Town faces tourism difficulties

Tourism 31 Mar, 2011

Cape Town faces a threat to its tourism industry according to a Cape Town tourism expert. Peter Bacon, chairman of Western Cape tourism authority Cape Town Routes Unlimited, said

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Free broadband for Cape schools

Telecoms 31 Mar, 2011

All schools in the Western Cape could soon have free broadband internet access thanks to a generous offer from a prominent businessman. The ministry for education declined to reveal the identity of th...

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World Water Day in Cape Town

Environment 08 Mar, 2011

With the theme of "Water and Urbanisation" the South African government hosts a three day event in honour of the 2011 World Water Day in Cape Town, from 20 - 22 March. The global event, co-organised b...

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International jazz festival in Cape Town

Culture 07 Mar, 2011

More than 40 South African and international stars converge on Cape Town from 25-26 March to take part in the 12th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Since it began 11 years ago the festiva...

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Concern over Mandela Boulevard

City 26 Feb, 2011

Before Cape Town's Eastern Boulevard is re-named Nelson Mandela Boulevard, the Nelson Mandela Foundation has requested assurances from the city that Mandela's image will be protected against commercia...

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Ecological burn at Cape Town nature reserve

Environment 23 Feb, 2011

The city of Cape Town is planning a controlled "ecological" burn of a 50 hectare area on the north-western Plattekloof slopes of Tygerberg Nature Reserve in March. The reserve is home to one of th...

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Cape Town rejects pollution report

Transport 30 Jan, 2011

Cape Town has rejected the findings of a report which claims that the city emits more greenhouse gases per capita than major cities such as New York and London. The results of the study undertaken b...

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South African prisons to be renamed

Crime 25 Jan, 2011

In what is being termed as eradicating ties with the apartheid past, South Africa's minister of correctional services Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is to oversee the renaming of 11 of the country's prisons....

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Cape Town reviews liquor by-law

Retail 13 Jan, 2011

The introduction of Cape Town's controversial liquor by-law has been stalled while it awaits the results of a legal challenge taken against the city by the recently-established Club, Bar and Restauran...

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Cape Town gets ready for 2011

Entertainment 29 Dec, 2010

Cape Town is set for its usual New Year festivities but this year is up against new alcohol regulations, warnings of high winds and fire alerts. The city has issued zero tolerance warnings for fir...

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Cape Town streets renamed

City 16 Dec, 2010

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Cape Town's Bertram House reopens

History 13 Dec, 2010

Bertram House, the only extant Georgian-style red brick house once a common sight in many parts of Cape Town, has opened its doors to the public after extensive renovations. Located at the top of...

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New drinking laws for Cape Town

Health 02 Dec, 2010

A new by-law which comes into effect in January 2011 will see new drinking hours introduced for Cape Town's bars, clubs, hotels and restaurants, which will open at 11.00 instead of 10.00, and close at...

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Cape Town opens recycling unit

Environment 01 Dec, 2010

Cape Town's solid waste department has launched its first drop-off centre for recycling refuse. Situated on Tramway Road in the Sea Point district, the recycling centre is free of charge and is design...

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Major broadband scheme launched in Cape Town

Telecoms 11 Nov, 2010

The current large-scale laying of fibre optic cables in the greater Cape Town area is planned to make the city a future hub for Africa's "smart economy". The network is being rolled out in three phase...

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Right2Know campaigners demonstrate in Cape Town

Media 26 Oct, 2010

Rounding up a week-long campaign Right2Know supporters have called demonstrations in Cape Town to protest against the Protection of Information Bill now before parliament. Right2Know campaigners a...

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Cape Town bikes to work

Transport 25 Oct, 2010

Inhabitants of Cape Town are urged to bike to work on 27 October, if they live less than 20 miles from their jobs. The day is part of the city

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Abandoned babies increase in Cape Town

Humanitarian 24 Oct, 2010

Over 500 babies have been abandoned in Cape Town this year and the city

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Cape Town’s city hall to be restored

Culture 24 Oct, 2010

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Helen Zille opts for public transport over roads in Western Cape province

Transport 29 Sep, 2010

At a international conference for provincial leaders in Cape Town, Helen Zille, head of the Western Cape provincial government, has announced that the province will not build any major new roads for t...

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Cosatu protests demolition of Hout Bay shacks

Politics 29 Sep, 2010

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, (Cosatu) has called for demonstrations in favour of settlers living in illegally-built shacks along a part of Hout Bay about 20 km south of Cape Town. The c...

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South Africa strike suspended

Economy 07 Sep, 2010

Trade unions in South Africa suspended their strike for higher wages and benefits on 6 September in order to have a cooling off period to examine the government

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Cape Town seeks funding to control baboons

Animals 30 Aug, 2010

Cape Town's city authorities plan to go to court to seek funding to establish a control programme for its baboons, known for their aggressive behaviour and vandalism of residential property and cars....

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South African strikes gather momentum

Economy 26 Aug, 2010

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Cape Town's Athlone Towers to be demolished

Infrastructure 09 Aug, 2010

One of Cape Town's most well-known landmarks is scheduled to disappear on 22 August. Both cooling towers from the decommissioned Athlone power station are to be demolished in the interests of public s...

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Cape Town’s Desmond Tutu to retire from public life

Humanitarian 22 Jul, 2010

Desmond Tutu, Anglican archbishop emeritus of Cape Town and 1984 Nobel peace laureate, has announced that he will be withdrawing from public life starting later this year in order to spend more time w...

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DA and ANC tie in Western Cape municipal by-elections

Politics 22 Jul, 2010

The leading national opposition party Democratic Alliance (DA) won three out of six seats in municipal ward by-elections in the Western Cape on 21 July, the independent electoral commission of South A...

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Cape Town book fair

Culture 21 Jul, 2010

The fifth edition of the annual Cape Town book opens on 30 July at the international convention centre in the city centre. The first day of the fair is devoted entirely to publishers, institutional...

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