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City to lower water restrictions and tariffs to Level 5 from 1 October 2018

Tue, 2018-09-11 11:09
Author: Philip

The relaxation of restrictions is a moderate proposal that is based on a hydrological risk assessment that indicates that it is safe to do so at the level of risk that is agreed upon. 

Summary
•         Cape Town’s dam levels are nearing 70% of storage capacity due to good rainfall at the beginning of winter and the phenomenal conservation efforts of Capetonians
•         Water restrictions and the associated tariffs are thus to be conservatively lowered in th

FMR Milnerton Lagoon Clean Up

Fri, 2018-09-07 08:30
Author: Philip

Join FMR listeners and the FMR team at the Milnerton Lagoon next Saturday, the 15th of September 2018 at 10:00

"Please come and join FMR listeners and the FMR team at the Milnerton Lagoon next Saturday, the 15th of September 2018 at 10:00 for a Coastal Clean Up", is the invitation from Mark Jennings, FMR Sation Manager.

Cape Town encouraged by recent rain

Tue, 2018-09-04 10:36
Author: Philip
Dam levels have improved by 3,9%

The rainfall over the past few weeks, combined with continued saving efforts by the vast majority of residents, has seen dams fill to levels the City hasn’t seen in years. 

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Cape Town Cycle Tour General entries open on Thursday 6 September

Mon, 2018-09-03 09:57
Author: Philip

The next Cape Town Cycle Tour will take place on Sunday, 10 March 2019 and the start will again be from the historic Grand Parade Precinct.

It’s on! Are you ready? Cape Town Cycle Tour General entries are opening on Thursday, 6 September, so make sure you’re ready to get yours. The Cape Town Cycle Tour, one of the world’s most iconic cycling events has once again adopted a first-come-first-served entry system for the 2019 event.

Woman Zone Book Club - A Feast from Nature by Renata Coetzee 

Mon, 2018-09-03 08:43
Author: Philip

Truida Prekel introduces us to A Feast from Nature by renowned food author and chef Renata Coetzee.

If you are fascinated by food then you don't want to miss this month's Woman Zone Book Club guest.

Truida Prekel introduces us to A Feast from Nature the last publication from renowned food author and chef Renata Coetzee.

The Big Issue #267 now OUT!

Thu, 2018-08-30 07:56
Author: Philip
The Big Issue - It's more than just a good deed; it's a damn good read.
 
The Big Issue #267 (20 August to 19 September 2018) is available from your favourite vendor across the city.
 
Here’s a snatch of what’s in store.
 
Catch of the day – p

Beyond Knowing Nature at The Cape Gallery

Tue, 2018-08-21 08:32
Author: Philip
Beyond Knowing Nature

A group exhibition, by Sophie Niemann, Hennie van der Berg and Ann Watt will be opened by Johann Nel on 2 September. 

Beyond Knowing Nature, a group exhibition, by Sophie Niemann, Hennie van der Berg and Ann Watt will be opened by Johann Nel on Sunday 2nd Sept. at 4.30 pm at The Cape Gallery.

Open Streets is hosting its first Street Indaba

Mon, 2018-08-20 07:47
Author: Philip

Open Streets invite you to join Street Indaba on 19 September at Guga S’thebe.

Open Streets invite you to join Street Indaba for a day of embracing your inner kid to critically examine how we can create a child-friendly city at the street level. Your participation will be vital to introduce concrete ideas and reflect together on the reality of streets in and around Cape Town.

Street lighting programme driving energy efficiency, reducing long-term costs

Fri, 2018-08-10 07:25
Author: Philip
First phase of the M3 refurbishment project

Cape Town's programme to replace high intensity discharge (HID) lamps with light-emitting diode (LED) technology is lighting up the way for motorists and pedestrians.

The City of Cape Town’s drive to retrofit existing street lights along major roads and in neighbourhoods across the metro is progressing well, with about R22 million having been spent on this project in the previous financial year.
 
The programme to replace high intensity discharge (HID) lamps with light-emitting diode (LED) technology

Dedicated 5.85km cycle route between Bloubergstrand and Melkbos

Tue, 2018-08-07 07:26
Author: Philip

Cape Town opens one of the world’s most picturesque cycling lanes.

Cape Town’s latest cycling infrastructure addition is a dedicated 5.85km route between Bloubergstrand and the West Coast village of Melkbos, reports Lance Branquinho, Business Insider SA

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