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World Capital Design Bid 2014

Montebello Design Centre hosted the WDC Judges who visited Cape Town this week as part of their technical visits to the three shortlisted cities.  Judges Dilki de Silva and Martin Darbyshire arrived in a Joule accompanied by the CEO of Optimal Energy who was able to brief them about this elegant electric car.

Where does your water come from?

Many Capetonians may remember the "2010 Drink Tap Water Campaign"  during the Soccer World Cup last year! This was part of a much larger effort to create awareness around the high water quality of the tap water provided to residents and visitors in the City.

Bruce Sutherland, City of Cape Town

Table Mountain is bathed in a yellow glow to welcome the two judges who arrived on the World Design Capital Bid 2014 mission.  Martin Darbyshire and Dilki de Silva flew in to Cape Town International on Sunday and were welcomed by hosts Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana (CTP) and Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold (CTT) and introduced to the team. 

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Happy Birthday Tata Madiba!

The overarching objective of Mandela Day is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better, and in doing so build a global movement for good. Ultimately it seeks to empower communities everywhere. “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day.” 

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Did you make use of the Park 'n Ride facilities? Did you catch the train to matches? Did you drink tap water from the water fountains along the Fan Walk? Did you reuse your beer mugs?

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It's hard to imagine that it has been twelve months since the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™! The vibe that overwhelmed the host cities around the country was for many, a glimse of the real potential this country does hold.

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Did you know? The heritage site of Arderne Gardens in Claremont has six official champion trees - more than any place in South Africa! or that Nelson Mandela spent his first night of freedom after his release in 1990, as Desmond Tutu's guest at Bishopscourt, or that Cape Town boasts two World Heritage Sites - Robben Island & Table Mountain section of the Cape Floristic Region World heritage Site!

Smart Living Handbook

The wonderful thing about saving water and electricity and reducing waste is that it will save you and the City of Cape Town much needed money. The actions recommended in this book are easy and relatively cheap.
 

The City of Cape Town’s Smart Living Handbook and associated campaign guide people on how to be resource efficient and sustainable in their daily lives and practices.

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South Africa's rhino's have come under the spotlight again in recent times as  poaching incidences have dramatically increased. Once close to the brink of extinction, this species is under threat again. Rights For Rhino's is aimed at raising awareness and funding to support Rhino conservation if South Africa. And they're coming to Cape Town!

2014 World Design Capital

Cape Town has been shortlisted together with Bilbao and Dublin for World Design Capital 2014. 

We are delighted to report that the Cape Town Green Map featured prominently in the Official Bid Book.

A technical visit from the WDC team will take place in the third week of July.