Please join us on Sunday afternoon, 23rd August 2009 to bust all the graffiti in the neighbourhood.
We'll meet at 3 pm at Welgelee Road [close to Firgrove Way].
We'd also appreciate it if you could contact us and let us know about any specific area where you may have noticed new graffiti. Contact Adrian Jessop at adrianjessop@gmail.com or
on mobile 083 68 000 76 for further information.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
City Of Cape Town Media Release 3rd August 2009
Use less electricity – it ensures the supply and saves you money
After another round of national price increases for electricity, which came into effect at the beginning of July, many Cape Town residents are agonising over how to pay their higher electricity costs.
Alderman Clive Justus, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, says we can avoid most of the increases and ensure the continuity of our supply by making a concerted effort to use less electricity.
He said Capetonians have done well in the past year to reduce the overall demand for electricity by about 5%, but most of us can still do much more.
Residents should firstly be aware of the recently approved Council budget and tariffs for the 2009/2010 financial year and that, following a national determination, the price increase for electricity increased by around 34 % from 1 July.
“The peak demand occurs between six and ten o’clock in the mornings and again in the evenings. If we all try to reduce our power consumption, particularly at these times, then the possibility of blackouts will be significantly reduced and we will at the same time, save on our own electricity useage.
Geysers can be a substantial source of savings, particularly if they are insulated, because they lose very little heat if they are switched off during these peak times. At the same time, turn down the thermostat to a comfortable 55 degrees and don’t run hot water un-necessarily. Anything which comes out of the hot tap has to be replaced by putting cold water into the geyser and heating this takes a lot of your money,” he said.
Replacing tungsten filament light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) will substantially reduce electricity consumption. Furthermore, although they are more expensive than the tungsten filament light bulbs, the CFLs last much longer and quickly pay for themselves through electricity savings.
Alderman Justus said another way to make substantial electricity savings, is to fill the kettle with only the amount of water you need to use when you make tea, coffee or other hot beverages. “And how about putting a quilt or blanket over your knees and switching off those inefficient electric bar and space heaters when watching TV – after all, we keep warm in bed in winter by adding an extra blanket.”
“Capetonians responded magnificently when water-saving measures became imperative during the drought a few years ago and we need to be just as successful in reducing our electricity demand and our electricity costs now,” Alderman Justus said.
“If we all make the necessary effort now to reduce our electricity usage, the tariff increases can be minimised. What still looms over us, however, is the request by Eskom for further increases in electricity prices over the next few years,” Justus said.
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Issued by: communication department, city of Cape Town
Media enquiries: Alderman Clive Justus, Tel 021 400 1206 or Cell 083 628 4136
After another round of national price increases for electricity, which came into effect at the beginning of July, many Cape Town residents are agonising over how to pay their higher electricity costs.
Alderman Clive Justus, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, says we can avoid most of the increases and ensure the continuity of our supply by making a concerted effort to use less electricity.
He said Capetonians have done well in the past year to reduce the overall demand for electricity by about 5%, but most of us can still do much more.
Residents should firstly be aware of the recently approved Council budget and tariffs for the 2009/2010 financial year and that, following a national determination, the price increase for electricity increased by around 34 % from 1 July.
“The peak demand occurs between six and ten o’clock in the mornings and again in the evenings. If we all try to reduce our power consumption, particularly at these times, then the possibility of blackouts will be significantly reduced and we will at the same time, save on our own electricity useage.
Geysers can be a substantial source of savings, particularly if they are insulated, because they lose very little heat if they are switched off during these peak times. At the same time, turn down the thermostat to a comfortable 55 degrees and don’t run hot water un-necessarily. Anything which comes out of the hot tap has to be replaced by putting cold water into the geyser and heating this takes a lot of your money,” he said.
Replacing tungsten filament light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) will substantially reduce electricity consumption. Furthermore, although they are more expensive than the tungsten filament light bulbs, the CFLs last much longer and quickly pay for themselves through electricity savings.
Alderman Justus said another way to make substantial electricity savings, is to fill the kettle with only the amount of water you need to use when you make tea, coffee or other hot beverages. “And how about putting a quilt or blanket over your knees and switching off those inefficient electric bar and space heaters when watching TV – after all, we keep warm in bed in winter by adding an extra blanket.”
“Capetonians responded magnificently when water-saving measures became imperative during the drought a few years ago and we need to be just as successful in reducing our electricity demand and our electricity costs now,” Alderman Justus said.
“If we all make the necessary effort now to reduce our electricity usage, the tariff increases can be minimised. What still looms over us, however, is the request by Eskom for further increases in electricity prices over the next few years,” Justus said.
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Issued by: communication department, city of Cape Town
Media enquiries: Alderman Clive Justus, Tel 021 400 1206 or Cell 083 628 4136
City of Cape Town Media Release 3rd July 2009
City urges consumers to save electricity by monitoring consumption
As consumers brace themselves this month for an average electricity price increase of 33,5%, the City of Cape Town has urged households to save energy by monitoring their electricity consumption.
“By measuring your usage you can adjust your lifestyle to effect savings. For example, hot water geysers ‘guzzle’ electricity, but if you adjust the thermostat from 65C to about 55C, the energy savings are considerable,” says Alderman Clive Justus, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services.
“Pre-paid meters and some of the older credit type of meters can be read daily to check the number of units being used. You can also monitor consumption through your monthly municipal account,” says Justus.
According to Don Early of Cape Town’s Electricity Services, the average domestic consumption is about 600 kWh per month.
“More affluent households average about 1 000 kWh per month, while consumption in informal housing areas is usually in the region of 90 to 150 kWh per month. These amounts will vary according to the size of a household, the usage of electrical appliances, and will be higher in winter than in summer,” says Early.
As from July 01, the City’s new domestic tariff for 600 kWh, has increased from R389,13 to R529,21. For 1 000 kWh, the price has gone up from R626.77 to R852,45. These figures include VAT.
“For low-income consumers, the City has introduced a ‘lifeline tariff’ increase of only 9%. Thus, the cost of 90 kWh has gone up from R22,55 to R24,58, and for 150 kWh from R84,58 to R92,17. These figures include VAT.
“Lifeline tariff customers who purchase 400kWh or less per month will continue to get an automatic free allocation of 50kWh,” says Early.
Commercial tariffs for small power users, large power users and very large power users have gone up by between 27% and 36%.
“These tariff increases only apply to the 550 000 electricity consumers in the Cape metropole who are served by the City of Cape Town. The other 140 000 consumers supplied by Eskom will experience different tariffs,” says Early.
Queries on the new tariffs can be sent to the Electricity Services new SMS line on 31220. The SMS of no more than 160 characters must contain the customer’s name, erf number, account number and brief description of query. Each SMS costs 85c. Alternatively, one can call the hotline 0800 220 440 or send an e-mail to frc@capetown.gov.za.
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Issued by: Communication Department, City of Cape Town
Media enquiries: Alderman Clive Justus, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, City of Cape Town, Tel: 021 400 1206 or Cell: 083 628 4136
Don Early, Head: Key Customers & Tariff Development, Cape Town Electricity Services, Tel: 021 918 7125
As consumers brace themselves this month for an average electricity price increase of 33,5%, the City of Cape Town has urged households to save energy by monitoring their electricity consumption.
“By measuring your usage you can adjust your lifestyle to effect savings. For example, hot water geysers ‘guzzle’ electricity, but if you adjust the thermostat from 65C to about 55C, the energy savings are considerable,” says Alderman Clive Justus, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services.
“Pre-paid meters and some of the older credit type of meters can be read daily to check the number of units being used. You can also monitor consumption through your monthly municipal account,” says Justus.
According to Don Early of Cape Town’s Electricity Services, the average domestic consumption is about 600 kWh per month.
“More affluent households average about 1 000 kWh per month, while consumption in informal housing areas is usually in the region of 90 to 150 kWh per month. These amounts will vary according to the size of a household, the usage of electrical appliances, and will be higher in winter than in summer,” says Early.
As from July 01, the City’s new domestic tariff for 600 kWh, has increased from R389,13 to R529,21. For 1 000 kWh, the price has gone up from R626.77 to R852,45. These figures include VAT.
“For low-income consumers, the City has introduced a ‘lifeline tariff’ increase of only 9%. Thus, the cost of 90 kWh has gone up from R22,55 to R24,58, and for 150 kWh from R84,58 to R92,17. These figures include VAT.
“Lifeline tariff customers who purchase 400kWh or less per month will continue to get an automatic free allocation of 50kWh,” says Early.
Commercial tariffs for small power users, large power users and very large power users have gone up by between 27% and 36%.
“These tariff increases only apply to the 550 000 electricity consumers in the Cape metropole who are served by the City of Cape Town. The other 140 000 consumers supplied by Eskom will experience different tariffs,” says Early.
Queries on the new tariffs can be sent to the Electricity Services new SMS line on 31220. The SMS of no more than 160 characters must contain the customer’s name, erf number, account number and brief description of query. Each SMS costs 85c. Alternatively, one can call the hotline 0800 220 440 or send an e-mail to frc@capetown.gov.za.
End
Issued by: Communication Department, City of Cape Town
Media enquiries: Alderman Clive Justus, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, City of Cape Town, Tel: 021 400 1206 or Cell: 083 628 4136
Don Early, Head: Key Customers & Tariff Development, Cape Town Electricity Services, Tel: 021 918 7125
Integrated Development Plan Public Participation Process
SOUTH PENINSULA SUBCOUNCIL
Invitation to relevant stakeholders: IDP Public Participation Processes 2010/11
The City of Cape Town wants to use this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support in the Integrated Development Plan Public Participation processes. Your suggestions and contributions will once more enhance our IDP which will be measured against the current challenges that the City faces particularly in the light of the economic meltdown that affect all of our lives.
The City of Cape Town would like to review and enhance the current Integrated Development Plan (IDP) in partnership with Ward Forums and other relevant stakeholders by raising the awareness of the major socio-economic, infrastructural and environmental challenges facing the City.
Your organisation is therefore invited to attend a briefing session with officials from the City of Cape Town in order to:
· Clearly define the challenges facing the City of Cape Town
· Seek various solutions to challenges faced by the City
· Investigate risks and dependencies impacting on the City
· Examine suggested plans of action
· Discuss the allocation of resources within the City of Cape Town
This briefing session forms part of a series of engagements and will be held at:
Retreat Civic Centre on 2nd September 2009 from 7 – 9 pm
Fish Hoek Civic Centre on 3rd September 2009 from 7 – 9 pm
Your views and input will form an integral part of enhancing the content of the 2010/2011 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and can be submitted during October 2009 to:
South Peninsula Subcouncil Manager (Desiree Mentor)
Fish Hoek Subcouncil Offices
Recreation Road
Fish Hoek
Contact number: 021 784 2010/2011
OR
Email: idp@capetown.gov.za
Sms “idp” followed by your short comment to 31766
Please RSVP to Sandiswa Mankayi by no later than 19th August 2009 in order to make the necessary logistical arrangements.
Email: sandiswafaith.mankayi@capetown.gov.za
Tel: 021 784 2010
Invitation to relevant stakeholders: IDP Public Participation Processes 2010/11
The City of Cape Town wants to use this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support in the Integrated Development Plan Public Participation processes. Your suggestions and contributions will once more enhance our IDP which will be measured against the current challenges that the City faces particularly in the light of the economic meltdown that affect all of our lives.
The City of Cape Town would like to review and enhance the current Integrated Development Plan (IDP) in partnership with Ward Forums and other relevant stakeholders by raising the awareness of the major socio-economic, infrastructural and environmental challenges facing the City.
Your organisation is therefore invited to attend a briefing session with officials from the City of Cape Town in order to:
· Clearly define the challenges facing the City of Cape Town
· Seek various solutions to challenges faced by the City
· Investigate risks and dependencies impacting on the City
· Examine suggested plans of action
· Discuss the allocation of resources within the City of Cape Town
This briefing session forms part of a series of engagements and will be held at:
Retreat Civic Centre on 2nd September 2009 from 7 – 9 pm
Fish Hoek Civic Centre on 3rd September 2009 from 7 – 9 pm
Your views and input will form an integral part of enhancing the content of the 2010/2011 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and can be submitted during October 2009 to:
South Peninsula Subcouncil Manager (Desiree Mentor)
Fish Hoek Subcouncil Offices
Recreation Road
Fish Hoek
Contact number: 021 784 2010/2011
OR
Email: idp@capetown.gov.za
Sms “idp” followed by your short comment to 31766
Please RSVP to Sandiswa Mankayi by no later than 19th August 2009 in order to make the necessary logistical arrangements.
Email: sandiswafaith.mankayi@capetown.gov.za
Tel: 021 784 2010
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Baboons and Details of Service Provider
The name of the company who is the new service provider regarding Baboons,
is Nature Conservation Corporation [NatConCor].
It is headed by Mr. Dean Ferreira and the director in charge of this project is
Mr. Linden Rhoda.
The 24 hour HOTLINE number is 071 588 6540.
This number should be called in case you require assistance.
is Nature Conservation Corporation [NatConCor].
It is headed by Mr. Dean Ferreira and the director in charge of this project is
Mr. Linden Rhoda.
The 24 hour HOTLINE number is 071 588 6540.
This number should be called in case you require assistance.
FIRGROVE AND SOETVLEI FIELDS - UPDATE
The Environmental Partnership recently distributed a notice to Interested and Affected Parties, stating that the Environmental Impact Assessment is 'on hold'.
What does this mean?
We understand that the Environmental Partnership is still under contract and the terms of the brief have not changed. However, the profile of the client (Provincial Government) has changed, and the ownership of the land is in dispute. Therefore, until such time as these factors are settled, the Environmental Partnership will proceed no further with the Firgrove/Soetvlei project.
Meanwhile, we continue to liaise with the Provincial Government, the City of Cape Town and other key constituencies who have a direct interest in the intended use of this land. Our goal is to assist in finding solutions that will replace the current uncertainty with confidence and long term benefits for all stakeholders.
thank you from the SPCA - blanket drive
Dear Residents
An appeal for blankets for the Grassy Park SPCA was sent out and the residents of Constantia Hills have managed to collect and donate 27 blankets and tins of dog food.
Lamees Martin is the communications and Resources Development manager at the SPCA and she has communicated the following to us:
“Thank you very much for organizing the much needed blankets for our animals – we continue to be uplifted by the unwavering support from caring and compassionate people like the Constantia Hills Residents. “
We have delivered the last blankets on Monday, 20th July. Thank you very much to each of you who have contributed. I know there are animals who are warmer now due to your generosity and kindness.
An appeal for blankets for the Grassy Park SPCA was sent out and the residents of Constantia Hills have managed to collect and donate 27 blankets and tins of dog food.
Lamees Martin is the communications and Resources Development manager at the SPCA and she has communicated the following to us:
“Thank you very much for organizing the much needed blankets for our animals – we continue to be uplifted by the unwavering support from caring and compassionate people like the Constantia Hills Residents. “
We have delivered the last blankets on Monday, 20th July. Thank you very much to each of you who have contributed. I know there are animals who are warmer now due to your generosity and kindness.
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