Newsletter No. 65
27 February 2009 


JOBURG
HOUSING and informal settlements topped the bill in the mayor's State of the City address, but he also emphasised that Joburg was racing ahead in its World Cup preparations.
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The executive mayor Amos Masondo arrives at the Joburg Metro building to deliver the State of the City address

CAPE TOWN
THE Green Point Stadium Visitors Centre is to host a lecture entitled “What it takes to become a FIFA sponsor, and marketing plans for the 2010 World Cup” as part of its 2010 lecture series.
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TSHWANE
PRETORIA, Mangaung, Durban and the Nelson Mandela Metro are some of the host cities that have reported to Parliament, saying they are ready to host the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in June.
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NELSON MANDELA BAY
BREAKTHROUGH as R322 million secured and "quick win" projects near completion in Uitenhage, Motherwell and other areas
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BUFFALO CITY
BUFFALO City has a rich history. While it is steeped in the struggle against apartheid, its cultural legacy extends much further back in time, seen in its many heritage sites and memorials.
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JOBURG
WHERE once was squalor and isolation, deprivation and darkness, there is now brightness and joy. The City Deep Hostel is in the final stages of refurbishment into decent family homes.
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CAPE TOWN
THE City of Cape Town calls on all residents and visitors to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday 28 March 2009, and switch off all lights for one hour, between 20:30 and 21:30.
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ETHEKWINI
MORE than 62 500 trees will be planted in the north of Durban as part of the City’s efforts to stage a climate friendly World Cup.
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BUFFALO CITY
TWO major projects are expected to be launched in July by the Buffalo City Development Agency (BCDA).
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JOBURG
THE Soweto theatre is a little closer, with construction expected to begin next month. The R110-million development will be completed by April 2010.
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TSHWANE
THE City of Tshwane has announced that a special reprieve for motorists with old outstanding traffic fines was approved by its Council on 29 January 2009.
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BUFFALO CITY
THERE are several heritage and cultural sites across Buffalo City that hold significant places in the history of the area.
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CAPE TOWN
THE new Green Point Stadium has reached another significant construction milestone, with work starting on lifting the cables of the stadium roof.
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NELSON MANDELA BAY
NELSON Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth is leading South Africa’s charge to welcome the world in June 2010.
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CAPE TOWN
THE City of Cape Town’s Traffic Services has made it easier for you to get your vehicle and driving licences.
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ETHEKWINI
THE Ethekwini Municipality on Tuesday unveiled its 2010 poster.
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JOBURG
RESIDENTIAL city improvement districts (RCIDs) have been given the go-ahead in principle by the council, subject to the finalisation of a City policy framework for these areas.
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BUFFALO CITY
BUFFALO City is set to become the first city in South Africa to have a Women’s Soccer Academy of Excellence.
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