Cape Town Tourism welcomes growth figures

Cape Town Tourism has welcomed the new statistics that show that international tourism is steadily gaining momentum, following an extremely challenging 2009. Continued…

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Free Wi-Fi internet set to further enhance bustling Greenmarket Square precinct

For an initial six months only, Capetonians can enjoy free wireless internet at South Africa’s oldest public space, Greenmarket Square. In a unique collaboration between Cape Town Partnership and Skyrove, the premium Wi-Fi hotspot provider, locals will now have access to 10MB’s of free internet daily. Continued…

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Western Cape Craft Producers Earn Robust Turnover for Handmade Products

Western Cape craft producers affiliated to the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) have racked up sales and orders worth over R1 million at several local and international trade and consumer shows this year. Continued…

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Information Kiosk at St George’s Mall

The Central City Improvement District’s newly renovated kiosk in St George’s Mall. The CCID Security programme now has four security kiosks in the Central City. The kiosks are moved according to security requirements in the city. See more photos.

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City’s R263 million Hospital Bend project officially opened

After seven years of planning and two years of complex construction work, Cape Town’s R263 million Hospital Bend interchange has been officially opened.
The new interchange is expected to greatly ease traffic flow to and from the city. Continued…

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Cape Town Tourism offers support to Rovos Rail passengers

Cape Town Tourism CEO, Mariette du Toit-Helmbold has called on any visitors to South Africa who were affected by the Rovos Rail accident on Wednesday 21 April to contact Cape Town Tourism if they require help and support as a result of the accident. Continued…

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Cape Town Tourism sector assists stranded international travelers

“Show your extraordinary hospitality to the international travellers who are stranded in Cape Town.” This was the call yesterday by Cape Town Tourism CEO, Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, Continued…

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32nd International Conference on Software Engineering

The 32nd International Conference on Software Engineering which will be held at the CTICC in Cape Town from 5 – 8 May 2010. Continued…

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For Arts’ Sake – Are you Willing to Run with Scissors?

A group of artists – and anyone willing to promote Art and the Arts – will take part in a fun flash mob event called Running with Scissors next Wednesday (21 April) at 1pm.
The group will run with scissors from Greenmarket Square to Parliament to celebrate Art and to show solidarity with the Arts. Read more

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Romeo and Juliet

A contemporary re-vision of the Shakespeare classic, set in Cape Town 2010 with the Montagues and Capulets running two competing soccer teams, specially staged for Grades 10 and 11 learners whose set work it is. DAytime performances to accomodate school audiences. Public also welcome at night-time performances. Tickets cost R40 for schools and R100 for public performances on 17,30 April and 1 May at the Theatre.
For media information, call Aileen Berry at 021 9304195, 082 654 0630, e-mail abcomm@global.co.za

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