Jazz-lovers from the Mother City, the rest of the country as well as from overseas have descended on Cape Town for the hosting of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Expect some disruptions this weekend if you are going to be driving in the city.
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Cape Town is getting ready for another busy week and its roads will feel it. Officials at the Metro are advising residents about some disruptions as a result of these upcoming events. The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith says the return of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival is something the city has been waiting for, for a number of years.
He added, “The festival’s absence over the last 4 years has left a void in Cape Town’s annual events calendar and has been missed by thousands of jazz enthusiasts who make the pilgrimage to the Mother City.”
The City’s partnership with the CTIJF goes back many years.
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During that period, it has been one of the Mother City’s signature events contributing to job creation, economic activity, youth development and tourism.
Contributing to job creation, economic activity, youth development and tourism
Smith elaborated, “As the City, we are ready to make the jazz festival’s return a smooth and memorable experience for those who will be in attendance.”
Thus, the City is reminding residents and visitors and also motorists, that temporary road closures will be in place, over the next few days.
Wings for Life World Run
Meanwhile, thousands of runners will also be joining millions of people across the globe, to take part in the Wings for Life World Run on Sunday, 5 May.
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The starting time is 1 pm worldwide. The virtual app run event is held in support of the Wings for Life Foundation whose goal is to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
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In the Mother City, runners will gather at the Green Point Urban Park. The charity event is open to all runners. Motorists are advised of road interruptions in the Green Point and Mouille Point areas from noon on Sunday.
CTICC – Road Closures
Walter Sisulu Avenue (East Bound) between Lower Long and Heerengracht streets – from 05:00 on Friday to 17:00 on Saturday
Jetty Street between Lower Long and Wharf Streets – from 13:00 on Friday to 17:00 on Saturday
Walter Sisulu Avenue (West Bound) between Heerengracht and Lower Long streets – from 13:00 on Friday to 17:00 on Saturday
Green Point Urban Park – Road Closures
Vlei Road and Fritz Sonnenberg Road between 12:30 and 13:30
Fritz Sonnenberg and Beach Road Crossing between 12:30 and 13:30
Beach Road Crossing at Lighthouse between 12:30 and 17:00
