| Mayor congratulates new Catholic Archbishop of Cape Town | Mayor congratulates new Catholic Archbishop of Cape Town | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has congratulated Archbishop-elect Sithembele Sipuka | | 2026-01-11T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Weekly arrests increase by 40% | Weekly arrests increase by 40% | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Metro-Police-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s enforcement agencies made 338 arrests this past week, up from 241 the week before.
| | 2026-01-11T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#78273557-84e5-4b4e-8960-1153e6941255;L0|#078273557-84e5-4b4e-8960-1153e6941255|Metro police;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#4bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec;L0|#04bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec|law enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#5615f8a8-1812-4aba-8cfc-472bd2b5937e;L0|#05615f8a8-1812-4aba-8cfc-472bd2b5937e|PECC;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1590d31e-7ad8-4e2e-9ac0-344400d98f63;L0|#01590d31e-7ad8-4e2e-9ac0-344400d98f63|traffic services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Road rehabilitation works in Stikland Bellville | Road rehabilitation works in Stikland Bellville | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_roadworks2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Road rehabilitation works along La Belle Road between Strand Road and Willow Street in Stikland, Bellville. | | 2026-01-11T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#48af12cc-064c-4aa3-91f2-d64c7ad58d61;L0|#048af12cc-064c-4aa3-91f2-d64c7ad58d61|Stikland;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9;L0|#0b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9|Bellville;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c9f2b12a-3126-42e9-976e-4d1eb2e021db;L0|#0c9f2b12a-3126-42e9-976e-4d1eb2e021db|roads and stormwater department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City committed to upgrading Dunoon Site 5 following fire | City committed to upgrading Dunoon Site 5 following fire | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Media Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim
| | 2026-01-10T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#0d8b7293-a214-43fa-80da-d843dd6f8e82;L0|#00d8b7293-a214-43fa-80da-d843dd6f8e82|human settlements;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c4b7c6dc-8375-4f5e-9dbc-dfae57ed56e6;L0|#0c4b7c6dc-8375-4f5e-9dbc-dfae57ed56e6|Fire;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5 | Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5 | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined City teams on the ground at Dunoon. | | 2026-01-09T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#0d8b7293-a214-43fa-80da-d843dd6f8e82;L0|#00d8b7293-a214-43fa-80da-d843dd6f8e82|human settlements;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a83e4cc6-6869-4ccb-a6ef-366f36e76fb8;L0|#0a83e4cc6-6869-4ccb-a6ef-366f36e76fb8|Informal settlement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c4b7c6dc-8375-4f5e-9dbc-dfae57ed56e6;L0|#0c4b7c6dc-8375-4f5e-9dbc-dfae57ed56e6|Fire;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Tambo Village and Welcome Estate | City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Tambo Village and Welcome Estate | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20and%20energy%20education%20resources%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The electricity infrastructure maintenance will be carried out on 27 and 29 January 2026 from 08:30 to 16:00, if all goes to plan. | | 2026-01-08T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City of Cape Town warns public against fake job advertisement circulating in Mitchells Plain | City of Cape Town warns public against fake job advertisement circulating in Mitchells Plain | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City has been made aware of false information circulating, claiming there are opportunities for a R13 000 monlty contract.
| | 2026-01-08T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#b9febb49-5ad2-4ff8-9f21-b12e2969334c;L0|#0b9febb49-5ad2-4ff8-9f21-b12e2969334c|cleaning services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 15 January 2026 | Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 15 January 2026 | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Commercial%20Water%20and%20Sanitation%20Concessions%20and%20Rebates%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruption. | | 2026-01-08T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics | Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Safety%20in%20nature%20and%20on%20the%20road%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase. | | 2026-01-07T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2;L0|#0a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2|festive season;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#af06710e-c7b4-42b8-b660-312d27dc05b8;L0|#0af06710e-c7b4-42b8-b660-312d27dc05b8|law enforcement Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#26eb1cce-7a65-4510-a4ed-6d56da219306;L0|#026eb1cce-7a65-4510-a4ed-6d56da219306|Metro Police Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1590d31e-7ad8-4e2e-9ac0-344400d98f63;L0|#01590d31e-7ad8-4e2e-9ac0-344400d98f63|traffic services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#9467e824-52de-4547-9ae6-0308540e3bde;L0|#09467e824-52de-4547-9ae6-0308540e3bde|Fire and Rescue Services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c7ff40fc-f917-46c5-a378-f1e6462a64e8;L0|#0c7ff40fc-f917-46c5-a378-f1e6462a64e8|disaster risk management centre;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0527b2d4-270f-4110-9ada-0198dcb8d25f;L0|#00527b2d4-270f-4110-9ada-0198dcb8d25f|Public Emergency Communication Centre;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#d37f038d-719f-45ff-b7c1-e8bb0119e4c4 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further | Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/tap_water.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging all residents, businesses and visitors to immediately reduce water consumption as usage has spiked once again over recent hot days, resulting in dam levels dropping 19% below what was available at the same time last year. This may raise concerns about water security in the months ahead should usage not reduce as quickly as possible this summer. | | 2026-01-06T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#4767f497-70a3-4e95-9b68-eb10e0e99858;L0|#04767f497-70a3-4e95-9b68-eb10e0e99858|Water saving efforts;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#d45c4978-b3f4-402c-b248-6ebd1a0065ec;L0|#0d45c4978-b3f4-402c-b248-6ebd1a0065ec|Water and sanitation directorate;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#64841ade-5576-4ab1-b847-2a891058300a;L0|#064841ade-5576-4ab1-b847-2a891058300a|water wise;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City advises of electricity supply interruption in Duynefontein, Van Riebeeckstrand and surrounds | City advises of electricity supply interruption in Duynefontein, Van Riebeeckstrand and surrounds | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20and%20energy%20education%20resources%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | It is important to note that the interruption to supply will only impact the highlighted areas on the map and only on one of the relevant dates. The work will be carried out from 09:00 – 16:00 on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, alternatively on Thursday, 22 January 2026 | | 2026-01-05T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac;L0|#0b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac|electricity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3e84e2ed-3e2d-44ae-a5b6-af54ef207755;L0|#03e84e2ed-3e2d-44ae-a5b6-af54ef207755|maintenance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town | Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/CompDay1-37.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The city was filled with the unmistakable rhythm of Ghoema, vibrant satin costumes and the infectious energy of the Kaapse Klopse troupes. | | 2026-01-05T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#de669d0f-b668-4ae7-92bb-b393edd91860;L0|#0de669d0f-b668-4ae7-92bb-b393edd91860|cape town stadium;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#0212ec81-3cea-4d6f-8cd2-9607f8d963a2;L0|#00212ec81-3cea-4d6f-8cd2-9607f8d963a2|Green Point;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7;L0|#0ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7|Tweede Nuwe Jaar;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d;GP0|#e6bfeb55-82c9-4509-b0be-a23d62a55edb;L0|#0e6bfeb55-82c9-4509-b0be-a23d62a55edb|minstrel carnival;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d;L0|#0f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d|Minstrels;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Beach safety operations yield positive returns | Beach safety operations yield positive returns | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/A%20lifeguard%20keeps%20an%20eye%20on%20bathers%20at%20Camps%20Bay.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Llifeguards and other emergency services were kept busy, but drowning statistics are lower compared to the previous season. | | 2026-01-05T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3000e814-db15-4d80-8852-2077304275bd;L0|#03000e814-db15-4d80-8852-2077304275bd|lifeguards;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#91b32b75-e5b2-4c6f-aa36-8403fd64d234;L0|#091b32b75-e5b2-4c6f-aa36-8403fd64d234|Identikidz Programme;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#d5141e36-ff62-46df-b0f1-9b4b0b021e67 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Emergency call statistics point to a more muted first weekend of 2026 | Emergency call statistics point to a more muted first weekend of 2026 | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Law-Enforcement-Security-Header.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Weekly successes of the City's Safety and Security agencies | | 2026-01-04T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#6dab4711-dfd7-42c6-853f-bcb7a6227420;L0|#06dab4711-dfd7-42c6-853f-bcb7a6227420|law enforcement and security;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#51755dd8-7376-4d07-b6e1-c8eb15809074;L0|#051755dd8-7376-4d07-b6e1-c8eb15809074|traffic enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#78273557-84e5-4b4e-8960-1153e6941255;L0|#078273557-84e5-4b4e-8960-1153e6941255|Metro police;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights | Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%20Events%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday, 5 January | | 2026-01-03T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7;L0|#0ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7|Tweede Nuwe Jaar;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d;GP0|#1fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948;L0|#01fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948|road closures;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go | Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%20Events%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Excitement is building ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday 5 January | | 2026-01-01T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835;L0|#0f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835|events;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7;L0|#0ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7|Tweede Nuwe Jaar;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Planned water supply maintenance for 8 January 2026 | Planned water supply maintenance for 8 January 2026 | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Commercial%20Water%20and%20Sanitation%20Concessions%20and%20Rebates%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified area, which may result in water supply disruption. | | 2026-01-01T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#a20edaf0-fd22-4506-82dc-157b6edbd5f7;L0|#0a20edaf0-fd22-4506-82dc-157b6edbd5f7|water supply services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Bellville library closed due to cable theft | Bellville library closed due to cable theft | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/bellville_header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Library and Information Services would like to inform residents that the Bellville Library is temporarily closed as a result of cable theft. | | 2025-12-30T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#1f61ec30-8889-4114-8411-a3ee8477bc1b;L0|#01f61ec30-8889-4114-8411-a3ee8477bc1b|Libraries;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ebfd410f-492a-46cb-9447-e97db308aca8;L0|#0ebfd410f-492a-46cb-9447-e97db308aca8|Bellville Library;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Stormers vs Bulls: Getting to DHL Stadium for the game | Stormers vs Bulls: Getting to DHL Stadium for the game | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%20Competitive%20Advantage%20Factors%20Headers.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | More than 40 000 spectators are expected to attend the game at DHL Stadium this coming Saturday. | | 2025-12-30T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#0a5a1d9f-9ba4-4669-ae7a-14cd5cb3e774;L0|#00a5a1d9f-9ba4-4669-ae7a-14cd5cb3e774|stadium;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#6398d426-f799-44e8-abec-30af038afd7f;L0|#06398d426-f799-44e8-abec-30af038afd7f|Rugby;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835;L0|#0f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835|events;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Residents urged to reduce non-essential water consumption | Residents urged to reduce non-essential water consumption | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Commercial%20Water%20and%20Sanitation%20Concessions%20and%20Rebates%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Following excessive water usage over the past few weeks, the City is urging Cape Town residents to please be more water-wise and minimise non-essential consumption. | | 2025-12-30T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#b177dbdf-8304-4ceb-96ea-4ad972596ab6;L0|#0b177dbdf-8304-4ceb-96ea-4ad972596ab6|water consumption;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Beachgoers urged to embrace the safe zones this New Year’s weekend | Beachgoers urged to embrace the safe zones this New Year’s weekend | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Since 1 December, there have been 19 non-fatal drownings at Cape Town’s beaches. | | 2025-12-29T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#272100f7-934d-4419-9027-2d113fa28ead;L0|#0272100f7-934d-4419-9027-2d113fa28ead|Beach safety;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3000e814-db15-4d80-8852-2077304275bd;L0|#03000e814-db15-4d80-8852-2077304275bd|lifeguards;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#bd01eb1e-7d40-47f8-913c-811c687e6ce1;L0|#0bd01eb1e-7d40-47f8-913c-811c687e6ce1|Beaches;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) | City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions. | | 2025-12-29T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#908c96d1-0852-4e9a-bc76-981d490f485f;L0|#0908c96d1-0852-4e9a-bc76-981d490f485f|vygieskraal stadium;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7e018fb4-a3e1-4a47-ab84-74e9fbdb352f;L0|#07e018fb4-a3e1-4a47-ab84-74e9fbdb352f|Athlone Stadium;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#de669d0f-b668-4ae7-92bb-b393edd91860;L0|#0de669d0f-b668-4ae7-92bb-b393edd91860|cape town stadium;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d;L0|#0f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d|Minstrels;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7;L0|#0ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7|Tweede Nuwe Jaar;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week | Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | In general enforcement efforts in the past week, Law Enforcement Officers made 155 arrests and issued 5 999 fines | | 2025-12-28T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#4bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec;L0|#04bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec|law enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#633591e2-ed41-4816-9750-3d5f5090deda;L0|#0633591e2-ed41-4816-9750-3d5f5090deda|illegal activity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events | Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%20Competitive%20Advantage%20Factors%20Headers.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The Cape Malay Road March will usher in the New Year with traditional Malay music, drums and marching as several choirs take to the streets of the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | | 2025-12-28T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835;L0|#0f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835|events;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#70486fbc-dae6-454f-a267-c2e8f6d84eb6;L0|#070486fbc-dae6-454f-a267-c2e8f6d84eb6|New Year's Eve;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Food for thought this festive period | Food for thought this festive period | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The festive season sees more celebrations and more food on our tables, which also means more food going to waste | | 2025-12-28T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#943228ed-87b9-4158-9590-b9ca337c1174;L0|#0943228ed-87b9-4158-9590-b9ca337c1174|Food aid programs;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#fc122dc9-745b-4d63-970b-bd7792faa5ea;L0|#0fc122dc9-745b-4d63-970b-bd7792faa5ea|waste;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| For the record: Minstrel Road march route | For the record: Minstrel Road march route | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City is currently finalising the permit application for the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade or the Cape Town Street Parade. | | 2025-12-27T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#efda320e-feae-441f-95bd-e91db262c97f;L0|#0efda320e-feae-441f-95bd-e91db262c97f|Events Permitting Process;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7;L0|#0ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7|Tweede Nuwe Jaar;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d;GP0|#de669d0f-b668-4ae7-92bb-b393edd91860;L0|#0de669d0f-b668-4ae7-92bb-b393edd91860|cape town stadium;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026 | Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026 | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%20Events%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office is currently reviewing an application for a revised route for the Cape Town Street Parade (Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade) in 2026 | | 2025-12-23T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835;L0|#0f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835|events;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7;L0|#0ab7f0d36-c340-4d42-a0da-037b9c4f99e7|Tweede Nuwe Jaar;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#f401091e-90e0-4973-be6f-46625ec8597d | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Officer of the year shows no fear | Officer of the year shows no fear | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_police.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December | | 2025-12-22T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#96b45aeb-40c1-4c11-8031-be12aad9e5bc;L0|#096b45aeb-40c1-4c11-8031-be12aad9e5bc|awards and achievements;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#30ed7e10-4c9b-499f-a30c-3cdc3fc9e6c8;L0|#030ed7e10-4c9b-499f-a30c-3cdc3fc9e6c8|Safety and Security Directorate;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City services primed for long festive weekend | City services primed for long festive weekend | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s festive season safety plan includes increased patrols on the roads and places of public interest, like CBDs, beaches and other public open spaces. | | 2025-12-22T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#fe96fa6d-8538-4f28-a03d-9ef68c61c240;L0|#0fe96fa6d-8538-4f28-a03d-9ef68c61c240|life saving tips;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2;L0|#0a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2|festive season;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#91b32b75-e5b2-4c6f-aa36-8403fd64d234;L0|#091b32b75-e5b2-4c6f-aa36-8403fd64d234|Identikidz Programme;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#d5141e36-ff62-46df-b0f1-9b4b0b021e67 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Latest Traffic Crash Report confirms one death on our roads every 11 hours and 40 minutes | Latest Traffic Crash Report confirms one death on our roads every 11 hours and 40 minutes | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Driving%20and%20vehicle%20safety%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has released its latest Traffic Crash Report that provides statistics on all reported road traffic crashes that happened in Cape Town from 2021 to 2024 | | 2025-12-21T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#64b963e9-b332-43e2-a913-8829ff3d5853;L0|#064b963e9-b332-43e2-a913-8829ff3d5853|road;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#dda8b55f-e5f4-45c7-936c-7d235e5f93cb;L0|#0dda8b55f-e5f4-45c7-936c-7d235e5f93cb|accident;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| No clean garden waste accepted at Killarney Drop-off until further notice | No clean garden waste accepted at Killarney Drop-off until further notice | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Green waste removal clients are advised that Killarney Drop-off is not currently able to accept any loads of garden waste | | 2025-12-21T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#85064f16-d09e-4a1e-a118-b03a4835b92f;L0|#085064f16-d09e-4a1e-a118-b03a4835b92f|landfill;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#8734a1c1-e63b-41d0-a172-cb70cf65694a;L0|#08734a1c1-e63b-41d0-a172-cb70cf65694a|waste;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#68b084a3-f238-4e33-8c08-97910537f68d;GPP|#ae19c2bf-06c6-40b2-9faa-4ba4f85f4bed;GPP|#488a252c-b852-4f59-b559-f191cb367380;GP0|#90ff6e6b-739b-4655-9dcf-f0afbedab142;L0|#090ff6e6b-739b-4655-9dcf-f0afbedab142|Dumping;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Ebill deadline extended: Update details for emailed accounts | Ebill deadline extended: Update details for emailed accounts | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Budget-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City has extended the deadline of 31 December 2025 for residents to receive their municipal account via email. | | 2025-12-21T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#03160a30-cf63-4561-b9b0-89499f6259b5;L0|#003160a30-cf63-4561-b9b0-89499f6259b5|e-billing;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a30c1470-0530-425e-88ca-f79d631452ac;L0|#0a30c1470-0530-425e-88ca-f79d631452ac|Revenue;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season | Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend. | | 2025-12-21T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#4bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec;L0|#04bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec|law enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#60b17ad9-4a79-4ab0-ab21-157041693ee0;L0|#060b17ad9-4a79-4ab0-ab21-157041693ee0|Festive season policing;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#600eaabc-72c0-46c2-844d-111c8ef159c7;L0|#0600eaabc-72c0-46c2-844d-111c8ef159c7|Emergency Call Centre;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis | An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Mayor_Geordin_Hill-%20Lewis.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | MAYORAL MINUTE 2025 | | 2025-12-21T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f1745f75-d68c-4f21-bfda-7a5e3ad2ea0c;L0|#0f1745f75-d68c-4f21-bfda-7a5e3ad2ea0c|city management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#90b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534;L0|#090b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534|Mayor;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City’s 24/7 high-tech telemetry system boosts early detection of pump station faults | City’s 24/7 high-tech telemetry system boosts early detection of pump station faults | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | As the festive season continues, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is closely monitoring operations at sewer pump stations, via a technologically advanced telemetry monitoring system | | 2025-12-21T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#7f7383b5-1732-4d05-8695-ea364c894aa9;L0|#07f7383b5-1732-4d05-8695-ea364c894aa9|sewer;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f7ce9158-5f23-4421-83ee-3e48663b5b06;L0|#0f7ce9158-5f23-4421-83ee-3e48663b5b06|sewer system;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City gets ready for major auction of land parcels | City gets ready for major auction of land parcels | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Several significant properties will be included in a major auction of City-owned land parcels. | | 2025-12-20T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#ea24b3de-87c1-48e6-b87a-cc097e8d3cea;L0|#0ea24b3de-87c1-48e6-b87a-cc097e8d3cea|Housing and property;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f37a5684-72dc-4f1b-9b0b-8cbcf984a9e5;L0|#0f37a5684-72dc-4f1b-9b0b-8cbcf984a9e5|building and planning development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Red and yellow brigade spreads Christmas cheer | Red and yellow brigade spreads Christmas cheer | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Fire%20Stations%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City's Fire & Rescue Services and Shoprite/Checkers are delivering gifts and festive treats to six community social welfare organisations. | | 2025-12-19T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#c9a37481-28d8-4326-8fb2-8171e2dd5ce8;L0|#0c9a37481-28d8-4326-8fb2-8171e2dd5ce8|Fire and Rescue Service;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#d37f038d-719f-45ff-b7c1-e8bb0119e4c4;GP0|#a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2;L0|#0a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2|festive season;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season | City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Our%20stormwater%20system%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors | | 2025-12-18T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#7f7383b5-1732-4d05-8695-ea364c894aa9;L0|#07f7383b5-1732-4d05-8695-ea364c894aa9|sewer;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#056bc4d5-e701-4991-b77e-010e68ae7a1c;L0|#0056bc4d5-e701-4991-b77e-010e68ae7a1c|cleaning service;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#efdcbf19-1345-4d17-b19e-e3cc8611ee8b;L0|#0efdcbf19-1345-4d17-b19e-e3cc8611ee8b|sewer blockages;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season | Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Swimming-Pool-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season | | 2025-12-18T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#24aec1a8-6b7e-4ca2-a2ee-0687aa99a7a1;L0|#024aec1a8-6b7e-4ca2-a2ee-0687aa99a7a1|swimming pool;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3000e814-db15-4d80-8852-2077304275bd;GP0|#a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2;L0|#0a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2|festive season;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#589df921-dab9-4b0d-8a40-8a45c1a4c848;L0|#0589df921-dab9-4b0d-8a40-8a45c1a4c848|pool safety;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#272100f7-934d-4419-9027-2d113fa28ead | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Emergency call takers ready for festive season | Emergency call takers ready for festive season | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Emergency-Services-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre fielded more than 15 000 calls during November, with the number set to increase as the festive season reaches its peak | | 2025-12-18T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#451a6e42-0a8c-4409-88a8-da1f16d8f0bb;L0|#0451a6e42-0a8c-4409-88a8-da1f16d8f0bb|emergency centre;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ff4292df-e4cb-4133-95d5-e9035896836c;L0|#0ff4292df-e4cb-4133-95d5-e9035896836c|emergency services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| First homes handed over in City's Edward Avenue project | First homes handed over in City's Edward Avenue project | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The Edward Avenue project comprises a total of 124 housing units and forms part of the City’s ongoing housing delivery programme. | | 2025-12-18T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#612315cc-1830-4820-aca6-13dd93e68a2d;L0|#0612315cc-1830-4820-aca6-13dd93e68a2d|housing allocation policy;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#4f905c08-072a-43d2-8461-0505ce3c90ba;L0|#04f905c08-072a-43d2-8461-0505ce3c90ba|beneficiary;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#02d14be4-3d23-41a6-b14a-7c4732a9aa7d;L0|#002d14be4-3d23-41a6-b14a-7c4732a9aa7d|BNG;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 22 December 2025 | Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 22 December 2025 | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Commercial%20Water%20and%20Sanitation%20Concessions%20and%20Rebates%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions. | | 2025-12-18T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City enters partnership to support safe customary initiation practices | City enters partnership to support safe customary initiation practices | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City of Cape Town has received unanimous Council approval to enter into a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Agreement. | | 2025-12-17T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#36a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b;L0|#036a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b|Community and Society;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a3ac5825-3464-4e1b-a58b-75c8b257d806;L0|#0a3ac5825-3464-4e1b-a58b-75c8b257d806|water & sanitation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge | Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Law-Enforcement-Security-Header.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Alcohol consumption in public spaces remains one of the biggest headaches for enforcement and emergency services, particularly over the festive season. | | 2025-12-17T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#0c6b13cb-abb9-48ee-a3a3-6d398fe5e91d;L0|#00c6b13cb-abb9-48ee-a3a3-6d398fe5e91d|alcohol confiscation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#60b17ad9-4a79-4ab0-ab21-157041693ee0;L0|#060b17ad9-4a79-4ab0-ab21-157041693ee0|Festive season policing;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#4bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec;L0|#04bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec|law enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| New homes for Freedom Park beneficiaries | New homes for Freedom Park beneficiaries | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | This project stands as a shining example of what is possible when communities and the City work together | | 2025-12-17T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#a4eccbe6-2bec-49aa-ad58-8ed41a372c82;L0|#0a4eccbe6-2bec-49aa-ad58-8ed41a372c82|housing;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#dd07ae52-464e-40dc-8948-07ef54bb801e;L0|#0dd07ae52-464e-40dc-8948-07ef54bb801e|development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Jan Van Riebeeck Drive lane closure in Elsies River remain during builders’ break | Jan Van Riebeeck Drive lane closure in Elsies River remain during builders’ break | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City started with the rehabilitation of Jan van Riebeeck Drive (M12) in Elsies River in mid-November | | 2025-12-16T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513;L0|#0f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513|roads;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0b4a3bc2-5f29-4df9-ad1c-aaff33ee346d;L0|#00b4a3bc2-5f29-4df9-ad1c-aaff33ee346d|Elsies River;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Bingo bags festive cheer this summer | Bingo bags festive cheer this summer | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Keep%20our%20public%20places%20clean%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets. | | 2025-12-16T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#ff0b55f9-77e2-44c8-8ba0-61504af16684;L0|#0ff0b55f9-77e2-44c8-8ba0-61504af16684|Beach;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2;L0|#0a5abee55-997c-46e5-b31c-348d6b999fa2|festive season;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#30dd8f25-92b1-4698-88d7-6dcdeb3d56c1;L0|#030dd8f25-92b1-4698-88d7-6dcdeb3d56c1|waste and cleaning;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City librarian appointed to national advisory council | City librarian appointed to national advisory council | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/browns_header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The Council has the ability to influence decisions and perspectives on various library related matters | | 2025-12-16T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#2c600120-f64e-48e2-b077-11a8cf3f3e30;L0|#02c600120-f64e-48e2-b077-11a8cf3f3e30|library;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#4166117c-f322-4b54-a02d-d025ffafb68a;L0|#04166117c-f322-4b54-a02d-d025ffafb68a|library and information service;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations | Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Identikidz.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged | | 2025-12-16T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#91b32b75-e5b2-4c6f-aa36-8403fd64d234;L0|#091b32b75-e5b2-4c6f-aa36-8403fd64d234|Identikidz Programme;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#d5141e36-ff62-46df-b0f1-9b4b0b021e67;GP0|#272100f7-934d-4419-9027-2d113fa28ead;L0|#0272100f7-934d-4419-9027-2d113fa28ead|Beach safety;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2ed2e328-76fa-47cf-96c1-0c869efb561b;L0|#02ed2e328-76fa-47cf-96c1-0c869efb561b|Disaster Risk Management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution | All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Tackling plastic pollution is a global challenge | | 2025-12-16T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#6a97c8f7-9ef6-47db-9999-914d2f7e7f3a;L0|#06a97c8f7-9ef6-47db-9999-914d2f7e7f3a|plastic;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ff4420fb-9e65-4e1a-9896-e2982e0b1927;L0|#0ff4420fb-9e65-4e1a-9896-e2982e0b1927|recycle;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a2a19dde-97b6-4b25-a32f-72a953184e1b;L0|#0a2a19dde-97b6-4b25-a32f-72a953184e1b|environenmental damage;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |