Eight City beaches secure Blue Flag status

31 October 2025

The City’s Recreation and Parks Department received the good news that eight of its beaches have qualified once again to fly the flag of excellence during the 2025/26 season

The annual Blue Flag Awards ceremony took place in Port Alfred earlier today.

The accreditation, which includes an international adjudication process, is facilitated by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA).

The following City beaches were awarded Blue Flag status for the 2025/26 season:

• Bikini Beach
• Camps Bay
• Clifton 4th
• Fish Hoek
• Llandudno
• Melkbosstrand
• Muizenberg
• Silwerstroomstrand
First introduced in 2001, Blue Flag status is awarded to beaches that meet high standards of environmental management and education, water quality, safety and services.

‘We are extremely delighted to be awarded with Blue Flag status at eight of our beaches. Not only do Blue Flags ensure a high standard of services, but we also put a high premium on beach safety, especially during the busy Festive Season. Our lifeguards will be on duty at beaches and we would like to request beachgoers to please adhere to the safety rules,’ said Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health.

The Blue Flag season officially opens on 1 December 2025 until 28 February 2026 at all accredited beaches.

The Recreation and Parks Department will work closely with other departments to ensure continued compliance with the Bue Flag standards.

Another important aspect of the department’s summer programme is its drowning prevention programme.

The City urges the public to be mindful of its golden rules for summer:

• Only swim where and when lifeguards are on duty, between the red and yellow flags
• Beware of rip currents
• Don't swim under the influence of alcohol
• Always actively monitor children in and around water.

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City of Cape Town, Media Office