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    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    26 June 2026

    The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    19 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town is strengthening its response to teen mental health and suicide prevention

    More than R1 million in overdue library items returned

    More than R1 million in overdue library items returned

    03 October 2025

    Our third Fine Free Week for the year saw 9 105 items returned, valued at just more than R1,14 million

    It’s a fine (free) time to return outstanding items

    It’s a fine (free) time to return outstanding items

    28 August 2025

    This will be the third Fine Free Week for 2025

    City libraries launch Science Week

    City libraries launch Science Week

    02 August 2025

    City libraries to host events to celebrate National Science Week

    City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

    City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

    25 June 2025

    26 June is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    11 June 2025

    The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.

    City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

    City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

    15 May 2025

    The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    20 February 2025

    Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa and according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, suicide accounts for approximately 9% of all teen deaths.

    World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

    World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

    31 July 2024

    ​Today, 31 July 2024, marks World Ranger Day. This year, the City has decided to share the stories of three of our passionate rangers who are taking good care of various City nature reserves across Cape Town.

    Teen pregnancy in the spotlight as numbers spike

    Teen pregnancy in the spotlight as numbers spike

    19 February 2024

    Last year between July 2022 and June 2023, the number of teenagers aged between 12 and 17 who visited a clinic for their first antenatal visit were 632, compared to 355 the previous corresponding year.

     Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    11 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department will observe Pregnancy Week, from 12 to 16 February.

    Join City libraries for Mandela Day

    Join City libraries for Mandela Day

    13 July 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s libraries will do their part for Mandela Day..

    Metro Police note marked increase in domestic violence cases

    Metro Police note marked increase in domestic violence cases

    26 June 2023

    Metro Police are continuing to see more cases of domestic violence reported over the past two weeks.

    Young talent takes centre stage at Langa Centenary Arts Festival

    Young talent takes centre stage at Langa Centenary Arts Festival

    04 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department launched the first of a series of recreational festivals.

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    26 January 2023

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Eerste River Library turns 25

    Eerste River Library turns 25

    19 January 2023

    ​The library opened its doors on 22 January 1998 with five staff members, two of whom are still at the library.

    Delft Library’s new digital service aims to change lives

    Delft Library’s new digital service aims to change lives

    15 September 2022

    Residents are faced with potentially life changing decisions every day and while some may seem easy, others are a commitment with serious consequences.

    78 Teens prepared for leadership as City’s youth camp returns

    78 Teens prepared for leadership as City’s youth camp returns

    08 April 2022

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department resumed its annual Camp Cape Town for youth identified as leaders at various community centres

    City libraries dance to a different tune for SA Library week

    City libraries dance to a different tune for SA Library week

    10 March 2022

    South African Library Week is a celebration of our intellectual and literacy heritage

    City library a hive of learning and opportunity

    City library a hive of learning and opportunity

    02 June 2021

    Wynberg Library was opened in 1958 as a hub of knowledge for the young and not-so-young, with school children and adults,

    Teen speedster arrested

    Teen speedster arrested

    24 May 2021

    On Friday, 21 May 2021, a learner licence applicant was arrested for cheating on his test

    Christmas comes early as Mayor Dan Plato boosts teen’s effort to feed those less fortunate

    Christmas comes early as Mayor Dan Plato boosts teen’s effort to feed those less fortunate

    17 December 2020

    Christmas comes early as Mayor Dan Plato boosts teen’s effort to feed those less fortunate

    Masibambisane High saluted after its first Metro Police Youth Leadership Camp

    Masibambisane High saluted after its first Metro Police Youth Leadership Camp

    12 February 2020

    A group of learners became the first representatives from the Delft secondary school to experience the youth camp initiative, started seven years ago as a Metro Police social crime prevention initiative.

    Company's Garden blooms with storytelling on World Read Aloud Day

    Company's Garden blooms with storytelling on World Read Aloud Day

    05 February 2020

    The City’s Library and Information Service has teamed up with numerous partners to advance the objectives of World Read Aloud Day

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