Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

20 July 2026

Law Enforcement officers were conducting a traffic stop after 23:00 in Delft on Sunday evening when a man walked past, carrying a crying baby.

City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

02 July 2026

​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

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

Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

22 June 2026

We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

14 June 2026

​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

01 April 2026

The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

22 December 2025

The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.

Traffic stop leads to drug stash hidden behind fridge

24 November 2025

Metro Police officers conducted a routine traffic stop in Strand just after 12:30 on Sunday, 23 November 2025.

Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

10 October 2025

​The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.

International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day offers a sobering reminder

06 September 2025

This year's theme is 'Supporting bumps without booze – coping without alcohol'.

Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

16 August 2025

The overall number of fires dropped by 10%. The number of fatalities dropped by 25%.

Daring dagga grab caught on dashcam

21 July 2025

The number of victims impacted by one drug user or dealer grows exponentially when we take into account the loved ones and neighbours who have to deal with the fall out of the 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.

Traffic violation leads to cocaine bust

19 May 2025

​The City’s Metro Police officers confiscated cocaine with an estimated street value of R35 000

EPIC data paints sobering picture of alcohol-linked incidents

18 May 2025

The Emergency Policing Incident Control (EPIC) system records all incidents reported to Safety and Security, and monitors resources that are dispatched.

Statistics point to a quieter Easter

22 April 2025

It was a mixed bag this Easter

More milestones for the City’s Matrix® programme

16 April 2025

This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.

Month end statistics nothing to ‘cheers’ about

31 March 2025

Drunk driving arrests by traffic officers doubled, while the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 147 assault incidents.

City reviews peak festive season drowning prevention efforts

03 January 2025

Of the nine fatal drownings since the start of the season in September 2024, four occurred in December, compared to five the previous December.

Strengthening Families programme solidifies household relationships

05 December 2024

The Strengthening Families programme is internationally recognised

Cape Town to make record safety deployment for 2024 festive season

13 November 2024

Resources will be bolstered by metro police trainee participants in the Project 1000 learnership programme, together with over 4 000 uniformed enforcement and emergency personnel.

Domestic violence suspects end up in cuffs

11 November 2024

Metro Police Officers confiscated various quantities of drugs including cocaine with an estimated street value of R10 000, tik, mandrax and heroin, cash, and an imitation firearm.

Month-end weekend sees drunk driving arrests almost double in Cape Town

04 November 2024

Increase in the number of motorists arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol

Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

01 November 2024

It is positive for the whole city, positive for this heritage site, and positive for those who were living in indignity at this site for several years

City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction order

19 September 2024

​City social development professionals have assisted the national DPW by documenting the personal circumstances of each of the unlawful occupants via on-site interviews

New FASD website to create awareness

09 September 2024

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it goes into her bloodstream

Prescription drugs: handle with care

02 September 2024

Pharmacists are trained in all matters related to medication – from storage, handling and preparation, to dispensing and administering.

Court order processes complete for various Cape Town CBD sites

16 August 2024

​Over 160 people have relocated from the streets to dignified transitional Safe Space shelters

City enforcement agencies clock 60 drunk drivers

12 August 2024

The City's enforcement agencies made 399 arrests in the past week. They also issued 41 228 fines for various traffic and by-law transgressions.

Progress made on CBD voluntary relocations to dignified Safe Space transitional shelter

08 August 2024

​As at Thursday 8 August, the City had assisted with voluntary relocations for around a third of the 150 respondents who initially accepted the City’s offer of dignified transitional shelter at Safe Spaces.

Fire in the home - emergency planning is key

01 August 2024

The Fire & Rescue Service recorded 4 210 residential fires in 2023/24, resulting in 220 fatalities.

Over 150 CBD respondents accept dignified Safe Space transitional shelter

31 July 2024

The City will provide assistance for the voluntary relocations to Safe Spaces during the week of 5 – 9 August

Cape Town opens new 300 bed Safe Space shelter for the homeless

29 July 2024

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially opened the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space shelter to help more homeless off the streets in central Cape Town.

Cape Town to fund sixth Safe Space shelter for the homeless

02 July 2024

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City’s approval of funding for another new Safe Space shelter

Physical assault calls remain a concern

01 July 2024

The number of physical assault calls received by the PECC this past week is the highest for the weekends in June.

High demand for City’s substance abuse prevention programmes

25 June 2024

The proliferation of substances, whether drugs or alcohol, is seemingly never-ending

City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction application

21 June 2024

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the national Department of Public Works’ launching of an eviction application.

High Court grants eviction order for various Cape Town CBD occupations

19 June 2024

The order includes a standing interdict against any further unlawful occupation of these areas and further City-owned public spaces by respondents identified in the application.

Hotboxing speedsters come up short

13 May 2024

​When Metro Police officers were greeted by the smell of dagga after stopping a speeding vehicle, they called in K9 Khalesi.

Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

30 April 2024

Substance abuse continues to wreak havoc on individuals, families and communities. I want to commend those who have faced their addiction by seeking help and who have made it this far

Sheriff concludes eviction in Cape Town’s east CBD

10 April 2024

The eviction took place via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

Cape Town opens another new Safe Space homeless shelter

03 April 2024

Easter week: Arrests down; assaults up

02 April 2024

The City's Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 2 725 incidents over the Easter long weekend - a near 20% increase from 2023's 2 294 incidents.

154 assault cases reported in two days

26 February 2024

City's enforcement successes during past week

Sheriff concludes Green Point Tennis Courts eviction

22 February 2024

The eviction took place today, 22 February, under the court's direction, via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

High Court grants final eviction order for parts of Culemborg in Cape Town CBD

15 February 2024

​The Western Cape High Court has granted a final eviction order in the City of Cape Town’s application regarding the unlawful occupation at the various road reserves and bridges around Culemborg in the Cape Town CBD.

Majority of Green Point Tennis Courts unlawful occupants accept shelter offers

07 February 2024

Unlawful occupants who have not accepted any offer of shelter are to be evicted under the Western Cape High Court order for this site.

Don't go cruising for a boozing this long weekend

14 December 2023

The City's enforcement and rescue services are priming for a busy weekend.

High Court grants final eviction order for Green Point Tennis Courts unlawful occupation

12 December 2023

The Western Cape High Court has granted a final eviction order in the City of Cape Town’s application regarding the unlawful occupation at the tennis courts in Green Point.

Emergency data a sobering reminder as the festive season starts

04 December 2023

Last weekend, the Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 2 223 incidents, including 122 fires, 196 cases of assault, 51 cases of domestic violence and 82 road accidents.