City honours fallen members

04 July 2026

A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

30 June 2026

​One of the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate's 2026 grant funding recipients, Lokshin Pioneers, hosted Project Khuseleka, meaning 'to be protected'

June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

30 June 2026

The City’s Metro-wide safety operations are being coordinated by the Disaster Coordinating Team (DCT) in Goodwood

30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

29 June 2026

Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

30 May 2026

The Wildland Firefighters are seasonal employees who are employed annually in terms of the Fire and Rescue Service's summer readiness plan, when Cape Town experiences a surge in vegetation fires.

All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

11 May 2026

The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight.

Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

11 May 2026

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.

City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

07 May 2026

One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

20 April 2026

Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

17 April 2026

According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light to moderate showers until Sunday.

City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

19 March 2026

The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

17 March 2026

The Law Enforcement School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is at the forefront of Safety and Security’s social crime prevention efforts.

Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

03 March 2026

Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

09 February 2026

During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

27 January 2026

The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat.

City thanks donors in disaster relief efforts

22 January 2026

Donations have been received from several quarters, including individuals, organisations and corporates.

Not all fire heroes wear bunker gear

17 January 2026

Incident statistics are a stark reminder to the public that fire safety and prevention is everyone’s business.

Safety and Security delivers joy at toy handover

16 January 2026

The City’s Safety and Security Directorate handed over educational toys worth more than R30 000 to the St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care Facility in Montana earlier today.

Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

14 January 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

City committed to upgrading Dunoon Site 5 following fire

11 January 2026

Media Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim

Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

10 January 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined City teams on the ground at Dunoon.

Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

08 January 2026

The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

Officer of the year shows no fear

23 December 2025

The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December

Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

17 December 2025

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

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

03 December 2025

Identikidz is coordinated by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD).

City honours its DRM Volunteers

02 December 2025

Cape Town has more than 550 registered Disaster Risk Management volunteers

Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

22 November 2025

Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.

City’s Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

18 November 2025

Five City libraries are taking part in areas identified as high heat zones across the metro.

It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

07 November 2025

Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

29 October 2025

The competition gives volunteers an opportunity to showcase the depth of their training and their experience

City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

27 October 2025

The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

Fun run goes a long way to assist those in need

24 October 2025

More than 500 participants completed the five kilometre fun run at the Rondebosch Common

Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

21 October 2025

​Entries for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards close Friday, 31 October 2025

City firefighters bring home the hardware

13 October 2025

​The City’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition

City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

12 October 2025

According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.

City hosts G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group

08 October 2025

G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group hosted by the City Disaster Risk Management Centre at the Urban Park in Green Point

Neighbourhood Watch Awards returns

03 October 2025

Every year, the Safety and Security Directorate sets out to recognise the dedication, hard work and commitment of NWs

School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

25 September 2025

​The six kilometre run was the second such event hosted by the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers (SRO) unit.

Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

12 August 2025

​The City is pleased to announce that the revised Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) was Gazetted on Friday, 8 August 2025.

DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

06 August 2025

The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

14 July 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

13 July 2025

City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

City support programme lights up Atlantis Neighbourhood Watch

09 July 2025

The City has approved ward allocations of nearly R4,4 million to support accredited NWs in the 2025/26 financial year

Acting Mayor conducts oversight visits to flood-affected informal settlements

08 July 2025

Alderman Eddie Andrews’s visits formed part of ongoing oversight efforts following the heavy rainfall seen in the City over the past two weeks.

Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

02 July 2025

The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

Young learners leap into lessons on resilience

01 July 2025

The group of 19 learners from the Leap Science & Maths school in Langa will participate in the annual 'Women & Girls Invisible Force of Resilience' Programme

Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

27 June 2025

Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

Door-to-door high flood risk awareness raised to alert Driftsands residents

27 June 2025

In a proactive effort to protect communities during the winter rainfall season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been conducting direct engagements