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    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    04 August 2026

    City libraries saw 37 422 items returned with a monetary value of R4 767 836, 51.

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    01 August 2026

    A City Health project that provides dedicated support to breastfeeding mothers has resulted in improvement in the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    25 June 2026

    The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    19 June 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department’s programme is packed with activities and include sports and indoor games

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    04 May 2026

    We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

    Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

    Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

    29 April 2026

    The City has allocated approximately R1,1 billion to the first phase of the programme

    Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

    Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

    27 April 2026

    Athlone library ropened after burglary disrupted services

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    20 April 2026

    ​A total of 33 654 conventional meters were replaced by 31 March 2026 as part of the tally for the current 2025/2026 financial year

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    10 April 2026

    The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    29 March 2026

    Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    25 March 2026

    The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    24 March 2026

    During our visit, the lab’s technical teams demonstrated the meticulous testing processes applied to every single meter before installation

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    20 March 2026

    This is a special milestone for Observatory Library. It’s not only a historic building, but a longstanding community hub.

    Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

    Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

    13 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Goodwood Library celebrated its 65th birthday this week.

    City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

    City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

    13 March 2026

    The road march through the streets of Cape Town has become a fixture on the City libraries calendar and marks the official start of South African Library Week

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    22 February 2026

    Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle

    Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

    Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

    18 February 2026

    ​The City’s Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) continue to make strides in communities in the fight against crime.

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    12 February 2026

    South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    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's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

    26 January 2026

    The City continues to roll out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    22 January 2026

    In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.

    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

    22 December 2025

    ​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

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    08 December 2025

    City libraries are getting into the holiday spirit, and they’re hopeful that young patrons will return the favour in the form of overdue books.

    ‘Quart’-er of weekly arrests alcohol-related

    ‘Quart’-er of weekly arrests alcohol-related

    01 December 2025

    In the past week, the City’s enforcement agencies made 387 arrests, up from 355 the week before.

    Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

    Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

    04 November 2025

    Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    15 October 2025

    The festival, driven by passionate library staff dedicated to promoting literacy, creativity and community engagement, will bring together 11 diverse South African authors

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    14 October 2025

    The Water Meter Replacement Programme kicked off in August 2025 and is scheduled to continue until the end of June 2026.

    Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

    Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

    10 October 2025

    By celebrating the milestones of our libraries, we highlight their role as vital community hubs for learning and connection

    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

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate continues to invest in electrical infrastructure by rolling out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    City libraries unlock a new digital chapter

    City libraries unlock a new digital chapter

    14 September 2025

    City libraries announces new digital services

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    10 July 2025

    The group was the fourth to complete the SILL programme - the theme this year was 'Learning to play the game'

    Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

    Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

    01 July 2025

    An ambient air quality monitoring station is now in place to better monitor air quality around Milnerton Lagoon

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    23 June 2025

    building a platform for young people to thrive

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    21 June 2025

    City libraries to offer another fine free week duirng the school holiday

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    13 June 2025

    Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

    Blue Monday for yellow Porsche driver

    Blue Monday for yellow Porsche driver

    26 May 2025

    Our enforcement agencies will not tolerate lawlessness and will continue to arrest suspects who break the law.

    Power Precision: City’s cutting-edge electricity meter testing facility sets the standard

    Power Precision: City’s cutting-edge electricity meter testing facility sets the standard

    08 May 2025

    All City prepaid electricity meters supplied and installed by the City conform to National Standards and are tested by both the manufacturers and the City against stringent calibration standards

    Mural honours Dr Athol Williams’s contributions

    Mural honours Dr Athol Williams’s contributions

    29 April 2025

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joined Mitchells Plain residents in proudly honouring Dr Athol Williams with a striking mural

    City Libraries mark World Book Day with 7,500 +reasons to read

    City Libraries mark World Book Day with 7,500 +reasons to read

    23 April 2025

    City Libraries celebrate World Book Day with various activities

    Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

    Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

    17 April 2025

    City's Southfield library hosts debating competition for learners

    City replaces over 42 900 water meters for accurate billing

    City replaces over 42 900 water meters for accurate billing

    03 April 2025

    Since 2023, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested R131 million to replace and relocate 42 949 water meters at business and residential properties across Cape Town

    New areas for City's electricity meter replacement programme

    New areas for City's electricity meter replacement programme

    03 April 2025

    ​New, smarter electricity meters are on the cards for residents in different areas of the metro.

    City's electricity meter replacement programme heads to new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme heads to new areas

    20 February 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate is rolling out new, smarter electricity meters in different areas of the metro over the next few months.

    World Read Aloud Day fills hospital halls

    World Read Aloud Day fills hospital halls

    05 February 2025

    World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) was founded by LIT World in 2010 as a celebration of reading aloud, community literacy, and the importance of sharing stories.

    Central Library celebrates 70 years

    Central Library celebrates 70 years

    30 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Central Librarycelebrates 70 years of page-turning service to patrons around the city.

    Cape Town’s anti-litter TV ad campaign takes flight

    Cape Town’s anti-litter TV ad campaign takes flight

    14 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town is bringing anti-litter messaging back to the airwaves with a new TV and digital media ad campaign.

    City re-opens Zeekoevlei waterbody for recreational use

    City re-opens Zeekoevlei waterbody for recreational use

    09 January 2025

    Zeekoevlei waterbody re-opens

    City reminds residents of Ocean View Customer Interaction Centre closure

    City reminds residents of Ocean View Customer Interaction Centre closure

    23 December 2024

    The decision to close the office was made after long deliberations, it was advertised and also discussed at open meetings of the subcouncil.

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