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    Somerset West Municipal Court closed for a half day for renovations

    Somerset West Municipal Court closed for a half day for renovations

    27 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town wants to advise the public that the Somerset West Municipal Court will be closed to the public from 13:00 on Friday, 31 July 2026

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    07 July 2026

    ​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

    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 expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    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

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    12 June 2026

    Libraries play such an important role in our communities and renovating, regular maintenance and upgrades are investments in future learning

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    24 May 2026

    Public libraries across Cape Town are undergoing major upgrades as the City invests millions to improve spaces where residents, especially young people, learn, study and access the internet

    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

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    12 August 2025

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    02 August 2025

    Upgrades at the Sea Point Fire Station

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    07 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has resumed its major project to rehabilitate and revitalise the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline.

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    30 January 2025

    The City Council has approved the sale and lease of 36 City-owned properties.

    Major upgrades transform Bishop Lavis Sports Ground

    Major upgrades transform Bishop Lavis Sports Ground

    01 November 2024

    The design concept for the upgraded facility focuses on increasing its functionality and appeal to various user groups

    Retreat swimming pool back in business

    Retreat swimming pool back in business

    18 October 2024

    With Retreat back in business, all eyes are now on Strand, which is set to reopen in early December.

    Long Street swimming pool back in business

    Long Street swimming pool back in business

    15 May 2024

    The facility has been undergoing upgrades since February to ensure an even better experience for visitors.

    Next phase of Muizenberg Beach huts restoration under way

    Next phase of Muizenberg Beach huts restoration under way

    21 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is excited to announce the commencement of the next phase of the Muizenberg Huts Refurbishment Project.

    R12m budgeted for Langa public housing maintenance projects

    R12m budgeted for Langa public housing maintenance projects

    05 September 2023

    Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements Councillor Carl Pophaim received a memorandum from a protesting group this morning,

    City libraries use every tech in the book

    City libraries use every tech in the book

    28 August 2023

    There is a huge focus in the City on digitised services and improving on the digital services provided.

    R1,2bn for cleaner vleis, improved beach facilities, and resilient

    R1,2bn for cleaner vleis, improved beach facilities, and resilient

    11 June 2023

    The City of Cape Town's budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2023

    Safety and Security Training Centre expands its offerings

    Safety and Security Training Centre expands its offerings

    08 June 2023

    The Metro Police Safety and Security Training Academy provides training and development to the City's three enforcement services – both permanent staff and volunteers.

    Millions to rehabilitate vleis, improve coastal infrastructure

    Millions to rehabilitate vleis, improve coastal infrastructure

    24 April 2023

    Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate’s operational and capital budget for the next three financial years

    Spatial planning budget prioritises health of vleis, coastline, resilience to climate change

    Spatial planning budget prioritises health of vleis, coastline, resilience to climate change

    18 April 2023

    This is a huge honour and recognition of the best-practice work that the City has undertaken in implementing innovative policies and plans to ensure Cape Town's wetlands are protected,

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    08 February 2023

    Work has been completed at a number of facilities, with more upgrades in the pipeline.

    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.

    Plumstead Walk-in centre closed for urgent renovations

    Plumstead Walk-in centre closed for urgent renovations

    06 May 2022

    The City advises residents to visit alternative customer care and motor vehicle registration and licensing offices during this time

    City completes upgrades at Maitland Garden Village Sports field

    City completes upgrades at Maitland Garden Village Sports field

    12 March 2022

    Recreation and Parks Department opened the doors to a newly upgraded sports clubhouse at Maitland Garden Village Sports field

    For the love of a sustainable future for all: Let’s ACT at Home exhibition showcases energy efficiency for everyone

    For the love of a sustainable future for all: Let’s ACT at Home exhibition showcases energy efficiency for everyone

    14 February 2022

    The exhibition highlights the importance of energy efficiency and promotes a collaborative drive between residents, industry and the City toward achieving net zero carbon

    City's Airport Industria MVRL centre temporarily closed

    City's Airport Industria MVRL centre temporarily closed

    02 September 2021

    Customers may also make use of the City’s MVRL offices located at Bellville and Goodwood to license and register their vehicles during this tim

    Community Centres in Philippi sparkle after R2 million maintenance and renovations upgrade

    Community Centres in Philippi sparkle after R2 million maintenance and renovations upgrade

    04 May 2021

    Various community centres in Sub Council 13 in the Philippi area, were upgraded and renovated during the current financial year

    Durbanville relic restored

    Durbanville relic restored

    09 April 2021

    Rust-en-Vrede in Durbanville is the oldest surviving non-religious building in the area, having been built around 1810

    City advises on how to obtain copies of building plans

    City advises on how to obtain copies of building plans

    25 February 2021

    All property owners should ensure that the City has a record of their plans and if not, it is the owner’s responsibility to have the built structures on the property measured and plans drawn up

    Reading returns to Rondebosch Library

    Reading returns to Rondebosch Library

    03 November 2020

    The City’s Library and Information Service closed the doors of the Rondebosch Library in April 2019, signalling the start of renovations and upgrades totalling more than R4 million.

    Alderman Marian Nieuwoudt, Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment,

    Alderman Marian Nieuwoudt, Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment,

    09 August 2020

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment; Alderman Marian Nieuwoudt

    Completed community projects benefit most vulnerable communities across city

    Completed community projects benefit most vulnerable communities across city

    07 August 2020

    Community Services and Health gives a breakdown for community projects.

    City upgrades Elsies River rental units

    City upgrades Elsies River rental units

    30 June 2020

    The City’s Human Settlement Directorate plans to complete more upgrades and maintenance on City rental units across the metro over the weeks and months ahead

    R1 million maintenance upgrades to Langa Community Residential Units nears completion

    R1 million maintenance upgrades to Langa Community Residential Units nears completion

    25 June 2020

    The City of Cape Town’s renovations to the value of more than R1 million to the Old Block flats in Langa is nearing completion.

    New lease on life for the Cape Town Market

    New lease on life for the Cape Town Market

    05 February 2020

    Epping Market to gain first-hand experience of the workings of the facility

    Trafalgar swimming pool shows off its new summer look

    Trafalgar swimming pool shows off its new summer look

    10 January 2020

    The swimming pool was officially reopened today, following upgrades to the tune of R3,1 million.

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