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    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    24 March 2026

    ​The Strandfontein Pavilion Refurbishment project is a multi-year capital injection aimed at transforming this day resort, originally constructed in the 1980s around the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    16 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    23 November 2025

    The facility was originally constructed in the 1980s as a day resort and includes the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    18 November 2025

    The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    04 November 2025

    long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    08 January 2025

    The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    06 January 2025

    Cape Town’s popular beaches showed consistently high water quality over the festive season.

    Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season

    Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season

    03 December 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that Cape Town’s most popular beaches show world-class water quality results ahead of the summer festive season

    Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season

    Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season

    02 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town has deployed over 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pools ahead of the summer tourism boom.

    Residents and visitors reminded not to approach whales

    Residents and visitors reminded not to approach whales

    17 October 2024

    ​The City would like to remind residents and visitors that it is against the law to approach any whale or dolphin within 300m of the shoreline.

    Mayor commends hero who risked life in sea rescue at Table View

    Mayor commends hero who risked life in sea rescue at Table View

    07 October 2024

    'The City commends Brandon for his bravery in selflessly swimming into rough seas to rescue a woman from drowning

    Lifeguards head to the beach

    Lifeguards head to the beach

    20 September 2024

    Each year, the City's Recreation and Parks Department embarks on the critical task of recruiting seasonal lifeguards to ensure safety at municipal pools and beaches.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    City works on rehabilitation of Blinkwater Stream in Camps Bay

    City works on rehabilitation of Blinkwater Stream in Camps Bay

    09 May 2024

    The Blinkwater Stream originates from Table Mountain, where several tributary streams converge at Hely Hutchinson Avenue before forming a single stream that flows down to Camps Bay Beach, adjacent to the Tidal pool

    Reminder of open house meeting about Strandfontein coastal node development

    Reminder of open house meeting about Strandfontein coastal node development

    15 April 2024

    ​The City is hosting an open house meeting on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, about the environmental impact assessment related to the proposed Strandfontein coastal node development.

    Comment on environmental impact of proposed Strandfontein coastal node development

    Comment on environmental impact of proposed Strandfontein coastal node development

    09 April 2024

    Proposal to develop the neglected and underused Strandfontein coastal resort area

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    13 December 2023

    The latest round of coastal water sample results once again confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s most popular beaches this festive season

    Reminder to submit comments about proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

    Reminder to submit comments about proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

    06 December 2023

    ​In November last year, the City of Cape Town published the draft development framework for the Strandfontein coastal node for public comment.

    City’s popular beaches show excellent water quality ahead of tourist season

    City’s popular beaches show excellent water quality ahead of tourist season

    24 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town is anticipating one of the busiest tourist seasons in recent years

    Participate in environmental process for proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

    Participate in environmental process for proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

    14 November 2023

    In November last year, the City of Cape Town published the draft development framework for the Strandfontein coastal node for public comment.

    Water safety needs to take centre stage

    Water safety needs to take centre stage

    14 November 2023

    The City's Recreation and Parks Department expects an increase of visitors to beaches and other public recreational facilities, amid the heat advisory issued by the South African Weather Service.

    No need for locals to break the bank when out and about in Cape Town

    No need for locals to break the bank when out and about in Cape Town

    13 November 2023

    As Cape Town prepares to welcome an influx of international and domestic travellers, the City is urging Capetonians to also get out and about.

    City urges residents and visitors to respect Cape Town’s coastal wildlife

    City urges residents and visitors to respect Cape Town’s coastal wildlife

    10 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town wants to remind the public to respect our coastal wildlife, and to avoid any interaction as far as possible.

    Upgraded Fisherman’s Lane pavilion open ahead of summer

    Upgraded Fisherman’s Lane pavilion open ahead of summer

    31 October 2023

    City of Cape Town is happy to announce that the upgrade of the Fisherman’s Lane precinct at Strandfontein Pavilion is complete

    City to level beach at Camps Bay tidal pool next week

    City to level beach at Camps Bay tidal pool next week

    20 October 2023

    ​The City would like to inform all residents and visitors that its Coastal Management branch will commence with work at the Camps Bay Tidal pool this Monday, 23 October 2023.

    Muizenberg coastal walkway repairs underway

    Muizenberg coastal walkway repairs underway

    17 October 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch will commence with the concrete repairs and maintenance of the coastal walkway between Muizenberg and St James this week

    Safety first as City takes action to prevent drownings

    Safety first as City takes action to prevent drownings

    24 July 2023

    Through the Recreation and Parks Department, the City runs drowning prevention awareness programmes year-round that encourage people to learn how to swim

    Applications are open for the next wave of seasonal lifeguards

    Applications are open for the next wave of seasonal lifeguards

    04 July 2023

    ​In preparation for the summer season, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department opened lifeguard applications over the weekend

    City’s Easter safety measures in place

    City’s Easter safety measures in place

    05 April 2023

    The message is simple – take common sense with you wherever you go this Easter weekend

    Clean-up operation under way as low tide exposes suspected old oil spill at St James beach

    Clean-up operation under way as low tide exposes suspected old oil spill at St James beach

    24 March 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town wants to inform the public that a clean-up operation is currently under way at St James tidal pool and the surrounding beach on the False Bay coast.

    Dalebrook bathing area and tidal pool reopens

    Dalebrook bathing area and tidal pool reopens

    10 March 2023

    It was temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to a sewer overflow that was resolved.

    Dalebrook bathing area and tidal pool reopens

    Dalebrook bathing area and tidal pool reopens

    10 February 2023

    The Dalebrook bathing area and tidal pool on the False Bay coastline reopened this evening, Friday 10 February.

    Comment period for Strandfontein coastal node draft development framework extended

    Comment period for Strandfontein coastal node draft development framework extended

    17 January 2023

    The City has identified the Strandfontein resort area on the False Bay coastline as suitable for possible development.

    Coastal Recreation Area from Dalebrook to Kalk Bay reopens, Hout Bay beach remains closed

    Coastal Recreation Area from Dalebrook to Kalk Bay reopens, Hout Bay beach remains closed

    13 January 2023

    The beach from Dalebrook to Kalk Bay, including the Dalebrook tidal pool, reopened today Friday 13 January 2023. As a precautionary measure, the Hout Bay beach remains closed until further notice.

    Llandudno beach reopened, Hout Bay beach and Dalebrook to Kalk Bay updates: 11 January 2023

    Llandudno beach reopened, Hout Bay beach and Dalebrook to Kalk Bay updates: 11 January 2023

    11 January 2023

    Thank you to beach-goers for their cooperation when sewage-related matters temporarily affect public access to our beaches.

      Llandudno beach closed, Dalebrook to Kalk Bay update

    Llandudno beach closed, Dalebrook to Kalk Bay update

    10 January 2023

    Thank you to beach-goers for their cooperation when sewage-related matters temporarily affect public access to our beaches.

      Closed part of Gordon’s Bay Beach reopens, beach section and tidal pools between Dalebrook and Kalk Bay closed

    Closed part of Gordon’s Bay Beach reopens, beach section and tidal pools between Dalebrook and Kalk Bay closed

    07 January 2023

    The section of Gordon’s Bay Beach between the walkway and area in front of Spur was reopened today, Saturday, 7 January. In the meantime, as a precautionary measure, visitors are advised that the beach section between the tidal pools in Kalk Bay and Dalebrook, including the tidal pools, have been temporarily closed from today until further notice.

      Mayor Hill-Lewis hails multi-agency effort to ensure safer beaches for all over festive season

    Mayor Hill-Lewis hails multi-agency effort to ensure safer beaches for all over festive season

    06 January 2023

    At Strand Beach, the Mayor observed the City’s multi-agency efforts which have been rolled out at 29 beaches, tidal pools and coastline stretches this festive season with the support of over 4 000 uniformed staff.

    Put safety first at our recreational facilities this weekend

    Put safety first at our recreational facilities this weekend

    23 December 2022

    The City appeals to visitors to work with staff to ensure a safe, festive weekend for all

    Residents encouraged to comment on draft development framework for Strandfontein coastal node

    Residents encouraged to comment on draft development framework for Strandfontein coastal node

    14 November 2022

    Comment on the draft framework plan for the Strandfontein resort that has been identified for possible development.

    Miller’s Point tidal pool undergoing urgent repairs

    Miller’s Point tidal pool undergoing urgent repairs

    11 November 2022

    The City’s Coastal Management Branch is undertaking urgent repairs to the stepped revetment wall at Miller’s Point tidal pool, located along the False Bay Coast.

    City installs warning signage after Dalebrook otter incident

    City installs warning signage after Dalebrook otter incident

    01 November 2022

    The signage warns visitors to keep a respectful distance from marine wildlife at all times

    Urgent repairs to retaining wall at Soetwater tidal pool

    Urgent repairs to retaining wall at Soetwater tidal pool

    26 October 2022

    Work at the Soetwater tidal pool has commenced on Monday, 24 October 2022

    City lifeguards dive in

    City lifeguards dive in

    20 October 2022

    Beach and pool lifeguards took to the water this month as the gradual reopening of pools started and visitors began taking advantage of the warmer weather to make a beeline for the coast.

    Atlantic Seaboard tidal pools currently undergoing urgent maintenance repairs

    Atlantic Seaboard tidal pools currently undergoing urgent maintenance repairs

    06 October 2022

    ​The City’s Coastal Management Branch, in conjunction with the Recreation and Parks Department, is busy with urgent maintenance repairs to the tidal pools located along the Atlantic Seaboard.

    New bathing boxes, improved walkway and picnic area for St James beach

    New bathing boxes, improved walkway and picnic area for St James beach

    05 October 2022

    The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that the St James beach project will commence within the next few days

    Atlantic Seaboard tidal pools to receive urgent maintenance repairs

    Atlantic Seaboard tidal pools to receive urgent maintenance repairs

    20 September 2022

    Work at the Camps Bay tidal pool will commence on 28 September 2022

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