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01 August 2026
31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’
29 June 2026
The Junior River Wardens Programme invests in young people as future environmental leaders
11 June 2026
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has officially opened the new R10,2 million Princess Vlei trail
05 June 2026
Today, 5 June 2026, marks World Environment Day, followed by World Oceans Day on Monday, 8 June 2026
03 June 2026
World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June
21 May 2026
The City’s Environmental Management Department (EMD) partnered with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) to support its Class in the Clouds education programme
29 April 2026
These learners have demonstrated that environmental stewardship is not just about the future; it is about active citizenship right now.
23 April 2026
The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry
20 April 2026
Residents in Cape Town are spoilt for choice with an array of nature reserves and conservation areas right on their doorstep
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
18 March 2026
City to investigate concerns raised during the public participation process about the draft LSDF for the Big Bay area.
17 March 2026
Removing alien vegetation in catchment areas is yielding tangible results for Cape Town’s water supply
05 March 2026
The Marine Unit is one of the specialised units within Law Enforcement
03 March 2026
Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems
01 March 2026
Ecological burns: Tygerberg; Westlake; Blaauwberg
18 February 2026
2026 Junior River Warden programme has commenced,
02 February 2026
DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.
08 December 2025
The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.
29 October 2025
The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme
28 October 2025
The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.
21 October 2025
The City of Cape Town is offering four days’ free entry to its nature reserves during the Great Southern Bioblitz taking place from Friday, 24 October to Monday, 27 October 2025
09 October 2025
The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community
06 October 2025
Our new Junior River Warden Programme is an innovative environmental education initiative for learners in Grades 5 and 6 which introduces them to the importance of rivers, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems in Cape Town
19 September 2025
The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg.
18 September 2025
The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city
12 August 2025
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department's annual Spring Readiness Programme has begun
05 August 2025
Council adopted the Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan
31 July 2025
Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.
27 July 2025
Cape Town, one of the most biodiverse cities in the world, also includes False Bay Nature Reserve, which is declared an individual Ramsar Site for its important wetland habitats.
24 July 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management branch has successfully relocated a hippo bull from the False Bay Nature Reserve to a reserve in Plettenberg Bay
23 July 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.
10 June 2025
Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition launch-City of Cape Town, presented unique challenges, innovative responses
05 June 2025
The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative
28 May 2025
Officials placed a wildlife trailer and attempted to 'walk' the animal into the trailer
23 May 2025
The Deputy Mayor emphasised the complexity of sustainable development in the context of a rapidly growing city with globally significant biodiversity.
19 May 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding
12 May 2025
Codes of Conduct for Permissible Activities at the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR)
24 April 2025
Cape Town residents and visitors are reminded to take part in this year’s City Nature Challenge by capturing photos of any plants or animals on their smart phones or cameras.
17 April 2025
Cape Town residents and visitors are invited to participate in this year’s City Nature Challenge by capturing photos of any plants or animals on their smart phones or cameras
03 April 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels
29 March 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department broke ground yesterday to mark the start of construction.
28 March 2025
The City of Cape Town is an active participant in UNEP’s Generation Restoration programme in partnership with ICLEI Africa
20 March 2025
To kick off National Water Week, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the proactive clearing of water-thirsty alien invasive plants as one of its interventions to help build a water secure future for residents
20 February 2025
Cape Town was the first municipality in South Africa to develop and implement a spatial biodiversity plan, which is fitting since this beautiful city claims the title of the most biodiverse city in the world
18 February 2025
City’s Biodiversity Management Branch and the City’s River Wardens rolled up their sleeves securing pathways and clearing up pollution and invasive vegetation within the surrounding area on the eastern shore of the Zeekoevlei section of False Bay Nature Reserve
17 February 2025
The City’s Biodiversity Management branch will explain the importance of the critical draft policy
13 February 2025
24 January 2025
We have made the decision in the interest of the safety and security of staff and visitors who will no longer need to handle cash on the Nature Reserve premises
22 January 2025
The City will be conducting ecological burns at various nature reserves in February, March and April 2025.
20 December 2024
The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to please be on the lookout for any trees on their properties or at various parks and conservation areas these holidays
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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