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01 August 2026
31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’
22 June 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas
30 May 2026
Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.
21 May 2026
The City of Cape Town continues to strengthen environmental rehabilitation efforts through grant funding support to community-based organisations
20 April 2026
The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre
11 March 2026
ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development
03 March 2026
Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems
08 January 2026
The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.
04 December 2025
On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park
13 November 2025
The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.
10 November 2025
Second Early Childhood Development (ECD) Indaba at the Civic Centre yesterday, 8 November 2025,
12 October 2025
According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.
19 September 2025
The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg.
16 August 2025
The overall number of fires dropped by 10%. The number of fatalities dropped by 25%.
31 July 2025
Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.
18 July 2025
City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.
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
13 July 2025
City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners
22 May 2025
There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many
04 May 2025
City celebrates International Firefighters' Day
22 April 2025
It was a mixed bag this Easter
09 February 2025
In 2024, the City hosted a number of training interventions on a range of topics, reaching 1 668 ECD staff members from across the metropole.
06 January 2025
24 November 2024
Emergency response protocols, evacuation procedures, and ways to mitigate risks during various crises were on the agenda.
28 October 2024
The 2024 edition of the First-Aid competition was held at the Epping Fire Station with seven teams in attendance.
21 October 2024
The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1 453 incidents this weekend.
26 September 2024
Environmental factors are an ongoing threat to public health
29 August 2024
DRMC has 419 registered volunteers, working in teams in various parts of the metropole
01 August 2024
The Fire & Rescue Service recorded 4 210 residential fires in 2023/24, resulting in 220 fatalities.
31 July 2024
Today, 31 July 2024, marks World Ranger Day. This year, the City has decided to share the stories of three of our passionate rangers who are taking good care of various City nature reserves across Cape Town.
02 July 2024
Our firefighters are known for their selflessness and bravery in saving lives from fires.
23 May 2024
The programme was a collaboration between the Arts and Culture Branch and the Environmental Planning and Sustainability Branch.
The Disaster Management Advisory Forum meets quarterly, to discuss, assess, and plan for potential risks to public safety.
14 May 2024
The City of Cape Town is offering a free training session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to formal and informal businesses that handle trees and plant material.
11 February 2024
As part of the City’s Urban Energy Poverty Programme, alternative energy solutions are being investigated in informal settlements where grid-connected electrification is not possible.
04 February 2024
13 December 2023
The pilot project, launched in Overcome Heights earlier this year to mitigate the risks posed by fires has made progress
27 November 2023
Accidents involving pedestrians are showing an increase.
22 November 2023
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the City’s Festive Beach Safety plans at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on 22 November.
05 November 2023
The current nationally and ministerially-led process does not work for most of our fire-affected residents
06 September 2023
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the 2023 edition of the Mayor’s Portfolio of Urban Sustainability
24 August 2023
Today is about acknowledging the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place.
11 July 2023
Mandoval Vermiculite Pty Ltd first demonstrated its product during a simulation at the Epping fire station in 2021.
04 June 2023
Clinton Manuel has a career in firefighting spanning more than three decades.
26 April 2023
The task team comprises of more than 25 City departments and external partners including the SAPS, the NSRI, provincial government, and the SPCA
02 April 2023
With increased use of alternatives like gas and paraffin, residents are cautioned to keep safety top of mind at all times.
The City of Cape Town’s Health Department has received nearly 200 generator noise complaints over a 12-month period.
05 February 2023
The City's emergency services conduct hundreds of education and awareness outreach events each year around fire risks and mitigation, but it is a shared responsibility.
23 December 2022
The fire was reported at about 11:00 yesterday morning, 22 December 2022, on the western side of Rondevlei, near Lavender Hill, but with the westerly wind the fire burnt towards the southern shoreline where there are no structures.
02 November 2022
The Safety and Security Directorate's corporate performance scorecard covers a range of indicators.
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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