Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

03 August 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites all residents and road users to comment on a proposal to introduce permanent one-way systems along a portion of Strandfontein Service Road in Ottery

Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

21 July 2026

The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

26 May 2026

On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

26 May 2026

​Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.

City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

07 May 2026

This programme is about building stronger communities from within

City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

28 April 2026

To kick off the start of World Immunisation Week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, joined healthcare workers, partners, caregivers and families for an immunisation awareness event.

City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

20 April 2026

City clinics are taking delivery of nearly 18 500 doses of vaccine – by 24 April, all facilities should have stock

Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

09 April 2026

Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.

City records 50% drop in TB diagnoses as testing increases from 1 500 to 7 000 monthly

27 March 2026

The disease continues to affect many South Africans, but new data shows collective efforts are slowly turning the tide

Reminder to have your say on Citywide traffic safety improvements

24 March 2026

The key objective of these traffic calming measures is to improve pedestrian safety, especially around schools where vulnerable road users are most at risk.

Have Your Say on Citywide Traffic Safety Improvements

03 March 2026

The City of Cape Town is inviting residents, stakeholders and interested groups to have their say on the proposed roll-out of traffic calming measures across the city.

City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

09 February 2026

Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

Red and yellow brigade spreads Christmas cheer

20 December 2025

The City's Fire & Rescue Services and Shoprite/Checkers are delivering gifts and festive treats to six community social welfare organisations.

Crime stats: City offers resources to up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

28 November 2025

These latest crime stats make it clear that violent crime continues to plague some of our most vulnerable communities

It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

07 November 2025

Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

02 November 2025

The City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations implementing arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding.

Community food gardens aim to uproot hunger

16 October 2025

Today on World Food Day, Thursday, 16 October, the City’s Public Empowerment and Development Department and Western Cape Government’s Community Development Worker (CDW) Programme, launched the Food Gardens Project.

Cyclists take to the streets of Khayelitsha to celebrate Transport Month

09 October 2025

Under the City’s Transport Month theme for this year, Road Safety – Share the Road Responsibly

Reminder to comment on proposed one-way conversion of Buckley Road, Athlone

26 September 2025

​The City of Cape Town proposes to convert Buckley Road in Athlone into a one-way road between St Athans Road towards Thornton Road in Athlone.

New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

19 September 2025

The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg.

Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

16 September 2025

non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure along key corridors in Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

City calls for comments on proposed one-way conversion of Buckley Road, Athlone

01 September 2025

The City of Cape Town proposes to convert Buckley Road in Athlone into a one-way road between St Athans Road towards Thornton Road in Athlone.

Have your say on Traffic Calming Policy updates

15 August 2025

​The City of Cape Town invites all interested and affected parties to provide comments on the updated draft Traffic Calming Policy.

Tactical interventions to ensure safe passage for cyclists along Bree Street

08 August 2025

Improve the safety of cyclists along Bree Street between the intersections of Shortmarket Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue.

Cape Town’s 700 new City police officers to hit the ground in Spring

24 July 2025

Cape Town’s 700 new City police officers will be ready for deployment this Spring

From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

18 July 2025

City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.

Reminder to comment on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

19 June 2025

Reminder to residents, interested parties or groups to have their say on proposed conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

More than 100 participate in child protection awareness programme

03 June 2025

Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities and often bear the brunt of any social ills such as drug abuse or criminal activity.

Have your say on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

30 May 2025

The proposal aims to improve traffic circulation around Edgemead High School, where there is a high number of vulnerable road users during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups

Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

26 May 2025

Traffic calming measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where the highest concentration of vulnerable road users is usually found.

Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

02 May 2025

Comment on traffic calming measures for the Southern, Northern, Central and Eastern regions until Monday, 2 June 2025

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

City delivering real change

24 April 2025

Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

19 April 2025

Distribution to clinics is under way, and the vaccines will be available free of charge.

TB testing skyrockets thanks to Targeted Universal Testing

20 March 2025

TB is the world’s deadliest infectious disease with devastating health, social and economic consequences

City Health ramps up child vaccination efforts

07 January 2025

The department is hosting outreaches, but also encourages parents to visit their nearest clinic for assistance.

Council speech – 5 December 2024

05 December 2024

Council speech – 5 December 2024

DRMC takes places of worship through their safety paces

24 November 2024

Emergency response protocols, evacuation procedures, and ways to mitigate risks during various crises were on the agenda.

Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

17 October 2024

This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

City Ombudsman bringing services to communities

03 September 2024

The Office of the City Ombudsman and SASSA's Wynberg mobile service have teamed up to provide voluntary and free services at various City venues within the southern peninsula

Apply now for funding for arts, culture and heritage projects

04 August 2024

The City's Community, Arts and Culture Department supports various organisations through GIA funding, to deliver impactful projects which contribute to the city's cultural vibrancy and community wellbeing.

Mayor Hill-Lewis supports families impacted by housing unit hi-jackings

07 June 2024

The City has been fighting for over two and a half years in court to gain an eviction order and restore the homes to the rightful beneficiary families.

Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

05 June 2024

City Health took delivery of 18 500 flu vaccines at the beginning of May.

City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

05 June 2024

​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

City provides sustainability training to NPOs

20 May 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department held a series of workshops in Kuils River.

False Bay Nature Reserve boasts a legendary hippo population, one of which is to be relocated

24 April 2024

​Many Cape Town residents may be unaware that the City has its very own pod of Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) that has called the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve home since 1981.

Have your say on traffic calming measures in the central region reminder

19 April 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites community members in the central region of Cape Town to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in their respective areas.

Have your say on traffic calming measures in the central region

05 April 2024

​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites community members in the central region of Cape Town to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in their respective areas

Have your say on traffic calming measures in the southern region

28 March 2024

​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites community members in the southern region of Cape Town to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in their respective areas.