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27 July 2026
The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold
30 May 2026
The Wildland Firefighters are seasonal employees who are employed annually in terms of the Fire and Rescue Service's summer readiness plan, when Cape Town experiences a surge in vegetation fires.
18 March 2026
There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.
17 January 2026
Incident statistics are a stark reminder to the public that fire safety and prevention is everyone’s business.
12 December 2025
Arlene Wehr joined the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service in 1996 – becoming only the third female to do so at the time.
22 November 2025
Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.
09 November 2025
The City's Fire and Rescue Service is getting ready for the summer season
29 October 2025
The competition gives volunteers an opportunity to showcase the depth of their training and their experience
13 October 2025
The City’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition
27 August 2025
Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Service responded to more than 18 000 vegetation and residential fires in the last financial year.
31 July 2025
Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.
13 July 2025
City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners
01 July 2025
The group of 19 learners from the Leap Science & Maths school in Langa will participate in the annual 'Women & Girls Invisible Force of Resilience' Programme
04 May 2025
City celebrates International Firefighters' Day
27 April 2025
International Firefighters' Day is observed to honour firefighters for their service, and to remember those who lost their lives.
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.
13 April 2025
The Law Enforcement Department has facilitated 1 925 escorts to various service departments in just seven months.
18 March 2025
The boys are back, and geared up, for the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon
02 December 2024
Second group of firefighters completed the officer development programme
29 November 2024
Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.
28 October 2024
The 2024 edition of the First-Aid competition was held at the Epping Fire Station with seven teams in attendance.
29 August 2024
DRMC has 419 registered volunteers, working in teams in various parts of the metropole
21 July 2024
City support to Neighbourhood Watches
05 June 2024
The class of 2024 was celebrated at a graduation ceremony at the Alphen Hall in Constantia today.
05 May 2024
26 April 2024
The celebration comes as the sun sets on one of Cape Town's busiest summer fire periods.
11 April 2024
The firefighters hope to cross the finish line before the cut-off, and raise some much needed funds for the Volunteer Wildfire Services.
28 March 2024
Fire officers at graduation ceremony
21 March 2024
The firefighters hope to raise much-needed funds for the Volunteer Wildfire Service, by running a half marathon in firefighting gear and breathing apparatus sets.
04 February 2024
10 January 2024
While the tourist peak season is not yet over, we can already see a strong tourism recovery in Cape Town.
20 December 2023
MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALDERMAN JP SMITH
30 November 2023
The City's Fire & Rescue Service has finalised its aerial support craft for the summer season.
05 October 2023
The popular event was well attended with seven firefighting and eight first aid teams competing for top honours.
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.
05 July 2023
The City's Fire and Rescue Service notes the increased use of items like inverters and other items, powered by rechargeable batteries, solar installations and the use of generators.
28 June 2023
The annual programme has its roots in the 2012 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction theme, that celebrated women and girls as key figures in disaster reduction, mitigation and recover
04 June 2023
Clinton Manuel has a career in firefighting spanning more than three decades.
31 May 2023
Two City Fire & Rescue Service staff members have clocked out for good, with combined service years of more than 60 years.
12 April 2023
This is the second time that the two firefighters will take on the Two Oceans Half Marathon in their gear.
04 December 2022
The Service is a critical role-player in the City's Festive Season safety plan.
30 November 2022
A few weeks shy of 43 years in the City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service, Chief Fire Officer Ian Schnetler has retired.
22 November 2022
The City of Cape Town's Human Settlements Directorate, Fire Services and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) officials are on the scene in Masiphumele
16 October 2022
The City’s Biodiversity Management Unit, along with Fire and Rescue Services staff, conducted a controlled fuel reduction burn on Robben Island as part of ongoing training.
30 September 2022
The City's continued investment in its Fire and Rescue Service was highlighted once more with the graduation of 21 Learner firefighters.
27 September 2022
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting down the water supply from the Constantia Nek Reservoir
06 September 2022
Would be firefighters can now apply for the 120 seasonal positions within the City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service.
14 August 2022
Overall, the number of incidents were fairly static, with notable reduction in a number of categories.
28 July 2022
The City of Cape Town’s Tactical Response Unit, within the Safety and Security Directorate, responds to incidents of civil unrest.
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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