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    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    01 August 2026

    A City Health project that provides dedicated support to breastfeeding mothers has resulted in improvement in the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    20 July 2026

    Law Enforcement officers were conducting a traffic stop after 23:00 in Delft on Sunday evening when a man walked past, carrying a crying baby.

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

    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.

    Cape Town calls for urgent public transport grant-funding certainty

    Cape Town calls for urgent public transport grant-funding certainty

    14 May 2026

    Call for urgent funding certainty for MyCiTi bus services, as the national Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG) is being phased-out.

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

    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

    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

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    01 April 2026

    Opera Blocks is a fun, interactive theatre experience incorporating vibrant colours, shapes, and classical music for children up to five years old and their parents and caregivers

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    20 March 2026

    This is a special milestone for Observatory Library. It’s not only a historic building, but a longstanding community hub.

    Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern

    Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern

    03 February 2026

    ‘This increase in teenage pregnancies forms part of a trend that has been observed over the past few years

    City urges parents to act early and prevent diarrhoea this summer

    City urges parents to act early and prevent diarrhoea this summer

    08 November 2025

    City's Health Service information on the prevention and treatment of diarrhoea this summer

    International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day offers a sobering reminder

    International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day offers a sobering reminder

    06 September 2025

    This year's theme is 'Supporting bumps without booze – coping without alcohol'.

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    06 August 2025

    The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    04 August 2025

    The focus this year is on building structures that make breastfeeding practical and accessible for everyone, in a supportive environment.

    Unexpected delivery for Ottery firefighters

    Unexpected delivery for Ottery firefighters

    24 July 2025

    The crew on duty at the Ottery Fire Station responded to an unexpected delivery early this morning.

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    02 July 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

    Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

    Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

    06 June 2025

    'Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays.

    Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

    Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

    19 April 2025

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

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Midwifery hat-trick for Mfuleni firefighters

    Midwifery hat-trick for Mfuleni firefighters

    20 January 2025

    Mfuleni firefighters helped to deliver a baby

    Tipple could land you in trouble

    Tipple could land you in trouble

    30 December 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s enforcement departments have confiscated 4 730 bottles of liquor from transgressors at beaches, parks and other public places since 1 December.

    City firefighters conclude Christmas gift giving

    City firefighters conclude Christmas gift giving

    24 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service has completed the handover of hundreds of gifts to eight children’s homes.

    City firefighters bring the Christmas cheer

    City firefighters bring the Christmas cheer

    20 December 2024

    ​The Fire & Rescue Service brought early Christmas cheer to many children.

    ‘Tis the season to be healthy

    ‘Tis the season to be healthy

    21 November 2024

    This time of year is when most of us let our hair down and overindulge because we’ve worked hard and deserve a break.

    Disaster donation drive kicks off

    Disaster donation drive kicks off

    15 November 2024

    Next to public safety, humanitarian relief in a crisis or disaster scenario is essential

    Retreat swimming pool back in business

    Retreat swimming pool back in business

    18 October 2024

    With Retreat back in business, all eyes are now on Strand, which is set to reopen in early December.

    New FASD website to create awareness

    New FASD website to create awareness

    09 September 2024

    When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it goes into her bloodstream

    City looks to jumpstart static breastfeeding rate

    City looks to jumpstart static breastfeeding rate

    27 July 2024

    City Health will continue to invest in training and mentoring for clinic staff to expand its breastfeeding advocacy reach.

    Update on Disaster Management operations

    Update on Disaster Management operations

    12 July 2024

    Assessments by the Disaster Risk Management Centre and Human Settlements Department to date indicate that just over 33 000 households have been affected across the metropole

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    09 July 2024

    Our frontline teams are out there serving Capetonians with great dedication and pride in these difficult storm conditions.

    Not such sweet surrender for animal welfare organisations

    Not such sweet surrender for animal welfare organisations

    16 June 2024

    TEARS, which is also a member of CAWF, reached out to the City recently, having witnessed a marked increase in the number of pets being surrendered.

    Infant vaccination declines

    Infant vaccination declines

    19 April 2024

    ​In the run up to World Immunisation Week (24 to 30 April), the City’s Health Department calls on parents and caregivers to ensure their children’s vaccinations are up to date.

    Tunes for young and old

    Tunes for young and old

    12 April 2024

    The City is proud to partner with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra and Cape Town Opera to bring these initiatives to our residents.

    City-supported initiatives show value of circular economy in Cape Town

    City-supported initiatives show value of circular economy in Cape Town

    16 February 2024

    The first engagement was at the Centre for Regenerative Design & Collaboration (CRDC) South Africa plant in Blackheath, the first of its kind in Africa

     Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    11 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department will observe Pregnancy Week, from 12 to 16 February.

    Increase in diarrheal disease amongst children

    Increase in diarrheal disease amongst children

    26 January 2024

    City reminds communities to take special care during summer when risk of diarrhoea is high

    City’s Pinelands sewer depot braves a house fire, to rescue a two-month-old baby

    City’s Pinelands sewer depot braves a house fire, to rescue a two-month-old baby

    28 November 2023

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Pinelands sewer depot team, found themselves in the right place, at the right time, to go beyond the call of duty and save lives.

    Children enjoy a day at the Opera

    Children enjoy a day at the Opera

    22 September 2023

    ​The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) together with Cape Town Opera (CTO) hosted the fourth opera experience at the Artscape Theatre Centre last weekend

    Awareness drives solutions for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    Awareness drives solutions for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    08 September 2023

    FAS remains a problem in South Africa and has devastating, irreversible effects. It refers to the wide range of physical, behavioural and cognitive impairments that occur due to the baby's exposure to alcohol before birth.

    Breastfeeding,just the right formula

    Breastfeeding,just the right formula

    01 August 2023

    Data shows that breastfeeding is far more beneficial to a child's overall development.

    City’s Metro Police host youth camp

    City’s Metro Police host youth camp

    28 February 2023

    The City’s Metro Police Department hosted a Youth Leadership Day Camp

    Sexual health should be focus year round

    Sexual health should be focus year round

    28 February 2023

    Your sexual health can affect, and is affected by other aspects, such as your physical, mental, emotional, and social health

    National Pregnancy Week: nothing ‘basic’ about ante-natal care

    National Pregnancy Week: nothing ‘basic’ about ante-natal care

    12 February 2023

    City offer health service at clinic and highlight pregnancy week

    Routine vaccination is key to children’s health

    Routine vaccination is key to children’s health

    17 January 2023

    The new school year is upon us and the City wants to help learners miss as few school days as possible due to illness.

    Safety and Security festive season roundup

    Safety and Security festive season roundup

    05 January 2023

    It has been an incredibly busy festive season, and our staff have stood up to the challenges as well as our resources have allowed

    Decline in November surge season cases an encouraging sign

    Decline in November surge season cases an encouraging sign

    13 December 2022

    The time period between November and May is referred to as the surge season as it coincides with an increase in diarrhoea and pneumonia cases.

    City honours its Disaster Risk Management volunteers

    City honours its Disaster Risk Management volunteers

    07 December 2022

    The City has more than 500 registered volunteers across the metropole.

    City assists Masiphumele residents affected by fire

    City assists Masiphumele residents affected by fire

    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

    City Health ‘doubles’ down on Diabetes screening

    City Health ‘doubles’ down on Diabetes screening

    21 November 2022

    City Health focus on Daibetes and the services available

    Body of baby found during area cleaning operation

    Body of baby found during area cleaning operation

    14 October 2022

    The City of Cape Town's cleansing team was busy cleaning an illegal dumping spot along Maroela Road in Kraaifontein, when they found the body of the baby.

    City’s EPWP project promotes breastfeeding culture amongst mothers

    City’s EPWP project promotes breastfeeding culture amongst mothers

    31 August 2022

    ​The Infant Feeding Counsellor (IFC) project involves the training and appointment of 36 breastfeeding counsellors through the City’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), at City Clinics

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