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01 July 2026
The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials
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.
04 December 2025
Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.
30 September 2025
Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.
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.
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.
17 March 2025
Activities included inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, sack races, swing ball and structured movement-based games.
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.
07 February 2025
The City envisages a mixed-used development to help drive economic and socio-economic benefits while increasing affordable housing in the area.
20 November 2024
The aim was to introduce children to science and technology, and its critical role in building a sustainable future.
15 October 2024
Research shows the importance of learning through play and the positive impact it has on children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.
15 September 2024
The training initiative was a joint effort between City Health and the Community Arts & Culture Development Department.
10 March 2024
03 December 2023
The project, aimed at promoting child safety at the City’s beaches, has grown to be trusted by thousands of parents and caregivers as an additional layer of protection while enjoying a day at the beach.
22 November 2023
The graduation marks four years of partnership between the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) and the City of Cape Town's Social Development & Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD).
15 November 2023
The Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP), a collaboration between the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate and the Western Cape Government’s Department of Local Government, has facilitated a donation of educational toys, sports equipment, and a recycling bin to the Injabulo Educare Centre in Khayelitsha.
31 October 2023
Various service providers were on hand to share information and options linked to the group’s reintegration journeys.
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
17 September 2023
Target areas are childhood development, youth development, homeless people, substance abuse, vulnerable groups, and arts, culture and heritage programmes.
23 August 2023
City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department hosted a event in the Civic Centre to celebrate Womens Month
20 August 2023
City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department provides skills training and learning opportunities
16 July 2023
The interventions included shelter placements, reintegration and access to social and health services.
12 May 2023
Strengthning families programme assist parents and chidren - 10 years of programme coincide with commemoration of International Family Day
28 March 2023
We live in a world where digital literacy has become a critical life skill, and it is my sincere hope that this training course will unlock new opportunities for the participants to showcase the skills they've acquired
17 January 2023
The City plans to renovate two municipal-owned sites into Safe Spaces in the coming months to expand dignified transitional shelter and help more people off the streets in Cape Town
04 December 2022
The event celebrated their commitment to care and protection of persons living with disabilities.
01 December 2022
The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) is all set to implement the annual Identikidz programme to create a safer environment at 16 beaches
23 November 2022
Today the City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a motor skills tournament at the Allenby Drive Sports Ground in Retreat
13 October 2022
Early childhood development safety corner launched at Du Noon library
26 May 2022
Two Vrygrond Early Childhood Development Centres are the first facilities to benefit from the exemption criteria approved in 2020.
31 March 2022
NGOs invited to apply for Grant-in-Aid funding
21 March 2022
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department arranged for a day of fun, sports and games for 200 children under the age of 12 at the Weltevreden Recreational Hub.
28 January 2022
The day aims to shine a spotlight on the benefits of reading aloud to children.
13 January 2022
The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department advises parents and Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) operators, that help is at hand in ensuring that young children receive the best care in their formative years.
14 December 2021
It has been some time since the groups could take part in their regular programmes at the community centre due to Covid-19 restriction
19 November 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department hosted 140 children today, on World Children’s Day.
10 October 2021
Homelessness is one of society’s very complex matters, and it elicits very strong opinions
08 September 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Health and Social Development and Early Childhood Development (SD & ECD) Departments will join the rest of the world in commemorating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day tomorrow
25 June 2021
This is the 76th year where the issue of drug abuse and illicit trafficking is highlighted worldwide and the 2021 theme for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
06 November 2020
Statement by the Mayoral Committee member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien
25 October 2020
Organisations wishing to apply for the new funding that is being made available have to outline exactly which projects they require funding for
15 October 2020
Effective handwashing with soap is essential for hygiene and disease prevention, and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of the practice more than ever.
07 August 2020
Community Services and Health gives a breakdown for community projects.
19 July 2020
Two years after the opening of its first Safe Space for street people, the City of Cape Town has operationalised the third such facility, called the Culemborg Expansion site
05 July 2020
The City offers relief to the vulnerable
28 May 2020
The City’s Social Development Department will disburse humanitarian aid to non-government organisations through grants in sponsorship.
26 February 2020
The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SDECD) held a one-day conference for early childhood practitioners in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain.
17 January 2020
Statement by Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien
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
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The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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