City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

06 August 2026

Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

05 August 2026

Free MyCiTi event shuttle services will operate before and after the match for all valid ticket holders

City honours enforcement veterans

04 August 2026

The long service medal ceremony honoured 112 staff members who have completed 30 years of service or more in the enforcement environment.

City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

03 August 2026

The City advises customers in the Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton areas of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance

More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

02 August 2026

Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

01 August 2026

The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

23 July 2026

​The City would like to advise residents and visitors that by next week, the contractor will start dismantling the four remaining beach huts on the eastern side of the Muizenberg beachfront

A busy week of events ahead

12 July 2026

Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

09 July 2026

Kloof Road should be open to traffic again by mid-December 2026

City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

05 July 2026

Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

Attendance up nearly 50% at City libraries’ career expos

29 June 2026

​Career expos at City libraries during the first half of the year drew a record turnout of 6 355 young people

More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

25 June 2026

The Bayview U16 Youth Cup is one of several grassroots football events supported by the City through the Special Events Committee.

Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

22 June 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

20 May 2026

Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

17 May 2026

Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

15 May 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

Annual maintenance of dune projects on its way

30 April 2026

Dune rehabilitation is the most cost-effective and pragmatic approach to protect and rehabilitate ecosystems and ecological infrastructure

Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

12 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

10 April 2026

The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

10 April 2026

Lifeguards play a critical role in the City’s Drowning Prevention Strategy each year.

City commences with modification of Zeekoevlei weir

08 April 2026

The False Bay Nature Reserve is a site of international importance according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Two Oceans Marathon week guide

07 April 2026

Information guide and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon

Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

04 April 2026

Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

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

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

30 March 2026

​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

29 March 2026

The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

26 March 2026

Kloof Road is one of the access routes that links the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point

Reminder to help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

25 March 2026

The updated strategy now provides direction on tackling new and growing issues

Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

24 March 2026

The works include the repainting and refreshing of road markings to ensure better visibility for both motorists and pedestrians

More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

24 March 2026

​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

Cape Town leading the way with public transport

17 March 2026

The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.

Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

15 March 2026

Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

Strand seawall - major infrastructure upgrades progressing well

12 March 2026

Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

09 March 2026

​The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.

Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

03 March 2026

Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

More scofflaws end up behind bars

28 February 2026

Nearly 40% of warrant executions over seven months resulted in arrests - a marked increase on the previous year.

Help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

24 February 2026

The City of Cape Town is updating its Freight Management Strategy

Pilot project to mitigate windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive

05 February 2026

The City is busy with a pilot project to mitigate the impact of windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive.

New traffic management plan along Beach Road to accommodate second phase of Strand Seawall

03 February 2026

​The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area that the second phase of the Stand Seawall project is currently under way and expanding further east

Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

02 February 2026

The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Water Inspectorate has increased their checks across Cape Town to regulate and enforce local water by-laws and deter excessive water use.

City advises of roadworks in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps Bay

29 January 2026

The work in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps is planned to take place from today, 29 January 2026 until Wednesday, 28 February 2026

City's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

26 January 2026

The City continues to roll out its compulsory meter replacement programme

City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

25 January 2026

The pilot includes the 31 outdoor community swimming pools that recently reverted to weekend operations at the conclusion of the festive season.

Muizenberg beachfront upgrade moving into 6th gear

22 January 2026

The upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is in full swing after the builders’ break.

All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

16 January 2026

There were no fatal or non-fatal drownings recorded at municipal swimming pools – a remarkable feat, considering just how popular these facilities were with patrons enjoying a day out.

Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

16 January 2026

City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

Beach safety operations yield positive returns

06 January 2026

Llifeguards and other emergency services were kept busy, but drowning statistics are lower compared to the previous season.

Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

19 December 2025

​Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season

Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

17 December 2025

The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged