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    City honours fallen members

    City honours fallen members

    04 July 2026

    A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    30 June 2026

    ​One of the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate's 2026 grant funding recipients, Lokshin Pioneers, hosted Project Khuseleka, meaning 'to be protected'

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

    Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

    Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

    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.

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    11 May 2026

    The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight.

    Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

    Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

    11 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    07 May 2026

    One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    20 April 2026

    Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

    Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

    Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

    17 April 2026

    According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light to moderate showers until Sunday.

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

    Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

    17 March 2026

    The Law Enforcement School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is at the forefront of Safety and Security’s social crime prevention efforts.

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    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.

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    27 January 2026

    The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat.

    City thanks donors in disaster relief efforts

    City thanks donors in disaster relief efforts

    22 January 2026

    Donations have been received from several quarters, including individuals, organisations and corporates.

    Not all fire heroes wear bunker gear

    Not all fire heroes wear bunker gear

    17 January 2026

    Incident statistics are a stark reminder to the public that fire safety and prevention is everyone’s business.

    Safety and Security delivers joy at toy handover

    Safety and Security delivers joy at toy handover

    16 January 2026

    The City’s Safety and Security Directorate handed over educational toys worth more than R30 000 to the St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care Facility in Montana earlier today.

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    14 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

    Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

    Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

    10 January 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined City teams on the ground at Dunoon.

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    08 January 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

    Officer of the year shows no fear

    Officer of the year shows no fear

    23 December 2025

    The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    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

    Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

    Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

    03 December 2025

    Identikidz is coordinated by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD).

    City honours its DRM Volunteers

    City honours its DRM Volunteers

    02 December 2025

    Cape Town has more than 550 registered Disaster Risk Management volunteers

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    22 November 2025

    Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.

    City’s Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

    City’s Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

    18 November 2025

    Five City libraries are taking part in areas identified as high heat zones across the metro.

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

    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

    DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

    DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

    29 October 2025

    The competition gives volunteers an opportunity to showcase the depth of their training and their experience

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

    Fun run goes a long way to assist those in need

    Fun run goes a long way to assist those in need

    24 October 2025

    More than 500 participants completed the five kilometre fun run at the Rondebosch Common

    Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    21 October 2025

    ​Entries for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards close Friday, 31 October 2025

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    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

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    12 October 2025

    According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.

    City hosts G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group

    City hosts G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group

    08 October 2025

    G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group hosted by the City Disaster Risk Management Centre at the Urban Park in Green Point

    Neighbourhood Watch Awards returns

    Neighbourhood Watch Awards returns

    03 October 2025

    Every year, the Safety and Security Directorate sets out to recognise the dedication, hard work and commitment of NWs

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    25 September 2025

    ​The six kilometre run was the second such event hosted by the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers (SRO) unit.

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    12 August 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce that the revised Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) was Gazetted on Friday, 8 August 2025.

    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.

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    13 July 2025

    City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

    Acting Mayor conducts oversight visits to flood-affected informal settlements

    Acting Mayor conducts oversight visits to flood-affected informal settlements

    08 July 2025

    Alderman Eddie Andrews’s visits formed part of ongoing oversight efforts following the heavy rainfall seen in the City over the past two weeks.

    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.

    Young learners leap into lessons on resilience

    Young learners leap into lessons on resilience

    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

    Door-to-door high flood risk awareness raised to alert Driftsands residents

    Door-to-door high flood risk awareness raised to alert Driftsands residents

    27 June 2025

    In a proactive effort to protect communities during the winter rainfall season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been conducting direct engagements

    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.

    Safety and Security career expo in Atlantis draws hundreds

    Safety and Security career expo in Atlantis draws hundreds

    30 May 2025

    ​Hundreds of learners, young people, and residents flocked to the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate career expo in Atlantis

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    22 May 2025

    There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many

    Langa lives and services prioritised: Tower 37 emergency relocation successfully completed

    Langa lives and services prioritised: Tower 37 emergency relocation successfully completed

    15 May 2025

    The vulnerable Langa residents understood the urgency of the situation and offered their cooperation, which led to them being safely moved

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