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    Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

    Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

    07 August 2026

    We must make full use of all policing resources in Cape Town as SAPS are under severe pressure

    Metro Police reinforcements pack a punch

    Metro Police reinforcements pack a punch

    06 August 2026

    ​The City’s Metro Police Department is in its 25th year of operations

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

    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.

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    03 August 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

    Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

    Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

    03 August 2026

    ​Metro Police cadets, along with the Law Enforcement Graffiti Unit, removed 785 square metres of graffiti from walls in Manenberg

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

    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

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    31 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    30 July 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    29 July 2026

    The new facilities will include passenger shelters and improvements to the surrounding pedestrian infrastructure

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    22 July 2026

    NSO teams across Cape Town are making headway in strengthening ties in communities where they are deployed.

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    17 July 2026

    Various City departments will be stationed at the Gugulethu Civic Hall in NY50 on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    14 July 2026

    The well attended engagement with these key City partners comes ahead of a busy festive season of cultural events.

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    13 July 2026

    The Mayor was speaking at the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court where a suspect arrested by Metro Police in Woodlands

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    13 July 2026

    ​Metro Police officers arrested 130 suspects, including 23 for drunk driving, and issued 5 665 fines.

    Law Enforcement Escort Unit clocks 10 700 requests in 12 months

    Law Enforcement Escort Unit clocks 10 700 requests in 12 months

    11 July 2026

    The City is tracking attacks on staff, vehicle hijackings and extortion attempts daily through its Safety and Security Information Management Services

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    10 July 2026

    As part of its project plan for the funding from the City, FORHB undertook various key activities

    Common sense has gone to the birds

    Common sense has gone to the birds

    10 July 2026

    There has been considerable confusion and misinformation this week regarding a notice issued by our Environmental Health Practitioners

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    07 July 2026

    A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    07 July 2026

    ​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    07 July 2026

    The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

    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.

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    03 July 2026

    The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    03 July 2026

    The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    02 July 2026

    ​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

    New traffic signals on Old Oak Road welcomed

    New traffic signals on Old Oak Road welcomed

    01 July 2026

    New traffic signals have been installed at the intersection of Old Oak Road and Melina Street to assist with traffic calming and management in the area.

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    26 June 2026

    The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

    More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

    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.

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    22 June 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 527 suspects in a single week

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

    Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

    15 June 2026

    We deeply appreciate and welcome the Commissioner's support for more policing powers for our Metro police

    Another week, another crayfish bust

    Another week, another crayfish bust

    15 June 2026

    The Law Enforcement Marine Unit were led to an illegal haul of West Coast Rock Lobster tails at the Old Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, 14 June.

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    15 June 2026

    City Health is aware of the recent increase in food safety-related complaints received and allegations made regarding foodstuffs purchased

    Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

    Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

    12 June 2026

    ​Nearly 200 staff members have been promoted or appointed to sergeant or inspector

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    12 June 2026

    Libraries play such an important role in our communities and renovating, regular maintenance and upgrades are investments in future learning

    City begins major sewer rehabilitation project in Milnerton

    City begins major sewer rehabilitation project in Milnerton

    11 June 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will invest more than R12 million in the rehabilitation of 5,3km of sewer pipes in Milnerton.

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    10 June 2026

    The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    10 June 2026

    The amended by-law is designed to streamline event approval processes, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for lower-risk events

    Update on Killarney Community Recycling Centre operations

    Update on Killarney Community Recycling Centre operations

    08 June 2026

    ​The Killarney Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is currently allowing residents and businesses to each drop off one load of soft garden greens

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    07 June 2026

    Food safety is a highly legislated space, but the onus is on everyone to help promote it by adhering to basic practices, whether you run a business or are cooking for your household.

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    06 June 2026

    Service requests and policing-related issues are most common, with NWs in Edgemead and Heideveld accounting for the highest usage statistics.

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    04 June 2026

    The festival returns with a rich selection of South African and international documentary film content

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    03 June 2026

    World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June

    Reminder to comment on Road Safety Strategy for Cape Town

    Reminder to comment on Road Safety Strategy for Cape Town

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to remind all residents to submit input on the draft Road Safety Strategy before Monday,8 June 2026.

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    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.

    Cape Town Funny Festival ends the month with a laugh

    Cape Town Funny Festival ends the month with a laugh

    29 May 2026

    The Cape Town Funny Festival, South Africa’s oldest and largest comedy festival, hosted the first of its 23 shows at the Baxter Theatre last night.

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    28 May 2026

    Each year, the City appoints over 600 seasonal lifeguards to be deployed to designated bathing beaches and public

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