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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.
07 May 2026
This programme is about building stronger communities from within
11 February 2026
Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week.
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.
24 August 2025
The City is investing in the safety of its clinics, libraries, parks and other facilities to ensure they remain open and accessible for generations to come.
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.
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.
13 September 2024
The corner will have a variety of Lego building bricks, books, posters, colouring pages and play mats.
07 July 2024
The assistance includes aid and capacity building training, among others.
25 June 2024
The proliferation of substances, whether drugs or alcohol, is seemingly never-ending
20 May 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department held a series of workshops in Kuils River.
21 April 2024
The draft strategy, set to replace the existing Street People policy, will enable the City to collaborate with more role-players.
10 March 2024
11 February 2024
City creates opportunities for young business entrepeneurs
15 January 2024
The programme, implemented by the City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department, has tagged more than 120 000 children.
08 January 2024
City's Identikidz project assisting children to enjoy the beach in a safe environment
27 December 2023
Lifeguards and ancillary services have had a busy few days in spite of the very windy conditions around the peninsula.
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.
01 October 2023
The City’s Arts and Culture Branch invites registered non-profit organisations to apply for funding
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.
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.
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
27 July 2023
August is more than a look back at history
16 July 2023
The interventions included shelter placements, reintegration and access to social and health services.
09 July 2023
Women for Change and Men for Change programme by City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department
25 June 2023
The City's response includes efforts at prevention, intervention, suppression and coordination.
22 June 2023
This year, the competition saw existing businesses go head to head, but also created space for young people with business ideas.
07 June 2023
Last month, the City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department narrowed down the participants in the #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge from 162 to the top 100
30 May 2023
The City has a well-established track record of services and support to vulnerable individuals, as well as the NPOs who work tirelessly in pursuit of making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
26 May 2023
The City of Cape Town's Youth Literacy and Life Skills Programme aims to support young people around Cape Town by offering assistance with reading, writing and life skills.
12 May 2023
Strengthning families programme assist parents and chidren - 10 years of programme coincide with commemoration of International Family Day
05 May 2023
The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department last night hosted the launch of the annual #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial challenge
30 April 2023
The Directorate has been allocated a draft capital budget of nearly R451 million for the 2023/24 financial year.
13 April 2023
The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department invites young entrepreneurs to apply for participation in the annual #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial challenge
05 April 2023
Registered non-profit organisations that offer accommodation to vulnerable groups have until 14 April to apply for aid to sustain their operations through winter
04 April 2023
The masterclass was held at Youngblood Africa in the CBD on Wednesday, 29 March 2023.
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
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
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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