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    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    07 August 2026

    ​SmartCape provides free access to computers and the internet, while City libraries also offer digital literacy training

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    04 August 2026

    City libraries saw 37 422 items returned with a monetary value of R4 767 836, 51.

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    03 August 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites all residents and road users to comment on a proposal to introduce permanent one-way systems along a portion of Strandfontein Service Road in Ottery

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    01 August 2026

    A City Health project that provides dedicated support to breastfeeding mothers has resulted in improvement in the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    27 July 2026

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    10 July 2026

    ​The group of librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    08 July 2026

    The City's bursary applications are set to open in August/September 2026

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    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

    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

    Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

    Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

    19 June 2026

    Following an educational programme, participants enjoyed a variety of recreational activities facilitated by the Sports and Recreation Department

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    19 June 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department’s programme is packed with activities and include sports and indoor games

    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

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

    Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

    27 April 2026

    Athlone library ropened after burglary disrupted services

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    20 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    15 April 2026

    The Athlone Library is offering limited services after it was burgled two weekends in a row.

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

    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

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    20 March 2026

    This is a special milestone for Observatory Library. It’s not only a historic building, but a longstanding community hub.

    Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

    Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

    13 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Goodwood Library celebrated its 65th birthday this week.

    City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

    City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

    13 March 2026

    The road march through the streets of Cape Town has become a fixture on the City libraries calendar and marks the official start of South African Library Week

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    11 March 2026

    The SmartCape programme was initiated in July 2002 with five computers deployed at six public libraries across the City.

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

    06 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    Lwandle library project update

    Lwandle library project update

    27 February 2026

    An updated risk assessment for the planned major upgrades has determined that it is best to close the entire library while the works are under way.

    Help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

    Help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town is updating its Freight Management Strategy

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    17 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has intensified outreach efforts through participation in the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz programme

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    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.

    Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

    Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

    23 January 2026

    The City is encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of free enterprise development services offered through the City’s Business Hub.

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    23 January 2026

    The City's Mobile Office is heading to Belhar and Mfuleni next week to bring essential municipal services.

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    22 January 2026

    In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.

    Bellville library closed due to cable theft

    Bellville library closed due to cable theft

    31 December 2025

    ​The City’s Library and Information Services would like to inform residents that the Bellville Library is temporarily closed as a result of cable theft.

    City librarian appointed to national advisory council

    City librarian appointed to national advisory council

    17 December 2025

    The Council has the ability to influence decisions and perspectives on various library related matters

    Stay in the safe zone this summer season

    Stay in the safe zone this summer season

    11 December 2025

    The active supervision of children is something that needs to be top of mind at all times – not just at our beaches.

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

    Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

    02 December 2025

    The summer holiday is the longest of the year and it can be a challenge to keep little hands and minds busy

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    28 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    25 October 2025

    The Chess@Libraries initiative is a collaboration between the City’s Library and Information Services Department and the Western Cape Chess Federation.

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    15 October 2025

    The festival, driven by passionate library staff dedicated to promoting literacy, creativity and community engagement, will bring together 11 diverse South African authors

    City recognised as data-driven blueprint pioneer for a high-growth African economy

    City recognised as data-driven blueprint pioneer for a high-growth African economy

    15 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys, recently attended the invitation-only Tallinn Digital Summit hosted by the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal.

    Comment on revised proposals for managing travel demand

    Comment on revised proposals for managing travel demand

    15 October 2025

    Travel demand management is a collection of programmes, techniques and policies aimed at influencing the travel choices people make

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    30 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting an Open Day about the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton on Saturday, 4 October 2025.

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    26 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS).

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    City libraries unlock a new digital chapter

    City libraries unlock a new digital chapter

    14 September 2025

    City libraries announces new digital services

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

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