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    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

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    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

    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 invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    18 June 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity

    City celebrates its graduates

    City celebrates its graduates

    05 June 2026

    ​The City hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 where 142 graduates

    Crime statistics, but where are the convictions?

    Crime statistics, but where are the convictions?

    22 May 2026

    The City’s most recent correspondence mirrored similar concerns raised with SAPS in 2025, about the low conviction rates for arrests relating to illegal firearms.

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    06 April 2026

    Through CAR, the City is redesigning and upgrading its core application environment, laying the groundwork for future-ready service delivery

    Everyone welcome: City’s future energy leaders learn how to ACT at home

    Everyone welcome: City’s future energy leaders learn how to ACT at home

    26 March 2026

    Calling all Capetonians to visit the City’s Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    25 March 2026

    The City's external financial support (bursaries)awards are intended to provide support to young members of the community who have demonstrated potential to take their studies further

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    12 March 2026

    The City invites members of the public to meet the City’s new Ombudsman, Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    30 November 2025

    At the end of June 2024, City clinics had 37 357 clients remaining on PrEP; that figure increased to 51 277 by June 2025.

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    06 October 2025

    Our new Junior River Warden Programme is an innovative environmental education initiative for learners in Grades 5 and 6 which introduces them to the importance of rivers, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems in Cape Town

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    18 September 2025

    SACMST was among 11 organisations selected in May 2025 to receive support for local initiatives aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    09 September 2025

    ​Continued public engagement activities by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate reached over 523 000 residents and 111 school sessions by April 2025.

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    02 September 2025

    ​Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution

    City libraries launch Science Week

    City libraries launch Science Week

    02 August 2025

    City libraries to host events to celebrate National Science Week

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    18 July 2025

    City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.

    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

    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

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    21 June 2025

    City libraries to offer another fine free week duirng the school holiday

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    20 June 2025

    The City’s libraries and recreation facilities are ready to keep learners busy and active this winter school holiday with hundreds of programmes.

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    10 June 2025

    Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition launch-City of Cape Town, presented unique challenges, innovative responses

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    09 June 2025

    The City has approved a property transaction that aims to support the long-term sustainability of the NPO, Sanccob (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds).

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    07 June 2025

    Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    05 June 2025

    The morning consisted of noteworthy panel discussions amongst the City’s top tech and data experts.

    City libraries’ career expos reach record attendance

    City libraries’ career expos reach record attendance

    26 May 2025

    The 2025 career expos have attracted 4 587 visitors, surpassing last year’s total figure of 2 440 across 13 events.

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    City’s Graduate Internship Programme retains 11 interns

    City’s Graduate Internship Programme retains 11 interns

    24 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town would like to congratulate 11 Digital Internship Programme interns who have successfully secured permanent jobs with the City.

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    27 March 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme

    Mayco supports City land sale to keep top Manenberg school thriving

    Mayco supports City land sale to keep top Manenberg school thriving

    18 March 2025

    The school’s management approached the City’s Property Transactions Department for assistance in identifying a suitable site, as it must vacate its current premises on privately-owned land.

    City awards bursaries to ambitious future Cape Town professionals

    City awards bursaries to ambitious future Cape Town professionals

    03 March 2025

    The City's external financial support (bursaries)awards are intended to provide support to promising young members of the community who have demonstrated potential to take their studies further

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    12 February 2025

    The network comprises of primary and high school STEM Clubs across the Western Cape, inspiring young learners to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

    Cape Town leads SA cities on jobs growth over last decade

    Cape Town leads SA cities on jobs growth over last decade

    10 February 2025

    We’re encouraged to see Cape Town’s jobs growth outpacing other cities based on a new research report

    City training interventions address scarce skills development

    City training interventions address scarce skills development

    09 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services and Human Resources Directorate has successfully implemented a number of training interventions that benefited its Service and Sales workers

    Science and expertise at the heart of City’s planned desalination plant

    Science and expertise at the heart of City’s planned desalination plant

    29 January 2025

    The City’s plan to establish a desalination plant in Paarden Eiland will be driven and informed by science, expertise and collaboration.

    City of Cape Town joins the International Union for Conservation of Nature

    City of Cape Town joins the International Union for Conservation of Nature

    27 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town has been accepted as a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in the Subnational Government Membership Category

    Potsdam Sustainability Campus set to improve quality of life for Capetonians

    Potsdam Sustainability Campus set to improve quality of life for Capetonians

    22 November 2024

    The Potsdam Sustainability Campus is a dynamic, living campus - a place where ideas can be tested, mistakes can be made, and innovative solutions can emerge

    City puts science at the centre of World Children’s Day

    City puts science at the centre of World Children’s Day

    20 November 2024

    The aim was to introduce children to science and technology, and its critical role in building a sustainable future.

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    18 November 2024

    At a celebratory event on 8 November 2024, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked 100 years since the establishment of the Scientific Services branch in Athlone.

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    29 October 2024

    As the most biodiverse city in the world, we have a responsibility to conserve and protect this unique biodiversity

    No hogging library study guides

    No hogging library study guides

    19 September 2024

    Study guides are available for grades 8 to 12 for languages, Life Science, Business Studies and Mathematics, among others.

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    17 September 2024

    The study will be undertaken by a suitably qualified transaction advisory team, who have been appointed as approved by Council resolution.

    City invites residents to join 2024 International Coastal Clean-up

    City invites residents to join 2024 International Coastal Clean-up

    15 September 2024

    Coastal clean-up initiative at the Helderberg Marine Protected Area along Strand Beach on International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day, Saturday 21 September 2024

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    13 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town joined National Treasury and several representatives from other municipalities at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

    City launches Data Strategy to catapult service delivery into the digital age

    City launches Data Strategy to catapult service delivery into the digital age

    09 September 2024

    Today, Monday 9 September 2024, the City has launched its Data Strategy.

    Prescription drugs: handle with care

    Prescription drugs: handle with care

    02 September 2024

    Pharmacists are trained in all matters related to medication – from storage, handling and preparation, to dispensing and administering.

    City welcomes expert Chief Digital Officer, Andre Stelzner

    City welcomes expert Chief Digital Officer, Andre Stelzner

    07 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Stelzner to the role of IS&T Chief Digital Officer (CDO), with effect from 1 August 2024

    City libraries get back into coding action

    City libraries get back into coding action

    01 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s libraries are getting in on the coding action once again

    Junior City Council elects new executive committee for 2024 term

    Junior City Council elects new executive committee for 2024 term

    10 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council (JCC) elected their Executive Committee Members this past weekend.

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