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    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    29 July 2026

    ​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

    Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

    Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

    11 June 2026

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has officially opened the new R10,2 million Princess Vlei trail

    Take part in the 2026 City Nature Challenge and capture Cape Town’s living nature

    Take part in the 2026 City Nature Challenge and capture Cape Town’s living nature

    20 April 2026

    Residents in Cape Town are spoilt for choice with an array of nature reserves and conservation areas right on their doorstep

    City libraries unlock a new digital chapter

    City libraries unlock a new digital chapter

    14 September 2025

    City libraries announces new digital services

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    03 March 2025

    City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

    November events frenzy sets the stage for an epic Cape Town summer

    November events frenzy sets the stage for an epic Cape Town summer

    03 December 2024

    The 206 events hosted in Cape Town this November saw around 400 000 people attending.

    City releases Annual Inland Water Quality Report

    City releases Annual Inland Water Quality Report

    26 November 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has released its Annual Inland Water Quality Report for the period of 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2023

    Vendor registration open for Helderberg Night Market

    Vendor registration open for Helderberg Night Market

    22 November 2024

    The exciting Helderberg Night Market is right around the corner and local sellers are encouraged to apply for a spot today!

    Rietvlei’s trails, picnic areas and Old Friend’s bird hide open again to the public

    Rietvlei’s trails, picnic areas and Old Friend’s bird hide open again to the public

    20 August 2024

    The City closed the land-based areas of the Rietvlei section on 11 July 2024 after severe flooding affected roads, trails, picnic areas and boardwalks.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    Love food and hate waste this year

    Love food and hate waste this year

    28 January 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate would like to urge residents to explore composting and food gardening in 2024 to help divert food waste from landfills.

    More communities take back their areas from illegal dumping

    More communities take back their areas from illegal dumping

    21 December 2023

    The City of Cape Town continues to struggle against illegal dumping throughout our communities.

    Champion Tree falls at Arderne Gardens

    Champion Tree falls at Arderne Gardens

    09 October 2023

    The Recreation and Parks standby tree emergency team was promptly dispatched upon receiving the call and the fallen tree was identified as Turkish Oak (Quercus cerris).

    Over 40 000 at Netball World Cup Fan Park

    Over 40 000 at Netball World Cup Fan Park

    04 August 2023

    The free Netball World Cup Fan Park outside the CTICC has provided the ultimate spectator experience for both those with tickets to watch the games and those without, for the last six days

      Cape Town welcomes netball nations ahead of 2023 Netball World Cup

    Cape Town welcomes netball nations ahead of 2023 Netball World Cup

    24 July 2023

    Netball World Cup to start this week with teams arriving in Cape Town

    Comic Con sells out in Cape Town

    Comic Con sells out in Cape Town

    26 April 2023

    Since the inaugural Comic Con Africa, which was hosted in Johannesburg in 2018, Capetonians have been yearning for the Con experience to make its way to the Mother City

    Pocket-Friendly Guide shows there’s something for everyone in Cape Town

    Pocket-Friendly Guide shows there’s something for everyone in Cape Town

    09 January 2023

    Statement by Alderman James Vos, Mayco Member for Economic Growth

    City readies for bumper tourism season

    City readies for bumper tourism season

    08 December 2022

    The City's readiness goes beyond planning for travellers once they are in Cape Town and starts with putting measures in place to attract tourists

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    01 September 2022

    This Tourism Month, we are aiming to inspire discussions about rethinking tourism for development, including education and job creation, as well as how it impacts the environment and opportunities to grow sustainably through this future-focused theme

    Cape Town residents earn second spot in City Nature Challenge winner categories

    Cape Town residents earn second spot in City Nature Challenge winner categories

    12 May 2022

    Your explorations and photos of our city’s diverse plant and animal life made its mark

    Help defend Cape Town’s City Nature Challenge title

    Help defend Cape Town’s City Nature Challenge title

    13 April 2022

    The City Nature Challenge is less than three weeks away and the City of Cape Town is calling on all Capetonians to register on the iNaturalist app and to participate in the challenge over the long weekend

    Public assets, big and small, released for economic and social opportunities

    Public assets, big and small, released for economic and social opportunities

    21 December 2021

    Economic Growth Directorate will ensure the efficient and effective management and distribution of public assets

    MyCiTi makes special arrangements for commuters over the holidays

    MyCiTi makes special arrangements for commuters over the holidays

    17 December 2021

    We have arranged that the MyCiTi festive season schedule and routes accommodate the needs of our passengers over this period.

    Cape Town pivots to domestic traveller campaign

    Cape Town pivots to domestic traveller campaign

    06 December 2021

    Our launch event today is testament to the quick-thinking creativity of our tourism teams, and is testament to our City’s commitment to doing what we can to help the tens of thousands of Capetonians

    Cape Town and New York reunited as airline resumes flights

    Cape Town and New York reunited as airline resumes flights

    03 December 2021

    The city first welcomed the maiden direct United Airlines New York to Cape Town flight on 16 December 2019, after much effort from the City of Cape Town

    Making well-maintained roads, efficient urban mobility my business

    Making well-maintained roads, efficient urban mobility my business

    28 November 2021

    Our road networks connect us and enable business activity and job creation

    Key film, arts and animation events coming to Cape Town in October

    Key film, arts and animation events coming to Cape Town in October

    28 September 2021

    From 1 October to 5 October 2021, these events will be taking place at various venues across the city, including at the Artscape Theatre Centre, Labia Theatre, Guga S'Thebe, the V&A Waterfront and in Woodstock

    Pocket-friendly guide proves Cape Town is ready for local visitors

    Pocket-friendly guide proves Cape Town is ready for local visitors

    09 September 2021

    In working towards this inclusive growth, it is important that we consider both those employed in this industry, and those who buy into the experiences it offers.

    City nature challenge weekend is here - time to explore the outdoors

    City nature challenge weekend is here - time to explore the outdoors

    30 April 2021

    As Capetonians, we know that we live in a magnificent city, and now it’s time to prove that Cape Town is one of the most biodiverse cities on the planet

    City challenges all Capetonians to come out and explore nature

    City challenges all Capetonians to come out and explore nature

    16 April 2021

    ‘As Capetonians, we know that we live in a magnificent city, and now it’s time to prove that Cape Town is one of the most biodiverse cities on the planet

    City launches updated Heritage booklet

    City launches updated Heritage booklet

    01 December 2020

    ​The City’s Environmental Management Department has updated its Heritage booklet to provide the public with detailed information about the heritage resources

    Blue Flags take to the sky at City shores

    Blue Flags take to the sky at City shores

    27 November 2020

    The City is pleased to once again receive this recognition. Being able to retain the status of all 10 Blue Flag beaches

    The winner is - City’s Smart Living Handbook

    The winner is - City’s Smart Living Handbook

    26 November 2020

    The handbook consists of six chapters including, Water, Waste, Energy, Environment, Transport and Heritage

    City’s nature reserves continue to flourish in 2020

    City’s nature reserves continue to flourish in 2020

    24 November 2020

    The City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management branch worked hard at conserving the biodiversity and maintaining the natural beauty of its 21 nature reserves

    Virtual Birdathon at False Bay Nature Reserve the perfect school holiday adventure

    Virtual Birdathon at False Bay Nature Reserve the perfect school holiday adventure

    20 October 2020

    The FBNR is regarded as the most significant natural asset in the Cape Flats District and in 2015 was declared a Ramsar Site, which is a wetland of international importance.

    City launches strategy to reignite tourism in Cape Town

    City launches strategy to reignite tourism in Cape Town

    01 September 2020

    Statement by the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos

    Cape Town flower season is upon us

    Cape Town flower season is upon us

    17 August 2020

    A number of City of Cape Town nature reserves blossom with flowers but the City reserves are truly worth visiting

    Trails in for a trimming at Helderberg Nature Reserve

    Trails in for a trimming at Helderberg Nature Reserve

    02 July 2020

    The Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) is a Section 21 non-profit company with over 200 volunteer members who assist various municipalities and conservation agencies with the management of wildfires

    Mayor Plato welcomes long-term lease recommendation for Cape Town Market in Epping

    Mayor Plato welcomes long-term lease recommendation for Cape Town Market in Epping

    18 June 2020

    It gives me great pleasure to announce that we have taken another substantial step forward by recommending the approval of a long term lease with the market operator

    City looks to remain global City Nature Challenge champion

    City looks to remain global City Nature Challenge champion

    04 March 2020

    City Nature Challenge 2020.

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