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    City services primed for long festive weekend

    City services primed for long festive weekend

    23 December 2025

    The City’s festive season safety plan includes increased patrols on the roads and places of public interest, like CBDs, beaches and other public open spaces.

    City marks World Drowning Prevention Day with young swimmers

    City marks World Drowning Prevention Day with young swimmers

    21 July 2025

    City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a vibrant, water safety celebration at the Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool in the heart of the city.

    Emergency calls: details DO matter

    Emergency calls: details DO matter

    25 May 2025

    Callers are reminded to share as many pertinent details as possible to epxedite calls for help.

    Mayor commends hero who risked life in sea rescue at Table View

    Mayor commends hero who risked life in sea rescue at Table View

    07 October 2024

    'The City commends Brandon for his bravery in selflessly swimming into rough seas to rescue a woman from drowning

    Lifeguards head to the beach

    Lifeguards head to the beach

    20 September 2024

    Each year, the City's Recreation and Parks Department embarks on the critical task of recruiting seasonal lifeguards to ensure safety at municipal pools and beaches.

    City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

    City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

    14 August 2024

    With more than 30% of its households receiving free basic electricity and lifeline support, the City of Cape Town stands out by caring for communities with a comprehensive social relief package

    Resilience is key to disaster risk reduction

    Resilience is key to disaster risk reduction

    26 June 2024

    The Women & Girls Invisible Force of Resilience programme started on 18 June 2024 with 19 learners from Tafelsig, Mondale, Portlands and AZ Burman High Schools in Mitchells Plain attending.

    Seasonal lifeguard applications are open

    Seasonal lifeguard applications are open

    04 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department recruits hundreds of seasonal lifeguards each year as part of its summer readiness plans

    Here's how to save on energy costs

    Here's how to save on energy costs

    25 August 2023

    Eskom's 18,5% increase has driven up the cost to supply electricity and is impacting households.

    Let’s ACT: City, UCT launches app to encourage sustainable lifestyle changes

    Let’s ACT: City, UCT launches app to encourage sustainable lifestyle changes

    15 March 2023

    ​The City, in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT) and funded by the European Union, today, 15 March 2023, launched Climate Campaigners

    Stay below the limit: Tips to use less water

    Stay below the limit: Tips to use less water

    18 January 2023

    ​The proactive maximum limit was set to help maintain the supply so we can keep our dams and reservoirs fuller for longer, and navigate the impact of prolonged high stages of load-shedding, which is affecting water supply operation

    City lifeguards dive in

    City lifeguards dive in

    20 October 2022

    Beach and pool lifeguards took to the water this month as the gradual reopening of pools started and visitors began taking advantage of the warmer weather to make a beeline for the coast.

    Residents reminded to use water wisely leading up to summer

    Residents reminded to use water wisely leading up to summer

    03 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate advises residents to be more cautious about their water usage as the current rainfall is noticeably lower than the previous hydrological year.

    Investing in resilient future water remains City’s priority in the face of climate change

    Investing in resilient future water remains City’s priority in the face of climate change

    07 July 2022

    The City of Cape Town has recently published its latest Water Outlook March 2022 edition. This makes information available to stakeholders and the public on the current status of Cape Town's water supply, progress on building resilience, and provides an outlook on future water security. View the report here: www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater.

    Mayor calls for tougher penalties, more joint intelligence in fight against metal theft

    Mayor calls for tougher penalties, more joint intelligence in fight against metal theft

    22 June 2022

    Today, I went to see first-hand the City’s efforts to curb the burgeoning metal theft trade

    How to reduce household budget crunch, rising costs

    How to reduce household budget crunch, rising costs

    18 March 2022

    By making small changes, it’s possible to reduce household costs to absorb some of the price increases and reduce the budget crunch.

    Winter electricity saving tips to reduce electricity usage, reduce costs

    Winter electricity saving tips to reduce electricity usage, reduce costs

    07 July 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town reminds residents that by making small changes in their daily lives, a significant reduction can be seen in their energy consumption and in their household bills

    City clinic closed after fatal shooting

    City clinic closed after fatal shooting

    22 June 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Gugulethu Clinic is temporarily closed after a fatal shooting earlier today.

    Five top tips to save electricity and reduce household costs

    Five top tips to save electricity and reduce household costs

    09 May 2021

    For most households in the metro, the winter months are more expensive as we use more electricity

    The future has arrived with City’s My Clean Green Home pop-up

    The future has arrived with City’s My Clean Green Home pop-up

    01 March 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato, as well as the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy and Climate Change, Councillor Phindile Maxiti, today, 1 March 2021, visited the City’s My Clean Green Home pop-up in Green Point Urban Park.

    Tips to save electricity while cutting down on costs

    Tips to save electricity while cutting down on costs

    07 January 2021

    By developing no cost smart energy use habits, households can start saving up to15% on their electricity bill

    Tips to save electricity this festive season

    Tips to save electricity this festive season

    15 December 2020

    By developing no cost smart energy use habits, households can start saving up to15% on their electricity bill. It’s possible for residents to save 30% or more by adding a few low-cost ways to save

    Missing lifeguard search draws to a close

    Missing lifeguard search draws to a close

    01 December 2020

    The City expresses its heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, as well as his colleagues during this difficult time

    Flags up as lifeguards hit the beaches and Resort bookings open

    Flags up as lifeguards hit the beaches and Resort bookings open

    23 October 2020

    The City’s beach lifeguards are on duty from today, to coincide with the weeklong school holiday.

    Watch Watt's in the Pot? as smart energy cooks battle it out

    Watch Watt's in the Pot? as smart energy cooks battle it out

    10 September 2020

    Smart cooking competition.

    More time for virtual energy festival event submissions

    More time for virtual energy festival event submissions

    04 August 2020

    Cape Town residents who would like to take part in the Green Maker Mania and Watt’s in the Pot? events are advised that they are still able to.

    Calling all interested households to enter virtual energy festival events

    Calling all interested households to enter virtual energy festival events

    25 June 2020

    Residents encouraged to show off their creativity

    Virtual energy festival shows households how to use less, reduce costs and live sustainably

    Virtual energy festival shows households how to use less, reduce costs and live sustainably

    27 May 2020

    For many households, energy is a significant expense.

    City continues to make operations more resilient in light of continued load-shedding

    City continues to make operations more resilient in light of continued load-shedding

    10 March 2020

    With ongoing Eskom load-shedding, the City continues to implement strategies to reduce the impact of load-shedding on its operations where possible.

    City drives service delivery closer to home

    City drives service delivery closer to home

    26 February 2020

    The City’s Urban Management Directorate hosted nine roadshows last week, where different departments within the City of Cape Town provided an array of basic services to residents

    City keeps some streetlights on for good reason

    City keeps some streetlights on for good reason

    22 January 2020

    City residents often want to know why some streetlights are left on during the day. It’s important for residents to note that the City does have good reason to keep these lights burning.

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