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    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    22 July 2026

    NSO teams across Cape Town are making headway in strengthening ties in communities where they are deployed.

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    10 July 2026

    As part of its project plan for the funding from the City, FORHB undertook various key activities

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    26 June 2026

    The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    22 June 2026

    We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    18 June 2026

    The City’s Smart Cape programme is focused on expanding digital access and enabling opportunities within communities

    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 expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    09 June 2026

    More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    04 June 2026

    The festival returns with a rich selection of South African and international documentary film content

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    04 June 2026

    The City’s Energy Directorate carried out electricity infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle, in the Strand where electricity kiosks and pole mounted sub stations were installed in the area

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    04 June 2026

    Women affected by gender-based violence are finding healing, confidence and community through a City-run arts programme designed to create safe spaces for reflection, recovery and support

    Partnership drives restoration of Bellville's Elsieskraal River

    Partnership drives restoration of Bellville's Elsieskraal River

    03 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to support community-based organisations working to restore and protect local waterways and wetlands

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    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.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    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.

    Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

    Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

    16 May 2026

    One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.

    Cape Town calls for urgent public transport grant-funding certainty

    Cape Town calls for urgent public transport grant-funding certainty

    14 May 2026

    Call for urgent funding certainty for MyCiTi bus services, as the national Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG) is being phased-out.

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits

    City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits

    10 May 2026

    Residents in Kraaifontein are gaining practical tools to reduce water use and avoid sewer blockages in their community, thanks to Manjiya Economic Development.

    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

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    07 May 2026

    One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    24 April 2026

    City starts tree planting campaign with the planting of trees in Bonteheuwel

    City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

    City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

    20 April 2026

    The official opening of the City’s brand-new state-of-the-art electricity depot in Hout Bay marks a major step forward

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    10 April 2026

    The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    29 March 2026

    The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    25 March 2026

    In total, about 70 000 Capetonians work in BPO centres servicing international clients, while a further 30 000 residents are employed in domestic call centres

    City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

    City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

    23 March 2026

    STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    19 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    10 March 2026

    Residents and other interested stakeholders gathered at the Bellville Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for the City’s co-design workshop for the Upper Elsieskraal River LUW Project

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    24 February 2026

    The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    19 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town is strengthening its response to teen mental health and suicide prevention

    A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

    A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

    13 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Atterbury Trust, has started with a community-led house-painting initiative in Uitsig

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    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.

    City’s Ocean is a Home campaign makes waves with festive beachgoers

    City’s Ocean is a Home campaign makes waves with festive beachgoers

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate's annual Ocean is a Home Festive Season Awareness Programme concluded last week.

    Food for thought this festive period

    Food for thought this festive period

    29 December 2025

    ​The festive season sees more celebrations and more food on our tables, which also means more food going to waste

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Think water-wise, to keep the vibe this festive season

    Think water-wise, to keep the vibe this festive season

    03 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on the public to be more water-wise.

    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.

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    11 November 2025

    Alderman Theresa Uys attended the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to share City tech advances

    City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

    City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

    05 November 2025

    The City’s contact centre industry partner recently celebrated the stars on the local scene.

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    Final countdown for jobseekers on EPWP database

    Final countdown for jobseekers on EPWP database

    29 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling all jobseekers registered on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Jobseeker Database to ensure their details are up to date.

    City addresses service interruptions in community-based refuse removal projects

    City addresses service interruptions in community-based refuse removal projects

    21 October 2025

    The City is engaging with community leadership structures to ensure safe access for our teams so that relief operations can proceed.

    Ballet outreach attracts hundreds of young people

    Ballet outreach attracts hundreds of young people

    18 October 2025

    The programme included structured workshops, and a participant showcase on the final day.

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