Operations resume at Killarney station

29 July 2026

We understand how vital this route is for many commuters, and we are doing everything in our power to keep Cape Town moving.

Investigation under way into fire at Killarney station, burning of MyCiTi bus

27 July 2026

Investigation is under way into the cause of the incident earlier this morning where a MyCiTi bus caught fire at the station in Killarney

New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

27 July 2026

​The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold

R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

21 July 2026

​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

Refuse collection team working to clear backlog in Lwandle after shooting this week

10 July 2026

The waste collection service in Lwandle for formal areas was impacted this week due to an attack on the City’s service provider for the area following an extortion threat.

PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

07 July 2026

​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

City honours fallen members

04 July 2026

A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

29 June 2026

In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

25 June 2026

The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

22 June 2026

The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 527 suspects in a single week

Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

12 June 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

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

Water supply continues to the Schotsche Kloof sectional title scheme

11 June 2026

No one will be without water.

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

Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

30 May 2026

The Wildland Firefighters are seasonal employees who are employed annually in terms of the Fire and Rescue Service's summer readiness plan, when Cape Town experiences a surge in vegetation fires.

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

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

24 May 2026

Public libraries across Cape Town are undergoing major upgrades as the City invests millions to improve spaces where residents, especially young people, learn, study and access the internet

Grant funding boosts Mosselbank River clean-up efforts

21 May 2026

The City of Cape Town continues to strengthen environmental rehabilitation efforts through grant funding support to community-based organisations

City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

14 May 2026

The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

11 May 2026

The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight.

City firefighters commemorate International Firefighters Day

10 May 2026

Enthusiasts filled the Wesfleur Sportsground in Atlantis yesterday, 9 May, to join City firefighters in commemorating International Firefighters Day.

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

Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

03 May 2026

It's International Firefighters Day on 4 May - an opportunity to celebrate those donning the uniform.

Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

01 May 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

Firefighters roped in for Pinelands water rescue

20 April 2026

The Fire and Rescue Service responded to an alert of persons stuck in a void in a canal in the Pinelands area

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

Red and yellow brigade delivers egg-cellence

03 April 2026

The teams delivered Easter treats to more than 300 young children at four locations around the city

City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

30 March 2026

​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

City services strap in for holiday safety

25 March 2026

The City’s festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break.

City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

24 March 2026

The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping

City advises of ecological burn at False Bay Nature Reserve’s Pelican Park section

23 March 2026

Update on Sonnestraal farm organic matter fire

18 March 2026

There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.

Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

15 March 2026

Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

CCTV installations are right on track

13 March 2026

The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU) is responsible for the management of the CCTV network, including its expansion.

City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

11 March 2026

ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

01 March 2026

Ecological burns: Tygerberg; Westlake; Blaauwberg

City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment

04 February 2026

​The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo.

Booze up turns to balls up for truck hijacking suspects

02 February 2026

​Metro police officers recovered a brand new truck and some of its R2 569 847 alcohol cargo, hours after it had been hijacked in Grabouw last week.

Mfuleni turns 50: Mayor joins residents for open-air celebration

02 February 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined Mfuleni residents for the community’s 50th Anniversary commemoration on 31 January.

Council Speech 29 January 2026

29 January 2026

All work, no play

City thanks donors in disaster relief efforts

22 January 2026

Donations have been received from several quarters, including individuals, organisations and corporates.

Suspected firebug caught on camera

19 January 2026

The suspect was one of 375 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

Not all fire heroes wear bunker gear

17 January 2026

Incident statistics are a stark reminder to the public that fire safety and prevention is everyone’s business.

Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

14 January 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

City committed to upgrading Dunoon Site 5 following fire

11 January 2026

Media Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim

Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

10 January 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined City teams on the ground at Dunoon.

Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

08 January 2026

The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

Officer of the year shows no fear

23 December 2025

The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December

Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

22 December 2025

The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.