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    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    19 June 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department’s programme is packed with activities and include sports and indoor games

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    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.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    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.

    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.

    Vandals force closure of Retreat swimming pool

    Vandals force closure of Retreat swimming pool

    25 April 2025

    The incident comes just six months after the Retreat indoor swimming pool reopened to the public, following a period of critical repairs and maintenance.

    Bellville Library resumes normal operations

    Bellville Library resumes normal operations

    03 April 2025

    'We want to extend our appreciation to patrons and the public at large for their patience and continued support during this period

    Expos light the way to future careers

    Expos light the way to future careers

    07 March 2025

    ​More than 1 200 learners attended two career expos recently, hosted by the City’s Community, Arts & Culture Development Department.

    City to commence with MyCiTi infrastructure construction in Khayelitsha

    City to commence with MyCiTi infrastructure construction in Khayelitsha

    18 February 2025

    Residents and road users in Khayelitsha should please note that construction is coming their way in March 2025.

    Bellville Library announces temporary operational changes

    Bellville Library announces temporary operational changes

    30 January 2025

    The library will scale back services from Monday, 3 February until Monday, 3 March, while urgent ventilation issues are addressed.

    Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

    Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

    29 November 2024

    The holiday programmes start on Thursday, 12 December 2024 to Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at libraries, community centres, recreation facilities, sports grounds, play parks, green spaces and other public facilities

     City hosts wellness day for shelter occupants

    City hosts wellness day for shelter occupants

    01 November 2024

    The City’s Community Arts & Culture Development Department hosted just over 200 persons in various stages of reintegration, for a fun wellness-focused event at the Belhar Indoor Sports Centre

    Spring into holiday programmes

    Spring into holiday programmes

    17 September 2024

    The September holiday may be shorter, but that doesn't mean there's not much to do

    Spring into fitness with Recreation and Parks

    Spring into fitness with Recreation and Parks

    01 September 2024

    The City's Recreation and Parks Department manages 3 571 parks, 13 regional parks, 180 indoor centres and 167 sports fields.

       City’s Recreation and Parks exhibition encourage active communities

    City’s Recreation and Parks exhibition encourage active communities

    24 June 2024

    City's Rereation and Parks Department held a successful activity day for the Factreton community

    City’s programmes set to heat up the winter school holiday

    City’s programmes set to heat up the winter school holiday

    12 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department and City libraries have put together a programme for the school holidays.

    Entrepreneurs gather for City’s inaugural Khayelitsha Local Economy Symposium

    Entrepreneurs gather for City’s inaugural Khayelitsha Local Economy Symposium

    17 May 2024

    ​The City’s Economic Growth Directorate gathered community entrepreneurs for the inaugural Khayelitsha Local Economy Symposium held at the OR Tambo Indoor Centre.

    Learn to swim splashes down at City pools

    Learn to swim splashes down at City pools

    07 April 2024

    More than 2 000 eager aqua fanatics across all ages have participated in water safety programmes at City swimming pools in recent months.

    City agencies square up for a busy Easter period

    City agencies square up for a busy Easter period

    24 March 2024

    All enforcement and emergency services will be on high alert to ensure public safety.

    Langa indoor sports centre reopens to the public

    Langa indoor sports centre reopens to the public

    14 March 2024

    The City's Recreation and Parks Department is pleased to announce the reopening of the Langa Indoor Sports Centre on Bhunga Avenue after a temporary closure for roof repairs.

    Match on for South African Table Tennis Championship

    Match on for South African Table Tennis Championship

    03 October 2023

    This national tournament is a highly popular indoor sporting event which includes the South African Para, Vets, Junior and Senior Open categories

    Spring into fun with the City’s holiday programmes

    Spring into fun with the City’s holiday programmes

    21 September 2023

    'While this holiday is shorter than others, our Recreation and Parks Department has packed in many activities for all ages.

    Langa Indoor Sports Centre temporarily closed

    Langa Indoor Sports Centre temporarily closed

    27 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has temporarily closed the Langa Indoor Sports Centre on Bhunga Avenue.

    Green Point site lease auction generates valuable revenue for service delivery

    Green Point site lease auction generates valuable revenue for service delivery

    24 August 2023

    Today Council approved the offer by Virgin Active South Africa to lease a portion of Erf 1056-Re, situated in Bill Peters Drive, Green Point, for R3,7 million a month.

     Netball World Cup ‘gees’ hits the Mother City for an African first

    Netball World Cup ‘gees’ hits the Mother City for an African first

    29 July 2023

    Netball World Cup ceremony and match between SA SPAR Proteas vs Wales

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    27 July 2023

    August is more than a look back at history

    City brings Netball World Cup action to communities

    City brings Netball World Cup action to communities

    25 July 2023

    The City would like to encourage residents to come out and enjoy the sport at a Public Viewing Area (PVA) close to them

    City’s winter holiday programmes keep children entertained

    City’s winter holiday programmes keep children entertained

    06 July 2023

    The Recreation and Parks Department hosts a range of indoor and outdoor programmes for children during the winter holiday break.

    Safety and Security Training Centre expands its offerings

    Safety and Security Training Centre expands its offerings

    08 June 2023

    The Metro Police Safety and Security Training Academy provides training and development to the City's three enforcement services – both permanent staff and volunteers.

    Chill out at Cape Town’s favourite Funny Festival this winter

    Chill out at Cape Town’s favourite Funny Festival this winter

    04 June 2023

    In its 24th season, the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival has taken the Mother City by storm

    City takes the ‘guess’ out of gas

    City takes the ‘guess’ out of gas

    02 April 2023

    With increased use of alternatives like gas and paraffin, residents are cautioned to keep safety top of mind at all times.

    Stephen Reagan Sport Complex scores Netball World Cup mural

    Stephen Reagan Sport Complex scores Netball World Cup mural

    23 March 2023

    Adorned in the colours of the Netball World Cup 2023

    City amends swimming pool hours post festive season

    City amends swimming pool hours post festive season

    19 January 2023

    The scaled back operations at some facilities is customary, post the peak festive season.

    Pools open daily for festive peak, but load-shedding disruptions expected

    Pools open daily for festive peak, but load-shedding disruptions expected

    22 December 2022

    Sixteen community pools are currently open, along with the indoor facilities and Sea Point swimming pool.

    Mitchells Plain gets Netball World Cup 2023 landmark

    Mitchells Plain gets Netball World Cup 2023 landmark

    29 November 2022

    The latest mural adds to four previously unveiled Netball World Cup artwork in Langa, Khayelitsha, Strand and Bellville South.

    Bellville South recreational facility gets Netball World Cup treatment

    Bellville South recreational facility gets Netball World Cup treatment

    31 October 2022

    The fourth mural in the legacy project is situated at the Proteaville Recreation Centre in Bellville South

    City shoots, scores with mini netball tournament

    City shoots, scores with mini netball tournament

    14 October 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a mini netball tournament at the Langa Indoor Sports Centre earlier today.

    Latest legacy mural unveiled in the 2023 Netball World Cup countdown

    Latest legacy mural unveiled in the 2023 Netball World Cup countdown

    28 September 2022

    The mural is one of 12 to be unveiled in the lead up to the Netball showpiece.

    New mural the perfect backdrop for grassroots Netball tournament

    New mural the perfect backdrop for grassroots Netball tournament

    14 August 2022

    This is the second mural that the City has commissioned as part of the lead up to the Netball World Cup 2023.

    Life-size mural marks 365 days to Netball World Cup

    Life-size mural marks 365 days to Netball World Cup

    27 July 2022

    The City will be rolling out several netball activities leading up to the Netball World Cup to raise awareness about the event.

    Adjusted Level-4 regulations: How this impacts on the City’s community facilities

    Adjusted Level-4 regulations: How this impacts on the City’s community facilities

    29 June 2021

    As a direct result of the prohibition on gatherings, several community facilities are off-limits until further notice

    City invites public comment on draft informal trading plans for Cape Town CBD

    City invites public comment on draft informal trading plans for Cape Town CBD

    03 March 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Management Directorate is inviting the public to comment on the proposed draft informal trading plans for the Cape Town Central Business District (CBD)

    Counting the cost of vandalism at recreational facilities

    Counting the cost of vandalism at recreational facilities

    29 October 2020

    Vandalism has damaged infrastructure, which impacts on service delivery and access to facilities.

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