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    Killarney Drop-off resumes full operations

    Killarney Drop-off resumes full operations

    17 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is pleased to advise residents that the Killarney Community Recycling Centre, formerly known as the Killarney Drop-off facility, will resume full operations.

     Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    27 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Zimbabwean Consulate, will relocate residents currently gathered in large numbers outside the Consulate in District Six.

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    28 May 2026

    Each year, the City appoints over 600 seasonal lifeguards to be deployed to designated bathing beaches and public

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    25 May 2026

    The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.

    Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

    Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

    10 April 2026

    Lifeguards play a critical role in the City’s Drowning Prevention Strategy each year.

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    01 April 2026

    The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

    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.

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

    All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

    16 January 2026

    There were no fatal or non-fatal drownings recorded at municipal swimming pools – a remarkable feat, considering just how popular these facilities were with patrons enjoying a day out.

    Stay in the safe zone this summer season

    Stay in the safe zone this summer season

    11 December 2025

    The active supervision of children is something that needs to be top of mind at all times – not just at our beaches.

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    30 October 2025

    This financial year, the City has provided 872 new portable flush toilets and attended to 1 790 maintenance activities across informal settlements.

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    04 September 2025

    Table View Beachfront upgrades

    Six days left: Share your voice on desalination plant study

    Six days left: Share your voice on desalination plant study

    25 August 2025

    ​The City has completed the feasibility study to determine the most feasible service delivery mechanism and contracting model for the implementation and operation of the planned Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant

    Match day guide: Springboks vs Australia at DHL Stadium

    Match day guide: Springboks vs Australia at DHL Stadium

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town is rolling out an expanded free Park & Ride service this Saturday 23 August 2025

    Game day logistics for Springboks vs Barbarians

    Game day logistics for Springboks vs Barbarians

    24 June 2025

    A massive turnout is expected at DHL Stadium for the historic rugby match.

    Clearing Table View canals strengthens winter risk mitigation efforts

    Clearing Table View canals strengthens winter risk mitigation efforts

    18 June 2025

    The repairs and maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways take place across the City all year round.

    Comment on using external service providers to operate four City wastewater treatment facilities

    Comment on using external service providers to operate four City wastewater treatment facilities

    18 May 2025

    The City invites residents to comment on a proposal to appoint external service providers for the operation and maintenance of four wastewater-related facilities.

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    07 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has resumed its major project to rehabilitate and revitalise the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline.

    Register to stay updated: King David Mowbray Golf Course proposed mixed-use development

    Register to stay updated: King David Mowbray Golf Course proposed mixed-use development

    14 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting residents, businesses, and interested parties to register and participate in shaping this impactful initiative.

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    16 October 2024

    A field of approximately 21 000 runners, including some of Africa’s top athletes, will take on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday.

    Zero tolerance for illegal fireworks

    Zero tolerance for illegal fireworks

    09 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town dispensed with designated fireworks sites in 2019, for Diwali, Guy Fawkes and New Year’s Eve.

    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 by-law enforcement unit issued over R4m in fines last financial year

    City by-law enforcement unit issued over R4m in fines last financial year

    14 August 2024

    The unit conducted weekly blitz operations in the City's CBD areas, totaling 55 special operations over the year.

    City responds to almost 3 000 sewer blockages in just seven days

    City responds to almost 3 000 sewer blockages in just seven days

    10 June 2024

    From Monday, 3 June, to Sunday, 9 June 2024, Water and Sanitation maintenance teams responded to 2 799 sewer blockages.

    Sun sets on a mammoth bathing season

    Sun sets on a mammoth bathing season

    04 May 2024

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is reflecting on the highs and lows of an incredibly busy season.

    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.

    City trains neighbourhood ambassadors to foster a culture of vigilance and improve safety

    City trains neighbourhood ambassadors to foster a culture of vigilance and improve safety

    23 February 2024

    Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) training course to 12 community members from Langa, Factreton and Kensington.

    Community pools to operate daily until end February

    Community pools to operate daily until end February

    18 January 2024

    City services at beaches and pools

    Wave Challenge makes a splash at Surfer’s Corner

    Wave Challenge makes a splash at Surfer’s Corner

    05 December 2023

    The City is not only a proud supporter of this event, but we are committed to making as many of our world class facilities and beaches accessible to all

    Water safety needs to take centre stage

    Water safety needs to take centre stage

    14 November 2023

    The City's Recreation and Parks Department expects an increase of visitors to beaches and other public recreational facilities, amid the heat advisory issued by the South African Weather Service.

    Prime property on offer in City’s last 2023 auction

    Prime property on offer in City’s last 2023 auction

    31 October 2023

    Several prime properties aimed at boosting the economy – including sought-after commercial kiosks in the CBD and Simon’s Town, and a prime commercial site in Century City – are on offer as the City prepares to hold its last property auction of 2023.

    New walkway, ablutions, parking, next for Table View beachfront upgrade

    New walkway, ablutions, parking, next for Table View beachfront upgrade

    31 August 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is halfway with its major project to rehabilitate, revitalise and maintain the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline

    Law Enforcement cracks down on illegal dumping

    Law Enforcement cracks down on illegal dumping

    09 July 2023

    Vehicle impoundments and fines have skyrocketed in the 2022/23 financial year.

    City warns residents of fraudsters promising job opportunities

    City warns residents of fraudsters promising job opportunities

    21 June 2023

    fraudsters are currently taking money in exchange for the promise of a job at the City.

    Table View dunes getting a green facelift

    Table View dunes getting a green facelift

    25 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s dune rehabilitation project on the Table View beachfront is going exceptionally well.

    Beaches and pools wrap up a busy season

    Beaches and pools wrap up a busy season

    14 April 2023

    The past summer season was a busy one and I am grateful to everyone who sacrificed their time during the festive season and summer months to keep us safe

    City’s Easter safety measures in place

    City’s Easter safety measures in place

    05 April 2023

    The message is simple – take common sense with you wherever you go this Easter weekend

    City, NSRI throw parks a lifeline

    City, NSRI throw parks a lifeline

    24 March 2023

    The Recreation and Parks Department is mandated with drowning prevention within the boundaries of the City of Cape Town.

    Recreational facilities primed for New Year's weekend

    Recreational facilities primed for New Year's weekend

    29 December 2022

    The City expects another very busy weekend at its recreational facilities.

    City gears up for first festive season long weekend

    City gears up for first festive season long weekend

    14 December 2022

    The public is reminded that safety is a collective responsibility as the peak festive season period gets underway.

    City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

    City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

    29 September 2022

    ​The United Nations General Assembly has designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

    City to commence with dune rehabilitation at Table View beachfront

    City to commence with dune rehabilitation at Table View beachfront

    05 July 2022

    The City of Cape Town will, in the second week of July 2022, commence with a dune rehabilitation project that forms part of a longer-term initiative to rehabilitate

    City commences with Non-Motorised Transport upgrades in Blue Downs

    City commences with Non-Motorised Transport upgrades in Blue Downs

    23 June 2022

    City started with the upgrading of Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) facilities in Blue Downs

    City tees up its Easter safety plan

    City tees up its Easter safety plan

    10 April 2022

    With the Easter long weekend around the corner, the City's enforcement and rescue services are gearing up to ensure public safety.

    City serious about diverting organic waste from landfills

    City serious about diverting organic waste from landfills

    03 April 2022

    A City of Cape Town Urban Waste Management project in Langa is creating short-term jobs by turning resident’s organic waste into compost. In addition to creating employment, composting helps reduce landfill gas.

    Rietvlei buzzing with activity

    Rietvlei buzzing with activity

    03 April 2022

    Rietvlei hosting the Milnerton Aquatic Club Challenge

    Rietvlei hosting MAC 24-Hour Challenge

    Rietvlei hosting MAC 24-Hour Challenge

    31 March 2022

    Milnerton Aquatic Club’s 24-Hour Endurance Sailing Challenge.

    Warning - Learner Law Enforcement Officer advert SS 60/17 is fake

    Warning - Learner Law Enforcement Officer advert SS 60/17 is fake

    15 February 2022

    The fake advertisement has been sent to prospective applicants via WhatsApp

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