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22 June 2026
We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme
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
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.
27 February 2026
Construction will begin next week, as part of a broader R15 million investment in City Health facilities this financial year
10 October 2025
The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.
06 September 2025
This year's theme is 'Supporting bumps without booze – coping without alcohol'.
25 July 2025
City Health will commemorate World Hepatitis Day on Monday, 28 July
25 June 2025
26 June is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
16 April 2025
This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.
01 November 2024
It is positive for the whole city, positive for this heritage site, and positive for those who were living in indignity at this site for several years
19 September 2024
City social development professionals have assisted the national DPW by documenting the personal circumstances of each of the unlawful occupants via on-site interviews
09 September 2024
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it goes into her bloodstream
16 August 2024
Over 160 people have relocated from the streets to dignified transitional Safe Space shelters
10 August 2024
City clinics offer a range of services specific to women’s health.
08 August 2024
As at Thursday 8 August, the City had assisted with voluntary relocations for around a third of the 150 respondents who initially accepted the City’s offer of dignified transitional shelter at Safe Spaces.
31 July 2024
The City will provide assistance for the voluntary relocations to Safe Spaces during the week of 5 – 9 August
21 June 2024
The City of Cape Town has welcomed the national Department of Public Works’ launching of an eviction application.
19 June 2024
The order includes a standing interdict against any further unlawful occupation of these areas and further City-owned public spaces by respondents identified in the application.
30 April 2024
Substance abuse continues to wreak havoc on individuals, families and communities. I want to commend those who have faced their addiction by seeking help and who have made it this far
10 April 2024
The eviction took place via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.
03 April 2024
22 February 2024
The eviction took place today, 22 February, under the court's direction, via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.
15 February 2024
The Western Cape High Court has granted a final eviction order in the City of Cape Town’s application regarding the unlawful occupation at the various road reserves and bridges around Culemborg in the Cape Town CBD.
07 February 2024
Unlawful occupants who have not accepted any offer of shelter are to be evicted under the Western Cape High Court order for this site.
12 December 2023
The Western Cape High Court has granted a final eviction order in the City of Cape Town’s application regarding the unlawful occupation at the tennis courts in Green Point.
07 November 2023
The Safe Space will operate on a portion of municipal depot land in Ebenezer Road, Green Point, with operations set to begin early in the new ye
22 September 2023
The certification ceremony at the Kensington Civic Centre is the latest to acknowledge the efforts of participants in the City’s Health substance abuse programme.
08 August 2023
I am horrified at the events of the past 24 hours, directed at some of our clinics and libraries.
25 June 2023
The City's response includes efforts at prevention, intervention, suppression and coordination.
15 June 2023
More than 700 clients accessed the City of Cape Town’s substance abuse programme during the first quarter of 2023.
24 April 2023
The City of Cape Town’s Arts & Culture Branch has facilitated a wellbeing experience for 64 recovering substance users.
19 April 2023
The City welcomes any constructive engagement on our well-publicised plan to increase dignified transitional shelter and help more people off the streets, with court assistance where necessary
09 November 2022
The City of Cape Town’s Health Department celebrated the graduation of those who have completed the Matrix® Programme at its eight sites this year.
09 October 2022
As we mark World Homelessness Day, the City of Cape Town continues its programme to expand dignified transitional shelter options.
29 June 2022
The Culemborg Safe Space was trialed in 2018 as a pilot project that has since served as a blueprint.
26 June 2022
The focus areas include prevention, intervention, suppression and coordination.
13 June 2022
Over 430 beds are progressively being added to NGO-run shelters supported by the City’s Winter Readiness campaign budget (150) and grant-in-aid funding (280).
01 June 2022
The City of Cape Town notes the continued unlawful occupation of the precinct around the Castle in the CBD
26 May 2022
Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
Accepting sustainable solutions off the streets is the best choice for dignity, health, and well-being.
24 February 2022
The City once again achieved an unqualified audit, the only metro to achieve this 16 consecutive times since 2006
18 October 2021
The City has filed its answering affidavit with the Western Cape High Court disputing that its by-laws infringe on constitutional rights
01 October 2021
It has been a privilege and an honour to serve the residents of Cape Town as the Mayor of this wonderful, vibrant, diverse, and innovative city
08 September 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Health and Social Development and Early Childhood Development (SD & ECD) Departments will join the rest of the world in commemorating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day tomorrow
25 June 2021
This is the 76th year where the issue of drug abuse and illicit trafficking is highlighted worldwide and the 2021 theme for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
27 May 2021
The Brief Intervention programme is aimed at adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17, who are using substances, or are at risk of falling into substance abuse
26 May 2021
Annual budget 2021/22
23 May 2021
City Reintegration Unit officials work daily to link willing individuals to shelters and Safe Spaces and reunite families where possible
12 November 2020
City’s substance abuse programme defies the lockdown odds
25 June 2020
Statement by Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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