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    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    28 July 2026

    The concert at Hanover Park's First Community Resource Centre on 11 July was the third Urban Outreach Concert presented by Artscape in partnership with the City of Cape Town.

     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    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.

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    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.

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    01 April 2026

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    City records 50% drop in TB diagnoses as testing increases from 1 500 to 7 000 monthly

    City records 50% drop in TB diagnoses as testing increases from 1 500 to 7 000 monthly

    27 March 2026

    The disease continues to affect many South Africans, but new data shows collective efforts are slowly turning the tide

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    17 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has intensified outreach efforts through participation in the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz programme

    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.

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.

    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.

    City deepens its commitment to men's health and well-being

    City deepens its commitment to men's health and well-being

    21 November 2025

    ​November marks the commemoration of International Men’s Day and Movember

    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.

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    09 September 2025

    ​Continued public engagement activities by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate reached over 523 000 residents and 111 school sessions by April 2025.

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    25 July 2025

    City Health will commemorate World Hepatitis Day on Monday, 28 July

    Homeowners are made in Cape Town

    Homeowners are made in Cape Town

    17 July 2025

    ​This year has seen a record-breaking 1 048 title deeds issued in just six months.

    Encounters Documentary Festival scripts its 27th edition in Cape Town

    Encounters Documentary Festival scripts its 27th edition in Cape Town

    21 June 2025

    The festival takes place over 10 days from 19 – 29 June 2025 at the Labia Theatre, V&A Waterfront Ster-Kinekor and Bertha House Mowbray and The Bertha Movie House Isivivana Community Centre Khayelitsha.

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    11 June 2025

    The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    06 June 2025

    The event on 22 May 2025 recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have worked hand-in-hand with the Subcouncil to uplift, protect and support residents

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    05 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    29 May 2025

    Children aged seven to 17 have made up nearly 70% of the audiences at City Health interventions around the dangers of smoking and vaping.

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    City celebrates its 650-strong nursing workforce this International Nurses Day

    City celebrates its 650-strong nursing workforce this International Nurses Day

    12 May 2025

    The theme this year highlights the importance of investing in nurses' well-being and recognising their contribution to global health and economic stability.

    City Libraries mark World Book Day with 7,500 +reasons to read

    City Libraries mark World Book Day with 7,500 +reasons to read

    23 April 2025

    City Libraries celebrate World Book Day with various activities

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix®  programme

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix® programme

    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.

    City App roadshow set to empower Lwandle residents

    City App roadshow set to empower Lwandle residents

    09 March 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys, visited the Lwandle Community Hall in Strand

    Lotus River Library celebrates 40th birthday

    Lotus River Library celebrates 40th birthday

    18 November 2024

    The library is one of 101 operated by the City of Cape Town, catering to 36 689 patrons.

    City rallies to manage Surge Season

    City rallies to manage Surge Season

    06 November 2024

    Parents are urged to watch for specific danger signs that necessitate prompt medical care from healthcare practitioners.

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    17 October 2024

    This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    14 October 2024

    The CPBMJTT wants to thank affected communities for their ongoing support.

    Hitting the curve of climate change on environmental health

    Hitting the curve of climate change on environmental health

    26 September 2024

    Environmental factors are an ongoing threat to public health

    Business Retention and Expansion unit helps Cape Town enterprises to save millions

    Business Retention and Expansion unit helps Cape Town enterprises to save millions

    04 September 2024

    The Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) unit has facilitated hundreds of business engagements, driving investment and economic activity across key industrial areas

    Strand Library celebrates a page turning 120 years

    Strand Library celebrates a page turning 120 years

    30 August 2024

    Strand Library joins an elite group of facilities that have reached this milestone.

    City supports Home Affairs in bringing services to Capetonians

    City supports Home Affairs in bringing services to Capetonians

    23 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has availed municipal facilities to the National Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as they are bringing their services to various vulnerable communities in Cape Town.

    City hosts successful Supplier Match-up Session

    City hosts successful Supplier Match-up Session

    12 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth team continues its robust support for SMMEs with another dynamic Supplier Match-up Session.

    Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

    Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

    17 April 2024

    The City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit continues to lead initiatives aimed at bolstering economic sustainability and resilience within the metro's industrial sectors.

    Conserving water through education on World Water Day

    Conserving water through education on World Water Day

    23 March 2024

    Annually observed on 22nd March, World Water Day serves as a poignant reminder of the global water crisis.

    Khayelitsha Library closed after fire

    Khayelitsha Library closed after fire

    02 February 2024

    The incident happened yesterday, 1 February, soon after the library closed for the day.

    Planning and awareness  is key to disaster risk reduction

    Planning and awareness is key to disaster risk reduction

    13 October 2023

    As part of the activities to celebrate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the DRMC will also be hosting a Youth Climate Change programme with a NGO in Mitchells Plain called L&C Community Outreach Programme

    City librarians share literary knowledge and innovation

    City librarians share literary knowledge and innovation

    12 September 2023

    Public libraries have faced unprecedented challenges and changes in service delivery in recent years,

    CAWF members launch the 2023 Mass Animal Sterilisation project in Macassar and Eerste River

    CAWF members launch the 2023 Mass Animal Sterilisation project in Macassar and Eerste River

    07 September 2023

    This year, we celebrate 10 years of the Mass Animal Sterilisation Project (MASP) and send grateful thanks to the City of Cape Town for their continued support and recognition

    Breastfeeding,just the right formula

    Breastfeeding,just the right formula

    01 August 2023

    Data shows that breastfeeding is far more beneficial to a child's overall development.

    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 supported nearly 3 500 people off the streets in 2022-23

    City supported nearly 3 500 people off the streets in 2022-23

    16 July 2023

    The interventions included shelter placements, reintegration and access to social and health services.

    Sarepta learners get to grips with the basics of resilience

    Sarepta learners get to grips with the basics of resilience

    28 June 2023

    The annual programme has its roots in the 2012 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction theme, that celebrated women and girls as key figures in disaster reduction, mitigation and recover

     Africa’s biggest documentary festival Encounters devotes a quarter of a century to filmmaking

    Africa’s biggest documentary festival Encounters devotes a quarter of a century to filmmaking

    23 June 2023

    Encounters Documentary Film Festival celebrate 25 years

    Matrix®  graduation marks continued success

    Matrix® graduation marks continued success

    15 June 2023

    ​More than 700 clients accessed the City of Cape Town’s substance abuse programme during the first quarter of 2023.

    Durbanville Library: 100 not out

    Durbanville Library: 100 not out

    26 May 2023

    What makes the milestone even more special, is that Durbanville is an incredibly popular library, with the highest membership of the City's 101 libraries and one satellite library

    Cape Town helping homeless shelters to add 300 beds this winter

    Cape Town helping homeless shelters to add 300 beds this winter

    10 May 2023

    These 300 beds and 184 support staff will go a long way to supporting NPOs in their efforts to help more people off the streets this winter

    City-funded CBD Regeneration Project helps homeless Capetonians reclaim dignity through upskilling, jobs

    City-funded CBD Regeneration Project helps homeless Capetonians reclaim dignity through upskilling, jobs

    30 April 2023

    This past week, Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, visited the City-funded CBD Regeneration Project which has recruited hundreds of homeless Capetonians who have been upskilled and employed in communities across Cape Town.

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