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    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    World Hypertension Day: Cape Town clinics screen more than 683 000 residents as hypertension diagnoses rise

    World Hypertension Day: Cape Town clinics screen more than 683 000 residents as hypertension diagnoses rise

    17 May 2026

    World Hypertension Day is commemorated annually on 17 May.

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    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

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    20 April 2026

    City clinics are taking delivery of nearly 18 500 doses of vaccine – by 24 April, all facilities should have stock

    Human Settlements Roadshow brings services to Lotus River residents

    Human Settlements Roadshow brings services to Lotus River residents

    29 January 2026

    This week, City Human Settlements teams were in Lotus River, providing residents with real-time assistance and solutions to a wide range of Human Settlements related enquiries

    City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

    City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

    25 January 2026

    The pilot includes the 31 outdoor community swimming pools that recently reverted to weekend operations at the conclusion of the festive season.

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    22 January 2026

    In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    20 November 2025

    We’re asking our indigent residents and pensioners to apply for help with service and rates costs

    Healthy choices start young: City Health highlights growing diabetes risk

    Healthy choices start young: City Health highlights growing diabetes risk

    13 November 2025

    City Health is enthused by the ongoing increase in the number of persons screening for diabetes.

    World Contraception Day: City calls on women to make informed choices for their futures

    World Contraception Day: City calls on women to make informed choices for their futures

    22 September 2025

    Some of the most common myths are that contraceptives cause infertility, are only for older women, are all the same and that they can cause serious illness.

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    09 August 2025

    In the last financial year, 75,1% of pregnant clients booked their first antenatal visit before 20 weeks at City clinics.

    Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

    Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

    17 May 2025

    This World Hypertension Day, today, 17 May, City Health celebrates the 11% increase in persons screened year-on-year.

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    08 May 2025

    Our roadshows are an opportunity for residents to interact directly with Human Settlements officials who are available to offer real time solutions to queries and answers to questions

    Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

    Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

    19 April 2025

    Distribution to clinics is under way, and the vaccines will be available free of charge.

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    16 April 2025

    Two Scottsdene families are the most recent beneficiaries of the title deeds of their homes as part of the City’s ongoing title deed handover campaign.

    A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

    A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

    15 April 2025

    The City’s Events Permit Office has permitted and will be monitoring at least 27 events going into the long Easter weekend.

    Building hope: Title deeds, housing information for Ocean View residents

    Building hope: Title deeds, housing information for Ocean View residents

    02 April 2025

    The City is working hard to create more homeowners by handing out deeds, providing security of tenure and adding to financial stability

    Making waves at Morningstar Swimming Pool

    Making waves at Morningstar Swimming Pool

    14 March 2025

    Participants gain vital swimming skills and confidence, helping to reduce drowning risks while encouraging an active lifestyle

    Agreement greases the wheels for spinning enthusiasts

    Agreement greases the wheels for spinning enthusiasts

    29 November 2024

    The agreement will allow a portion of the Lentegeur Sport Ground to be used as a practice ground for spinning,

    Title deeds and housing information for Belhar residents

    Title deeds and housing information for Belhar residents

    29 October 2024

    ​Residents of Belhar are recent beneficiaries of title deeds as part of the City’s ongoing title deed handover campaign, which is taking place across the metro

    Building Cape Town: Title deeds delivered to Atlantis residents

    Building Cape Town: Title deeds delivered to Atlantis residents

    25 October 2024

    ​Residents of the Saxonsea area in Atlantis are the most recent beneficiaries of title deeds as part of the City’s ongoing title deed handover campaign.

    Threats against City electricity meter staff and contractors appear politically driven

    Threats against City electricity meter staff and contractors appear politically driven

    11 September 2024

    The City treats the emerging threats against City staff and contractors performing their official duties in these areas as unacceptable

    City Ombudsman bringing services to communities

    City Ombudsman bringing services to communities

    03 September 2024

    The Office of the City Ombudsman and SASSA's Wynberg mobile service have teamed up to provide voluntary and free services at various City venues within the southern peninsula

    Youth get to grips with their health

    Youth get to grips with their health

    27 June 2024

    City Health is enthused by young people's willingness to access family planning services and face diseases of lifestyle head-on.

    Good news: City’s electricity meter software upgrade programme nears completion

    Good news: City’s electricity meter software upgrade programme nears completion

    25 June 2024

    By December 2024, all prepaid electricity meters in the country must be updated or customers will not be able to recharge their units via their meters.

    Comment period extended for proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Comment period extended for proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    19 June 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has identified future road upgrades that are critical to the regeneration of the Bellville Central Business District (CBD).

    Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

    Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

    05 June 2024

    City Health took delivery of 18 500 flu vaccines at the beginning of May.

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    31 May 2024

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Have old municipal debt? You could qualify for the City’s debt write-off incentive

    Have old municipal debt? You could qualify for the City’s debt write-off incentive

    23 May 2024

    Qualifying customers may apply for the write-off of arrear debt older than about three years

    Key to our future: Update your details today

    Key to our future: Update your details today

    20 May 2024

    Parow Park resident, Mr Ismail de Jongh, 58, was overjoyed as he received the key to a Community Residential Unit (CRU) this morning, 20 May 2024.

    Call on public to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Call on public to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    14 May 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has identified future road upgrades that are critical to the regeneration of the Bellville Central Business District (CBD).

    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.

    Seniors tread water to well-being

    Seniors tread water to well-being

    22 March 2024

    Aqua aerobics and learn-to-swim programmes at the City of Cape Town’s Wynberg Swimming Pool are making waves.

    City prepaid electricity meter update almost complete

    City prepaid electricity meter update almost complete

    12 March 2024

    ​The City’s prepaid electricity meter update is 95% complete, well ahead of the December 2024 deadline.

    Pensioners encouraged to apply for City support

    Pensioners encouraged to apply for City support

    10 March 2024

    ​All pensioners, 60 years and older, are encouraged to apply for the City’s financial support.

    City ramps up focus on alternative energy solutions for off-grid informal settlements

    City ramps up focus on alternative energy solutions for off-grid informal settlements

    11 February 2024

    ​As part of the City’s Urban Energy Poverty Programme, alternative energy solutions are being investigated in informal settlements where grid-connected electrification is not possible.

     Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    11 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department will observe Pregnancy Week, from 12 to 16 February.

    Scholar transport operators urged to stay in the right lane

    Scholar transport operators urged to stay in the right lane

    18 January 2024

    A key challenge remains the number of drivers transporting children without the necessary permits and qualifications.

    City teams ready to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters

    City teams ready to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters

    16 January 2024

    ​All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated.

    City illegal connections operation success in Mfuleni

    City illegal connections operation success in Mfuleni

    05 December 2023

    ​The City’s ongoing efforts to remove illegal electricity connections across the metro are paying off.

    City reminds pensioners to apply for pensioner support

    City reminds pensioners to apply for pensioner support

    29 November 2023

    Our teams have been assisting many residents in all areas of the city with their pensioner support applications over recent months

    City installs new street lighting on FW de Klerk Boulevard

    City installs new street lighting on FW de Klerk Boulevard

    28 November 2023

    More than R3 million has been budgeted for the project.

    Pensioner support available – approach the City for help

    Pensioner support available – approach the City for help

    23 November 2023

    The City is here to help and urges all qualifying pensioners to take advantage of the available support the City has to offer.

    Pensioner support application deadline extended to 30 November

    Pensioner support application deadline extended to 30 November

    14 November 2023

    ​All pensioners, 60 years and older, are encouraged to apply for financial support before the end of this month.

    Diabetes data shows room for growth

    Diabetes data shows room for growth

    14 November 2023

    November is National Diabetes Month, while 14 November is World Diabetes Day.

    Langa centenary celebrated with art, music and an exhibition

    Langa centenary celebrated with art, music and an exhibition

    06 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch held a successful three day market and art exhibition in Langa.

    City teams on standby to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters in Somerset West, Helderberg areas

    City teams on standby to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters in Somerset West, Helderberg areas

    02 November 2023

    The City is in the final stretch of its electricity meter software upgrade programme with 93% of prepaid meters updated according to plan.

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