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10 April 2026
Lifeguards play a critical role in the City’s Drowning Prevention Strategy each year.
29 March 2026
The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.
05 March 2026
The Retreat Indoor Pool, one of four indoor pools operating throughout the year, has been temporarily closed since Monday
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.
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.
19 December 2025
Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season
12 November 2025
Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.
08 August 2025
The assessment process ensures that only the most capable, skilled and safety-conscious individuals are selected to serve the public during the upcoming summer season
25 May 2025
Potential candidates will be required to undergo competency testing during the selection process.
15 May 2025
The City is in the final stretch of completing the cleaning of Newlands Reservoir as part of its annual proactive water maintenance programme.
08 May 2025
The Retreat Swimming Pool has re-opened after repairs when a break-in at the facility last month resulted in significant damage to the plant room.
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.
22 April 2025
These were serious incidents that could have resulted in fatalities were it not for the swift actions of lifeguards, bystanders and emergency services.
05 March 2025
The Recreation and Parks Department has hundreds of facilities in its portfolio, including sport fields, recreation centres and resorts.
07 January 2025
At present, 27 swimming pools are open to the public, with the remaining 10 still scheduled for opening over the coming weeks.
05 December 2024
Council speech – 5 December 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is reopening community swimming pools in a phased approach.
18 October 2024
With Retreat back in business, all eyes are now on Strand, which is set to reopen in early December.
20 June 2024
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will undertake a 72-hour operation from Monday, 24 June, until Wednesday, 26 June, which will affect the Cape Flats. This will result in several areas having no water during this time.
04 May 2024
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is reflecting on the highs and lows of an incredibly busy season.
27 October 2023
A total of 24 community swimming pools will open between November and mid-December.
26 September 2023
Those hoping to be lifeguards can still apply during the second round of applications which are currently open and will close on 2 October 2023.
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
05 April 2023
The message is simple – take common sense with you wherever you go this Easter weekend
19 January 2023
The scaled back operations at some facilities is customary, post the peak festive season.
22 December 2022
Sixteen community pools are currently open, along with the indoor facilities and Sea Point swimming pool.
24 November 2022
The City now has 17 comunity swimming pools in operation, with several more expected to open their gates in the coming weeks
16 September 2022
The essential maintenance work on the Cape Flats bulk water pipeline network commenced in the early hours of this morning (Friday 16 September).
15 September 2022
This weekend, starting at 01:00 on Friday 16 September, residents affected by the essential maintenance on the Cape Flats bulk water network
13 September 2022
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will embark on a 75-hour operation this weekend to do essential maintenance to its bulk water supply network on the Cape Flats.
With our lifeguard recruitment process being finalised, I am excited that the majority of our recreational water facilities will open and in time for the school holidays which start on 3 October
15 August 2022
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department will put hundreds of prospective seasonal lifeguard candidates through their paces over a two week period.
28 October 2021
‘The City appeals to our residents and visitors to use our swimming pools responsibly, to adhere to the facility rules and instructions from our lifeguards
19 August 2021
All candidates have to pass a physical assessment where their capabilities and fitness level must be up to standard
28 December 2020
The City’s enforcement agencies made at least 100 arrests in the last week
09 October 2020
Statement by the Mayoral Committee member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien
04 September 2020
Lifeguards are preparing for an unpredictable summer with new safety and hygiene protocols in place
08 June 2020
The relaxation of lockdown regulations by the National Government has meant that the City of Cape Town has been able to open a limited number of drop-off facilities to the public.
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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