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     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

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    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

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    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.

    Building partnerships with Safe Spaces

    Building partnerships with Safe Spaces

    11 March 2026

    The MES Safe Space in Bellville helps rough sleepers with shelter and other social services

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

    09 March 2026

    ​The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    18 February 2026

    During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    11 February 2026

    Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week.

    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.

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade moving into 6th gear

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade moving into 6th gear

    22 January 2026

    The upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is in full swing after the builders’ break.

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    04 December 2025

    On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    23 November 2025

    As a City we have been working with partners in areas such as Khayelitsha and others for more than a decade to enable community-led upgrade projects

    Cape Town joins global Vanguard Cities network to reduce homelessness

    Cape Town joins global Vanguard Cities network to reduce homelessness

    04 November 2025

    Cape Town is the eighteenth city to join the programme, hosted by the Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH).

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

    Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

    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.

    Domestic animal survey results are in

    Domestic animal survey results are in

    04 October 2025

    The survey returned an animal count of 32 185 – 1 749 of which were documented during drone flyovers and manual counts.

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    06 August 2025

    The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    21 July 2025

    The City has a long history of pioneering best practices in waste management

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    02 July 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

    Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

    Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

    06 June 2025

    'Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays.

    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

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    22 May 2025

    There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many

    EPIC data paints sobering picture of alcohol-linked incidents

    EPIC data paints sobering picture of alcohol-linked incidents

    18 May 2025

    The Emergency Policing Incident Control (EPIC) system records all incidents reported to Safety and Security, and monitors resources that are dispatched.

    City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

    City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

    09 May 2025

    The Winter Readiness Programme is but one of the many City interventions to assist persons living on the street.

    City to support NGO shelters ahead of winter cold

    City to support NGO shelters ahead of winter cold

    11 April 2025

    The winter aid programme is critical in easing the load on shelters

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    07 April 2025

    In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

    City records more than 10 000 engagements with rough sleepers since July

    City records more than 10 000 engagements with rough sleepers since July

    01 April 2025

    ​The Street People Programme Unit within the Community, Arts & Culture Development Department (CACD) is at the forefront of the City’s efforts to help persons off the street

    Firefighters lace up for charity run to support Volunteer Wildfire Services

    Firefighters lace up for charity run to support Volunteer Wildfire Services

    18 March 2025

    The boys are back, and geared up, for the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon

    City zooms in on animal welfare

    City zooms in on animal welfare

    17 March 2025

    The domestic animal survey is the latest in a series of interventions undertaken by the City administration to promote and ensure the welfare of animals in the metropole.

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    14 March 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre works to mitigate the risk of weather or man-made impacts, and to drive any response in the wake of such impacts.

    City and stakeholders tackle rapid urbanisation beyond 2050

    City and stakeholders tackle rapid urbanisation beyond 2050

    11 March 2025

    The intention is to produce a spatial perspective of the possible impact of Cape Town’s long term population growth on engineering and community facility infrastructure

    Mayor welcomes Cape Town’s Clean Audit from AG

    Mayor welcomes Cape Town’s Clean Audit from AG

    30 January 2025

    ​Cape Town’s City Council today adopted the metro’s latest Annual Report for 2023/24, which includes a clean audit report from the Auditor General (AG).

    City firefighters bring the Christmas cheer

    City firefighters bring the Christmas cheer

    20 December 2024

    ​The Fire & Rescue Service brought early Christmas cheer to many children.

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront commencing in February

    Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront commencing in February

    02 December 2024

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront is one of the biggest capital projects the City’s Coastal Management branch will undertake in recent years

    City Health hosts GBV awareness event

    City Health hosts GBV awareness event

    29 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department brought together community leaders, residents and NGO’s at an event in Khayelitsha.

    Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Breyten Breytenbach

    Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Breyten Breytenbach

    24 November 2024

    Almost exactly a year ago, our City awarded Civic Honours to Breyten Breytenbach for his remarkable service to Cape Town and society

    Disaster donation drive kicks off

    Disaster donation drive kicks off

    15 November 2024

    Next to public safety, humanitarian relief in a crisis or disaster scenario is essential

    Events for the entire family in Cape Town this November

    Events for the entire family in Cape Town this November

    06 November 2024

    City to host various events during November

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    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

    Dial-a-Ride goes cashless, new app and online platform to ease bookings

    Dial-a-Ride goes cashless, new app and online platform to ease bookings

    25 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has signed a new six-year contract with HG Travelling Services to operate the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service for those who cannot make use of conventional public transport

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction order

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction order

    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

    New FASD website to create awareness

    New FASD website to create awareness

    09 September 2024

    When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it goes into her bloodstream

    City staff donate sanitary products to disadvantaged communities

    City staff donate sanitary products to disadvantaged communities

    06 September 2024

    This donation stemmed from a sanitary products drive from the City’s Corporate Services Directorate during Women’s Month to provide assistance to disadvantaged women and girls who are impacted by the menstrual hygiene crisis

    More domestic violence survivors turning to the City’s emergency call centre

    More domestic violence survivors turning to the City’s emergency call centre

    21 August 2024

    ​Three years ago, the Public Emergency Communication Centre logged just over 2 000 incidents for domestic violence.

    Cape Town opens new 300 bed Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    Cape Town opens new 300 bed Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    29 July 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially opened the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space shelter to help more homeless off the streets in central Cape Town.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

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