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    More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

    More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

    25 June 2026

    The Bayview U16 Youth Cup is one of several grassroots football events supported by the City through the Special Events Committee.

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    15 April 2026

    The Athlone Library is offering limited services after it was burgled two weekends in a row.

    Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

    Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

    10 April 2026

    Lifeguards play a critical role in the City’s Drowning Prevention Strategy each year.

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    07 April 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

    Red and yellow brigade delivers egg-cellence

    Red and yellow brigade delivers egg-cellence

    03 April 2026

    The teams delivered Easter treats to more than 300 young children at four locations around the city

    Waste services to remain operational during Easter

    Waste services to remain operational during Easter

    01 April 2026

    Residents should also leave bins out until 21:00 each night to ensure collection

    Roadshow cracks nearly R16m in traffic fine representations

    Roadshow cracks nearly R16m in traffic fine representations

    01 April 2026

    ​The roadshows, hosted three to four times a year, have become one of the most popular City outreaches

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    25 March 2026

    The City’s festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break.

    City office closures March to May 2026

    City office closures March to May 2026

    19 March 2026

    The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed on certain days during the next few months

    Not all fire heroes wear bunker gear

    Not all fire heroes wear bunker gear

    17 January 2026

    Incident statistics are a stark reminder to the public that fire safety and prevention is everyone’s business.

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    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.

    City supports grassroots football

    City supports grassroots football

    02 October 2025

    The action kicks off with the 14th edition of the Rygate Cubs Festival at the Johnston Road Sports Complex in Athlone

    City’s Coastal Management Branch takes over Miller’s Point and Soetwater Resorts

    City’s Coastal Management Branch takes over Miller’s Point and Soetwater Resorts

    22 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has taken over the management of Miller’s Point Resort and Soetwater Resort.

    Statistics point to a quieter Easter

    Statistics point to a quieter Easter

    22 April 2025

    It was a mixed bag this Easter

    Mayor sends condolences to Cape Town's Catholic community on Pope's passing

    Mayor sends condolences to Cape Town's Catholic community on Pope's passing

    21 April 2025

    'On behalf of the City of Cape Town, I convey my sincere condolences to Cape Town’s Catholic community on the sad news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

    City Customer Interaction Centre public holiday closures

    City Customer Interaction Centre public holiday closures

    15 April 2025

    Residents are encouraged to make use of the City’s easy and convenient online services during this time.

    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.

    Weekly indicators on the rise

    Weekly indicators on the rise

    14 April 2025

    The Public Emergency Communication Centre too noted an increase in calls for help, with 1 837 incidents logged – and increases in cases of assault and motor vehicle accidents of between 40% and 50%.

    Update on waste services on upcoming public holidays

    Update on waste services on upcoming public holidays

    14 April 2025

    Residents are reminded that refuse collection services are planned to continue as normal

    All systems go for 2025 Bayhill Premier Cup

    All systems go for 2025 Bayhill Premier Cup

    12 April 2025

    Over the Easter long weekend, 32 teams from the Western Cape, the rest of South Africa and abroad, will vie for top honours.

    Hop on over for free vehicle checks during Operation Exodus

    Hop on over for free vehicle checks during Operation Exodus

    08 April 2025

    Operation Exodus kicks off on Friday, 11 April 2025 until Thursday, 17 April and will offer free vehicle safety checks to long-distance operators before they leave Cape Town’s city limits.

    Bay Hill Cup draw gets the ball rolling

    Bay Hill Cup draw gets the ball rolling

    16 March 2025

    City support the annual Bay Hill Cup

    City Customer Interaction Centre closures March to May 2025

    City Customer Interaction Centre closures March to May 2025

    14 March 2025

    The Customer Interaction Centres at our municipal offices will be closed on certain days during the next few months

    UPDATE: Swimming pool operations

    UPDATE: Swimming pool operations

    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.

    Pilot project to trial sand management intervention at Baden Powell Drive

    Pilot project to trial sand management intervention at Baden Powell Drive

    13 November 2024

    A pilot project to trial the use of wind nets along Baden Powell Drive has started. It is to limit windblown sand

    Portfolio Committee applauds latest traffic fine roadshow

    Portfolio Committee applauds latest traffic fine roadshow

    12 April 2024

    The roadshows have historically taken place at year-end, when the municipal courts are in recess.

    Heavy weather caps a busy week for Safety and Security

    Heavy weather caps a busy week for Safety and Security

    08 April 2024

    It has been an incredibly busy week for our Directorate, particularly the emergency services.

    Easter week: Arrests down; assaults up

    Easter week: Arrests down; assaults up

    02 April 2024

    The City's Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 2 725 incidents over the Easter long weekend - a near 20% increase from 2023's 2 294 incidents.

    Update on Urban Waste Management services over Easter weekend

    Update on Urban Waste Management services over Easter weekend

    28 March 2024

    Refuse collection is scheduled to take place as normal on upcoming public holidays.

    City agencies square up for a busy Easter period

    City agencies square up for a busy Easter period

    24 March 2024

    All enforcement and emergency services will be on high alert to ensure public safety.

    Eggciting programmes at City facilities this Easter holiday

    Eggciting programmes at City facilities this Easter holiday

    20 March 2024

    The City's facilities offer a range of activities, catering for children and young people of all ages.

    Operation Exodus takes to the road

    Operation Exodus takes to the road

    20 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service is going all out to ensure the safety of motorists and their passengers hitting the long road this Easter holiday.

    City Customer Office closures March to May 2024

    City Customer Office closures March to May 2024

    19 March 2024

    We encourage residents to use our simple and convenient e-Services options and to make an online booking when visiting a customer office in person.

    Traffic Service clips high flyers’ wings

    Traffic Service clips high flyers’ wings

    18 March 2024

    ​In recent days, officers arrested six suspects on the Top 100 warrant offenders list with a total of 157 warrants between them

    City offers another opportunity to go ‘fine free’

    City offers another opportunity to go ‘fine free’

    17 March 2024

    The traffic fine roadshow returns for three days – Monday, 25 March 2024 until Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

    Drunk driving arrests show steady climb

    Drunk driving arrests show steady climb

    11 March 2024

    The City works to be as proactive as possible, but we cannot do it alone

    Countdown is on to 2024 Bayhill Premier Cup tournament

    Countdown is on to 2024 Bayhill Premier Cup tournament

    03 March 2024

    This will be the 35th year of the prestigious under-19 football tournament.

    Drowning statistics paint a bittersweet picture

    Drowning statistics paint a bittersweet picture

    23 January 2024

    The City's Recreation and Parks Department recorded 12 fatal drownings between 5 December 2023 and 22 January 2024, and 25 non-fatal drownings.

    Community pools to operate daily until end February

    Community pools to operate daily until end February

    18 January 2024

    City services at beaches and pools

    Operation Exodus ready to ride

    Operation Exodus ready to ride

    08 December 2023

    Operation Exodus is a long-standing feature of the Traffic Service's operations over the festive season and Easter holiday.

    Grassroots football scores big

    Grassroots football scores big

    03 October 2023

    The Rygate Cubs Festival, featuring some 2 000 youth football players, kicked off at the Johnston Road Sports Complex in Athlone today.

    Fish Hoek dune rehabilitation well under way

    Fish Hoek dune rehabilitation well under way

    01 June 2023

    The main objective of the Fish Hoek dune project is to reprofile the dunes by reducing the volume of sand to create a profile that is more typical of fore-dunes

     Retreat collapsed bulk sewer in final stages of repair

    Retreat collapsed bulk sewer in final stages of repair

    30 April 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is heading into the final stages of repairing the 990mm diameter bulk sewer main that collapsed in Prince George Drive, Retreat, in March 2023. Unfortunately work will not be done by 30 April as initially anticipated. The timeframe for the completion of this project will be updated over the next few days

    Easter week arrests up year-on-year

    Easter week arrests up year-on-year

    11 April 2023

    ver the long weekend specifically, our emergency call takers recorded an increase in assault cases, as well as motor vehicle accidents and noise complaints compared to Easter last year

    Progress continues on collapsed bulk sewer works in Retreat

    Progress continues on collapsed bulk sewer works in Retreat

    11 April 2023

    ​The City is maximising its working hours daily to complete the repairs to the 990mm diameter bulk sewer main that collapsed in Prince George Drive, Retreat, on Sunday, 19 March 202

    Fine free week yields a less than favourable return

    Fine free week yields a less than favourable return

    06 April 2023

    There are still more than 30 000 of these items outstanding, but we want to applaud and thank patrons who have heeded the call

    City’s Easter safety measures in place

    City’s Easter safety measures in place

    05 April 2023

    The message is simple – take common sense with you wherever you go this Easter weekend

     Cape Town gears up for another busy month of events

    Cape Town gears up for another busy month of events

    02 April 2023

    City hosting a lot of events during April

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