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    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    04 August 2026

    City libraries saw 37 422 items returned with a monetary value of R4 767 836, 51.

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    31 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    22 July 2026

    NSO teams across Cape Town are making headway in strengthening ties in communities where they are deployed.

    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    19 June 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department’s programme is packed with activities and include sports and indoor games

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    07 April 2026

    ​​These upgrades are part of the City’s regular maintenance programme to keep roads safe and in good condition for all users

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    29 March 2026

    The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    11 March 2026

    The SmartCape programme was initiated in July 2002 with five computers deployed at six public libraries across the City.

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    20 February 2026

    ​A number of public swimming pools will close from Monday, 23 February 2026, as part of an important programme of planned infrastructure repairs

    Identikidz growth points to parental trust

    Identikidz growth points to parental trust

    20 January 2026

    The programme, implemented by the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate, is aimed at keeping young children safe on beaches.

    Beach safety operations yield positive returns

    Beach safety operations yield positive returns

    06 January 2026

    Llifeguards and other emergency services were kept busy, but drowning statistics are lower compared to the previous season.

    City services primed for long festive weekend

    City services primed for long festive weekend

    23 December 2025

    The City’s festive season safety plan includes increased patrols on the roads and places of public interest, like CBDs, beaches and other public open spaces.

    Stay in the safe zone this summer season

    Stay in the safe zone this summer season

    11 December 2025

    The active supervision of children is something that needs to be top of mind at all times – not just at our beaches.

    Fun is loading at the Grassy Park Festive Market

    Fun is loading at the Grassy Park Festive Market

    08 December 2025

    Hosted by the City's Economic Growth Directorate and endorsed by Ward Councillor Donovan Nelson of Ward 65, the Grassy Park Festive Market will be building on the popular community markets held across the city.

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    08 December 2025

    City libraries are getting into the holiday spirit, and they’re hopeful that young patrons will return the favour in the form of overdue books.

    Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

    Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

    02 December 2025

    The summer holiday is the longest of the year and it can be a challenge to keep little hands and minds busy

    City launches Festive Season Cleansing Programme, creating over 3 000 short-term jobs

    City launches Festive Season Cleansing Programme, creating over 3 000 short-term jobs

    21 November 2025

    To strengthen capacity during the highest peak of the festive season, these teams will be supported by an additional 673 workers sourced via a labour broker for the peak six-week period from 1 December to 15 January

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

    14 November 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    13 November 2025

    The City has launched a new Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Community Development Worker (CDW) Hub in Mamre.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 6 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 6 November 2025

    02 November 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    24 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Vandalism targeting MyCiTi poses great danger to commuters and their livelihoods

    Vandalism targeting MyCiTi poses great danger to commuters and their livelihoods

    20 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town regrets the challenges currently being experienced by our MyCiTi commuters, particularly on the N2 Express routes from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain to the Civic Centre

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    18 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    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.

    Community food gardens aim to uproot hunger

    Community food gardens aim to uproot hunger

    16 October 2025

    Today on World Food Day, Thursday, 16 October, the City’s Public Empowerment and Development Department and Western Cape Government’s Community Development Worker (CDW) Programme, launched the Food Gardens Project.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 12 to 16 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 12 to 16 October 2025

    10 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. .

    City opens new R13,7 million synthetic soccer pitch in Fisantekraal

    City opens new R13,7 million synthetic soccer pitch in Fisantekraal

    16 September 2025

    The Fisantekraal Recreation Hub offers a range of programmes for the community, including after-school activities, girls' futsal, netball, rugby, fitness, as well as seniors' activities.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    14 September 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    07 September 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 to 4 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 to 4 September 2025

    31 August 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    21 August 2025

    Two female-led EPWP projects highlight the invaluable role women play in strengthening the City’s administration while building their own skills, confidence and career prospects.

    Empowering women in trades

    Empowering women in trades

    18 August 2025

    This project was conceptualised and implemented by women to create new opportunities for women in trades historically dominated by men.

    City of Cape Town introduces SMS Notifications for EPWP Work Opportunities

    City of Cape Town introduces SMS Notifications for EPWP Work Opportunities

    22 July 2025

    City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate, is aimed at improving communication and accessibility for jobseekers registered on the City’s Jobseeker Database.

    City marks World Drowning Prevention Day with young swimmers

    City marks World Drowning Prevention Day with young swimmers

    21 July 2025

    City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a vibrant, water safety celebration at the Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool in the heart of the city.

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    13 July 2025

    City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

    Recreational holiday programmes kick winter into touch

    Recreational holiday programmes kick winter into touch

    11 July 2025

    The programme is scheduled to run until Friday, 19 July 2025 at 45 Recreation facilities.

    City calls on unemployed residents to update their jobseeker info

    City calls on unemployed residents to update their jobseeker info

    30 June 2025

    To be considered for EPWP opportunities, jobseekers must be registered and active on the City’s Jobseeker Database

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    23 June 2025

    building a platform for young people to thrive

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    20 June 2025

    The City’s libraries and recreation facilities are ready to keep learners busy and active this winter school holiday with hundreds of programmes.

    Library book finds its way back after 24 years

    Library book finds its way back after 24 years

    28 March 2025

    ​The latest Fine Free Week

    Preparations under way for dredging of Zeekoevlei

    Preparations under way for dredging of Zeekoevlei

    25 March 2025

    Zeekoevlei is located in the False Bay Nature Reserve, a Ramsar site of international importance for wetlands.

    Identikidz tag more than 25 000 children over two days

    Identikidz tag more than 25 000 children over two days

    27 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme saw 25 770 children tagged over the past two public holidays.

    City services gear up for busy beach days

    City services gear up for busy beach days

    23 December 2024

    Strand beach was the busiest with 1 789 children tagged, followed by Mnandi (1 501) and Muizenberg (1 093).

    Identikidz off to a festive start, while Recreation and Parks hosts fun-filled youth events

    Identikidz off to a festive start, while Recreation and Parks hosts fun-filled youth events

    18 December 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme saw more than 14 000 children tagged

    Season ready: Streetlight programme success makes Cape Town shine for residents and visitors

    Season ready: Streetlight programme success makes Cape Town shine for residents and visitors

    17 December 2024

    Energy teams have been hard at work ensuring that some of the main travelling routes in the metro are as well lit up as possible for residents and those flocking to the Mother City at this time of the year

    First festive season test looms for enforcement and emergency services

    First festive season test looms for enforcement and emergency services

    11 December 2024

    The City’s Safety & Security Directorate will have its biggest festive season deployment this holiday season, to ensure public safety.

    Libraries offer children the gift of going fine free

    Libraries offer children the gift of going fine free

    09 December 2024

    The fine free week will allow young patrons, up to the age of 17, the opportunity to return library materials.

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    04 December 2024

    Cape Town is ready to welcome the world this holiday season.

    Identikidz bands are the drip this summer

    Identikidz bands are the drip this summer

    03 December 2024

    The Identikidz programme is coordinated by the City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season

    Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season

    02 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town has deployed over 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pools ahead of the summer tourism boom.

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