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    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    05 June 2026

    ​Today, 5 June 2026, marks World Environment Day, followed by World Oceans Day on Monday, 8 June 2026

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    03 June 2026

    World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

    Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

    09 April 2026

    Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.

    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

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    29 May 2025

    The Cape Baboon Partnership has taken over the responsibility for certain operational tasks

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    03 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    28 February 2025

    The CPBMJTT welcomes the Shark Spotters who will be implementing selected operational tasks under the banner of the Cape Baboon Partnership

    We love our Muizenberg beach huts

    We love our Muizenberg beach huts

    20 February 2025

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront commenced last week

    City signs partnership agreement with Shark Spotters, supported by SANParks and CapeNature

    City signs partnership agreement with Shark Spotters, supported by SANParks and CapeNature

    20 December 2024

    SANParks and CapeNature as parties to the CPBMJTT are committed to initiating their own discussions with the Shark Spotters who will be assisting with the implementation of the Baboon Strategic Management Plan on the Cape Peninsula.

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team welcomes withdrawal of litigation

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team welcomes withdrawal of litigation

    06 December 2024

    This morning, 6 December 2024, Ryno Engelbrecht, Baboon Matters, Beauty Without Cruelty, and Jo-Ann Bosman, have withdrawn their litigation against SANParks, Cape Nature, and the City of Cape Town in the Western Cape High Court.

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council gives City greenlight for partnership with Shark Spotters to assist with baboon management

    Council gives City greenlight for partnership with Shark Spotters to assist with baboon management

    05 December 2024

    ​Council has approved the proposed partnership with the Shark Spotters to assist with the implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan.

    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

    All hands on deck for Boatica Cape Town, Africa’s biggest and best boat show

    All hands on deck for Boatica Cape Town, Africa’s biggest and best boat show

    21 October 2024

    The City proudly supports this event which showcases the best in local marine manufacturing

    City invites residents to join 2024 International Coastal Clean-up

    City invites residents to join 2024 International Coastal Clean-up

    15 September 2024

    Coastal clean-up initiative at the Helderberg Marine Protected Area along Strand Beach on International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day, Saturday 21 September 2024

    Bantry Bay cave clean-up fills 2 400 bags

    Bantry Bay cave clean-up fills 2 400 bags

    26 August 2024

    The Coastal Management Branch coordinated the operation and provided the labour in partnership with the Shark Spotters and the Coastal Conservation crew.

    City gives feedback on upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront

    City gives feedback on upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront

    26 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town is hosting a public open day to give feedback to local residents and the wider community about the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront.

    Litter nets catch waste from stormwater system along Sea Point coastline

    Litter nets catch waste from stormwater system along Sea Point coastline

    19 August 2022

    The installation of the litter nets forms part of a trial project, which aims to reduce the amount of litter being discharged onto the beaches in Sea Point via the stormwater system.

    Let’s continue taking pride in our communities by keeping Cape Town clean

    Let’s continue taking pride in our communities by keeping Cape Town clean

    19 July 2022

    Our sincere thanks go out to all those who have participated in community clean-ups, and we hope that this will inspire more communities into action

    City releases latest report on coastal water quality

    City releases latest report on coastal water quality

    30 June 2022

    The latest report covers coastal water quality for a 12-month period from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021

    City libraries dance to a different tune for SA Library week

    City libraries dance to a different tune for SA Library week

    10 March 2022

    South African Library Week is a celebration of our intellectual and literacy heritage

    Leopard seal washes up in Kommetjie

    Leopard seal washes up in Kommetjie

    14 July 2021

    Leopard seals primarily inhabit the Antarctic and live on the pack ice, but can also be found on the sub-Antarctic islands

    City urges residents to help with nurdle pollution clean-up

    City urges residents to help with nurdle pollution clean-up

    27 October 2020

    We urge everyone who can to participate in the clean-up, especially families going to beaches during the school holidays

    City closes beaches to advance social distancing

    City closes beaches to advance social distancing

    23 March 2020

    Cape Town beaches closed to increase social distancing.

    Shark Spotters wins Gold Innovation Award

    Shark Spotters wins Gold Innovation Award

    05 May 2016

    Shark spotters win major Gold Innovation Award for innovation and leadership in responsible tourism.

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