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 takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

02 July 2026

​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

26 June 2026

The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

22 June 2026

We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

14 June 2026

​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

26 May 2026

​Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.

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.

R10,5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week

27 February 2026

Construction will begin next week, as part of a broader R15 million investment in City Health facilities this financial year

City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

11 February 2026

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

Traffic stop leads to drug stash hidden behind fridge

24 November 2025

Metro Police officers conducted a routine traffic stop in Strand just after 12:30 on Sunday, 23 November 2025.

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.

International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day offers a sobering reminder

06 September 2025

This year's theme is 'Supporting bumps without booze – coping without alcohol'.

Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

16 August 2025

The overall number of fires dropped by 10%. The number of fatalities dropped by 25%.

Thousands of rough sleepers assisted through City interventions

29 July 2025

The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters

City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

25 June 2025

26 June is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Youth day events draw hundreds

17 June 2025

Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.

City Health aims to double up its youth zones

11 June 2025

The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.

City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

15 May 2025

The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day

More milestones for the City’s Matrix® programme

16 April 2025

This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.

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

Good mental health important for teenagers

20 February 2025

Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa and according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, suicide accounts for approximately 9% of all teen deaths.

Strengthening Families programme solidifies household relationships

05 December 2024

The Strengthening Families programme is internationally recognised

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.

Domestic violence suspects end up in cuffs

11 November 2024

Metro Police Officers confiscated various quantities of drugs including cocaine with an estimated street value of R10 000, tik, mandrax and heroin, cash, and an imitation firearm.

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

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

Prescription drugs: handle with care

02 September 2024

Pharmacists are trained in all matters related to medication – from storage, handling and preparation, to dispensing and administering.

Court order processes complete for various Cape Town CBD sites

16 August 2024

​Over 160 people have relocated from the streets to dignified transitional Safe Space shelters

Progress made on CBD voluntary relocations to dignified Safe Space transitional shelter

08 August 2024

​As at Thursday 8 August, the City had assisted with voluntary relocations for around a third of the 150 respondents who initially accepted the City’s offer of dignified transitional shelter at Safe Spaces.

Over 150 CBD respondents accept dignified Safe Space transitional shelter

31 July 2024

The City will provide assistance for the voluntary relocations to Safe Spaces during the week of 5 – 9 August

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.

Cape Town to fund sixth Safe Space shelter for the homeless

02 July 2024

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City’s approval of funding for another new Safe Space shelter

High demand for City’s substance abuse prevention programmes

25 June 2024

The proliferation of substances, whether drugs or alcohol, is seemingly never-ending

City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction application

21 June 2024

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the national Department of Public Works’ launching of an eviction application.

High Court grants eviction order for various Cape Town CBD occupations

19 June 2024

The order includes a standing interdict against any further unlawful occupation of these areas and further City-owned public spaces by respondents identified in the application.

Youth Day celebrations abound

18 June 2024

Young people joined the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate in celebrating Youth Day.

City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

05 June 2024

​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

City provides sustainability training to NPOs

20 May 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department held a series of workshops in Kuils River.

Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

30 April 2024

Substance abuse continues to wreak havoc on individuals, families and communities. I want to commend those who have faced their addiction by seeking help and who have made it this far

Sheriff concludes eviction in Cape Town’s east CBD

10 April 2024

The eviction took place via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

Cape Town opens another new Safe Space homeless shelter

03 April 2024

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.

Sheriff concludes Green Point Tennis Courts eviction

22 February 2024

The eviction took place today, 22 February, under the court's direction, via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

High Court grants final eviction order for parts of Culemborg in Cape Town CBD

15 February 2024

​The Western Cape High Court has granted a final eviction order in the City of Cape Town’s application regarding the unlawful occupation at the various road reserves and bridges around Culemborg in the Cape Town CBD.

Majority of Green Point Tennis Courts unlawful occupants accept shelter offers

07 February 2024

Unlawful occupants who have not accepted any offer of shelter are to be evicted under the Western Cape High Court order for this site.

High Court grants final eviction order for Green Point Tennis Courts unlawful occupation

12 December 2023

The Western Cape High Court has granted a final eviction order in the City of Cape Town’s application regarding the unlawful occupation at the tennis courts in Green Point.

City reminds men that healthcare is for all

19 November 2023

Statistics show that men are not accessing health services nearly as much as women.

300-bed Safe Space homeless shelter approved for central Cape Town

07 November 2023

The Safe Space will operate on a portion of municipal depot land in Ebenezer Road, Green Point, with operations set to begin early in the new ye

City hosts wellness day for persons journeying towards reintegration

31 October 2023

Various service providers were on hand to share information and options linked to the group’s reintegration journeys.

City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

22 September 2023

The certification ceremony at the Kensington Civic Centre is the latest to acknowledge the efforts of participants in the City’s Health substance abuse programme.