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    City and Langa residents join forces to tackle water pollution

    City and Langa residents join forces to tackle water pollution

    21 July 2026

    More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project

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

    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.

    Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

    Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

    16 May 2026

    One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    14 May 2026

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

    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

    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 doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    14 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    30 November 2025

    At the end of June 2024, City clinics had 37 357 clients remaining on PrEP; that figure increased to 51 277 by June 2025.

    Empowering Tafelsig youth through water and sanitation workshops

    Empowering Tafelsig youth through water and sanitation workshops

    03 September 2025

    The Ummati Community Upliftment Project, a non-profit organisation based in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    21 August 2025

    New small businesses are emerging, gaining greater access to markets, and creating jobs in the township economy

    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.

    State initiates joint eviction application for Wingfield, Paint City foreign nationals

    State initiates joint eviction application for Wingfield, Paint City foreign nationals

    18 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town and national Departments of Home Affairs and Public Works are jointly seeking a Western Cape High Court eviction order for the remaining foreign nationals unlawfully occupying two sites in Cape Town

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    09 June 2025

    The City has approved a property transaction that aims to support the long-term sustainability of the NPO, Sanccob (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds).

    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

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    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.

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    25 April 2025

    Council approves 11 property transactions

    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

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group established

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group established

    14 February 2025

    The CPBAG will play a crucial role in baboon management on the Cape Peninsula, in particular in ensuring collaboration between stakeholders.

    City capacitates Early Childhood Development Centres

    City capacitates Early Childhood Development Centres

    09 February 2025

    In 2024, the City hosted a number of training interventions on a range of topics, reaching 1 668 ECD staff members from across the metropole.

    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.

    Baboon rangers secured for December

    Baboon rangers secured for December

    15 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town has appointed NCC through a Request for Quotation process to ensure a presence of baboon rangers from 1 December until 31 December 2024

    City proposes minor amendments to the By-Law relating to Streets and Public Places

    City proposes minor amendments to the By-Law relating to Streets and Public Places

    03 November 2024

    The public participation process started on 1 November and concludes on 30 November 2024.

    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

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    14 October 2024

    The CPBMJTT wants to thank affected communities for their ongoing support.

    Update on upcoming transitioning period, Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group

    Update on upcoming transitioning period, Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group

    29 August 2024

    The CPBMJTT received over 120 nomination forms for representatives to serve on the CPBAG and is currently assessing these.

    Cape Town Market goes greener than ever - inside and on top

    Cape Town Market goes greener than ever - inside and on top

    06 June 2024

    This project marks a major milestone for one of the oldest and largest fresh produce markets in South Africa.

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    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

    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.

    Shelters urged to apply for winter aid

    Shelters urged to apply for winter aid

    18 February 2024

    Registered non-profit organisations have only a few weeks left to submit their applications for the City’s Winter Readiness Programme.

    City library wins for being the biggest techie in town

    City library wins for being the biggest techie in town

    27 September 2023

    Delft Library won the award for 'Substantial contribution towards the development and advancement of digital literacy'.

    Property opportunities available for local business, community and residential

    Property opportunities available for local business, community and residential

    26 June 2023

    The City-owned properties that are being offered to the market by means of a public e-auction

    Cape Town helping homeless shelters to add 300 beds this winter

    Cape Town helping homeless shelters to add 300 beds this winter

    10 May 2023

    These 300 beds and 184 support staff will go a long way to supporting NPOs in their efforts to help more people off the streets this winter

    City-funded CBD Regeneration Project helps homeless Capetonians reclaim dignity through upskilling, jobs

    City-funded CBD Regeneration Project helps homeless Capetonians reclaim dignity through upskilling, jobs

    30 April 2023

    This past week, Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, visited the City-funded CBD Regeneration Project which has recruited hundreds of homeless Capetonians who have been upskilled and employed in communities across Cape Town.

    City extends winter readiness applications for shelters

    City extends winter readiness applications for shelters

    05 April 2023

    ​Registered non-profit organisations that offer accommodation to vulnerable groups have until 14 April to apply for aid to sustain their operations through winter

    Young talent takes centre stage at Langa Centenary Arts Festival

    Young talent takes centre stage at Langa Centenary Arts Festival

    04 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department launched the first of a series of recreational festivals.

    City’s sustainable stand at WTM Africa to highlight diverse Cape Town

    City’s sustainable stand at WTM Africa to highlight diverse Cape Town

    31 March 2023

    Our tourism and destination marketing team works exceptionally hard to create a unique, welcoming display stand that gives a sense of the Mother City.

    Transfer of City-owned land to boost short, long-term skills development efforts in Cape Town

    Transfer of City-owned land to boost short, long-term skills development efforts in Cape Town

    31 January 2023

    Cape Town’s clothing and textile sector has been given a boost with the Council approval of the transfer of City-owned land in Mitchells Plain to a local non-profit organisation for the development of a skills training centre.

    NPOs assisting people living on the street can apply for grant-in-aid funding

    NPOs assisting people living on the street can apply for grant-in-aid funding

    11 November 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department invites applications for Grant-in-Aid funding.

    Council approves funds for homeless and addiction support

    Council approves funds for homeless and addiction support

    29 July 2022

    By placing the emphasis of this outreach on sustainable livelihoods and providing the first step on the job readiness and employment opportunity ladder, we can make a difference

    Spotlight on youth this June

    Spotlight on youth this June

    12 June 2022

    We recognise the role of the youth in our country’s history and pay tribute to the many lives lost in the pursuit of our freedom

    Council gives go-ahead for traders’ permit relief, waiving of development charges for NGOs and NPOs

    Council gives go-ahead for traders’ permit relief, waiving of development charges for NGOs and NPOs

    26 May 2022

    Council’s approval today of two key matters put forward by the City’s Economic Growth Directorate are key steps on the road to economic relief and provide support to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profit organisations (NPOs) to operate.

    City’s working hard to make up lost ground in the fight against TB

    City’s working hard to make up lost ground in the fight against TB

    23 March 2022

    World TB Day is celebrated on 24 March annually.

    City expands Covid-19 vaccination sites

    City expands Covid-19 vaccination sites

    07 March 2022

    City Health has made vaccinations available at more of its facilities around the metropole.

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