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    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    30 June 2026

    ​One of the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate's 2026 grant funding recipients, Lokshin Pioneers, hosted Project Khuseleka, meaning 'to be protected'

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    27 January 2026

    The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat.

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    07 November 2025

    Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    12 August 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce that the revised Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) was Gazetted on Friday, 8 August 2025.

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    06 August 2025

    The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

    City support programme lights up Atlantis Neighbourhood Watch

    City support programme lights up Atlantis Neighbourhood Watch

    09 July 2025

    The City has approved ward allocations of nearly R4,4 million to support accredited NWs in the 2025/26 financial year

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    06 June 2025

    The event on 22 May 2025 recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have worked hand-in-hand with the Subcouncil to uplift, protect and support residents

    5000 + learners benefit from career expos

    5000 + learners benefit from career expos

    25 April 2025

    City's Community Services and Health Directorate hosted various career expos

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    Huge turnout for latest Neighbourhood Watch mass information session

    Huge turnout for latest Neighbourhood Watch mass information session

    06 April 2025

    City support Neighbourhood Watches with information session

    Major pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu causes flooding

    Major pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu causes flooding

    17 January 2025

    At about 20:00 on 16 January, the Water and Sanitation Directorate responded to a major pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu (IY), Hout Bay.

    Cape Town to make record safety deployment for 2024 festive season

    Cape Town to make record safety deployment for 2024 festive season

    13 November 2024

    Resources will be bolstered by metro police trainee participants in the Project 1000 learnership programme, together with over 4 000 uniformed enforcement and emergency personnel.

    Youth conquer Maclear’s Beacon in 2024 Hiking Challenge finale

    Youth conquer Maclear’s Beacon in 2024 Hiking Challenge finale

    27 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department announced the successful conclusion of the Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge 2024.

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    17 October 2024

    This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

      City expands basket of training opportunities for Neighbourhood Watches

    City expands basket of training opportunities for Neighbourhood Watches

    21 July 2024

    City support to Neighbourhood Watches

      More than 6 500 flood kits issued and rising in unprecedented storm impact

    More than 6 500 flood kits issued and rising in unprecedented storm impact

    11 July 2024

    'With 6 500 flood assistance kits already issued, some relocations done and milling material delivered to soak up the water where possible

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Hangberg and Langa

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Hangberg and Langa

    18 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate is bringing its basket of services offering to the Hangberg Multipurpose Centre and the City’s Mobile Office team will be making its way to Langa.

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    13 June 2024

    ​The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.

    Power Play Women’s Tournament creates buzz in Kleinvlei

    Power Play Women’s Tournament creates buzz in Kleinvlei

    27 March 2024

    The Power Play for Women Cricket Tournament showcases our commitment to promoting the development and impact of women's sport in our communities.

    Engineers encouraged to help build a stronger future Cape Town

    Engineers encouraged to help build a stronger future Cape Town

    19 March 2024

    Cape Town is a rapidly growing and expanding City.

    DRM helps communities become more robust

    DRM helps communities become more robust

    10 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) facilitated a series of community training sessions.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis hails record safety effort behind festive tourism success

    Mayor Hill-Lewis hails record safety effort behind festive tourism success

    10 January 2024

    While the tourist peak season is not yet over, we can already see a strong tourism recovery in Cape Town.

    Cape Town launches Festive Beach Safety Plan

    Cape Town launches Festive Beach Safety Plan

    22 November 2023

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the City’s Festive Beach Safety plans at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on 22 November.

    City ready to welcome thousands for Festive Lights Switch-On event

    City ready to welcome thousands for Festive Lights Switch-On event

    21 November 2023

    The Festive Lights Switch-On is a family-friendly event that has been a staple of Cape Town's events calendar for the last 20 years.

     Tales of courage and care abound at Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Tales of courage and care abound at Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    18 November 2023

    City hosts annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    City set to pilot innovative sanitation solutions in informal settlements

    City set to pilot innovative sanitation solutions in informal settlements

    13 September 2023

    ​In partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC), the City of Cape Town has entered into an agreement to provide sanitation units that use climate resistant technologies

     Netball World Cup ‘gees’ hits the Mother City for an African first

    Netball World Cup ‘gees’ hits the Mother City for an African first

    29 July 2023

    Netball World Cup ceremony and match between SA SPAR Proteas vs Wales

    Safety first as City takes action to prevent drownings

    Safety first as City takes action to prevent drownings

    24 July 2023

    Through the Recreation and Parks Department, the City runs drowning prevention awareness programmes year-round that encourage people to learn how to swim

    After a stellar events season City is ready for more

    After a stellar events season City is ready for more

    12 May 2023

    Cape Town has hosted an array of diverse and exciting events in the Mother City for 2022/23.

    Cape Town Cycle Tour celebrates 45 years; adding another route to the start line

    Cape Town Cycle Tour celebrates 45 years; adding another route to the start line

    08 March 2023

    The City of Cape Town is honoured to be home to the Cape Town Cycle Tour as we celebrate 45 years of the most scenic race pedalling through the Mother City on Sunday.

    Cape Town to approach new Transport Minister for urgent clarity on Rail Devolution

    Cape Town to approach new Transport Minister for urgent clarity on Rail Devolution

    07 March 2023

    Cape Town's three-phase procurement for load-shedding protection is already far advanced

    Get your tickets, fill up Newlands

    Get your tickets, fill up Newlands

    24 February 2023

    A ticket for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup grand finale will get you a front-row seat to explosive cricket action.

    SONA a missed chance to restore hope on policing and rail

    SONA a missed chance to restore hope on policing and rail

    10 February 2023

    All the President said was that SAPS continues with its routine annual national recruitment

    Goodluck, DBN Gogo, Rouge and Maphorisa to light up T20 Women’s World Cup opening

    Goodluck, DBN Gogo, Rouge and Maphorisa to light up T20 Women’s World Cup opening

    09 February 2023

    ​Cape Town is bracing for a weekend of exciting T20 cricket action when the ICC Women's T20 World Cup kicks off this Friday 10 February 2023.

    City celebrates World Wetlands Day with investment in Asanda Village Wetland restoration

    City celebrates World Wetlands Day with investment in Asanda Village Wetland restoration

    01 February 2023

    ​The theme of this year’s World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2023 is: ‘It's time for wetland restoration’.

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    08 December 2022

    ​Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City budgets extra R57 million to keep Cape Town clean this festive season

    City budgets extra R57 million to keep Cape Town clean this festive season

    13 November 2022

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s Cleansing teams are hard at work cleaning Cape Town’s popular visitor’ areas leading up to the first festive season since the Covid-19 National State of Disaster was lifted and will continue to do so this summer.

    Cape Town achieves international Wetland City status

    Cape Town achieves international Wetland City status

    10 November 2022

    We are truly honoured to be bestowed with this new status, and are committed to keep on carrying out the responsibilities this requires in protecting our precious wetlands

    City showcases how technology can aid disaster risk reduction

    City showcases how technology can aid disaster risk reduction

    13 October 2022

    The event coincided with International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, commemorated annually on 13 October.

    City aims to protect customers from two stages of load-shedding this week

    City aims to protect customers from two stages of load-shedding this week

    18 September 2022

    The City of Cape Town is working hard to build reserves to enable it to protect customers from two stages of Eskom’s load-shedding over the week ahead, where possible.

    City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre respond to thousands of incidents annually

    City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre respond to thousands of incidents annually

    15 September 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) responded to 3 760 emergencies between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022.

    Athlone Stadium scores as a strategic asset for Cape Town

    Athlone Stadium scores as a strategic asset for Cape Town

    08 September 2022

    The newly installed Musco Lighting System is one of the most advanced in the country, with a 15-year warranty and zero maintenance cost to the City for that period.

    City’s State of the Environment Report, 2022, available online

    City’s State of the Environment Report, 2022, available online

    06 September 2022

    City of Cape Town's State of Environment Report 2022 now available online.

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