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     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    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

    Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

    Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

    19 June 2026

    Following an educational programme, participants enjoyed a variety of recreational activities facilitated by the Sports and Recreation Department

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    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.

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism

    Lwandle library project update

    Lwandle library project update

    27 February 2026

    An updated risk assessment for the planned major upgrades has determined that it is best to close the entire library while the works are under way.

    All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

    All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

    16 January 2026

    There were no fatal or non-fatal drownings recorded at municipal swimming pools – a remarkable feat, considering just how popular these facilities were with patrons enjoying a day out.

    Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

    Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

    03 December 2025

    Identikidz is coordinated by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD).

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    03 December 2025

    This campaign is our most ambitious global push yet.

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    22 November 2025

    Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.

    Cyclists take to the streets of Khayelitsha to celebrate Transport Month

    Cyclists take to the streets of Khayelitsha to celebrate Transport Month

    09 October 2025

    Under the City’s Transport Month theme for this year, Road Safety – Share the Road Responsibly

    Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    16 September 2025

    non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure along key corridors in Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    Hundreds of new Metro Police officers graduate in Cape Town

    Hundreds of new Metro Police officers graduate in Cape Town

    09 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town today celebrated the graduation parade of over 700 new City police officers.

    Junior City Council learns more about the City’s New Water Programme

    Junior City Council learns more about the City’s New Water Programme

    05 August 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien joined the City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council (JCC) on a visit to the Faure Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    01 July 2025

    The City is conducting community workshops on possible public realm upgrades along Stock Road in Philippi East

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    26 June 2025

    The amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that we will vote on today will do more than any other programme

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    11 June 2025

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

    City celebrates World Facilities Management Day in Bellville

    City celebrates World Facilities Management Day in Bellville

    15 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town celebrated World Facilities Day 2025 at the Bellville Municipal Building.

    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.

    All systems go for 2025 Bayhill Premier Cup

    All systems go for 2025 Bayhill Premier Cup

    12 April 2025

    Over the Easter long weekend, 32 teams from the Western Cape, the rest of South Africa and abroad, will vie for top honours.

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    12 February 2025

    The network comprises of primary and high school STEM Clubs across the Western Cape, inspiring young learners to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    School Resource Officers keep learners in the running

    School Resource Officers keep learners in the running

    13 August 2024

    The City has 96 School Resource Officers (SROs), deployed at 45 schools to assist with scholar safety, crime prevention and by-law enforcement in the areas around schools.

    World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

    World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

    31 July 2024

    ​Today, 31 July 2024, marks World Ranger Day. This year, the City has decided to share the stories of three of our passionate rangers who are taking good care of various City nature reserves across Cape Town.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

    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

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

     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 hopes Guy Fawkes continues to fizzle out

    City hopes Guy Fawkes continues to fizzle out

    31 October 2023

    City reminds residents about risks associated with fire works and request to abide by the rules

    City hosts wellness day for persons journeying towards reintegration

    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 libraries offer unique study spaces

    City libraries offer unique study spaces

    02 October 2023

    Our libraries are more than knowledge hubs and are going the extra mile to ensure matric learners have as much resources as possible ahead of their final exams

    Residents encouraged to comment on revised Urban Design Policy

    Residents encouraged to comment on revised Urban Design Policy

    19 September 2023

    ​Urban design manages the relationship between people, the urban space, and the local environment.

    City expands its social support net

    City expands its social support net

    17 September 2023

    Target areas are childhood development, youth development, homeless people, substance abuse, vulnerable groups, and arts, culture and heritage programmes.

    Safety and Security staff complete leadership course

    Safety and Security staff complete leadership course

    29 August 2023

    The 16 members were nominated to benefit from the Strategic Leadership Training course, which is aimed at middle management staff.

    City supported nearly 3 500 people off the streets in 2022-23

    City supported nearly 3 500 people off the streets in 2022-23

    16 July 2023

    The interventions included shelter placements, reintegration and access to social and health services.

    City disburses more than R11,6m to NGO sector

    City disburses more than R11,6m to NGO sector

    30 May 2023

    The City has a well-established track record of services and support to vulnerable individuals, as well as the NPOs who work tirelessly in pursuit of making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

    Attack on Cllr Quintas highlights City’s service delivery teams are under siege

    Attack on Cllr Quintas highlights City’s service delivery teams are under siege

    25 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, survived a shooting incident yesterday afternoon, 24 May 2023

    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

    A Budget for Building Hope

    A Budget for Building Hope

    29 March 2023

    It is about building the future we want for Cape Town. Building a City of Hope for All.

    City partners with GTP to revitalise Bellville and boost investment potential

    City partners with GTP to revitalise Bellville and boost investment potential

    28 February 2023

    The project falls under an umbrella campaign - Better. Bellville. Together. – and will be funded by the City and rolled out by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP).

    City’s multi-billion rand investment in groundwater helps ensure future water supply

    City’s multi-billion rand investment in groundwater helps ensure future water supply

    18 December 2022

    Groundwater is one of the diverse water sources the City is investing in to ensure Cape Town’s water supply remains reliable against future climate shocks.

    Initiatives aim to help improve inland water quality and liveability of rivers in the Sand River catchment

    Initiatives aim to help improve inland water quality and liveability of rivers in the Sand River catchment

    29 November 2022

    Tackling pollution to improve inland water quality and health of waterbodies in a set of priority river catchments – including the Sand River Catchment - is a key focus for the City

    City’s war on waste rages on

    City’s war on waste rages on

    29 November 2022

    ​Standing against a tide of littering and illegal dumping is the City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste By-law Enforcement Unit

    Swimming pools draw hundreds of children as summer ramps up

    Swimming pools draw hundreds of children as summer ramps up

    24 November 2022

    The City now has 17 comunity swimming pools in operation, with several more expected to open their gates in the coming weeks

    Water-sensitive projects take centre stage at awards ceremony

    Water-sensitive projects take centre stage at awards ceremony

    02 November 2022

    The inaugural #cocreate Blue-Green Cities Design Awards were held in Cape Town on Thursday, 27 October 2022 which showcased exemplary water-sensitive projects.

     New safety corner for ECDs at Du Noon library

    New safety corner for ECDs at Du Noon library

    13 October 2022

    Early childhood development safety corner launched at Du Noon library

    City invites nominations for 2022 Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    City invites nominations for 2022 Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    22 August 2022

    The annual awards is an opportunity for the City of Cape Town to say thank you, and honour accredited NW members

    City’s free Urban Watercourse Guideline gives insight on how to improve urban watercourses and developing around them

    City’s free Urban Watercourse Guideline gives insight on how to improve urban watercourses and developing around them

    21 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town has created the Urban Watercourse Guideline as part of its Green Infrastructure Programme. This free resource is now available to all residents

    Full Council Speech - More Policing Power announced to fight crime

    Full Council Speech - More Policing Power announced to fight crime

    18 August 2022

    Let's take pride in our city and show what's possible when we unite as Team Cape Town.

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