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    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    City honours enforcement veterans

    City honours enforcement veterans

    04 August 2026

    The long service medal ceremony honoured 112 staff members who have completed 30 years of service or more in the enforcement environment.

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    03 August 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

    It's official: Traffic By-Law amendments have been gazetted!

    It's official: Traffic By-Law amendments have been gazetted!

    30 July 2026

    A reminder to the public that the amendments centre on the provisions for impounding vehicles and related penalties

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    17 July 2026

    Various City departments will be stationed at the Gugulethu Civic Hall in NY50 on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    13 July 2026

    ​Metro Police officers arrested 130 suspects, including 23 for drunk driving, and issued 5 665 fines.

    Law Enforcement Escort Unit clocks 10 700 requests in 12 months

    Law Enforcement Escort Unit clocks 10 700 requests in 12 months

    11 July 2026

    The City is tracking attacks on staff, vehicle hijackings and extortion attempts daily through its Safety and Security Information Management Services

    Refuse collection team working to clear backlog in Lwandle after shooting this week

    Refuse collection team working to clear backlog in Lwandle after shooting this week

    10 July 2026

    The waste collection service in Lwandle for formal areas was impacted this week due to an attack on the City’s service provider for the area following an extortion threat.

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    07 July 2026

    The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

    City honours fallen members

    City honours fallen members

    04 July 2026

    A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

    June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

    June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

    30 June 2026

    The City’s Metro-wide safety operations are being coordinated by the Disaster Coordinating Team (DCT) in Goodwood

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    24 June 2026

    A specialised Reaction Unit of 120 members was launched to swiftly respond to sudden

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    22 June 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 527 suspects in a single week

    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

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    10 June 2026

    The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    27 May 2026

    ​Between March and April 2026, the City recorded and resolved a total of 29 526 electricity related service requests

    City attended to more than 10 700 storm-related electricity requests, work continues

    City attended to more than 10 700 storm-related electricity requests, work continues

    15 May 2026

    Already more than 10 700 service requests have been attended to since 11 May 2026, with over 16 000 requests logged in total

    More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests

    More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests

    14 May 2026

    Since 11 May 2026, our teams attended to more than 8 930 service requests in all areas

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    11 May 2026

    The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight.

    Winter readiness – City teams attend to Wynberg streetlight infrastructure

    Winter readiness – City teams attend to Wynberg streetlight infrastructure

    06 May 2026

    The City’s Energy teams are actively carrying out infrastructure upgrades and repairs across the city as part of our winter readiness programme.

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    04 May 2026

    The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate has intensified efforts on the ground to repair and upgrade critical electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel.

    Firefighters roped in for Pinelands water rescue

    Firefighters roped in for Pinelands water rescue

    20 April 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service responded to an alert of persons stuck in a void in a canal in the Pinelands area

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    20 April 2026

    ​The new Safety and Security functionality on the City App allows the public to log certain categories of by-law and policing incidents

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    20 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

    Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa: The City’s Mobile Office is coming to you

    Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa: The City’s Mobile Office is coming to you

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    Update on A Day of 1000 Opportunities at Athlone Stadium

    Update on A Day of 1000 Opportunities at Athlone Stadium

    16 April 2026

    The City empathises with the plight of so many Capetonians in their bid to secure work.

    Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

    Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

    15 April 2026

    ​The City’s Energy teams attended to 8 532 streetlight-related service requests between 26 February and 25 March 2026

    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

    City boosts efforts to repair and protect electricity infrastructure in Bishop Lavis

    City boosts efforts to repair and protect electricity infrastructure in Bishop Lavis

    09 April 2026

    The City’s streetlight and high mast repair and maintenance interventions form part of our broader strategy to improve service delivery and to protect our essential infrastructure in high risk areas

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    09 April 2026

    STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    07 April 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    City makes progress with pilot initiatives tackling electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism

    City makes progress with pilot initiatives tackling electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism

    31 March 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate is exploring a series of research pilot projects in hot spot areas across the metro as part of the City’s broader strategy to combat ongoing theft and vandalism

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    30 March 2026

    The Public Emergency Communication Centre is the first port of call for emergency and enforcement-related issues.

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

    Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

    Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

    23 March 2026

    Theft, vandalism, and illegal electricity connections remain the primary drivers of electricity infrastructure faults and outages

    Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

    Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

    23 March 2026

    The City's Metro Police Department recovered four hijacked and stolen vehicles during weekly enforcement patrols

    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.

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    18 March 2026

    Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.

    Taxi driver’s number comes up on Friday the 13th

    Taxi driver’s number comes up on Friday the 13th

    16 March 2026

    The City’s traffic officers arrested a taxi driver with outstanding warrants exceeding R220 000

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    15 March 2026

    Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

    CCTV installations are right on track

    CCTV installations are right on track

    13 March 2026

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU) is responsible for the management of the CCTV network, including its expansion.

    City celebrates sod turning at Elsies River Infill housing project

    City celebrates sod turning at Elsies River Infill housing project

    13 March 2026

    Councillor Carl Pophaim, officially launched the well-located Elsies River Infill State-subsidised Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project with a sod-turning ceremony

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