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    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    City goes to school on road safety

    City goes to school on road safety

    14 June 2026

    ​The Traffic Services’ Road Safety Education section has had a busy year

    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

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    11 March 2026

    ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

    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.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    04 December 2025

    Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    20 November 2025

    The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.

    City’s Early Childhood Development indaba empowers ECD operators to become compliant

    City’s Early Childhood Development indaba empowers ECD operators to become compliant

    10 November 2025

    Second Early Childhood Development (ECD) Indaba at the Civic Centre yesterday, 8 November 2025,

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    24 August 2025

    The City is investing in the safety of its clinics, libraries, parks and other facilities to ensure they remain open and accessible for generations to come.

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    04 August 2025

    Early Childhood Development is the foundation of any healthy, capable and thriving societyV

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    13 July 2025

    City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

    City strives for facilities management data based decisions

    City strives for facilities management data based decisions

    17 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate will receive expert support from Finland

    More than 100 participate in child protection awareness programme

    More than 100 participate in child protection awareness programme

    03 June 2025

    Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities and often bear the brunt of any social ills such as drug abuse or criminal activity.

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    22 May 2025

    There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many

     Retreat swimming pool re-opened after costly vandalism repairs

    Retreat swimming pool re-opened after costly vandalism repairs

    08 May 2025

    The Retreat Swimming Pool has re-opened after repairs when a break-in at the facility last month resulted in significant damage to the plant room.

    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.

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    10 April 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting last month, and is now available for public comment.

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    17 March 2025

    Activities included inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, sack races, swing ball and structured movement-based games.

    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 puts science at the centre of World Children’s Day

    City puts science at the centre of World Children’s Day

    20 November 2024

    The aim was to introduce children to science and technology, and its critical role in building a sustainable future.

    City libraries unlock a world of learning through play

    City libraries unlock a world of learning through play

    15 October 2024

    Research shows the importance of learning through play and the positive impact it has on children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

    ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

    ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

    15 September 2024

    The training initiative was a joint effort between City Health and the Community Arts & Culture Development Department.

    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.

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    12 April 2024

    The City's Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25 was tabled at its Council meeting in March and is now available for public comment.

    Learn to swim splashes down at City pools

    Learn to swim splashes down at City pools

    07 April 2024

    More than 2 000 eager aqua fanatics across all ages have participated in water safety programmes at City swimming pools in recent months.

    City teaches young ones rules of the road in Mitchells Plain

    City teaches young ones rules of the road in Mitchells Plain

    15 March 2024

    The City, led by Alderman JP Smith, Councillor Rob Quintas and the Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie were joined by Grade 2 learners from the Hillside Primary School in Mitchells Plain.

     City opens applications for the annual #YouthStartCT  to youth entrepreneurs

    City opens applications for the annual #YouthStartCT to youth entrepreneurs

    11 February 2024

    City creates opportunities for young business entrepeneurs

    Identikidz loading for the festive season

    Identikidz loading for the festive season

    03 December 2023

    The project, aimed at promoting child safety at the City’s beaches, has grown to be trusted by thousands of parents and caregivers as an additional layer of protection while enjoying a day at the beach.

    CDWP helps promote learning through play with donation to Khayelitsha ECD

    CDWP helps promote learning through play with donation to Khayelitsha ECD

    15 November 2023

    The Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP), a collaboration between the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate and the Western Cape Government’s Department of Local Government, has facilitated a donation of educational toys, sports equipment, and a recycling bin to the Injabulo Educare Centre in Khayelitsha.

    Children enjoy a day at the Opera

    Children enjoy a day at the Opera

    22 September 2023

    ​The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) together with Cape Town Opera (CTO) hosted the fourth opera experience at the Artscape Theatre Centre last weekend

    Women empowered and celebrated

    Women empowered and celebrated

    23 August 2023

    City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department hosted a event in the Civic Centre to celebrate Womens Month

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    27 July 2023

    August is more than a look back at history

    Bingo joins Ocean View kids clean-up for Mandela Day

    Bingo joins Ocean View kids clean-up for Mandela Day

    18 July 2023

    Staff at the Ocean View library organised a clean-up with the children in the area as part of Mandela Day celebrations on 18 July.

    City takes hundreds of women and men through its Change programme

    City takes hundreds of women and men through its Change programme

    09 July 2023

    Women for Change and Men for Change programme by City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department

     City tips its hat to part time traffic attendants

    City tips its hat to part time traffic attendants

    29 June 2023

    City's Traffic Serviec say thank you to part time traffic attendants at ceremony

    Children exercise their right to play

    Children exercise their right to play

    01 June 2023

    Our Directorate has a very active role in the advancement of children's rights and their overall well-being.

    Top 100 ready for action in the 2023 #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    Top 100 ready for action in the 2023 #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    05 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department last night hosted the launch of the annual #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial challenge

    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.

    CDW is building a City of Hope through early childhood development in Khayelitsha

    CDW is building a City of Hope through early childhood development in Khayelitsha

    24 March 2023

    Early childhood, before primary school, is a crucial period for children's development.

    Learners graduate from youth development programme

    Learners graduate from youth development programme

    16 March 2023

    The life skills portion of the workshop covered modules such as positive decision-making and the impact of bullying.

    Help City libraries tell powerful stories by returning outstanding items

    Help City libraries tell powerful stories by returning outstanding items

    10 March 2023

    Books worth millions of rand have been lost to City libraries due to patrons who have failed to return these items.

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    08 February 2023

    Work has been completed at a number of facilities, with more upgrades in the pipeline.

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