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    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    31 May 2026

    The Department has concluded a series of sessions with thousands of learners aged seven to 18, aimed at discouraging tobacco use and creating awareness of the dangers of smoking.

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    29 May 2025

    Children aged seven to 17 have made up nearly 70% of the audiences at City Health interventions around the dangers of smoking and vaping.

    Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

    Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

    17 May 2025

    This World Hypertension Day, today, 17 May, City Health celebrates the 11% increase in persons screened year-on-year.

    CCTV and drones boost arrest rate

    CCTV and drones boost arrest rate

    05 May 2025

    Law enforcement officers made 163 arrests and issued more than 5 000 fines.

    Fire in the home - emergency planning is key

    Fire in the home - emergency planning is key

    01 August 2024

    The Fire & Rescue Service recorded 4 210 residential fires in 2023/24, resulting in 220 fatalities.

    Cape Town creates awareness of how tobacco companies target young people

    Cape Town creates awareness of how tobacco companies target young people

    31 May 2024

    The theme for World No Tobacco Day this year is 'protecting children from tobacco industry interference'.

    City triples its hypertension screening rate

    City triples its hypertension screening rate

    17 May 2024

    The rate of screening increased three-fold, compared to the same period the previous year, when 190 295 persons were screened.

    Debate teams give chapter and verse at local competition

    Debate teams give chapter and verse at local competition

    19 April 2024

    Debating is a popular extra-curricular activity at many schools.

    Get tested, we can beat TB

    Get tested, we can beat TB

    28 February 2024

    Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the infectious diseases affecting many South Africans.

    Smoking out illegal stormwater and sewer connections

    Smoking out illegal stormwater and sewer connections

    11 February 2024

    The City is serious about tackling illegal connections to municipal stormwater and sewer systems.

     Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    11 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department will observe Pregnancy Week, from 12 to 16 February.

     City promotes health and productivity during National Nutrition Week

    City promotes health and productivity during National Nutrition Week

    08 October 2023

    The City of Cape Town is dedicated to the well-being of its residents and employees.

    City brings Netball World Cup action to communities

    City brings Netball World Cup action to communities

    25 July 2023

    The City would like to encourage residents to come out and enjoy the sport at a Public Viewing Area (PVA) close to them

    City aims to ease the pressure of hypertension

    City aims to ease the pressure of hypertension

    19 May 2023

    The statistics prove that the onus is on everyone, both old and young, to take ownership of their health, and to be informed about the risks.

    And the City award goes to… Dr Zainab Kader

    And the City award goes to… Dr Zainab Kader

    14 June 2022

    Hookah pipe can be a gateway substance.

    Cape Town creates more smoke-free city spaces

    Cape Town creates more smoke-free city spaces

    31 May 2022

    On World No Tobacco Day, the City of Cape Town announces that many sites around the city will be going smoke free to create healthier environments and protect the planet

    City’s enforcement agencies arrested more than 260 suspects

    City’s enforcement agencies arrested more than 260 suspects

    21 February 2022

    Metro Police officers arrested 146 suspects, of which 65 were for the illegal possession and selling of drugs

    A healthier lifestyle is possible

    A healthier lifestyle is possible

    17 February 2022

    Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day is not only to highlight the benefits of a healthy lifestyle

    City enforcement agencies make 240 arrests

    City enforcement agencies make 240 arrests

    15 November 2021

    Officers made 85 arrests during patrols in the past week

    City urges residents to use mental health services at clinics

    City urges residents to use mental health services at clinics

    12 October 2021

    Our emotional and mental health is a vital part of our lives and it can promote productivity and effectiveness

    City urges residents to be fire-wise over winter months

    City urges residents to be fire-wise over winter months

    15 April 2021

    As temperatures start dropping in the run up to winter, the City’s Fire and Rescue Service reminds the public that it pays to be fire-wise at all times.

    Covid-19 presents both challenges and opportunities for TB management

    Covid-19 presents both challenges and opportunities for TB management

    23 March 2021

    It is important to consider how the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on the fight against another pandemic – Tuberculosis.

    Free antenatal care for moms-to-be at City clinics

    Free antenatal care for moms-to-be at City clinics

    11 February 2021

    It is important that women attend antenatal care as soon as they find out they are pregnant, preferably before 14 weeks of pregnancy

    Seasonal firefighters add to service ranks

    Seasonal firefighters add to service ranks

    02 December 2020

    The higher temperatures during the summer season increases the risk of more and larger vegetation fires

    More vehicles, more violations

    More vehicles, more violations

    12 October 2020

    During the past week, traffic officers conducted minibus-taxi enforcement operations and issued 1 128 fines

    City buildings working towards a smoke-free environment

    City buildings working towards a smoke-free environment

    31 August 2020

    'The City of Cape Town was selected for Phase II of the Bloomberg Partnership for Healthy Cities

    Smoking clouds the battle against Tuberculosis

    Smoking clouds the battle against Tuberculosis

    01 March 2020

    South Africa continues to struggle with exceptionally high rates of TB infections.

    Increase in residential fires and related fatalities are cause for concern

    Increase in residential fires and related fatalities are cause for concern

    07 January 2020

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith

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