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    City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

    City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

    06 August 2026

    Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    30 July 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    29 July 2026

    The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

    City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

    City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

    23 July 2026

    ​The City would like to advise residents and visitors that by next week, the contractor will start dismantling the four remaining beach huts on the eastern side of the Muizenberg beachfront

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    20 July 2026

    Law Enforcement officers were conducting a traffic stop after 23:00 in Delft on Sunday evening when a man walked past, carrying a crying baby.

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    03 July 2026

    ​The Municipal Planning By-law regulates development and land use in Cape Town

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    03 July 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

    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

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    25 June 2026

    The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    09 June 2026

    More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    02 June 2026

    ​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

    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.

    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 expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    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.

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    22 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

    Grant funding boosts Mosselbank River clean-up efforts

    Grant funding boosts Mosselbank River clean-up efforts

    21 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town continues to strengthen environmental rehabilitation efforts through grant funding support to community-based organisations

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    14 May 2026

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

    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

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    28 April 2026

    To kick off the start of World Immunisation Week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, joined healthcare workers, partners, caregivers and families for an immunisation awareness event.

    Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

    Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

    15 April 2026

    The coordinators of the WWP equipped a group of 20 CPUT student volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    02 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that the Battle of Muizenberg site has recently been listed in the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) provincial gazette

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    02 April 2026

    In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all

    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

    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.

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

    Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

    18 March 2026

    City to investigate concerns raised during the public participation process about the draft LSDF for the Big Bay area.

    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.

    City’s ongoing plague: R44,5m on theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure

    City’s ongoing plague: R44,5m on theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure

    15 March 2026

    The City continues to be plagued by ongoing electrical infrastructure theft and vandalism.

    City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

    City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

    12 March 2026

    Macassar forms part of the City of Cape Town’s streetlight infrastructure maintenance and upgrading programme aimed at ensuring that infrastructure is repaired, maintained and upgraded where necessary.

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    12 March 2026

    Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

    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

    Mayor calls on Prasa to act on alleged gang-links to central line contracts

    Mayor calls on Prasa to act on alleged gang-links to central line contracts

    10 March 2026

    Calling on Prasa to suspend the implicated officials pending a full investigation, establish the total amount of contract-funding that flowed to gang-linked companies

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

    09 March 2026

    ​The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.

    City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

    City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

    05 March 2026

    With dam levels dropping, saving water and ensuring residents continue to enjoy a reliable water supply remains a priority for the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate

    Eco Trail 2026 takes learners on a waste-wise journey

    Eco Trail 2026 takes learners on a waste-wise journey

    02 March 2026

    ​World Environmental Education Day – Eco Trail 2026 kicked off with a bang on Saturday, 14 February 2026, at Parkwood Primary School

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    02 March 2026

    Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    City urges safer sex and regular STI testing during Awareness Month

    City urges safer sex and regular STI testing during Awareness Month

    23 February 2026

    STIs remain common, and early testing and treatment are essential to prevent complications and protect partners

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    23 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    12 February 2026

    South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.

    Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update

    Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update

    11 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today met with National Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, at District Six and received an update from project teams on the restitution project

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    City's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

    26 January 2026

    The City continues to roll out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    Identikidz growth points to parental trust

    Identikidz growth points to parental trust

    20 January 2026

    The programme, implemented by the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate, is aimed at keeping young children safe on beaches.

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

    15 January 2026

    The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.

    City’s 24/7 high-tech telemetry system boosts early detection of pump station faults

    City’s 24/7 high-tech telemetry system boosts early detection of pump station faults

    22 December 2025

    ​As the festive season continues, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is closely monitoring operations at sewer pump stations, via a technologically advanced telemetry monitoring system

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