City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

05 July 2026

Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

19 June 2026

The Recreation and Parks Department’s programme is packed with activities and include sports and indoor games

Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

11 June 2026

The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has officially opened the new R10,2 million Princess Vlei trail

Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

28 May 2026

Each year, the City appoints over 600 seasonal lifeguards to be deployed to designated bathing beaches and public

Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

28 May 2026

Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

11 May 2026

The Class Two Certification for Wesfleur is valid until November 2030 and for Blue Downs until November 2031.

Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

04 May 2026

We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

21 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

14 April 2026

For decades, Vygieskraal has been a cornerstone of community sport in Cape Town

Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

29 March 2026

The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

24 March 2026

​The Strandfontein Pavilion Refurbishment project is a multi-year capital injection aimed at transforming this day resort, originally constructed in the 1980s around the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

Area Games kickstart citywide countdown to Cape Town Games

21 March 2026

Area Games hosted by the Recreation and Parks Department in the lead up to Cape Town Games

Mayor opens R31m upgrade to Wesfleur Athletics track

25 February 2026

A large upgrade project has been completed

Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

13 February 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).

Council Speech 29 January 2026

29 January 2026

All work, no play

Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

29 January 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project

Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

27 January 2026

The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat.

Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

27 January 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the major R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics Stadium on 27 January

City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

25 January 2026

The pilot includes the 31 outdoor community swimming pools that recently reverted to weekend operations at the conclusion of the festive season.

City services primed for long festive weekend

23 December 2025

The City’s festive season safety plan includes increased patrols on the roads and places of public interest, like CBDs, beaches and other public open spaces.

Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

19 December 2025

​Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season

Stay in the safe zone this summer season

11 December 2025

The active supervision of children is something that needs to be top of mind at all times – not just at our beaches.

Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

05 December 2025

Ensure all bins are placed out for servicing as early as possible, as reduced peak traffic over this period means crews travel quickly on their routes.

Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

10 November 2025

The public is invited to an Open Day on Wednesday, 12 November to see the draft urban design concept plan for on Erf 2187 in Green Point.

Wheels come off for eight ‘dump’ truck drivers

03 November 2025

The eight vehicles impounded on Friday, 31 October by the Area East by-laws team brought the October tally to 36 - four times higher than September.

Potsdam wastewater plant upgrade reaches 60% mark

23 September 2025

Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton, one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects, has reached 60% completion.

Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

22 September 2025

Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

City completes R20m upgrades to Manenberg’s ‘The Greens’ Sports Ground

20 September 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially handed over the newly-upgraded Manenberg Sports Ground to the community.

Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

18 September 2025

​The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city

Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

04 September 2025

Table View Beachfront upgrades

City’s Coastal Management Branch takes over Miller’s Point and Soetwater Resorts

22 August 2025

The City of Cape Town has taken over the management of Miller’s Point Resort and Soetwater Resort.

City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

22 August 2025

The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 2025.

Dial-a-Ride service to continue assisting wheelchair users, those with severe walking impairments

07 August 2025

​The City of Cape Town will, as from 8 September 2025, implement changes to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service

City’s Mobile Office heads to Lavender Hill, Du Noon and Philippi

18 July 2025

City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be heading to the Lavender Hill Community Centre, Du Noon Recreational Centre and the Ward Councillor’s Office in Philippi

Community facilities set for R300 million+ investment

16 July 2025

​The Community Services and Health Directorate is planning a range of projects over the next 12 months

Recreational holiday programmes kick winter into touch

11 July 2025

The programme is scheduled to run until Friday, 19 July 2025 at 45 Recreation facilities.

City ramps up R77 million refurbishment of key athletics stadiums

28 June 2025

The Recreation and Parks Department is busy with major upgrades at key athletics stadiums

Open Letter by the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

25 June 2025

​Green Point Athletics Stadium track gets world-class certification

05 June 2025

The stadium track opened to the public in 2015 and has been used extensively by the public for athletics meets and events

City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

07 May 2025

The City of Cape Town has resumed its major project to rehabilitate and revitalise the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline.

Ward 4 Sport Day unites community through competition and camaraderie

02 April 2025

Ward 4 Sport Day

New trail at Princess Vlei Park gets off the ground

29 March 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department broke ground yesterday to mark the start of construction.

Pools and beaches at the ready for the school holiday

22 March 2025

City's beaches and pools is ready for the upcoming school holiday

Recreation and Parks wraps a number of key upgrades

05 March 2025

The Recreation and Parks Department has hundreds of facilities in its portfolio, including sport fields, recreation centres and resorts.

Hanover Park 'Learn to Swim' Fun Day

27 February 2025

The event, which brought together students who had participated in the City’s Recreation and Parks Department’s Learn-to-Swim programme, was a joyful celebration of their hard work and dedication

Skateboarding workshop pops and grinds

13 February 2025

The Recreation and Parks Department, in collaboration with Indigo Youth Movement and Outlangish, successfully hosted a skateboarding workshop.

Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

02 February 2025

Updgrade at Sunnyside Park in Edgemead completed

UPDATE: Swimming pool operations

07 January 2025

At present, 27 swimming pools are open to the public, with the remaining 10 still scheduled for opening over the coming weeks.

Wynberg Swimming Pool reopening date

31 December 2024

The safety and quality of the swimming environment are our top priorities and we are working hard to complete all necessary steps so that the pool can reopen as soon as possible

City enforcement departments ready for New Year’s Eve revelry

30 December 2024

The City of Cape Town’s enforcement departments are gearing up for a busy New Year’s Eve, with more than 35 000 people expected at the Waterfront’s fireworks celebration