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    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    10 July 2026

    ​The group of librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    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 reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    19 June 2026

    The work will be carried out from 18:00 until 06:00 the next day, if all goes to plan

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    08 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    08 June 2026

    The City advises residents in parts of Helderberg and Somerset West of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance,

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    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.

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    10 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

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

    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

    Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

    Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

    10 April 2026

    Lifeguards play a critical role in the City’s Drowning Prevention Strategy each year.

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    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.

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    16 January 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

    City librarian appointed to national advisory council

    City librarian appointed to national advisory council

    17 December 2025

    The Council has the ability to influence decisions and perspectives on various library related matters

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    26 November 2025

    The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

    Festive Lights events to ignite joyous season for Langa and Mitchells Plain residents

    Festive Lights events to ignite joyous season for Langa and Mitchells Plain residents

    25 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is gearing up for exciting festive light switch-on events in both Langa and Mitchells Plain this December.

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    04 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

    Final call for comment: Universally accessible non-motorised transport infrastructure in Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    Final call for comment: Universally accessible non-motorised transport infrastructure in Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    14 October 2025

    The proposed upgrades to the NMT facilities along these busy roads are always aimed at ensuring that our facilities are universally accessible and to improve the road safety

    Resurfacing of roads in Penlyn Estate, Mountview and Mitchells Plain

    Resurfacing of roads in Penlyn Estate, Mountview and Mitchells Plain

    29 September 2025

    Now that the wet season is behind us, the City can pick up pace on its road resurfacing projects

    Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    16 September 2025

    non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure along key corridors in Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    03 September 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department launched Arbor Month with a ceremonial tree planting and awareness event at Westridge Gardens, in Mitchells Plain, earlier today, 3 September 2025

    Things are looking rosy at Westridge Gardens

    Things are looking rosy at Westridge Gardens

    15 August 2025

    Residents, including learners and senior citizens, joined City staff and gardening experts from Ludwig’s Roses and Master Organics to learn the art of pruning and caring for roses.

     Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

    Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

    23 June 2025

    The event forms part of the City’s Youth Month celebrations and is aimed at promoting access to new recreational opportunities for young people.

    Somerset West sewer blockages spike by 60%

    Somerset West sewer blockages spike by 60%

    13 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging Somerset West residents to help prevent sewer blockages.

    Environmental Health rats out rodents

    Environmental Health rats out rodents

    13 May 2025

    In the nine months between July 2024 and March 2025, the City's Environmental Health Practitioners serviced 44 121 block baiting stations.

    City gets communities moving for World Day for Physical Activity

    City gets communities moving for World Day for Physical Activity

    08 April 2025

    World Day for Physical Activity was observed on Sunday, 6 April 2025 – and the City showcased how it promotes active, healthy lifestyles for all ages.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 and 2 April 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 and 2 April 2025

    30 March 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    UPDATE: Swimming pool operations

    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.

    37 Community pools set to reopen for summer

    37 Community pools set to reopen for summer

    05 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is reopening community swimming pools in a phased approach.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    30 November 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 November to 29 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 November to 29 November 2024

    22 November 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 19 November to 21 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 19 November to 21 November 2024

    15 November 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Seniors celebrate blooming success at Westridge Rose Garden

    Seniors celebrate blooming success at Westridge Rose Garden

    14 November 2024

    ​The City’s Recreation and Parks Department, together with seniors from Mitchells Plain, celebrated the flourishing success of the Westridge Rose Garden

    Events for the entire family in Cape Town this November

    Events for the entire family in Cape Town this November

    06 November 2024

    City to host various events during November

    Youth conquer Maclear’s Beacon in 2024 Hiking Challenge finale

    Youth conquer Maclear’s Beacon in 2024 Hiking Challenge finale

    27 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department announced the successful conclusion of the Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge 2024.

    Entrepreneurship training unlocks opportunities

    Entrepreneurship training unlocks opportunities

    17 October 2024

    To celebrate the successful completion of the training interventions, CACD hosted a graduation event for participants yesterday, 16 October 2024 at the Wynberg Civic Centre

    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.

    Road resurfacing under way in Mitchells Plain

    Road resurfacing under way in Mitchells Plain

    10 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate advises residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of roadworks that have recently commenced in Eastridge, Mitchells Plain

    Westridge Rose Garden hosts its first mini pruning workshop

    Westridge Rose Garden hosts its first mini pruning workshop

    05 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Westridge Rose Garden in Mitchells Plain was abuzz with activity last week as it hosted its very first mini rose pruning workshop

    Brighter communities: City teams carry out electricity upgrades in Westridge

    Brighter communities: City teams carry out electricity upgrades in Westridge

    18 August 2024

    Our programme is critical as it enhances the reliability of our infrastructure so that we reduce electricity outages and improve on the overall stability of our supply

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    01 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments and new provisions to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) that regulates development and land use in the city.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    21 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 18 to 23 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 18 to 23 June

    15 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Learners scope out potential future options

    Learners scope out potential future options

    29 April 2024

    The expos targeted Grade 9 to 12 learners from 11 high schools in the southern suburbs, with 38 exhibitors who talked them through various career options.

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