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    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    01 August 2026

    The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

    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.

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    22 June 2026

    ​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    08 June 2026

    Salt River Market is among four inner-city sites where construction is set to begin this year on over 3 000 affordable units in total, including over 1 500 social housing rental apartments

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    21 May 2026

    ​The City’s Environmental Management Department (EMD) partnered with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) to support its Class in the Clouds education programme

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town proudly presents the Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration on Freedom Day, Monday, 27 April 2026.

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    15 March 2026

    Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    26 February 2026

    The court affirmed the three authorities’ constitutional and statutory mandate to work together

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    23 February 2026

    ​February is Language Activism Month, and on Saturday, 21 February 2026

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    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.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    04 January 2026

    ​Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday, 5 January

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    30 December 2025

    The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.

    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.

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    23 November 2025

    The facility was originally constructed in the 1980s as a day resort and includes the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    07 November 2025

    The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

    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.

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    28 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

    Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

    08 October 2025

    The City is pleased to engage residents on the proposed residentially led mixed use development on vacant City-owned property along a stretch of Kromboom Road.

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    30 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting an Open Day about the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton on Saturday, 4 October 2025.

    Sport and games take centre stage as Hanover Park marks Heritage Day

    Sport and games take centre stage as Hanover Park marks Heritage Day

    26 September 2025

    The programme placed a spotlight on indigenous games that have been passed down through generations, giving youth the chance to experience the games their parents and grandparents once played.

    No heritage rest for criminals, find Metro Police

    No heritage rest for criminals, find Metro Police

    26 September 2025

    Metro Police Department recovered a range of suspected stolen property, six firearms, a zipgun and more than 50 rounds of ammunition, various quantities of drugs and 68 bottles of beer

    Driving Cape Town’s tourism economy with sustainability at the core

    Driving Cape Town’s tourism economy with sustainability at the core

    25 September 2025

    Cape Town’s natural beauty has always been one of the main features of our destination offering

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    25 September 2025

    ​The six kilometre run was the second such event hosted by the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers (SRO) unit.

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    23 September 2025

    The City’s Spatial Planning and Envionment Directorate hosted 39 third-year Urban and Regional Planning (URP) students

    Waste services continue on Heritage Day

    Waste services continue on Heritage Day

    22 September 2025

    Residents are advised that refuse collection services will continue as normal on Wednesday, 24 September, which is Heritage Day.

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

    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

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    20 September 2025

    Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    19 September 2025

    The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg.

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    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

    Mayor celebrates new Gugulethu monument unveiling ahead of Heritage Day

    Mayor celebrates new Gugulethu monument unveiling ahead of Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Naming Committee was proud to support this monument proposal by the community steering committee led by Dr Mzwandile Plaatjies

    City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

    City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed on the public holiday, 24 September 2025

    Culture Craze workshops hit the spot this Heritage Month

    Culture Craze workshops hit the spot this Heritage Month

    11 September 2025

    Nearly 200 learners attended the workshops from five high schools in Pelican Park, Steenberg, Bernadino Heights, Saxonsea and Robinvale.

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    04 September 2025

    the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point

    City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

    City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

    01 August 2025

    The City is participating in this year’s World Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebrations on 2 August 2025.

    City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

    City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

    31 July 2025

    Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    25 July 2025

    The statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) has begun for the proposed mixed-use development planned on prime land in Green Point, Cape Town.

    Old seawall at Surfer’s Corner being removed, sandstone rocks preserved for re-use

    Old seawall at Surfer’s Corner being removed, sandstone rocks preserved for re-use

    09 July 2025

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    17 June 2025

    Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    05 June 2025

    The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative

    City committed to sustainable development that also protects Cape Town’s exceptional biodiversity

    City committed to sustainable development that also protects Cape Town’s exceptional biodiversity

    23 May 2025

    The Deputy Mayor emphasised the complexity of sustainable development in the context of a rapidly growing city with globally significant biodiversity.

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    16 April 2025

    Seven productions, including a feature film, two short films, two TV series, a reality TV show and an animated short are the first beneficiaries of the Film Fund.

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