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01 July 2026
The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials
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.
27 May 2026
World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.
11 March 2026
ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development
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.
29 January 2026
All work, no play
23 January 2026
The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.
04 December 2025
Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.
20 November 2025
The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.
10 November 2025
Second Early Childhood Development (ECD) Indaba at the Civic Centre yesterday, 8 November 2025,
30 September 2025
Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.
04 August 2025
Early Childhood Development is the foundation of any healthy, capable and thriving societyV
13 July 2025
City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners
09 July 2025
The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.
03 June 2025
Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities and often bear the brunt of any social ills such as drug abuse or criminal activity.
22 May 2025
There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many
12 May 2025
Thank you to the public who attended the City’s first online public engagement on Wednesday, 7 May to hear more about the vision for the well-located proposed Green Point mixed-use development site. The open house on Wednesday, 14 May is an in-person opportunity where the same information will be shared with interested and affected stakeholders.
24 April 2025
Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.
17 April 2025
The public have from today, Thursday, 17 April to Saturday, 31 May 2025 to submit comments for this pre-statutory stage, which will be used to inform the concept development plan for this prime property.
17 March 2025
Activities included inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, sack races, swing ball and structured movement-based games.
09 February 2025
In 2024, the City hosted a number of training interventions on a range of topics, reaching 1 668 ECD staff members from across the metropole.
20 November 2024
The aim was to introduce children to science and technology, and its critical role in building a sustainable future.
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.
15 September 2024
The training initiative was a joint effort between City Health and the Community Arts & Culture Development Department.
10 March 2024
03 December 2023
The project, aimed at promoting child safety at the City’s beaches, has grown to be trusted by thousands of parents and caregivers as an additional layer of protection while enjoying a day at the beach.
15 November 2023
The Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP), a collaboration between the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate and the Western Cape Government’s Department of Local Government, has facilitated a donation of educational toys, sports equipment, and a recycling bin to the Injabulo Educare Centre in Khayelitsha.
31 October 2023
Bingo was out and about today with Alderman Grant Twigg, at the Cuddley Bears ECD centre in Kraaifontein, to commend the children and highlight their efforts to clean their community.
22 September 2023
The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) together with Cape Town Opera (CTO) hosted the fourth opera experience at the Artscape Theatre Centre last weekend
23 August 2023
City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department hosted a event in the Civic Centre to celebrate Womens Month
18 July 2023
Staff at the Ocean View library organised a clean-up with the children in the area as part of Mandela Day celebrations on 18 July.
01 June 2023
Our Directorate has a very active role in the advancement of children's rights and their overall well-being.
02 December 2022
Four of the City’s libraries recently celebrated various milestones
01 December 2022
The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) is all set to implement the annual Identikidz programme to create a safer environment at 16 beaches
23 November 2022
Today the City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a motor skills tournament at the Allenby Drive Sports Ground in Retreat
13 October 2022
Early childhood development safety corner launched at Du Noon library
13 June 2022
Over 430 beds are progressively being added to NGO-run shelters supported by the City’s Winter Readiness campaign budget (150) and grant-in-aid funding (280).
06 June 2022
This year’s theme, Safer food, better health, highlights the role that safe, nutritional food plays in ensuring human health.
02 June 2022
The two-year national state of disaster and related economic impact has led to unmatched levels of homelessness in the city – with many people sleeping in public places, including sidewalks, parks, road reserves, and under bridges.
26 May 2022
Two Vrygrond Early Childhood Development Centres are the first facilities to benefit from the exemption criteria approved in 2020.
21 March 2022
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department arranged for a day of fun, sports and games for 200 children under the age of 12 at the Weltevreden Recreational Hub.
28 January 2022
The day aims to shine a spotlight on the benefits of reading aloud to children.
13 January 2022
The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department advises parents and Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) operators, that help is at hand in ensuring that young children receive the best care in their formative years.
14 December 2021
It has been some time since the groups could take part in their regular programmes at the community centre due to Covid-19 restriction
01 October 2021
It has been a privilege and an honour to serve the residents of Cape Town as the Mayor of this wonderful, vibrant, diverse, and innovative city
08 September 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Health and Social Development and Early Childhood Development (SD & ECD) Departments will join the rest of the world in commemorating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day tomorrow
19 July 2021
The Mayor’s office donated to 19 ECD Centres, which were selected by the respective ward councillors.
02 December 2020
Mayor Dan Plato launches COVID-19 social relief Co-Care Vouchers with the German Development Cooperation
06 November 2020
Statement by the Mayoral Committee member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
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The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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