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    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    06 June 2026

    Service requests and policing-related issues are most common, with NWs in Edgemead and Heideveld accounting for the highest usage statistics.

    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

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    09 April 2026

    STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

    Eight City beaches secure Blue Flag status

    Eight City beaches secure Blue Flag status

    31 October 2025

    Eight of he City's beaches received Blue Flag status

    Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    21 October 2025

    ​Entries for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards close Friday, 31 October 2025

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    15 October 2025

    The festival, driven by passionate library staff dedicated to promoting literacy, creativity and community engagement, will bring together 11 diverse South African authors

    Neighbourhood Watch Awards returns

    Neighbourhood Watch Awards returns

    03 October 2025

    Every year, the Safety and Security Directorate sets out to recognise the dedication, hard work and commitment of NWs

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    24 August 2025

    The City is concerned that President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation promise for increased affordable housing funding is yet to materialise.

    City introduces Cape Town's Wetland Report at RAMSAR conference in Zimbabwe

    City introduces Cape Town's Wetland Report at RAMSAR conference in Zimbabwe

    27 July 2025

    Cape Town, one of the most biodiverse cities in the world, also includes False Bay Nature Reserve, which is declared an individual Ramsar Site for its important wetland habitats.

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    24 July 2025

    ​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

    Grace period for recycling buyback centres to register for accreditation

    Grace period for recycling buyback centres to register for accreditation

    04 July 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town advises all recycling buyback centres to register for accreditation before 31 July in order to avoid a fine.

    Water and Sanitation marks major quality milestones

    Water and Sanitation marks major quality milestones

    19 June 2025

    In celebration of World Accreditation Day, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted a recognition event.

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    11 June 2025

    On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, various stakeholders hosted a plenary session to help raise awareness on the Integrated Waste Management By-Law.

    New Codes of Conduct to preserve Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    New Codes of Conduct to preserve Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    12 May 2025

    Codes of Conduct for Permissible Activities at the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR)

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    27 March 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    08 January 2025

    The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.

    New firefighter officer development graduates announced

    New firefighter officer development graduates announced

    02 December 2024

    Second group of firefighters completed the officer development programme

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    18 November 2024

    At a celebratory event on 8 November 2024, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked 100 years since the establishment of the Scientific Services branch in Athlone.

    Zeekoe forum committed to improving inland water quality

    Zeekoe forum committed to improving inland water quality

    13 November 2024

    Collaborative efforts between community stakeholders and the City are key to improving inland water quality.

    Two weeks left for comments on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    Two weeks left for comments on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    13 October 2024

    ​Last month, the City of Cape Town extended the commenting period for the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) to 31 October 2024

    Reminder of information days about draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    Reminder of information days about draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    16 September 2024

    The draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve proposes a number of interventions in the interest of safety and security

    Get your nominations in for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Get your nominations in for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    11 September 2024

    Every year we honour the exceptional contributions of accredited Neighbourhood Watch volunteers who have gone above and beyond in safeguarding their communities.

    Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

    Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

    10 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate this week hosts the ITLMPO of Southern Africa’s annual conference and annual general meeting.

    Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

    Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

    10 September 2024

    The opening of the conference was preceded by a parade by the uniformed staff of the Safe and Security Directorate at the Grand Parade early this morning.

    Commenting period for draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve extended

    Commenting period for draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve extended

    06 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has extended the commenting period for the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) with 30 days until 31 October 2024

    Call on residents, adventure sport operators to comment on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    Call on residents, adventure sport operators to comment on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    02 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, adventure sport operators, and all other stakeholders to comment on the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR).

     City Fire & Rescue pilots officer development programme

    City Fire & Rescue pilots officer development programme

    28 March 2024

    Fire officers at graduation ceremony

    Waste management companies urged to get their accreditation in the bag

    Waste management companies urged to get their accreditation in the bag

    07 February 2024

    While residential properties generally receive refuse collection from the City, there is also a large private waste management economy in Cape Town that serves many businesses and industries.

    City’s Scientific Services now better equipped to test river health

    City’s Scientific Services now better equipped to test river health

    29 January 2024

    Ten staff members from the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate are able to analyse insects in the river network in order to assess water quality and ecological integrity.

    Help reduce food waste this Christmas

    Help reduce food waste this Christmas

    19 December 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is urging residents of Cape Town to join in the effort to reduce food waste during the upcoming Christmas celebrations

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    13 December 2023

    The latest round of coastal water sample results once again confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s most popular beaches this festive season

    City’s popular beaches show excellent water quality ahead of tourist season

    City’s popular beaches show excellent water quality ahead of tourist season

    24 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town is anticipating one of the busiest tourist seasons in recent years

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Khayelitsha

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Khayelitsha

    10 November 2023

    The City’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s Basket of Waste Services Roadshow is set to stop at Site B Community Hall

    City continues to drive awareness on new organic waste regulations for businesses

    City continues to drive awareness on new organic waste regulations for businesses

    01 November 2023

    The City has decided to undertake another round of awareness and education efforts to garner a better response to the recent directive for businesses to reduce organic waste.

    Blue flags to fly at eight City beaches this summer

    Blue flags to fly at eight City beaches this summer

    20 October 2023

    WESSA uses 33 criteria across four categories to determine whether a beach meets the requirements for Blue Flag recognition.

    City’s Scientific Services upholds accreditation to ensure healthy water, air quality standards

    City’s Scientific Services upholds accreditation to ensure healthy water, air quality standards

    09 October 2023

    Monitoring and testing water and air quality in Cape Town is a crucial behind-the-scenes service to help ensure our residents' safety.

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Hangberg

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Hangberg

    12 September 2023

    Residents in surrounding communities are encouraged to visit the roadshow and engage with representatives from the City's UWM Directorate

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Bishop Lavis Civic Centre

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Bishop Lavis Civic Centre

    20 August 2023

    The Basket of Waste Services Roadshow is set to stop at Bishop Lavis Civic Centre on Tuesday, 29 August 2023.

    City to expand First Aid training for Neighbourhood Watches

    City to expand First Aid training for Neighbourhood Watches

    03 August 2023

    The training is just one of the many interventions in the ever-evolving Neighbourhood Watch Support Programme, launched by the City 15 years ago

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Saxonsea

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Saxonsea

    03 July 2023

    The City’s Basket of Waste Services Roadshow is set to stop at the Saxonsea Community Hall on Tuesday, 11 July 2023. Don't miss out.

    Weed harvester for Zandvlei will boost environmental health, economy

    Weed harvester for Zandvlei will boost environmental health, economy

    26 June 2023

    In a boost for wetland environmental management, a specialised weed harvesting boat for Zandvlei is on track for delivery by the end of November 2023

    SMMEs encouraged to apply for waste service provider accreditation

    SMMEs encouraged to apply for waste service provider accreditation

    15 June 2023

    City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management Directorate held an event at the drop-off facility to encourage small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) that handle waste to register for accreditation as waste service providers.

    New Chief Fire Officer takes charge

    New Chief Fire Officer takes charge

    04 June 2023

    ​Clinton Manuel has a career in firefighting spanning more than three decades.

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow back at Dulcie September Civic Centre

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow back at Dulcie September Civic Centre

    22 May 2023

    ​The Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s Basket of Waste Services Roadshow is set to stop at the Dulcie September Civic Centre in Kewtown, Athlone, on Tuesday, 30 May 2023

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Athlone/Rondebosch East

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow visits Athlone/Rondebosch East

    07 May 2023

    The Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s Basket of Waste Services Roadshow is set to stop at the Dulcie September Civic Centre in Kewtown, Athlone, on Tuesday, 9 May 2023.

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow makes its way to Kuils River

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow makes its way to Kuils River

    24 April 2023

    ​The Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s Basket of Waste Services Roadshow is set to make its fourth stop on its journey through the city on Tuesday, 25 April

    Spatial planning budget prioritises health of vleis, coastline, resilience to climate change

    Spatial planning budget prioritises health of vleis, coastline, resilience to climate change

    18 April 2023

    This is a huge honour and recognition of the best-practice work that the City has undertaken in implementing innovative policies and plans to ensure Cape Town's wetlands are protected,

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow heads to Bellville South and surrounds

    Basket of Waste Services Roadshow heads to Bellville South and surrounds

    11 April 2023

    ​The Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s Basket of Waste Services Roadshow is visiting the Bellville South Community Centre on Thursday, 13 April 2023

    Basket of Waste Services roadshow makes a stop in Sub-council 8

    Basket of Waste Services roadshow makes a stop in Sub-council 8

    28 March 2023

    Basket of Waste Services roadshow is going to make a stop at the Charles Morkel Community Hall today, Tuesday, 28 March 2023

    City promotes accreditation for waste service providers on Global Recycling Day

    City promotes accreditation for waste service providers on Global Recycling Day

    18 March 2023

    Every year on 18 March, the world comes together to recognise, and celebrate, the importance of recycling in protecting our resources and securing the future of our planet.

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