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07 May 2026
This programme is about building stronger communities from within
20 January 2026
The programme, implemented by the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate, is aimed at keeping young children safe on beaches.
06 January 2026
Llifeguards and other emergency services were kept busy, but drowning statistics are lower compared to the previous season.
30 December 2025
Since 1 December, there have been 19 non-fatal drownings at Cape Town’s beaches.
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.
17 December 2025
The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged
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.
03 December 2025
Identikidz is coordinated by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD).
02 December 2025
The summer holiday is the longest of the year and it can be a challenge to keep little hands and minds busy
18 November 2025
The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.
13 January 2025
The Identikidz programme assisted in tagging more than 123 000 children on City beaches
30 December 2024
Nearly 20 000 children were tagged and eight were separated from their parents or caregivers this past weekend
27 December 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme saw 25 770 children tagged over the past two public holidays.
23 December 2024
Strand beach was the busiest with 1 789 children tagged, followed by Mnandi (1 501) and Muizenberg (1 093).
18 December 2024
City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme saw more than 14 000 children tagged
11 December 2024
The City’s Safety & Security Directorate will have its biggest festive season deployment this holiday season, to ensure public safety.
03 December 2024
The Identikidz programme is coordinated by the City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.
02 December 2024
The City of Cape Town has deployed over 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pools ahead of the summer tourism boom.
26 November 2024
The event theme this year is ‘People of Hope’, and offers something for everyone
08 May 2024
A group of Women for Change programme participants got their hands dirty recently, helping to spread the message about gender-based violence.
31 January 2024
As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.
22 January 2024
Identikidz has shown incremental growth each year, post pandemic.
15 January 2024
The programme, implemented by the City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department, has tagged more than 120 000 children.
10 January 2024
While the tourist peak season is not yet over, we can already see a strong tourism recovery in Cape Town.
03 January 2024
Beaches along the False Bay coast between Muizenberg and Strand have recorded the highest number of children being tagged since the project started
27 December 2023
Lifeguards and ancillary services have had a busy few days in spite of the very windy conditions around the peninsula.
18 December 2023
Identikidz bolted out of the starting blocks in its first weekend, with 21 864 children tagged at 15 beaches, and 38 reunited with their families.
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.
17 September 2023
Target areas are childhood development, youth development, homeless people, substance abuse, vulnerable groups, and arts, culture and heritage programmes.
23 January 2023
Overall, child safety at our beaches was truly well managed this past festive season
06 January 2023
At Strand Beach, the Mayor observed the City’s multi-agency efforts which have been rolled out at 29 beaches, tidal pools and coastline stretches this festive season with the support of over 4 000 uniformed staff.
05 January 2023
Between 15 December 2022 and 2 January 2023, staff members tagged 92 765 children at 16 beaches.
29 December 2022
The City expects another very busy weekend at its recreational facilities.
23 December 2022
The City appeals to visitors to work with staff to ensure a safe, festive weekend for all
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
19 January 2022
The City’s popular Identikidz programme ensures children who arrive at the beach are registered and are issued with an armband with the contact details
10 January 2022
Identikidz staff have tagged 98 232 children in total so far and reunited 338 with their families
03 January 2022
In the latest incidents on Sunday, 2 January 2022, a female in her 30s was transported to hospital from St. James Beach, while a 30-year-old male received medical attention before being transported to hospital from Monwabisi Beach.
31 December 2021
Councillor Patricia Van der Ross will conduct various beach assessments on New Year’s Day, with a particular focus on the Identikidz project.
28 December 2021
Following a dramatic dip in confiscations last summer when beaches were summarily closed due to lockdown restrictions, the City notes with concern that many people continue to disregard the by-laws prohibiting alcohol in public spaces.
21 December 2021
The Identikidz project was launched on 15 December at 16 beaches around the peninsula. Between 15 and 19 December, staff tagged 29 759 children
15 December 2021
COUNCIL SPEECH BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS
02 December 2021
The Identikidz programme has been well received and grows in popularity
28 December 2020
South African Police divers continue the search for a teenager who is believed to have drowned yesterday.
17 December 2020
'The Identikidz programme is there to ensure the safety of our youngest, and most vulnerable, beach visitors
11 December 2020
Identikidz ensure safer beach visits
08 December 2020
The disaster regulations, combined with the current resurgence in the Western Cape, have made for a different approach to the traditional year-end policing and public safety measures.
15 January 2020
It was a busy festive season for the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate.
07 January 2020
With one more weekend to go before the end of the school holiday, the City of Cape Town's Identikidz programme which registers and issues young beach visitors with an identification armband, has once again proven its effectiveness.
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
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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