External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

07 August 2026

The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

08 July 2026

​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

25 June 2026

City's commitment to advancing women highlighted at the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference.

City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

24 June 2026

In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

Amended Events By-Law in effect

10 June 2026

The amended by-law is designed to streamline event approval processes, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for lower-risk events

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

11 May 2026

The Class Two Certification for Wesfleur is valid until November 2030 and for Blue Downs until November 2031.

Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

30 April 2026

The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

City records 50% drop in TB diagnoses as testing increases from 1 500 to 7 000 monthly

27 March 2026

The disease continues to affect many South Africans, but new data shows collective efforts are slowly turning the tide

Improving public health starts with the City

13 February 2026

The City of Cape Town today launched its “Good For You” Healthy Food Guidelines at the Cape Town Civic Centre

Council Speech 29 January 2026

29 January 2026

All work, no play

Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

28 November 2025

The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

04 November 2025

Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.

Handwashing: the proof is in the numbers

14 October 2025

It’s Global Handwashing Day – a reminder that regular handwashing remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent disease.

Domestic animal survey results are in

04 October 2025

The survey returned an animal count of 32 185 – 1 749 of which were documented during drone flyovers and manual counts.

Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

01 July 2025

An ambient air quality monitoring station is now in place to better monitor air quality around Milnerton Lagoon

Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

13 June 2025

Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

07 June 2025

Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

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 marks World Environment Day with public awareness event on responsible waste management

05 June 2025

The City celebrated World Environment Day with a public awareness event focusing on keeping our rivers and canals free of waste.

City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

15 May 2025

The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

28 March 2025

The City of Cape Town is an active participant in UNEP’s Generation Restoration programme in partnership with ICLEI Africa

TB testing skyrockets thanks to Targeted Universal Testing

20 March 2025

TB is the world’s deadliest infectious disease with devastating health, social and economic consequences

City plants ‘Adopt a Tree’ seed

13 March 2025

The City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department has launched a new initiative called 'Adopt a Tree' whereby local communities can get involved in expanding green spaces in the city.

'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.

Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

17 October 2024

This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

Unlocking emergency services access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing persons

30 September 2024

The launch was the culmination of a commitment to find a mechanism to allow deaf or hard-of-hearing persons to report an emergency.

City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust announce proposed Lupin Park upgrade and renaming

17 September 2024

City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust proposed upgade of Lupin Park

Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

31 July 2024

The City of Cape Town in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and Sea Search, convened an expert scientific workshop last week

City looks to jumpstart static breastfeeding rate

27 July 2024

City Health will continue to invest in training and mentoring for clinic staff to expand its breastfeeding advocacy reach.

Council Speech: 25 July 2024

25 July 2024

​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

13 June 2024

​The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.

Libraries career expos are one for the books

08 June 2024

​Career expos at the City of Cape Town’s libraries are a hit

City Health tucks into food safety

07 June 2024

​World Food Safety Day is celebrated worldwide annually on June 7.

Cape Town creates awareness of how tobacco companies target young people

31 May 2024

The theme for World No Tobacco Day this year is 'protecting children from tobacco industry interference'.

City Health gets moving for World Physical Activity Day

05 April 2024

City Health teamed up with Recreation and Parks to host an event for World Physical Activity Day at the Lentegeur Civic on Friday, 5 April 2024.

Take everything with just a pinch of salt

12 March 2024

Salt Awareness week raises awareness of the domino effect of salt-heavy foods and the very serious health implications.

City aims for health equity through Urban Health Programme

06 March 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the links between health, equity and poverty, signalling a need to bolster capacity to monitor and improve urban health over time.

Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

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.

Increase in diarrheal disease amongst children

26 January 2024

City reminds communities to take special care during summer when risk of diarrhoea is high

Excellent water quality results refute Camps Bay misinformation

25 January 2024

Camps Bay is one of Cape Town's most popular beaches, a premier destination for visitors, and a recreational haven for locals

Child vaccinations need a boost

11 January 2024

Children are issued with the Road to Health booklet soon after birth – this document helps keep track of their vaccination status.

Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

18 December 2023

​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

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 reminds men that healthcare is for all

19 November 2023

Statistics show that men are not accessing health services nearly as much as women.

City’s water treatment plants attain top-tier food safety certification

14 November 2023

On World Quality Day, the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate received the official ISO 22000 certification from the SABS for three of its 12 Water Treatment Plants (WTP) namely, Brooklands, Blackheath, Voëlvlei.

Use of contraception declines

03 October 2023

World Contraception Day was celebrated on 26 September

City hosts cemeteries conference

14 September 2023

The South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) chose Cape Town as the location for this year’s national conference – a significant choice as it coincides with the association's 10th anniversary.

City hosts Women in Business, connecting corporate leaders with rising entrepreneurial stars

04 September 2023

Research indicates that women are more likely to engage in activities in industries that enhance job creation, meaning that women's entrepreneurship is critical to boosting the country's economy.