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    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    City honours enforcement veterans

    City honours enforcement veterans

    04 August 2026

    The long service medal ceremony honoured 112 staff members who have completed 30 years of service or more in the enforcement environment.

    MyCiTi bus refurbishments progressing well

    MyCiTi bus refurbishments progressing well

    28 July 2026

    The N2 Express carries thousands of passengers daily from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha to the CBD, while Atlantis buses alone clock 4 200 kilometres every five weekdays

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    21 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    17 July 2026

    Various City departments will be stationed at the Gugulethu Civic Hall in NY50 on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    09 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is making steady progress to ensure that all road maintenance

    New traffic signals on Old Oak Road welcomed

    New traffic signals on Old Oak Road welcomed

    01 July 2026

    New traffic signals have been installed at the intersection of Old Oak Road and Melina Street to assist with traffic calming and management in the area.

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

     Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    27 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Zimbabwean Consulate, will relocate residents currently gathered in large numbers outside the Consulate in District Six.

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    28 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is working on this new vision for Main Road

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    13 May 2026

    The roadshows make the often arduous task of fine and warrant representations across different magisterial districts far easier

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    11 May 2026

    The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight.

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    07 May 2026

    Our new wayleave management system exemplifies the City’s commitment to streamlining processes and delivering excellence.

    Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

    Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

    29 April 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee is committed to ensuring excellent service delivery to all residents of Cape Town.

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    23 April 2026

    The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    20 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    20 April 2026

    Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

    Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa: The City’s Mobile Office is coming to you

    Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa: The City’s Mobile Office is coming to you

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    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.

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    07 April 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    04 April 2026

    Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    30 March 2026

    The Public Emergency Communication Centre is the first port of call for emergency and enforcement-related issues.

    Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

    Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

    23 March 2026

    The City's Metro Police Department recovered four hijacked and stolen vehicles during weekly enforcement patrols

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    City office closures March to May 2026

    City office closures March to May 2026

    19 March 2026

    The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed on certain days during the next few months

    City paving the way at the Salt River station precinct

    City paving the way at the Salt River station precinct

    17 March 2026

    The improvements to the Salt River station precinct commenced in September 2025 and if all goes as planned the project will be completed within the next six months.

    City’s Mobile Office to wrap up February in Eerste River and Lwandle

    City’s Mobile Office to wrap up February in Eerste River and Lwandle

    20 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Eerste River and Lwandle next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    Licence to drive turns out to be fake

    Licence to drive turns out to be fake

    16 February 2026

    Metro Police officers arrested a motorist in Parow last week

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    15 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    Road closures: 2026 State of the Nation Address

    Road closures: 2026 State of the Nation Address

    06 February 2026

    City announces road closures for the State of the Nation Address

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    02 February 2026

    'The City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public transport systems

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    24 January 2026

    The data shows that mechanical breakdowns and other vehicle-related faults like flat tyres and running out of petrol are what our officers attend to most.

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    23 January 2026

    The City's Mobile Office is heading to Belhar and Mfuleni next week to bring essential municipal services.

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    19 January 2026

    The suspect was one of 375 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    08 January 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

    Officer of the year shows no fear

    Officer of the year shows no fear

    23 December 2025

    The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Festive roadshow draws record representations

    Festive roadshow draws record representations

    15 December 2025

    More than 4 000 motorists attended the popular one-stop shop, making use of the opportunity to get fines and warrants reduced.

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    12 December 2025

    The City’s Revenue Department offices as well as Traffic Services’ driving licence testing centres, Human Settlements’ offices and municipal courts will be closed on various days over the festive season

    Metro Police cut the signal on stolen phone sales

    Metro Police cut the signal on stolen phone sales

    08 December 2025

    Enforcement successes during weekly patrols

    Ward-based enforcement efforts kick into gear

    Ward-based enforcement efforts kick into gear

    04 December 2025

    The teams have arrested more than 200 suspects for various crimes and confiscated over 1 000 units of drugs.

    City offices festive season closures

    City offices festive season closures

    04 December 2025

    December holidays will impact the operating hours of the City’s Customer Offices.

    Drive fine-free this festive season

    Drive fine-free this festive season

    30 November 2025

    The final traffic fine roadshow for the year starts on Friday, 5 December.

    Firearm recovery rate raises red flags

    Firearm recovery rate raises red flags

    17 November 2025

    Two City agencies recovered six firearms in just 36 hours over the weekend.

    'Souped up' drivers get served

    'Souped up' drivers get served

    10 November 2025

    The drivers of the two luxury vehicles - who are friends - were both arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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