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04 August 2026
City libraries saw 37 422 items returned with a monetary value of R4 767 836, 51.
30 July 2026
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
29 July 2026
The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme
22 July 2026
NSO teams across Cape Town are making headway in strengthening ties in communities where they are deployed.
02 July 2026
Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025
25 June 2026
The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community
11 June 2026
The City of Cape Town hosted this year’s Digital Summit on Tuesday, 9 June 2026
31 May 2026
The Department has concluded a series of sessions with thousands of learners aged seven to 18, aimed at discouraging tobacco use and creating awareness of the dangers of smoking.
24 May 2026
Public libraries across Cape Town are undergoing major upgrades as the City invests millions to improve spaces where residents, especially young people, learn, study and access the internet
17 May 2026
World Hypertension Day is commemorated annually on 17 May.
13 May 2026
A group of curious Grade 7 learners from Bokmakierie Primary School in Hazendal recently stepped beyond the classroom to see where their water goes
28 April 2026
To kick off the start of World Immunisation Week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, joined healthcare workers, partners, caregivers and families for an immunisation awareness event.
09 April 2026
The City of Cape Town proudly presents the Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration on Freedom Day, Monday, 27 April 2026.
01 April 2026
The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.
30 March 2026
Fine Free Week saw the return of 12 442 items valued at R1 622 008
Cape Town football fans have a big one to look forward to. Bafana Bafana face Panama in an international friendly at DHL Stadium
29 March 2026
With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.
26 March 2026
Calling all Capetonians to visit the City’s Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition
23 March 2026
The City's Metro Police Department recovered four hijacked and stolen vehicles during weekly enforcement patrols
20 March 2026
This is a special milestone for Observatory Library. It’s not only a historic building, but a longstanding community hub.
13 March 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Goodwood Library celebrated its 65th birthday this week.
The road march through the streets of Cape Town has become a fixture on the City libraries calendar and marks the official start of South African Library Week
10 March 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate is back on the road and handed title deeds to qualifying beneficiaries in Macassar.
09 March 2026
The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.
22 February 2026
Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle
12 February 2026
Customers and motorists are encouraged to make use of convenient online payment and motor licence renewal options
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.
03 February 2026
‘This increase in teenage pregnancies forms part of a trend that has been observed over the past few years
22 January 2026
In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.
20 January 2026
David Kramer was on hand to personally accept the honour, while Taliep Petersen’s posthumous award was accepted by his daughters, Jawaahier, Fatiema, and Aeesha Petersen.
16 January 2026
The City encourages customers and motorists to book ahead of visiting a customer office to pay their accounts and renew their licence discs.
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
08 December 2025
City libraries are getting into the holiday spirit, and they’re hopeful that young patrons will return the favour in the form of overdue books.
14 November 2025
Civic Honours are about recognising the contributions of remarkable people who have delivered exceptional public service, in any field of social, community or civic interest.
10 November 2025
Residents and potential housing beneficiaries must be extra cautious ahead of and during the festive season.
06 November 2025
City customers and motorists are encouraged to make use of online options to pay accounts and to renew their vehicle licence discs
28 October 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour
24 October 2025
From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices.
23 October 2025
From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices and driving licence testing centres
22 October 2025
A mysterious wedding album in the Strandfontein Library found its way home after staff went the extra mile down the aisle to find the owners.
19 October 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation mascot Manzi, visited the Grade 6 class at Lochnershof Primary School in Strand.
16 October 2025
Various City libraries have made arrangements to assist learners – and matriculants in particular - by creating dedicated spaces to study and prepare for their final exams
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
14 October 2025
STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH ALDERMAN JAMES VOS
10 October 2025
The City encourages motorists to renew their vehicle licence discs early to avoid the rush ahead of the busy November and December period.
The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.
By celebrating the milestones of our libraries, we highlight their role as vital community hubs for learning and connection
03 October 2025
Our third Fine Free Week for the year saw 9 105 items returned, valued at just more than R1,14 million
22 September 2025
Some of the most common myths are that contraceptives cause infertility, are only for older women, are all the same and that they can cause serious illness.
20 September 2025
Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
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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