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    City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

    City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

    07 August 2026

    Alderman Uys highlighted the City’s continued commitment to advancing opportunities for women across its workforce

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    05 August 2026

    ​The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed for Women’s Day

    Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

    Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

    05 August 2026

    Free MyCiTi event shuttle services will operate before and after the match for all valid ticket holders

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    01 August 2026

    A City Health project that provides dedicated support to breastfeeding mothers has resulted in improvement in the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    07 July 2026

    A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

    City honours fallen members

    City honours fallen members

    04 July 2026

    A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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

    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 programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    04 June 2026

    Women affected by gender-based violence are finding healing, confidence and community through a City-run arts programme designed to create safe spaces for reflection, recovery and support

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    26 May 2026

    On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    Firefighters roped in for Pinelands water rescue

    Firefighters roped in for Pinelands water rescue

    20 April 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service responded to an alert of persons stuck in a void in a canal in the Pinelands area

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    20 April 2026

    City clinics are taking delivery of nearly 18 500 doses of vaccine – by 24 April, all facilities should have stock

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    13 April 2026

    ​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

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

    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

    March events provide a major economic boost

    March events provide a major economic boost

    06 March 2026

    March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    21 February 2026

    Five emerging creatives from the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Emerging Artist Programme exhibit their art at the Art Fair

    Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern

    Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern

    03 February 2026

    ‘This increase in teenage pregnancies forms part of a trend that has been observed over the past few years

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    31 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    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

    Firefighting pioneer calls time on a stellar career

    Firefighting pioneer calls time on a stellar career

    12 December 2025

    Arlene Wehr joined the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service in 1996 – becoming only the third female to do so at the time.

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    09 December 2025

    ​Cape Town-based clothing small businesses are closing 2025 on a high note through their participation in Cape Acceler8

    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.

    Non-stop sporting action hits the Mother City over this weekend

    Non-stop sporting action hits the Mother City over this weekend

    03 December 2025

    ​Cape Town is in for an exciting weekend of sporting action from 5 – 7 December 2025

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    30 November 2025

    At the end of June 2024, City clinics had 37 357 clients remaining on PrEP; that figure increased to 51 277 by June 2025.

    City deepens its commitment to men's health and well-being

    City deepens its commitment to men's health and well-being

    21 November 2025

    ​November marks the commemoration of International Men’s Day and Movember

    Cape Town awards Civic Honours

    Cape Town awards Civic Honours

    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.

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    13 November 2025

    The City has launched a new Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Community Development Worker (CDW) Hub in Mamre.

    Remembering those who gave their lives for peace

    Remembering those who gave their lives for peace

    10 November 2025

    Alderman Eddie Andrews delivered the Remembrance Day address at the Cenotaph in Adderley Street on 9 November 2025

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    04 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    02 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations implementing arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding.

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    30 October 2025

    This financial year, the City has provided 872 new portable flush toilets and attended to 1 790 maintenance activities across informal settlements.

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    28 October 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    18 October 2025

    The City welcomed Grade 12 learners from Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Nyanga and Philippi high schools

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    13 October 2025

    ​The City’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    12 October 2025

    According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.

    City supports grassroots football

    City supports grassroots football

    02 October 2025

    The action kicks off with the 14th edition of the Rygate Cubs Festival at the Johnston Road Sports Complex in Athlone

    World Contraception Day: City calls on women to make informed choices for their futures

    World Contraception Day: City calls on women to make informed choices for their futures

    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.

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    18 September 2025

    SACMST was among 11 organisations selected in May 2025 to receive support for local initiatives aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery

    Deputy Mayor welcomes Springbok Women back home

    Deputy Mayor welcomes Springbok Women back home

    17 September 2025

    I want to thank all the women who participated at the World Cup and represented South Africa for their inspiring performance throughout the tournament

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    12 September 2025

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit had a number of successes in the past week

    International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day offers a sobering reminder

    International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day offers a sobering reminder

    06 September 2025

    This year's theme is 'Supporting bumps without booze – coping without alcohol'.

    Portfolio Committee celebrates service milestones

    Portfolio Committee celebrates service milestones

    05 September 2025

    The Safety and Security Portfolio Committee awarded long service certificates to officers

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    04 September 2025

    the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

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