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    Operations resume at Killarney station

    Operations resume at Killarney station

    29 July 2026

    We understand how vital this route is for many commuters, and we are doing everything in our power to keep Cape Town moving.

    Investigation under way into fire at Killarney station, burning of MyCiTi bus

    Investigation under way into fire at Killarney station, burning of MyCiTi bus

    27 July 2026

    Investigation is under way into the cause of the incident earlier this morning where a MyCiTi bus caught fire at the station in Killarney

    New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

    New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

    27 July 2026

    ​The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    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

    Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

    Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

    03 May 2026

    It's International Firefighters Day on 4 May - an opportunity to celebrate those donning the uniform.

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    25 March 2026

    The City’s festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break.

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    02 March 2026

    Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

    Mfuleni turns 50: Mayor joins residents for open-air celebration

    Mfuleni turns 50: Mayor joins residents for open-air celebration

    02 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined Mfuleni residents for the community’s 50th Anniversary commemoration on 31 January.

    City thanks donors in disaster relief efforts

    City thanks donors in disaster relief efforts

    22 January 2026

    Donations have been received from several quarters, including individuals, organisations and corporates.

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    14 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

    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.

    Hot, windy summer awaits Firefighters

    Hot, windy summer awaits Firefighters

    09 November 2025

    The City's Fire and Rescue Service is getting ready for the summer season

    DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

    DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

    29 October 2025

    The competition gives volunteers an opportunity to showcase the depth of their training and their experience

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    15 October 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate shines bright at the City’s Annual Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Excellence Awards.

    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

    World Environmental Health Day: City rallies support for even cleaner air

    World Environmental Health Day: City rallies support for even cleaner air

    26 September 2025

    ​The theme this year is ‘clean air, healthy people’.

    Fire hydrants in the spotlight

    Fire hydrants in the spotlight

    27 August 2025

    Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Service responded to more than 18 000 vegetation and residential fires in the last financial year.

    R100 000 reward for information on Swartklip Road Pump Station attack

    R100 000 reward for information on Swartklip Road Pump Station attack

    22 August 2025

    The City strongly condemns the deliberate vandalism of the Swartklip Road Pump Station in Tafelsig, which has left the facility completely inoperable. This will result in sewer overflows in the area.

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    12 August 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce that the revised Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) was Gazetted on Friday, 8 August 2025.

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    06 August 2025

    The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    02 August 2025

    Upgrades at the Sea Point Fire Station

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    30 July 2025

    ​In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.

    Unexpected delivery for Ottery firefighters

    Unexpected delivery for Ottery firefighters

    24 July 2025

    The crew on duty at the Ottery Fire Station responded to an unexpected delivery early this morning.

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    13 July 2025

    City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

    Fire and Rescue responds to 236 accidents in 10 days

    Fire and Rescue responds to 236 accidents in 10 days

    07 July 2025

    The Fire and Rescue Service responded to 162 motor vehicle accidents and 74 accidents

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    02 July 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    City strives for facilities management data based decisions

    City strives for facilities management data based decisions

    17 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate will receive expert support from Finland

    ​​Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 18 June 2025

    ​​Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 18 June 2025

    13 June 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

    Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

    06 June 2025

    'Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays.

    Fire Service draws a crowd on International Firefighters' Day

    Fire Service draws a crowd on International Firefighters' Day

    04 May 2025

    City celebrates International Firefighters' Day

    Runaway fires dominate safety and security efforts

    Runaway fires dominate safety and security efforts

    29 April 2025

    Firefighters responded to more than 200 fires over the long weekend, supported by the rest of the Safety and Security Directorate.

    City firefighters turn up the heat to celebrate International Firefighters’ Day

    City firefighters turn up the heat to celebrate International Firefighters’ Day

    27 April 2025

    International Firefighters' Day is observed to honour firefighters for their service, and to remember those who lost their lives.

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    10 April 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting last month, and is now available for public comment.

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    27 March 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    17 March 2025

    Activities included inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, sack races, swing ball and structured movement-based games.

    City's marine outfalls remain largely within compliance parameters

    City's marine outfalls remain largely within compliance parameters

    26 February 2025

    The City’s three marine outfalls continue to operate largely within their infrastructural design and regulatory oversight parameters

    Planned water supply maintenance for 24 to 27 February 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 24 to 27 February 2025

    21 February 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas

    CCTV operators instrumental in firearm busts

    CCTV operators instrumental in firearm busts

    20 January 2025

    The detections led ground forces to two prohibited firearms, and three suspects behind bars.

    Midwifery hat-trick for Mfuleni firefighters

    Midwifery hat-trick for Mfuleni firefighters

    20 January 2025

    Mfuleni firefighters helped to deliver a baby

    City firefighters conclude Christmas gift giving

    City firefighters conclude Christmas gift giving

    24 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service has completed the handover of hundreds of gifts to eight children’s homes.

    First festive season test looms for enforcement and emergency services

    First festive season test looms for enforcement and emergency services

    11 December 2024

    The City’s Safety & Security Directorate will have its biggest festive season deployment this holiday season, to ensure public safety.

    Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

    Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

    29 November 2024

    Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.

    Cape Town's bravest spread holiday spirit for Toy Run

    Cape Town's bravest spread holiday spirit for Toy Run

    25 November 2024

    The City's Fire and Rescue Service hosted a successful Toy Run

    DRMC volunteers put to the test in annual competition

    DRMC volunteers put to the test in annual competition

    28 October 2024

    The 2024 edition of the First-Aid competition was held at the Epping Fire Station with seven teams in attendance.

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