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    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    27 July 2026

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    24 July 2026

    Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    03 July 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    05 June 2026

    ​Today, 5 June 2026, marks World Environment Day, followed by World Oceans Day on Monday, 8 June 2026

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    26 May 2026

    ​Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day

    City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day

    12 May 2026

    Nurses are the backbone of our primary healthcare system

    City commends communities stepping up for cleaner neighbourhoods

    City commends communities stepping up for cleaner neighbourhoods

    23 April 2026

    The City would like to thank the many community groups who have taken the initiative to organise community-led clean-up events in their areas.

    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

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    15 April 2026

    Public participation is not only a legislative requirement, but something which the City of Cape Town takes very seriously

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Langa

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Langa

    02 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will once again be on the move to provide residents with convenient access to essential municipal services.

    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

    Improving public health starts with the City

    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

    City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment

    City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment

    04 February 2026

    ​The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo.

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Macassar and Voorbrug

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Macassar and Voorbrug

    03 February 2026

    This week the City’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Old Civic Centre in Macassar and at the Voorbrug Sports Ground

    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.

    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.

    Back to school: Let’s teach learners to waste less and care more

    Back to school: Let’s teach learners to waste less and care more

    15 January 2026

    As schools reopen, the is encouraging learners, parents, teachers and schools to place waste reduction and environmental responsibility at the centre of school life.

    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

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    07 November 2025

    Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    Fun run goes a long way to assist those in need

    Fun run goes a long way to assist those in need

    24 October 2025

    More than 500 participants completed the five kilometre fun run at the Rondebosch Common

    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

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    17 October 2025

    The market will run from 16 - 20 December 2025, between 16:00 and 22:00, at the Company’s Garden in the Cape Town CBD.

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    03 September 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department launched Arbor Month with a ceremonial tree planting and awareness event at Westridge Gardens, in Mitchells Plain, earlier today, 3 September 2025

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    20 August 2025

    ​The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.

    Things are looking rosy at Westridge Gardens

    Things are looking rosy at Westridge Gardens

    15 August 2025

    Residents, including learners and senior citizens, joined City staff and gardening experts from Ludwig’s Roses and Master Organics to learn the art of pruning and caring for roses.

    Go digital before December 2025: send us your account number and contact details

    Go digital before December 2025: send us your account number and contact details

    08 June 2025

    The City urges all residents to make the switch to emailed accounts before 31 December 2025.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis honours Elsies River tenants who pay their way

    Mayor Hill-Lewis honours Elsies River tenants who pay their way

    15 May 2025

    ​The City recognised 50 of its senior Community Residential Unit (CRU) tenants.

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

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

    15 May 2025

    The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day

    City celebrates its 650-strong nursing workforce this International Nurses Day

    City celebrates its 650-strong nursing workforce this International Nurses Day

    12 May 2025

    The theme this year highlights the importance of investing in nurses' well-being and recognising their contribution to global health and economic stability.

    City Manager signs Workplace Skills Plan for 2025

    City Manager signs Workplace Skills Plan for 2025

    30 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s City Manager, Lungelo Mbandazayo, has signed the 2025 Workplace Skills Plan

    Send an SMS or email with your account number, contact details to switch to emailed accounts

    Send an SMS or email with your account number, contact details to switch to emailed accounts

    14 April 2025

    All residents should note the deadline to switch to emailed municipal accounts before 31 December 2025

    Urban Mobility staff recognised for outstanding service excellence

    Urban Mobility staff recognised for outstanding service excellence

    14 April 2025

    We are particularly proud to honour those who have dedicated 25 to 45 years of service to our city

    Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

    Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

    02 February 2025

    Updgrade at Sunnyside Park in Edgemead completed

    Bellville Library announces temporary operational changes

    Bellville Library announces temporary operational changes

    30 January 2025

    The library will scale back services from Monday, 3 February until Monday, 3 March, while urgent ventilation issues are addressed.

    Mayoral Minute 2024: Momentum towards building a City of Hope

    Mayoral Minute 2024: Momentum towards building a City of Hope

    17 December 2024

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    City recognises tenants who pay their way

    City recognises tenants who pay their way

    19 November 2024

    The City recognised 50 of its Manenberg Community Residential Unit (CRU) tenants who have consistently paid their rent over the past few years.

    City rallies to manage Surge Season

    City rallies to manage Surge Season

    06 November 2024

    Parents are urged to watch for specific danger signs that necessitate prompt medical care from healthcare practitioners.

    City proposes minor amendments to the By-Law relating to Streets and Public Places

    City proposes minor amendments to the By-Law relating to Streets and Public Places

    03 November 2024

    The public participation process started on 1 November and concludes on 30 November 2024.

    City’s beaches continue to lead with eight Blue Flag accolades

    City’s beaches continue to lead with eight Blue Flag accolades

    28 October 2024

    ​The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce that eight of its beaches have been awarded prestigious Blue Flag status for the 2024/25 season.

    Public housing maintenance focus: City visits Rusoord Cottages

    Public housing maintenance focus: City visits Rusoord Cottages

    23 September 2024

    Our maintenance days across the city are examples of our ongoing efforts to create a caring and inclusive community for all residents.

    City invites residents to join 2024 International Coastal Clean-up

    City invites residents to join 2024 International Coastal Clean-up

    15 September 2024

    Coastal clean-up initiative at the Helderberg Marine Protected Area along Strand Beach on International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day, Saturday 21 September 2024

    City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

    City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

    14 August 2024

    With more than 30% of its households receiving free basic electricity and lifeline support, the City of Cape Town stands out by caring for communities with a comprehensive social relief package

    City to assist Shelley Road tenants with home ownership process

    City to assist Shelley Road tenants with home ownership process

    05 August 2024

    The City has found solutions to assist occupants and their dependents at nine municipal-owned residences in Shelley Road, Salt River.

    Cape Town opens new 300 bed Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    Cape Town opens new 300 bed Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    29 July 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially opened the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space shelter to help more homeless off the streets in central Cape Town.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

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