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    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    01 August 2026

    The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

    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

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    03 June 2026

    World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    04 May 2026

    We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

    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 strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    City strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    15 April 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is intensifying its focus on waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and composting

    Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

    Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

    09 April 2026

    Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    16 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

    Marine Unit has no time for fishy business

    Marine Unit has no time for fishy business

    05 March 2026

    The Marine Unit is one of the specialised units within Law Enforcement

    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

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    City’s Ocean is a Home campaign makes waves with festive beachgoers

    City’s Ocean is a Home campaign makes waves with festive beachgoers

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate's annual Ocean is a Home Festive Season Awareness Programme concluded last week.

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    14 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    17 December 2025

    Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets.

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    28 November 2025

    The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    04 November 2025

    long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    28 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    04 September 2025

    Table View Beachfront upgrades

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    22 August 2025

    The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 2025.

    Join the City’s Quarterly Permit Advisory Forum on Marine Outfalls

    Join the City’s Quarterly Permit Advisory Forum on Marine Outfalls

    13 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on Friday, 22 August 2025

    City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

    City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

    01 August 2025

    The City is participating in this year’s World Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebrations on 2 August 2025.

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    10 June 2025

    Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition launch-City of Cape Town, presented unique challenges, innovative responses

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    07 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has resumed its major project to rehabilitate and revitalise the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline.

    Council approves spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    Council approves spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    25 April 2025

    The City collaborated extensively with residents and interested and affected parties in finalising the LSDF.

    Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    14 April 2025

    The forum provides a platform for public dialogue with the City, on the treatment and management of effluent discharged through these outfalls.

    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

    Update: Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    Update: Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    17 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on Friday, 21 February 2025 at the updated time of 10:00

    Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    14 February 2025

    The forum provides a platform for public dialogue with the City on the treatment and management of effluent discharged through these outfalls.

    Marine outfalls show compliant results

    Marine outfalls show compliant results

    04 November 2024

    The third Public Advisory Forum (PAF) meeting was held on Monday, 28 October 2024 where reports tabled indicate that the system is largely compliant with established safety and environmental parameters. Our marine outfalls demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards, reflecting the City's commitment to environmental responsibility and public health.

    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.

    Residents and visitors reminded not to approach whales

    Residents and visitors reminded not to approach whales

    17 October 2024

    ​The City would like to remind residents and visitors that it is against the law to approach any whale or dolphin within 300m of the shoreline.

    Comment period extended for spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    Comment period extended for spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    08 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town published the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Blaauwberg Road Corridor in Table View on 9 September 2024 for public comment

    World Rabies Day a reminder to all to remain vigilant

    World Rabies Day a reminder to all to remain vigilant

    26 September 2024

    World Rabies Day on Saturday, 28 September 2024, the City of Cape Town wants to remind residents and visitors that the rabies virus is now considered endemic in the Cape Fur Seal population

     City urges residents to join hands in keeping our beaches clean

    City urges residents to join hands in keeping our beaches clean

    16 September 2024

    As part of the #SpringCleanCT campaign, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Alderman Grant Twigg, today, 16 September, hosted a beach clean-up at the Lagoon Beach in Milnerton ahead of International Coastal Clean-up Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday 21 September 2024.

    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

    Call on residents to help refine spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    Call on residents to help refine spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    09 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has published the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Blaauwberg Road Corridor in Table View for public comment.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

    Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

    31 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and Sea Search, convened an expert scientific workshop last week

    Residents reminded to comment on proposed modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei

    Residents reminded to comment on proposed modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei

    17 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town wants to remind the public to comment on the proposal to redevelop and upgrade the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    Residents invited to public information day about proposed modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei

    Residents invited to public information day about proposed modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei

    01 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    City proposes modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei to improve water quality

    City proposes modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei to improve water quality

    26 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve

    Update on confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals

    Update on confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals

    24 June 2024

    There are currently seven confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals.

    Public invited to first Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls permits

    Public invited to first Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls permits

    22 April 2024

    Public invited to first Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls permits

    Comment on environmental impact of proposed Strandfontein coastal node development

    Comment on environmental impact of proposed Strandfontein coastal node development

    09 April 2024

    Proposal to develop the neglected and underused Strandfontein coastal resort area

    Marine outfalls public participation report now on the City’s website

    Marine outfalls public participation report now on the City’s website

    12 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has submitted its report on the recent 60-day public participation regarding marine outfalls permits to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment.

    Waste awareness programme makes a splash at Cape Town beaches this holiday season

    Waste awareness programme makes a splash at Cape Town beaches this holiday season

    15 January 2024

    As the holidays draw to a close, the City is pleased to report that the Waste Awareness Programme for the City’s beaches has been completed successfully

    City commences with aeration trial at Diep River

    City commences with aeration trial at Diep River

    04 December 2023

    One of the most significant impacts of the pollution is the drop of dissolved oxygen levels in the river.

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