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    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    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.

     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    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

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    12 June 2026

    Libraries play such an important role in our communities and renovating, regular maintenance and upgrades are investments in future learning

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    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

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    04 May 2026

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    24 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is revitalising key transport corridors with a comprehensive road resurfacing programme now under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, and Epping Industrial

    City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

    City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

    01 April 2026

    Residents and business owners in the Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate areas are advised of road marking work that will take place along several roads in the area

    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

    A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

    A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

    13 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Atterbury Trust, has started with a community-led house-painting initiative in Uitsig

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    12 February 2026

    South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.

    Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

    Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

    06 November 2025

    roadworks in the Cape Town City Centre; District Six; Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland areas

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    29 October 2025

    ​The next generation of energy efficiency and renewable energy change-makers is ready to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to climate action in their communities

    City commences with roadworks in Strandfontein and Pelican Heights

    City commences with roadworks in Strandfontein and Pelican Heights

    30 September 2025

    roadworks in Strandfontein and Pelican Heights

    City commences with road resurfacing in Atlantis

    City commences with road resurfacing in Atlantis

    29 September 2025

    This regular maintenance work prolongs the longevity of the City’s road network and helps keep Cape Town moving

    Resurfacing of roads in Penlyn Estate, Mountview and Mitchells Plain

    Resurfacing of roads in Penlyn Estate, Mountview and Mitchells Plain

    29 September 2025

    Now that the wet season is behind us, the City can pick up pace on its road resurfacing projects

    Rehabilitation of roads in Ottery and Schaapkraal

    Rehabilitation of roads in Ottery and Schaapkraal

    11 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of roadworks in Ottery and Schaapkraal

    Resurfacing of roads in Beaconvale, Triangle Farm and Stikland Industria

    Resurfacing of roads in Beaconvale, Triangle Farm and Stikland Industria

    08 September 2025

    The work starts today, 8 September 2025, from 07:00 until 18:00, Monday to Saturday. The project is scheduled to end on Monday, 13 October 2025, weather permitting and provided there are no unforeseen delays.

    Court orders eviction notices be served at Wingfield, Paint City sites

    Court orders eviction notices be served at Wingfield, Paint City sites

    29 August 2025

    Foreign nationals were initially relocated to the two sites – Wingfield and Paint City - under Covid-19 Level 5 lockdown emergency regulations, and after the High Court granted their eviction from Green Market Square and the Central Methodist Church.

    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.

    New murals transform City buildings

    New murals transform City buildings

    09 July 2025

    The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    State initiates joint eviction application for Wingfield, Paint City foreign nationals

    State initiates joint eviction application for Wingfield, Paint City foreign nationals

    18 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town and national Departments of Home Affairs and Public Works are jointly seeking a Western Cape High Court eviction order for the remaining foreign nationals unlawfully occupying two sites in Cape Town

    Clearing Table View canals strengthens winter risk mitigation efforts

    Clearing Table View canals strengthens winter risk mitigation efforts

    18 June 2025

    The repairs and maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways take place across the City all year round.

    EPIC data paints sobering picture of alcohol-linked incidents

    EPIC data paints sobering picture of alcohol-linked incidents

    18 May 2025

    The Emergency Policing Incident Control (EPIC) system records all incidents reported to Safety and Security, and monitors resources that are dispatched.

    Mural honours Dr Athol Williams’s contributions

    Mural honours Dr Athol Williams’s contributions

    29 April 2025

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joined Mitchells Plain residents in proudly honouring Dr Athol Williams with a striking mural

    Oakglen road resurfacing on track

    Oakglen road resurfacing on track

    27 March 2025

    ‘Thank you to all residents, road users and businesses in the Oakglen area for their patience as we work towards the timeous completion of roadworks

    Resurfacing of various roads around Bellville

    Resurfacing of various roads around Bellville

    05 March 2025

    This routine maintenance work improves the experience for road users and helps us to keep Cape Town moving

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    19 February 2025

    City supports Cape Town Art Fair

    Resurfacing of roads under way in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    Resurfacing of roads under way in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    07 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users and businesses of roadworks along various roads in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    Resurfacing of roads in Observatory and Salt River

    Resurfacing of roads in Observatory and Salt River

    13 January 2025

    The City would like to advise residents, businesses and broader public of roadworks in Observatory and Salt River.

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Resurfacing of various roads in Woodstock

    Resurfacing of various roads in Woodstock

    13 November 2024

    Roadworks along various roads in Woodstock from today, 13 November 2024 until Friday, 13 December 2024.

    Stronger together: Manenberg public housing maintenance progress

    Stronger together: Manenberg public housing maintenance progress

    24 October 2024

    ​The City’s Public Housing maintenance teams visited its Peta and Ondine courts in Manenberg to carry out repairs and maintenance work.

    Resurfacing roadworks in Crawford

    Resurfacing roadworks in Crawford

    01 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to advise residents, road users and businesses of the resurfacing of various roads in the Crawford area.

      Chess tournament makes all the right moves

     Chess tournament makes all the right moves

    29 September 2024

    This year’s Chess@Libraries is the biggest one yet with 150 players on board at the final tournament in Parow on Friday, 27 September.

    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.

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    19 July 2024

    In recognition of Mandela Day, Alderman Grant Twigg visited the unveiling of a mural at Tafelsig High School in Mitchells Plain and the Sinethemba Community Project in Khayelitsha.

    Resurfacing of various roads in Lansdowne

    Resurfacing of various roads in Lansdowne

    17 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents and road users of roadworks along various roads in Lansdowne.

    City partnership launches ‘Our Future’ project for children, supports women fighting hunger in Khayelitsha

    City partnership launches ‘Our Future’ project for children, supports women fighting hunger in Khayelitsha

    06 May 2024

    They launched the Lingomso ‘Our Future’ project aimed to help school children enhance their creativity and improve communication and motor skills.

    Resurfacing of roads in Lentegeur starts today

    Resurfacing of roads in Lentegeur starts today

    19 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises residents, road users and the public in the Mitchells Plain area that today, 19 February 2024, roadworks have commenced along Merrydale Avenue, between Highlands Drive and Morgenster Road in Lentegeur.

    Second masterclass completed

    Second masterclass completed

    13 February 2024

    Twenty emerging visual artists from across the city participated in a one-day masterclass facilitated by the City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch.

    Drowning statistics paint a bittersweet picture

    Drowning statistics paint a bittersweet picture

    23 January 2024

    The City's Recreation and Parks Department recorded 12 fatal drownings between 5 December 2023 and 22 January 2024, and 25 non-fatal drownings.

    December statistics reveal a mixed bag for enforcement and emergency services

    December statistics reveal a mixed bag for enforcement and emergency services

    17 January 2024

    The City’s enforcement agencies made 1 977 arrests, recovered 23 firearms and nearly 6 000 units of narcotics, and recorded 376 889 traffic and by-law transgressions.

    City laws enable public art and murals

    City laws enable public art and murals

    11 January 2024

    Statement by Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith

    Resurfacing of Swartklip Road and Mew Way intersections on Japhta K Masemola Road, Khayelitsha

    Resurfacing of Swartklip Road and Mew Way intersections on Japhta K Masemola Road, Khayelitsha

    02 October 2023

    Some lanes will be closed and the traffic flow will be facilitated by means of a STOP-GO system during construction work.

    Residents in Nyanga to expect temporary roadworks

    Residents in Nyanga to expect temporary roadworks

    12 September 2023

    The roadworks will take place from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 17:30

    City launches Mayor’s Portfolio of Urban Sustainability 2023

    City launches Mayor’s Portfolio of Urban Sustainability 2023

    06 September 2023

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the 2023 edition of the Mayor’s Portfolio of Urban Sustainability

    City launches Spring Cleaning campaign at council facilities

    City launches Spring Cleaning campaign at council facilities

    01 September 2023

    Spring cleaning campaign

    Businesses and commuters in Parow Industria to expect temporary roadworks

    Businesses and commuters in Parow Industria to expect temporary roadworks

    31 July 2023

    Road resurfacing in Parow Industria commences

    City supported nearly 3 500 people off the streets in 2022-23

    City supported nearly 3 500 people off the streets in 2022-23

    16 July 2023

    The interventions included shelter placements, reintegration and access to social and health services.

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