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27 July 2026
1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge
02 June 2026
Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season
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.
02 March 2026
World Environmental Education Day – Eco Trail 2026 kicked off with a bang on Saturday, 14 February 2026, at Parkwood Primary School
23 February 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review
17 December 2025
Travel and Leisure Asia and the U.S. News & World Report have respectively marked Cape Town in their top ranks for best destination this year.
08 September 2025
We pledged to restore the City’s waterways and it is a joy to witness critical milestones at two of our recreational vleis today.
05 August 2025
Council adopted the Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan
29 July 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is calling on the public to help protect Rosendal Dam in Bellville
17 July 2025
A major milestone has been reached for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence, with environmental authorisation now granted.
08 May 2025
The Retreat Swimming Pool has re-opened after repairs when a break-in at the facility last month resulted in significant damage to the plant room.
08 April 2025
World Day for Physical Activity was observed on Sunday, 6 April 2025 – and the City showcased how it promotes active, healthy lifestyles for all ages.
02 April 2025
Ward 4 Sport Day
14 March 2025
Participants gain vital swimming skills and confidence, helping to reduce drowning risks while encouraging an active lifestyle
17 February 2025
The City’s Biodiversity Management branch will explain the importance of the critical draft policy
13 February 2025
Cape Town was the first municipality in South Africa to develop and implement a spatial biodiversity plan, which is fitting since this beautiful city claims the title of the most biodiverse city in the world
09 January 2025
Zeekoevlei waterbody re-opens
13 December 2024
Zeekoevlei is located within the False Bay Nature Reserve. The full closure of the waterbody is a measure following water quality concerns.
29 November 2024
The holiday programmes start on Thursday, 12 December 2024 to Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at libraries, community centres, recreation facilities, sports grounds, play parks, green spaces and other public facilities
26 November 2024
The City of Cape Town has released its Annual Inland Water Quality Report for the period of 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2023
13 November 2024
Collaborative efforts between community stakeholders and the City are key to improving inland water quality.
07 November 2024
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reintroduced the Cape Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea) at False Bay Nature Reserve: Rondevlei section.
16 October 2024
City's Learn-to-Swim Programme assist with water safety
07 October 2024
Water and Sanitation Directorate will host a public engagement session to present the proposed rehabilitation plans for the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence area in Coniston Park, Retreat
04 October 2024
Keeping urban waterways like the Elsieskraal River clear of pollution is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems
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.
29 August 2024
Premier offshore sailing regatta taking place in Table Bay
20 August 2024
The City closed the land-based areas of the Rietvlei section on 11 July 2024 after severe flooding affected roads, trails, picnic areas and boardwalks.
05 July 2024
'During the month of June, the City embarked on creating mural artworks at the Morningstar Swimming pool in Durbanville.
02 July 2024
The Catchment, Stormwater and River Management branch has begun public participation related to the multi-faceted Geelsloot Ponds upgrade.
06 June 2024
The project is currently in its design phase, with work scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025.
10 May 2024
The City of Cape Town has delivered a new specialised weed harvester for Rietvlei in a major boost for the environmental management of this waterbody.
29 April 2024
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation Councillor Zahid Badroodien, met with representatives of the Hout Bay Rivers Catchment Forum along the Hout Bay River, to discuss the strides made to reduce water pollution over the past year.
24 April 2024
Many Cape Town residents may be unaware that the City has its very own pod of Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) that has called the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve home since 1981.
28 March 2024
This initiative is a part of the City's ongoing river maintenance designed to enhance inland water quality, a primary objective within the City's water goals.
22 March 2024
Aqua aerobics and learn-to-swim programmes at the City of Cape Town’s Wynberg Swimming Pool are making waves.
04 March 2024
The aim of this upgrade is threefold
29 January 2024
Ten staff members from the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate are able to analyse insects in the river network in order to assess water quality and ecological integrity.
03 November 2023
Alderman Eddie Andrews, visited the Table Bay Nature Reserve’s Rietvlei section to observe the impact of the Mayors Priority Programme (MPP) River Wardens work.
27 October 2023
A total of 24 community swimming pools will open between November and mid-December.
09 October 2023
City staff are currently cleaning debris from the boardwalk in order to make sure the walkway is safe for all users.
10 August 2023
These extraordinary aquatic machines will be patrolling the waterbodies for weeds.
03 July 2023
Public to help City name the weed harvesters for Zandvlei and Rietvlei
26 April 2023
The task team comprises of more than 25 City departments and external partners including the SAPS, the NSRI, provincial government, and the SPCA
14 April 2023
The past summer season was a busy one and I am grateful to everyone who sacrificed their time during the festive season and summer months to keep us safe
15 March 2023
The City of Cape Town has received the final assessment reports from specialist consultants on the proposed short, medium and long-term remediation interventions for Rietvlei
24 February 2023
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on service providers to submit information and products that are commercially available to help remediate natural water bodies affected by pollution
01 February 2023
The theme of this year’s World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2023 is: ‘It's time for wetland restoration’.
30 November 2022
The City of Cape Town has awarded the tender for a new weed harvester for Zandvlei in the Far South.
24 November 2022
The saying "one man's waste is another's treasure", was proven today at the opening of a new public exhibition – the Festive Lights Switch-On Waste to Art Expo - at the Civic Centre in Cape Town
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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