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    Your City in 60 seconds

    Your City in 60 seconds

    07 August 2026

    Catch up on the latest important City news updates with your City in 60 seconds.

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    01 August 2026

    A City Health project that provides dedicated support to breastfeeding mothers has resulted in improvement in the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    07 July 2026

    ​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    05 July 2026

    Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    26 June 2026

    The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

    Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

    Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

    19 June 2026

    Following an educational programme, participants enjoyed a variety of recreational activities facilitated by the Sports and Recreation Department

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    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

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    31 May 2026

    The Department has concluded a series of sessions with thousands of learners aged seven to 18, aimed at discouraging tobacco use and creating awareness of the dangers of smoking.

    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

    World Hypertension Day: Cape Town clinics screen more than 683 000 residents as hypertension diagnoses rise

    World Hypertension Day: Cape Town clinics screen more than 683 000 residents as hypertension diagnoses rise

    17 May 2026

    World Hypertension Day is commemorated annually on 17 May.

    Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town

    Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town

    15 May 2026

    Despite the severity of the weather conditions, our Recreation and Parks teams were fully activated ahead of the storms and have been working around the clock to respond to incidents

    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 supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    28 April 2026

    To kick off the start of World Immunisation Week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, joined healthcare workers, partners, caregivers and families for an immunisation awareness event.

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    20 April 2026

    City clinics are taking delivery of nearly 18 500 doses of vaccine – by 24 April, all facilities should have stock

    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

    Area Games kickstart citywide countdown to Cape Town Games

    Area Games kickstart citywide countdown to Cape Town Games

    21 March 2026

    Area Games hosted by the Recreation and Parks Department in the lead up to Cape Town Games

    City paving the way at the Salt River station precinct

    City paving the way at the Salt River station precinct

    17 March 2026

    The improvements to the Salt River station precinct commenced in September 2025 and if all goes as planned the project will be completed within the next six months.

    R10,5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week

    R10,5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week

    27 February 2026

    Construction will begin next week, as part of a broader R15 million investment in City Health facilities this financial year

    City urges safer sex and regular STI testing during Awareness Month

    City urges safer sex and regular STI testing during Awareness Month

    23 February 2026

    STIs remain common, and early testing and treatment are essential to prevent complications and protect partners

    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 condemns threats against security personnel as Town Two clinic prepares to reopen

    City condemns threats against security personnel as Town Two clinic prepares to reopen

    12 February 2026

    Serious threats were made against security personnel at the facility

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern

    Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern

    03 February 2026

    ‘This increase in teenage pregnancies forms part of a trend that has been observed over the past few years

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    30 November 2025

    At the end of June 2024, City clinics had 37 357 clients remaining on PrEP; that figure increased to 51 277 by June 2025.

    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

    Healthy choices start young: City Health highlights growing diabetes risk

    Healthy choices start young: City Health highlights growing diabetes risk

    13 November 2025

    City Health is enthused by the ongoing increase in the number of persons screening for diabetes.

    City urges parents to act early and prevent diarrhoea this summer

    City urges parents to act early and prevent diarrhoea this summer

    08 November 2025

    City's Health Service information on the prevention and treatment of diarrhoea this summer

    Efforts continue to improve sanitation services in Samora Machel

    Efforts continue to improve sanitation services in Samora Machel

    10 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to intensify its efforts in Samora Machel to improve service delivery and maintain essential infrastructure. The area has faced severe sewer blockages, largely due to illegal dumping of rags, rubble and foreign objects resulting in localised overflows, which require continuous and coordinated operational responses.

    Cyclists take to the streets of Khayelitsha to celebrate Transport Month

    Cyclists take to the streets of Khayelitsha to celebrate Transport Month

    09 October 2025

    Under the City’s Transport Month theme for this year, Road Safety – Share the Road Responsibly

    City Health strengthens preventative mental health measures

    City Health strengthens preventative mental health measures

    08 October 2025

    There has been a marked increase in the number of client engagements in the past year, as services expanded from three subdistricts to all eight City Health subdistricts.

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Klipheuwel and Brackenfell

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Klipheuwel and Brackenfell

    26 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be visiting the Klipheuwel Clinic next week Thursday and the Rusoord Community Hall in Brackenfell on Friday

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    25 September 2025

    A Grade-A rating is the highest recognition a pharmacy can achieve

    World Contraception Day: City calls on women to make informed choices for their futures

    World Contraception Day: City calls on women to make informed choices for their futures

    22 September 2025

    Some of the most common myths are that contraceptives cause infertility, are only for older women, are all the same and that they can cause serious illness.

    International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day offers a sobering reminder

    International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day offers a sobering reminder

    06 September 2025

    This year's theme is 'Supporting bumps without booze – coping without alcohol'.

    Women’s Day event brings together more than 100 women

    Women’s Day event brings together more than 100 women

    26 August 2025

    We celebrate the remarkable women who are making an impact in their communities in their own way

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    24 August 2025

    The City is investing in the safety of its clinics, libraries, parks and other facilities to ensure they remain open and accessible for generations to come.

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    12 August 2025

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    09 August 2025

    In the last financial year, 75,1% of pregnant clients booked their first antenatal visit before 20 weeks at City clinics.

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    04 August 2025

    The focus this year is on building structures that make breastfeeding practical and accessible for everyone, in a supportive environment.

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    25 July 2025

    City Health will commemorate World Hepatitis Day on Monday, 28 July

    Community facilities set for R300 million+ investment

    Community facilities set for R300 million+ investment

    16 July 2025

    ​The Community Services and Health Directorate is planning a range of projects over the next 12 months

    City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

    City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

    25 June 2025

    26 June is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

     Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

    Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

    23 June 2025

    The event forms part of the City’s Youth Month celebrations and is aimed at promoting access to new recreational opportunities for young people.

    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

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    11 June 2025

    The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    07 June 2025

    Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    29 May 2025

    Children aged seven to 17 have made up nearly 70% of the audiences at City Health interventions around the dangers of smoking and vaping.

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