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01 August 2026
31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’
04 July 2026
A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
22 June 2026
The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 527 suspects in a single week
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
15 March 2026
Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.
29 January 2026
All work, no play
08 January 2026
The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.
22 December 2025
The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.
20 December 2025
The City's Fire & Rescue Services and Shoprite/Checkers are delivering gifts and festive treats to six community social welfare organisations.
12 December 2025
Arlene Wehr joined the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service in 1996 – becoming only the third female to do so at the time.
13 October 2025
Diwali takes place on Monday, 20 October, while Guy Fawkes falls on Wednesday, 5 November.
24 September 2025
The Traffic Highway Patrol Unit’s data specifically shows that 70% of incidents they responded to, occurred between 14:00 and 06:00.
30 July 2025
In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.
29 July 2025
The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters
14 July 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years
23 June 2025
Metro Police officers arrested 75 suspects in the past week
25 May 2025
Callers are reminded to share as many pertinent details as possible to epxedite calls for help.
04 May 2025
City celebrates International Firefighters' Day
29 April 2025
Firefighters responded to more than 200 fires over the long weekend, supported by the rest of the Safety and Security Directorate.
09 April 2025
The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates
07 April 2025
On Saturday, 5 April 2025, Metro Police officers were on patrol in Manenberg when they received information via ShotSpotter of gun fire near Hilda Court in Manenberg.
27 March 2025
“Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26
18 March 2025
The boys are back, and geared up, for the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon
17 February 2025
Metro Police officers were conducting a stop and search operation in Tafelsig on Saturday, 15 February, when they received information about a vehicle involved in a shooting earlier in the day.
10 February 2025
The City’s Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire at approximately 22:30 and found multiple vehicles alight.
20 January 2025
The detections led ground forces to two prohibited firearms, and three suspects behind bars.
30 December 2024
The City of Cape Town’s enforcement departments have confiscated 4 730 bottles of liquor from transgressors at beaches, parks and other public places since 1 December.
24 December 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service has completed the handover of hundreds of gifts to eight children’s homes.
10 December 2024
Statement by Mayoral Commitee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith
28 October 2024
The City of Cape Town’s firefighters responded to 48 informal structure fires this weekend and in a 24-hour period
05 May 2024
25 April 2024
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed plans to expand criminal investigative powers for municipal law enforcement by amending the SAPS Act, as announced by Parliament’s Police Portfolio Committee’s end-of-term legacy report. Mayor Hill-Lewis this week wrote to the Police and Justice Ministers calling for three policing power reforms.
04 April 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service handed over a R45 000 donation.
24 March 2024
All enforcement and emergency services will be on high alert to ensure public safety.
31 January 2024
As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.
29 January 2024
Between Friday, 26 January and Sunday, 28 January, the Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1 979 incidents
15 January 2024
In one incident, officers found 219 tik sachets and R5 000 in cash inside a vacuum cleaner.
08 January 2024
Metro Police Department officers arrested an attempted murder suspect minutes after the incident.
18 December 2023
Cape Town Traffic Services recorded 36 392 speeding offences in the past week and issued 23 980 fines for various traffic violations.
06 December 2023
The City’s Safety & Security Directorate hosted its annual awards at the Banqueting Hall in the Civic Centre yesterday
27 November 2023
Accidents involving pedestrians are showing an increase.
20 November 2023
The confiscations resulted in numerous arrests, adding to the overall tally of 396 arrests by the City’s enforcement agencies/
09 October 2023
The City’s Traffic Service, Metro Police and Law Enforcement departments arrested 396 suspects and issued 68 860 fines during weekly enforcement operations
05 October 2023
The popular event was well attended with seven firefighting and eight first aid teams competing for top honours.
31 July 2023
The City’s Fire & Rescue Service recorded at least 14 fatalities this weekend
02 April 2023
With increased use of alternatives like gas and paraffin, residents are cautioned to keep safety top of mind at all times.
20 February 2023
City's Safety and Security weekly arrests and fines issued
15 February 2023
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has noted the acknowledgement by Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele that police stations are under-resourced in Cape Town, particularly in high-crime poorer communities
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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