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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

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    29 July 2026

    ​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    03 July 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    28 May 2026

    ​The amendments to the Traffic By-law focus on the provisions for impounding vehicles and the related penalties.

    Dredging under way at Home Bay section of Zeekoevlei

    Dredging under way at Home Bay section of Zeekoevlei

    24 May 2026

    ​The City wants to inform the public that the dredging of Zeekoevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve is progressing well

    Annual maintenance of dune projects on its way

    Annual maintenance of dune projects on its way

    30 April 2026

    Dune rehabilitation is the most cost-effective and pragmatic approach to protect and rehabilitate ecosystems and ecological infrastructure

    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 commences with modification of Zeekoevlei weir

    City commences with modification of Zeekoevlei weir

    08 April 2026

    The False Bay Nature Reserve is a site of international importance according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    07 April 2026

    Information guide and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    02 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that the Battle of Muizenberg site has recently been listed in the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) provincial gazette

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Bafana Bafana take on Panama at DHL Stadium tomorrow night

    Bafana Bafana take on Panama at DHL Stadium tomorrow night

    30 March 2026

    Cape Town football fans have a big one to look forward to. Bafana Bafana face Panama in an international friendly at DHL Stadium

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    24 March 2026

    ​The Strandfontein Pavilion Refurbishment project is a multi-year capital injection aimed at transforming this day resort, originally constructed in the 1980s around the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    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

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    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 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.

    Beach safety operations yield positive returns

    Beach safety operations yield positive returns

    06 January 2026

    Llifeguards and other emergency services were kept busy, but drowning statistics are lower compared to the previous season.

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    07 December 2025

    The dredging of Storm Bay will continue until 19 December 2025, with work resuming on 5 January 2026.

    Brutus, Rondevlei’s first and famous hippo, passed away

    Brutus, Rondevlei’s first and famous hippo, passed away

    16 November 2025

    Brutus, the first hippo to be reintroduced into the Western Cape in 300 years, passed away last week.

    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

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    Annual beach lowering at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach

    Annual beach lowering at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach

    25 September 2025

    The City will commence with its annual beach lowering programme in Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach from Wednesday, 1 October 2025, if all goes as planned

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    19 September 2025

    The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg.

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city

    Mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis

    Mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis

    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.

    City introduces Cape Town's Wetland Report at RAMSAR conference in Zimbabwe

    City introduces Cape Town's Wetland Report at RAMSAR conference in Zimbabwe

    27 July 2025

    Cape Town, one of the most biodiverse cities in the world, also includes False Bay Nature Reserve, which is declared an individual Ramsar Site for its important wetland habitats.

    City hippo finds a new home in Plet

    City hippo finds a new home in Plet

    24 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management branch has successfully relocated a hippo bull from the False Bay Nature Reserve to a reserve in Plettenberg Bay

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    ​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

    ​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

    25 June 2025

    Hundreds of young people from various schools and communities packed the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) this Wednesday for the opening of the Youth in Action Expo

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    12 June 2025

    City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

    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

    Soet River gets clean-up boost with litter interceptors

    Soet River gets clean-up boost with litter interceptors

    29 May 2025

    Three new litter interceptors are being installed along the Soet River in Strand to trap high volumes of waste causing water pollution.

    City committed to sustainable development that also protects Cape Town’s exceptional biodiversity

    City committed to sustainable development that also protects Cape Town’s exceptional biodiversity

    23 May 2025

    The Deputy Mayor emphasised the complexity of sustainable development in the context of a rapidly growing city with globally significant biodiversity.

    #YouthstartCT Challange contenders swing for the fences

    #YouthstartCT Challange contenders swing for the fences

    20 May 2025

    The #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge is nearing completion with the winners to be announced next month

    Assembling of Zeekoevlei dredger under way

    Assembling of Zeekoevlei dredger under way

    19 May 2025

    All is on track for the dredging of Zeekoevlei to commence by mid-June 2025

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to start in June

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to start in June

    14 May 2025

    The dredging of Zeekoevlei will commence in June 2025. The project team is making great progress with the preparations

    City facilitates physical, mental and emotional wellness through art

    City facilitates physical, mental and emotional wellness through art

    14 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Arts & Culture Branch completed a series of workshops in a pilot programme focused on supporting vulnerable communities and encouraging personal growth

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    03 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels

    #YouthStartCT participants get going

    #YouthStartCT participants get going

    02 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town welcomed the participants of the ninth edition of the annual #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge last night.

    Preparations under way for dredging of Zeekoevlei

    Preparations under way for dredging of Zeekoevlei

    25 March 2025

    Zeekoevlei is located in the False Bay Nature Reserve, a Ramsar site of international importance for wetlands.

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    03 March 2025

    City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Fake officials arrested

    Fake officials arrested

    24 February 2025

    The swift reaction by Law Enforcement officers on Saturday, 22 February 2025, led to the arrest of three suspects pretending to be City officials in Walmer Estate, Woodstock after officers followed up on information.

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