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’

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

Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

13 April 2026

​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

12 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

City advises of ecological burn at False Bay Nature Reserve’s Pelican Park section

23 March 2026

Pilot project to mitigate windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive

05 February 2026

The City is busy with a pilot project to mitigate the impact of windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive.

Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

08 December 2025

The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

28 October 2025

​The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.

Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

09 October 2025

The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme Monitoring Committee calls for members

15 September 2025

Interested and affected parties are invited to attend the inaugural Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme (AWRMS) Monitoring Committee meeting on Friday, 19 September 2025.

Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

04 September 2025

Table View Beachfront upgrades

City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

01 August 2025

The City is participating in this year’s World Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebrations on 2 August 2025.

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.

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

City working on Hout Bay dune site

03 June 2025

This Wednesday, 5 June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management Department commences with essential operational work at the Hout Bay dune site.

City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

07 May 2025

The City of Cape Town has resumed its major project to rehabilitate and revitalise the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline.

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

Reminder of information days about draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

16 September 2024

The draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve proposes a number of interventions in the interest of safety and security

Commenting period for draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve extended

06 September 2024

​The City of Cape Town has extended the commenting period for the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) with 30 days until 31 October 2024

Call on residents, adventure sport operators to comment on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

02 September 2024

The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, adventure sport operators, and all other stakeholders to comment on the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR).

Residents invited to public information day about proposed modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei

01 July 2024

​The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve.

City proposes modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei to improve water quality

26 June 2024

The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve

Reminder to apply for membership of City nature reserve advisory committees

12 May 2024

The City of Cape Town wants to remind organisations with an interest in the City’s nature reserves to apply for membership of the Protected Area Advisory Committees

Reminder of open house meeting about Strandfontein coastal node development

15 April 2024

​The City is hosting an open house meeting on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, about the environmental impact assessment related to the proposed Strandfontein coastal node development.

Call to join City nature reserve advisory committees

15 April 2024

The Protected Area Advisory Committees play a crucial role as they ensure that our communities have the opportunity to get involved and play an advisory role with regards to the management of the City's nature reserves.

Comment on environmental impact of proposed Strandfontein coastal node development

09 April 2024

Proposal to develop the neglected and underused Strandfontein coastal resort area

City to commence with work on new walkway, ablutions, parking at Table View beachfront

19 January 2024

Table View Beachfront upgrades

Reminder to submit comments about proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

06 December 2023

​In November last year, the City of Cape Town published the draft development framework for the Strandfontein coastal node for public comment.

Participate in environmental process for proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

14 November 2023

In November last year, the City of Cape Town published the draft development framework for the Strandfontein coastal node for public comment.

Resurfacing of roads in Eerste River, Penhill, Rustdal and Blackheath

01 November 2023

roadworks that are commencing this week in Eerste River, Penhill, Rustdal and Blackheath

Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s coastline flies Green Coast flag again

01 November 2023

The City of Cape Town’s Blaauwberg Nature Reserve has been awarded Green Flag status again

Upgraded Fisherman’s Lane pavilion open ahead of summer

31 October 2023

City of Cape Town is happy to announce that the upgrade of the Fisherman’s Lane precinct at Strandfontein Pavilion is complete

City undertakes annual beach lowering at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach

06 September 2023

Beach lowering or re-profiling is important in maintaining ecological stability in highly altered coastal systems, specifically as it relates to mitigating and managing windblown sand.

New walkway, ablutions, parking, next for Table View beachfront upgrade

31 August 2023

​The City of Cape Town is halfway with its major project to rehabilitate, revitalise and maintain the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline

Refurbishment of Fisherman’s Lane taking shape

11 July 2023

The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch has made great progress with the upgrading of the Fisherman’s Lane precinct located at the Strandfontein Pavilion

City and Bird Club partner on dune planting for Westridge Park Development

30 June 2023

The Cape Bird Club (CBC) is sponsoring the purchasing of locally indigenous Strandveld plants for the restoration of the dunes in Westridge Park.

R1,2bn for cleaner vleis, improved beach facilities, and resilient

11 June 2023

The City of Cape Town's budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2023

Fish Hoek dune rehabilitation well under way

01 June 2023

The main objective of the Fish Hoek dune project is to reprofile the dunes by reducing the volume of sand to create a profile that is more typical of fore-dunes

Table View dunes getting a green facelift

25 May 2023

​The City of Cape Town’s dune rehabilitation project on the Table View beachfront is going exceptionally well.

Youth invest in their future this World Earth Day

24 April 2023

The theme for Earth Day 2023 is "Invest in Our Future", with an emphasis on investing in the local green economy, reducing personal carbon footprint and sustainable livelihoods.

Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead- from 25 March

24 March 2023

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

City on track with refurbishment of Fisherman’s Lane

24 March 2023

Alderman Eddie Andrews visited the Fisherman’s Lane precinct located at Strandfontein Pavilion yesterday, to see the progress the team has made with the refurbishment of the area

Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

28 October 2022

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas which will result in water supply disruptions. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure to benefit its consumers.

Robben Island fuel reduction burn showcases local biodiversity and secures key heritage site

16 October 2022

The City’s Biodiversity Management Unit, along with Fire and Rescue Services staff, conducted a controlled fuel reduction burn on Robben Island as part of ongoing training.

City advises of water supply disruption in Big Bay, Dune Ridge, Blouberg Hills Estate, Sandown Estate, Blouberg Beach and Melkbosstrand

09 September 2022

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be conducting zero pressure tests on the main water supply to the Big Bay, Dune Ridge, Blouberg Hills Estate, Sandown Estate, Blouberg Beach and Melkbosstrand areas. This work will result in the disruption of water supply to these areas from 22:00 on Monday, 12 September 2022, until 04:00 on Tuesday, 13 September 2022.

City reminds residents of Milnerton Beach Revetment project

02 September 2022

The City of Cape Town is commencing with a coastal protection intervention at Milnerton

City to commence with Milnerton Beach Revetment project

19 July 2022

The main aim of the project is to retain and improve the recreational and amenity facilities at Milnerton Beach as this is a popular recreational location for the public

City to commence with dune rehabilitation at Table View beachfront

05 July 2022

The City of Cape Town will, in the second week of July 2022, commence with a dune rehabilitation project that forms part of a longer-term initiative to rehabilitate

City’s Conservation Area in Macassar East full of wonder

08 June 2022

The City’s Biodiversity Management staff recently discovered a colony of this beautiful red bulb Scarlet Afrikaner

Routine electricity maintenance for 2 May to 8 May 2022

29 April 2022

The City of Cape Town thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure next week in various areas of the metro