Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

30 May 2026

The Wildland Firefighters are seasonal employees who are employed annually in terms of the Fire and Rescue Service's summer readiness plan, when Cape Town experiences a surge in vegetation fires.

City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

04 December 2025

On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

31 July 2025

Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

City delivering real change

24 April 2025

Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

Firefighters lace up for charity run to support Volunteer Wildfire Services

18 March 2025

The boys are back, and geared up, for the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon

Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

13 January 2025

A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

29 November 2024

Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.

Volunteers deliver 18 000+ hours of service

29 August 2024

DRMC has 419 registered volunteers, working in teams in various parts of the metropole

Ready, set, GO for TTOM Charity Challenge

11 April 2024

The firefighters hope to cross the finish line before the cut-off, and raise some much needed funds for the Volunteer Wildfire Services.

Firefighting duo geared up for Two Oceans return

21 March 2024

The firefighters hope to raise much-needed funds for the Volunteer Wildfire Service, by running a half marathon in firefighting gear and breathing apparatus sets.

Fire Service holds the line in the face of 13 000+ incidents over four months

04 February 2024

Mayor Hill-Lewis hails record safety effort behind festive tourism success

10 January 2024

While the tourist peak season is not yet over, we can already see a strong tourism recovery in Cape Town.

Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

06 December 2023

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has conferred Civic Honours on exceptional Capetonians for their significant contribution to society in Cape Town and throughout the world

City's aerial fire support craft ready to fly

30 November 2023

The City's Fire & Rescue Service has finalised its aerial support craft for the summer season.

Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

24 August 2023

The City acknowledges the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place

Council Address – 24 August 2023

24 August 2023

Today is about acknowledging the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place.

21K magic conjures up just over R180 000 for a good cause

25 April 2023

On Sunday 16 April, firefighters Carelse and Duncan ran the Two Oceans half marathon in their fire gear.

Two Oceans Marathon athletes ready to hit the road

13 April 2023

Approximately 29 000 runners are expected to take on the Two Oceans Marathon's ultra and half marathons this weekend.

Firefighters ‘wear all’ for charity

12 April 2023

This is the second time that the two firefighters will take on the Two Oceans Half Marathon in their gear.

Ecological burns scheduled for City nature reserves

29 December 2022

The City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch staff will conduct the annual ecological burns at various nature reserves in February, March and April 2023.

Fire Service primed for fires, rescues and emergencies

04 December 2022

The Service is a critical role-player in the City's Festive Season safety plan.

Helderberg Nature Reserve temporarily closed to address fire damage

14 June 2022

The City would like to inform residents that as a result of the recent wild fire, the Helderberg Nature Reserve will remain closed for the next month

Ecological burns scheduled for City nature reserves in 2022

14 December 2021

The City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch staff will conduct the annual ecological burns at various nature reserves in February and March 2022.

Trails in for a trimming at Helderberg Nature Reserve

02 July 2020

The Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) is a Section 21 non-profit company with over 200 volunteer members who assist various municipalities and conservation agencies with the management of wildfires

City lauds herculean efforts to contain Table Mountain fire

16 March 2020

The City tips its hat to the many agencies who have worked tirelessly to contain the vegetation fire that broke out below Tafelberg Road yesterday afternoon.