Durbanville Rose Garden opens for volunteer winter pruning

13 July 2026

Winter pruning helps prepare the roses for healthy growth and flowering during the rose season

30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

29 June 2026

Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

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.

From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

26 May 2026

​Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.

Grant funding boosts Mosselbank River clean-up efforts

21 May 2026

The City of Cape Town continues to strengthen environmental rehabilitation efforts through grant funding support to community-based organisations

Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

16 May 2026

One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.

City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

07 May 2026

One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

09 April 2026

STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

08 January 2026

The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

Officer of the year shows no fear

23 December 2025

The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December

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 honours its DRM Volunteers

02 December 2025

Cape Town has more than 550 registered Disaster Risk Management volunteers

Partnership and community action create cleaner communities

01 December 2025

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is celebrating significant progress in its community-led waste minimisation and recycling pilot projects.

Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

22 November 2025

Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.

Cape Town awards Civic Honours

14 November 2025

Civic Honours are about recognising the contributions of remarkable people who have delivered exceptional public service, in any field of social, community or civic interest.

DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

29 October 2025

The competition gives volunteers an opportunity to showcase the depth of their training and their experience

David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

28 October 2025

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

27 October 2025

The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

25 October 2025

The Chess@Libraries initiative is a collaboration between the City’s Library and Information Services Department and the Western Cape Chess Federation.

Law Enforcement volunteer expansion takes off

25 October 2025

The Department has been fine-tuning plans over the past few years to provide opportunities to volunteers in a non-uniform capacity

Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

10 October 2025

By celebrating the milestones of our libraries, we highlight their role as vital community hubs for learning and connection

Statistics bare the weight that Law Enforcement carries

06 September 2025

The department has just over 2 200 uniformed members who, in the past year, issued 376 113 fines for transgressions across nearly 30 different pieces of municipal and national legislation and attended 312 211 service requests across the metropole.

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.

Recreational holiday programmes kick winter into touch

11 July 2025

The programme is scheduled to run until Friday, 19 July 2025 at 45 Recreation facilities.

Youth day events draw hundreds

17 June 2025

Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.

Volunteers dedicate nearly 70 000 hours towards a safer city

15 June 2025

Volunteers asssiting Law Enforcment officers in communities

City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

06 June 2025

The event on 22 May 2025 recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have worked hand-in-hand with the Subcouncil to uplift, protect and support residents

Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

05 June 2025

The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative

Safety and Security career expo in Atlantis draws hundreds

30 May 2025

​Hundreds of learners, young people, and residents flocked to the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate career expo in Atlantis

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.

City to support NGO shelters ahead of winter cold

11 April 2025

The winter aid programme is critical in easing the load on shelters

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

Making waves at Morningstar Swimming Pool

14 March 2025

Participants gain vital swimming skills and confidence, helping to reduce drowning risks while encouraging an active lifestyle

City plants ‘Adopt a Tree’ seed

13 March 2025

The City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department has launched a new initiative called 'Adopt a Tree' whereby local communities can get involved in expanding green spaces in the city.

Central Library celebrates 70 years

30 January 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Central Librarycelebrates 70 years of page-turning service to patrons around the city.

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

Motor vehicle accidents flagged in December

06 January 2025

Civil society structures put through their paces

09 December 2024

The Civil Security Collaboration aims to use community structures to strengthen information sharing and responses to crises or disasters.

City and SANParks celebrates International Volunteer Day by recognising Cape Town’s environmental volunteers

05 December 2024

​Today, 5 December 2024, marks International Volunteer Day, the City and SANParks would like to thank all of the passionate environmental volunteers for their exemplary efforts to improve and maintain the beauty and healthy condition of Cape Town’s natural environment.

DRMC celebrates more than 65 000 volunteer hours

02 December 2024

DRM plays a critical role not only in public safety, but also in co-ordinating the City’s response to disasters

Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

29 November 2024

Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.

Superb service recognised at City’s Neighbourhood Watch Awards

23 November 2024

The annual event this weekend recognised the invaluable contribution of Neighbourhood Watches (NW).

Cape Town to make record safety deployment for 2024 festive season

13 November 2024

Resources will be bolstered by metro police trainee participants in the Project 1000 learnership programme, together with over 4 000 uniformed enforcement and emergency personnel.

City honours fallen SA soldiers for Remembrance Day

12 November 2024

*Below is the full speech text delivered by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at the Remembrance Day event in Adderley Street, Cape Town

Volunteers worth their weight in gold

10 November 2024

In the three months between July and September this year, the volunteers logged nearly 25 000 hours of service to compliment public safety efforts.

DRMC volunteers put to the test in annual competition

28 October 2024

The 2024 edition of the First-Aid competition was held at the Epping Fire Station with seven teams in attendance.

Youth conquer Maclear’s Beacon in 2024 Hiking Challenge finale

27 October 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department announced the successful conclusion of the Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge 2024.

City urges residents to join hands in keeping our beaches clean

16 September 2024

As part of the #SpringCleanCT campaign, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Alderman Grant Twigg, today, 16 September, hosted a beach clean-up at the Lagoon Beach in Milnerton ahead of International Coastal Clean-up Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday 21 September 2024.

Get your nominations in for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch Awards

11 September 2024

Every year we honour the exceptional contributions of accredited Neighbourhood Watch volunteers who have gone above and beyond in safeguarding their communities.