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10 April 2026
Lifeguards play a critical role in the City’s Drowning Prevention Strategy each year.
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.
11 December 2025
The City would like to remind all residents and those planning to visit the Strand beachfront over the festive season that the section of Strand beach known as Mosterd’s Bay (between the Strand swimming pool and Norman Road) will be closed
02 December 2025
The City is currently busy with the construction of the second phase of the Strand seawall project
18 November 2025
The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.
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
21 July 2025
City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a vibrant, water safety celebration at the Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool in the heart of the city.
18 July 2025
City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.
25 May 2025
Potential candidates will be required to undergo competency testing during the selection process.
27 February 2025
The event, which brought together students who had participated in the City’s Recreation and Parks Department’s Learn-to-Swim programme, was a joyful celebration of their hard work and dedication
26 February 2025
The Traffic Service’s Road Safety Education section teaches learners about all aspects of road safety.
09 December 2024
The Civil Security Collaboration aims to use community structures to strengthen information sharing and responses to crises or disasters.
02 December 2024
The City of Cape Town has deployed over 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pools ahead of the summer tourism boom.
28 October 2024
The 2024 edition of the First-Aid competition was held at the Epping Fire Station with seven teams in attendance.
21 July 2024
The approach to training and deploying skilled lifeguards underscores the City's commitment to preventing drownings and ensuring the safety of its residents and visitors.
24 June 2024
There are currently seven confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals.
22 November 2023
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the City’s Festive Beach Safety plans at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on 22 November.
19 November 2023
Statistics show that men are not accessing health services nearly as much as women.
05 October 2023
The popular event was well attended with seven firefighting and eight first aid teams competing for top honours.
24 July 2023
Through the Recreation and Parks Department, the City runs drowning prevention awareness programmes year-round that encourage people to learn how to swim
15 June 2023
The installation of a revetment at the Milnerton beachfront to mitigate the impact of storms and rising sea levels on adjacent infrastructure is complete.
05 April 2023
The message is simple – take common sense with you wherever you go this Easter weekend
06 January 2023
At Strand Beach, the Mayor observed the City’s multi-agency efforts which have been rolled out at 29 beaches, tidal pools and coastline stretches this festive season with the support of over 4 000 uniformed staff.
23 December 2022
The City appeals to visitors to work with staff to ensure a safe, festive weekend for all
19 November 2022
The City has an integrated Festive Season readiness plan to ensure public safety.
20 October 2022
Beach and pool lifeguards took to the water this month as the gradual reopening of pools started and visitors began taking advantage of the warmer weather to make a beeline for the coast.
20 September 2022
Applications are now open via e-services from 19 – 25 September 2022.
25 July 2022
There have been 56 drownings at public beaches and swimming pools during the peak summer seasons in the City of Cape Town since 2019
16 February 2022
he Recreation and Parks Department allocated 280 seasonal beach lifeguards and 278 seasonal swimming pool lifeguards for the 2021/22 summer season.
25 January 2022
Cape Town experienced exceptional heat wave conditions which coincided with weekends and school holidays this summer season. The past weekend was no exception with thousands of residents flocking to City beaches.
19 January 2022
The City’s popular Identikidz programme ensures children who arrive at the beach are registered and are issued with an armband with the contact details
10 January 2022
Identikidz staff have tagged 98 232 children in total so far and reunited 338 with their families
01 December 2021
The City of Cape Town today, 1 December 2021, launched two new HIV testing strategies to increase the number of people tested for the virus.
28 October 2021
‘The City appeals to our residents and visitors to use our swimming pools responsibly, to adhere to the facility rules and instructions from our lifeguards
12 August 2021
This month gives us an opportunity to highlight the achievements of women who are making their mark in service delivery
11 June 2021
The City has started preparations for approximately 600 seasonal lifeguard positions to be filled
08 December 2020
The disaster regulations, combined with the current resurgence in the Western Cape, have made for a different approach to the traditional year-end policing and public safety measures.
01 December 2020
The City expresses its heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, as well as his colleagues during this difficult time
27 November 2020
The City is pleased to once again receive this recognition. Being able to retain the status of all 10 Blue Flag beaches
06 August 2020
To ensure the safety of visitors in and around water bodies, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is calling on applicants for temporary lifeguard positions at municipal swimming pools and beaches in the coming months.
15 May 2020
The Level 4 regulations allow for civil engineering for public works during the lockdown period
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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