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27 July 2026
The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold
22 July 2026
NSO teams across Cape Town are making headway in strengthening ties in communities where they are deployed.
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
17 January 2026
Incident statistics are a stark reminder to the public that fire safety and prevention is everyone’s business.
22 December 2025
The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.
04 December 2025
The teams have arrested more than 200 suspects for various crimes and confiscated over 1 000 units of drugs.
22 November 2025
Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.
16 November 2025
MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALDERMAN JP SMITH
12 October 2025
According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.
02 July 2025
The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.
01 June 2025
On average, in winter, 60% of fires happen between 18:00 and 06:00.
22 May 2025
There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many
15 April 2025
On Saturday, 12 April 2025, the Disaster Risk Management Centre acknowledged the efforts of the latest group of participants – handing over 17 certificates at a graduation event.
07 April 2025
On Saturday, 5 April 2025, Metro Police officers were on patrol in Manenberg when they received information via ShotSpotter of gun fire near Hilda Court in Manenberg.
24 November 2024
Emergency response protocols, evacuation procedures, and ways to mitigate risks during various crises were on the agenda.
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.
19 October 2024
Fire breaks are required by the National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998.
01 July 2024
The number of physical assault calls received by the PECC this past week is the highest for the weekends in June.
08 June 2024
Our trimming work near our electricity infrastructure is crucial for the safety and reliability of our supply infrastructure.
06 May 2024
The City of Cape Town demonstrated its powerful new crime-fighting aerial surveillance technology during a staged search, rescue and car chase scenario on Monday, 6 May.
26 April 2024
The celebration comes as the sun sets on one of Cape Town's busiest summer fire periods.
25 April 2024
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed plans to expand criminal investigative powers for municipal law enforcement by amending the SAPS Act, as announced by Parliament’s Police Portfolio Committee’s end-of-term legacy report. Mayor Hill-Lewis this week wrote to the Police and Justice Ministers calling for three policing power reforms.
15 April 2024
The confiscations bring the total number of firearms recovered in April to at least 14, as well as a zip gun and two imitation firearms.
01 March 2024
The City’s Safety and Security Directorate is enhancing its crime prevention capabilities with advanced aerial surveillance technology, further strengthening its already impressive technological arsenal.
10 January 2024
While the tourist peak season is not yet over, we can already see a strong tourism recovery in Cape Town.
13 December 2023
The pilot project, launched in Overcome Heights earlier this year to mitigate the risks posed by fires has made progress
22 November 2023
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the City’s Festive Beach Safety plans at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on 22 November.
18 November 2023
City hosts annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards
10 October 2023
The City's Safety and Security Directorate operate in a dynamic and fast changing environment to effectively deliver crime prevention services in communities.
09 October 2023
The City’s Traffic Service, Metro Police and Law Enforcement departments arrested 396 suspects and issued 68 860 fines during weekly enforcement operations
04 December 2022
The Service is a critical role-player in the City's Festive Season safety plan.
18 August 2022
Let's take pride in our city and show what's possible when we unite as Team Cape Town.
21 July 2022
Keeping our City safe is a challenge which requires all of society to do their bit
17 July 2022
The City of Cape Town’s Neighbourhood Watch Support Programme will provide these vital community organisations with more than R5,6 million
01 June 2022
The PEP funded programmes have helped created more than 3 000 temporary work opportunities for residents.
08 May 2022
The City's Urban Waste Management Directorate is stepping up services in anticipation of rains during the winter season
01 April 2022
Alderman Eddie Andrews at the Battle of Muizenberg.
02 March 2022
Each summer, our Fire and Rescue Service deals with thousands of vegetation fires, including on our mountain ranges
21 February 2022
Metro Police officers arrested 146 suspects, of which 65 were for the illegal possession and selling of drugs
24 January 2022
The City’s Fire and Rescue Service responded to 406 incidents between Friday 21 January and Sunday 23 January
24 December 2021
The warmer months typically coincide with an increase in vegetation fires in particular.
17 December 2021
The City wants to inform the public that the humane use of paintball markers will remain in place with ongoing oversight by CapeNature and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
16 December 2021
The summer fire season with the heat and strong winds holds great risks for fires occurring and spreading rapidly especially in densely populated informal settlements where there are often no firebreaks or access ways for emergency services
25 August 2021
The simulation comprised six structures in total, including five made from corrugated iron and one from wood to imitate typical real life conditions.
25 June 2021
Given the support from both CapeNature and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA for the humane use of paintball markers, and in the interest of the safety of baboons and residents alike
02 June 2021
The City of Cape Town invites the public to comment on proposed amendments to the Streets, Public Places and Noise Nuisance by-law.
23 March 2021
The City's Traffic Service, Law Enforcement and Metro Police Departments arrested 219 suspects on various charges and issued more than 83 400 fines.
22 February 2021
The City’s Traffic Service, Law Enforcement and Metro Police officers made 211 arrests during the past week
25 January 2021
Safety and Security weekly roundup.
18 January 2021
Safety and Security weekly update.
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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