City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

06 August 2026

Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily

City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

30 July 2026

The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

29 July 2026

The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

01 July 2026

The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

02 June 2026

​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

30 May 2026

Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

27 May 2026

The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

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.

City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

22 May 2026

The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

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

City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

14 May 2026

The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

07 May 2026

This programme is about building stronger communities from within

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

28 April 2026

To kick off the start of World Immunisation Week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, joined healthcare workers, partners, caregivers and families for an immunisation awareness event.

City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

02 April 2026

In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

25 March 2026

City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

18 March 2026

Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.

City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

12 March 2026

Macassar forms part of the City of Cape Town’s streetlight infrastructure maintenance and upgrading programme aimed at ensuring that infrastructure is repaired, maintained and upgraded where necessary.

Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

12 March 2026

Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

11 March 2026

ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

Mayor calls on Prasa to act on alleged gang-links to central line contracts

10 March 2026

Calling on Prasa to suspend the implicated officials pending a full investigation, establish the total amount of contract-funding that flowed to gang-linked companies

Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

09 March 2026

​The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.

City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

05 March 2026

With dam levels dropping, saving water and ensuring residents continue to enjoy a reliable water supply remains a priority for the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate

Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

27 February 2026

A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

City urges safer sex and regular STI testing during Awareness Month

23 February 2026

STIs remain common, and early testing and treatment are essential to prevent complications and protect partners

Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

23 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

Less is more for Miller’s Point

27 January 2026

Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

Identikidz growth points to parental trust

20 January 2026

The programme, implemented by the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate, is aimed at keeping young children safe on beaches.

Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

15 January 2026

The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.

City’s 24/7 high-tech telemetry system boosts early detection of pump station faults

22 December 2025

​As the festive season continues, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is closely monitoring operations at sewer pump stations, via a technologically advanced telemetry monitoring system

Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

17 December 2025

The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged

Summer-ready: City inspects streetlight work on major routes as year-round work continues

14 December 2025

Teams are actively working in various areas across the metro as part of our year-round public lighting programme.

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.

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 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.

Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

21 October 2025

​Entries for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards close Friday, 31 October 2025

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

World Contraception Day: City calls on women to make informed choices for their futures

22 September 2025

Some of the most common myths are that contraceptives cause infertility, are only for older women, are all the same and that they can cause serious illness.

Hundreds of new Metro Police officers graduate in Cape Town

09 September 2025

The City of Cape Town today celebrated the graduation parade of over 700 new City police officers.

Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

25 August 2025

​The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.

City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

20 August 2025

​The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.

Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

18 August 2025

The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

13 August 2025

We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage

Cape Town seeks expanded policing powers to fight gang, gun and drug crime

08 August 2025

City has filed a game-changing proposal for municipal police to be granted powers to investigate crime and up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

Metro Police officers put 4 549 suspects behind bars

03 August 2025

The arrests inccluded a range of charges, from possesion of drugs to prohibited firearms and ammunition, and attempted murder.

Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

03 August 2025

​The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.

Illegal fishing at local dams put wildlife at risk

29 July 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is calling on the public to help protect Rosendal Dam in Bellville

New waste interceptors added to combat river pollution

18 July 2025

To remove waste from the city’s waterbodies, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested R3 million into the installation of 20 waste interceptors in polluted rivers and waterways.