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

    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

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    City partnership empowers Mfuleni youngsters to become river stewards

    City partnership empowers Mfuleni youngsters to become river stewards

    13 July 2026

    Young people, urban farmers and emerging water activists in Mfuleni are stepping forward to be more prominent in protecting the Kuils River.

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    18 June 2026

    City supported various Youth Day activities

    Community recycling initiative diverts over 28 000kgs from landfill

    Community recycling initiative diverts over 28 000kgs from landfill

    05 June 2026

    This is a powerful example of what can be achieved when communities and local recycling champions team up, and work together towards a cleaner and more sustainable Cape Town.

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 60 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    04 May 2026

    The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night

    Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

    Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

    03 May 2026

    It's International Firefighters Day on 4 May - an opportunity to celebrate those donning the uniform.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    29 April 2026

    The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    20 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    10 April 2026

    The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    15 March 2026

    The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    20 February 2026

    Alongside routine maintenance and repairs, specialised teams conduct targeted visual leak detection inspections on water pipes throughout the city.

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    Mfuleni turns 50: Mayor joins residents for open-air celebration

    Mfuleni turns 50: Mayor joins residents for open-air celebration

    02 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined Mfuleni residents for the community’s 50th Anniversary commemoration on 31 January.

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    30 January 2026

    Applications are open for the City’s annual Emerging Artists programme

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    29 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project

    Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

    Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

    27 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the major R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics Stadium on 27 January

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    23 January 2026

    The City's Mobile Office is heading to Belhar and Mfuleni next week to bring essential municipal services.

    Metro Police cut the signal on stolen phone sales

    Metro Police cut the signal on stolen phone sales

    08 December 2025

    Enforcement successes during weekly patrols

    City Human Settlements Committee conducts oversight visit to housing projects

    City Human Settlements Committee conducts oversight visit to housing projects

    03 December 2025

    The final two projects are part of the Managed Settlements Program (MSP), which is designed to respond to unlawful land occupation.

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    22 November 2025

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

    City’s mobile Swop Shop brings recycling rewards closer to home

    City’s mobile Swop Shop brings recycling rewards closer to home

    18 November 2025

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is bringing recycling closer to home with its mobile Swop Shop trailer.

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    23 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 26 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 26 September 2025

    19 September 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    12 September 2025

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit had a number of successes in the past week

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    23 August 2025

    One team's efforts in particular have stood out - the Anti-Land Invasion Unit's B Shift impounded 25 trucks in Dunoon and Mfuleni.

    Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

    Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

    16 August 2025

    The overall number of fires dropped by 10%. The number of fatalities dropped by 25%.

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    08 August 2025

    In June 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate completed 391 trench reinstatements across Cape Town

    New murals transform City buildings

    New murals transform City buildings

    09 July 2025

    The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    01 July 2025

    The Arts Aweh! programme provided young people, aged six to 18, with creative learning experiences and an opportunity to participate in various art forms.

    Door-to-door high flood risk awareness raised to alert Driftsands residents

    Door-to-door high flood risk awareness raised to alert Driftsands residents

    27 June 2025

    In a proactive effort to protect communities during the winter rainfall season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been conducting direct engagements

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    20 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    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.

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    26 May 2025

    Traffic calming measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where the highest concentration of vulnerable road users is usually found.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 to 29 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 to 29 May 2025

    23 May 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    EPIC data paints sobering picture of alcohol-linked incidents

    EPIC data paints sobering picture of alcohol-linked incidents

    18 May 2025

    The Emergency Policing Incident Control (EPIC) system records all incidents reported to Safety and Security, and monitors resources that are dispatched.

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    02 May 2025

    Comment on traffic calming measures for the Southern, Northern, Central and Eastern regions until Monday, 2 June 2025

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    25 April 2025

    Cellphone impounds dropped by 16% between July 2022 and June 2024

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