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    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    Grant funding boosts Mosselbank River clean-up efforts

    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

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    02 April 2026

    The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability

    City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    05 March 2026

    ​The City is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming PSHB information sessions

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    City cuts harmful emissions through landfill gas projects for cleaner air, safer communities

    City cuts harmful emissions through landfill gas projects for cleaner air, safer communities

    29 January 2026

    In commemoration of the day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the measurable climate and financial benefits achieved through its landfill gas extraction and utilisation projects.

    January to end with a flourish of exciting events

    January to end with a flourish of exciting events

    25 January 2026

    City supports various events during the last week of January.

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    04 January 2026

    ​Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday, 5 January

    All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution

    All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution

    17 December 2025

    Tackling plastic pollution is a global challenge

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    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

    Brown’s Farm benefits from joint service delivery intervention

    Brown’s Farm benefits from joint service delivery intervention

    06 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town led a large-scale, multi-departmental service delivery drive in Brown’s Farm, Philippi, from 27 to 31 October 2025.

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    29 October 2025

    ​The next generation of energy efficiency and renewable energy change-makers is ready to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to climate action in their communities

    Fynbos and wild flowers given time to bloom

    Fynbos and wild flowers given time to bloom

    12 August 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department's annual Spring Readiness Programme has begun

    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

    UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

    UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

    29 May 2025

    Residents across Cape Town, from University Estate to the City Bowl and the Atlantic Sea Board, are urged to reduce their water consumption as repairs to critical infrastructure continue.

    City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

    City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

    09 May 2025

    The Winter Readiness Programme is but one of the many City interventions to assist persons living on the street.

    Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

    Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

    28 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town is an active participant in UNEP’s Generation Restoration programme in partnership with ICLEI Africa

    Call to comment on spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    Call to comment on spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    21 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, businesses, and all other interested parties to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Spine Road Development Corridor in Khayelitsha

    Mayoral Minute 2024: Momentum towards building a City of Hope

    Mayoral Minute 2024: Momentum towards building a City of Hope

    17 December 2024

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    City fleet drivers show postive change behaviour

    City fleet drivers show postive change behaviour

    01 December 2024

    City of Cape Town fleet drivers who are implementing golden rules of smart driving and improving their driving behaviour awarded

    Potsdam Sustainability Campus set to improve quality of life for Capetonians

    Potsdam Sustainability Campus set to improve quality of life for Capetonians

    22 November 2024

    The Potsdam Sustainability Campus is a dynamic, living campus - a place where ideas can be tested, mistakes can be made, and innovative solutions can emerge

    City celebrates World Children’s Day with official opening of Dome Education Classroom at Green Point Park

    City celebrates World Children’s Day with official opening of Dome Education Classroom at Green Point Park

    20 November 2024

    City officially opened the much-anticipated Dome Education Classroom and Experiential Education Garden (EEG) in Green Point Park

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    01 November 2024

    It is positive for the whole city, positive for this heritage site, and positive for those who were living in indignity at this site for several years

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    29 October 2024

    As the most biodiverse city in the world, we have a responsibility to conserve and protect this unique biodiversity

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    17 October 2024

    This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

    Access solutions included in draft spatial development framework for Cape Town CBD

    Access solutions included in draft spatial development framework for Cape Town CBD

    13 September 2024

    ​The City recently published its draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD for public comment.

    Court order processes complete for various Cape Town CBD sites

    Court order processes complete for various Cape Town CBD sites

    16 August 2024

    ​Over 160 people have relocated from the streets to dignified transitional Safe Space shelters

    City teams still battling to clear waste backlogs

    City teams still battling to clear waste backlogs

    11 July 2024

    Unfortunately, widespread disruption to the City’s waste management system and service delays are expected for the rest of the week due to storm impacts.

    Refuse collection delays due to heavy rain

    Refuse collection delays due to heavy rain

    10 July 2024

    Flooding is hindering the movement and operation of waste compactors and collection teams throughout the city.

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    13 June 2024

    ​The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.

    Refuse collection in Philippi delayed by protests

    Refuse collection in Philippi delayed by protests

    30 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town wants to inform Philippi residents that the Urban Waste Management Directorate unfortunately could not empty refuse bins yesterday.

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    Councillor Rob Quintas’s Welcome Address at Global Alliance of Cities for Road Safety

    Councillor Rob Quintas’s Welcome Address at Global Alliance of Cities for Road Safety

    05 March 2024

    I want to extend a warm welcome to the members of the Global Alliance of Cities for Road Safety in Cape Town.

    Sheriff concludes Green Point Tennis Courts eviction

    Sheriff concludes Green Point Tennis Courts eviction

    22 February 2024

    The eviction took place today, 22 February, under the court's direction, via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

    Education and entertainment at City's My Clean Green Home

    Education and entertainment at City's My Clean Green Home

    01 February 2024

    ​The City’s My Clean Green Home in Green Point Park is open again to visitors on certain days for the next few months.

    Love food and hate waste this year

    Love food and hate waste this year

    28 January 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate would like to urge residents to explore composting and food gardening in 2024 to help divert food waste from landfills.

    New spatial vision for Philippi Opportunity Area approved

    New spatial vision for Philippi Opportunity Area approved

    19 December 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Philippi Opportunity Area at its meeting last week

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s coastline flies Green Coast flag again

    Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s coastline flies Green Coast flag again

    01 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Blaauwberg Nature Reserve has been awarded Green Flag status again

    Recreation and Parks distributes 3 000 trees and counting

    Recreation and Parks distributes 3 000 trees and counting

    24 September 2023

    The Department has hosted a series of tree planting activities and greening initiatives aimed at enhancing Cape Town’s urban landscape.

    City enables 63% more Haven Night Shelter beds to help CBD homeless off the streets

    City enables 63% more Haven Night Shelter beds to help CBD homeless off the streets

    20 September 2023

    We are glad to enable more dignified transitional shelter to help the homeless off the streets in Cape Town's CBD and surrounds.

    Love food, hate waste – start composting today

    Love food, hate waste – start composting today

    03 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is continuing to distribute home composting containers to residents this financial year.

    Let the fynbos bloom - Spring season readiness plan

    Let the fynbos bloom - Spring season readiness plan

    10 August 2023

    This initiative will run from August to the end of November 2023 at specific Public Open Spaces (POS).

    City commemorates Mandela Day cleaning up Langa streets

    City commemorates Mandela Day cleaning up Langa streets

    18 July 2023

    67 minutes to cleaning streets in South Africa’s oldest township, Langa

    City supported nearly 3 500 people off the streets in 2022-23

    City supported nearly 3 500 people off the streets in 2022-23

    16 July 2023

    The interventions included shelter placements, reintegration and access to social and health services.

    A peek at the City’s progress with new dome classroom at Green Point Park

    A peek at the City’s progress with new dome classroom at Green Point Park

    07 July 2023

    In case residents were wondering what we're up to at the Green Point Urban Park, we're preserving our heritage!

    City incentivises responsible driving through awards

    City incentivises responsible driving through awards

    12 June 2023

    ​The Top 20 City of Cape Town fleet drivers who are implementing the golden rules of smart driving and improving their driving behaviour

    City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

    City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

    31 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved the local neighbourhood plans or local spatial development frameworks (LSDFs) for Bo-Kaap, District Six, and Two Rivers

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