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    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    03 August 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites all residents and road users to comment on a proposal to introduce permanent one-way systems along a portion of Strandfontein Service Road in Ottery

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    24 July 2026

    Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    28 May 2026

    ​The amendments to the Traffic By-law focus on the provisions for impounding vehicles and the related penalties.

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

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

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    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.

    MyCiTi fares may increase from July due to high diesel price

    MyCiTi fares may increase from July due to high diesel price

    22 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to give MyCiTi commuters as much notice as possible of an upcoming fare increase so that households can budget ahead

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    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.

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    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

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    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

    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 urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    20 April 2026

    City clinics are taking delivery of nearly 18 500 doses of vaccine – by 24 April, all facilities should have stock

    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 records 50% drop in TB diagnoses as testing increases from 1 500 to 7 000 monthly

    City records 50% drop in TB diagnoses as testing increases from 1 500 to 7 000 monthly

    27 March 2026

    The disease continues to affect many South Africans, but new data shows collective efforts are slowly turning the tide

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    18 February 2026

    During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    11 February 2026

    Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week.

    City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

    City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

    10 February 2026

    ​For the third year in a row, the City of Cape Town was the recipient of a multi-tonne food donation to help with immediate food relief to vulnerable communities from the Taipei Liaison Office in Cape Town

    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.

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    27 January 2026

    The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat.

    Latest Traffic Crash Report confirms one death on our roads every 11 hours and 40 minutes

    Latest Traffic Crash Report confirms one death on our roads every 11 hours and 40 minutes

    22 December 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has released its latest Traffic Crash Report that provides statistics on all reported road traffic crashes that happened in Cape Town from 2021 to 2024

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    19 November 2025

    World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    19 November 2025

    ​The scammers are out in full force and during International Fraud Awareness Week, currently under way until 22 November

    Vacating illegal structures key to fixing sinkholes affecting parts of SST in Khayelitsha

    Vacating illegal structures key to fixing sinkholes affecting parts of SST in Khayelitsha

    14 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is in discussions to encourage people to vacate 40 structures illegally built on top of an 800 mm bulk sewer line requiring urgent maintenance.

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    02 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations implementing arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding.

    Langa to come alive with Open Streets this weekend

    Langa to come alive with Open Streets this weekend

    24 October 2025

    Langa has a proud history with the Open Streets movement

    Community food gardens aim to uproot hunger

    Community food gardens aim to uproot hunger

    16 October 2025

    Today on World Food Day, Thursday, 16 October, the City’s Public Empowerment and Development Department and Western Cape Government’s Community Development Worker (CDW) Programme, launched the Food Gardens Project.

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    15 October 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate shines bright at the City’s Annual Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Excellence Awards.

    Mitchells Plain scholars join City to launch Transport Month

    Mitchells Plain scholars join City to launch Transport Month

    02 October 2025

    We’re bringing the road safety message alive this transport month by taking it directly to all road users through a series of targeted activations and messaging

    Reminder to comment on proposed one-way conversion of Buckley Road, Athlone

    Reminder to comment on proposed one-way conversion of Buckley Road, Athlone

    26 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town proposes to convert Buckley Road in Athlone into a one-way road between St Athans Road towards Thornton Road in Athlone.

    Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    16 September 2025

    non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure along key corridors in Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    City calls for comments on proposed one-way conversion of Buckley Road, Athlone

    City calls for comments on proposed one-way conversion of Buckley Road, Athlone

    01 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town proposes to convert Buckley Road in Athlone into a one-way road between St Athans Road towards Thornton Road in Athlone.

    The Maths forcing Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride shift

    The Maths forcing Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride shift

    22 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town acknowledges the concerns raised about the upcoming changes to the Dial-a-Ride service

    City making public its appeal to National Government to keep the vital Dial-a-Ride service going

    City making public its appeal to National Government to keep the vital Dial-a-Ride service going

    13 August 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is eager to continue the vitally important Dial-a-Ride service (DaR).

    Tactical interventions to ensure safe passage for cyclists along Bree Street

    Tactical interventions to ensure safe passage for cyclists along Bree Street

    08 August 2025

    Improve the safety of cyclists along Bree Street between the intersections of Shortmarket Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue.

    Thousands of rough sleepers assisted through City interventions

    Thousands of rough sleepers assisted through City interventions

    29 July 2025

    The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters

    Mayor hands over keys to rightful Belhar-Pentech beneficiaries after hijackings

    Mayor hands over keys to rightful Belhar-Pentech beneficiaries after hijackings

    01 July 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has handed over the keys to lawful beneficiaries of the City’s Belhar-Pentech housing project after a four-year court process

    Reminder to comment on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    Reminder to comment on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    19 June 2025

    Reminder to residents, interested parties or groups to have their say on proposed conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    06 June 2025

    The event on 22 May 2025 recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have worked hand-in-hand with the Subcouncil to uplift, protect and support residents

    Gun conviction rates: Vast majority of cases don’t go to trial

    Gun conviction rates: Vast majority of cases don’t go to trial

    04 June 2025

    Claimed conviction rates of 80-90% are misleading due to how many cases never go to trial

    Council approves City's Universal Access Policy

    Council approves City's Universal Access Policy

    31 May 2025

    ​Council approved the City’s Universal Access Policy at its meeting on Wednesday, 28 May 2025

    Have your say on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    Have your say on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    30 May 2025

    The proposal aims to improve traffic circulation around Edgemead High School, where there is a high number of vulnerable road users during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    29 May 2025

    Children aged seven to 17 have made up nearly 70% of the audiences at City Health interventions around the dangers of smoking and vaping.

    Justice system convicts just 5% from 1 670 guns seized by City police

    Justice system convicts just 5% from 1 670 guns seized by City police

    22 May 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says City policing operations are removing over 400 illegal guns from the streets every year

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

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