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31 July 2026
The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November
14 July 2026
The well attended engagement with these key City partners comes ahead of a busy festive season of cultural events.
07 July 2026
A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy
07 May 2026
This programme is about building stronger communities from within
25 March 2026
The City’s festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break.
24 March 2026
Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town
01 February 2026
Within six months, June to December 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced a total of 35,71km of water pipes (71,4% of the target) and 33,99km of sewer pipes (34% of the target).
31 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025
29 January 2026
All work, no play
25 January 2026
The pilot includes the 31 outdoor community swimming pools that recently reverted to weekend operations at the conclusion of the festive season.
24 January 2026
The data shows that mechanical breakdowns and other vehicle-related faults like flat tyres and running out of petrol are what our officers attend to most.
23 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate's annual Ocean is a Home Festive Season Awareness Programme concluded last week.
22 January 2026
The upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is in full swing after the builders’ break.
20 January 2026
The programme, implemented by the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate, is aimed at keeping young children safe on beaches.
18 January 2026
This festive season, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate mascot, Manzi dropped in across Cape Town to share important water-wise messaging.
17 January 2026
Incident statistics are a stark reminder to the public that fire safety and prevention is everyone’s business.
16 January 2026
There were no fatal or non-fatal drownings recorded at municipal swimming pools – a remarkable feat, considering just how popular these facilities were with patrons enjoying a day out.
14 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.
13 January 2026
Alderman Grant Twigg thanks residents, visitors and City staff for their shared commitment to keeping Cape Town clean during the festive period.
08 January 2026
The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.
06 January 2026
Llifeguards and other emergency services were kept busy, but drowning statistics are lower compared to the previous season.
29 December 2025
The festive season sees more celebrations and more food on our tables, which also means more food going to waste
23 December 2025
The City’s festive season safety plan includes increased patrols on the roads and places of public interest, like CBDs, beaches and other public open spaces.
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
The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.
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
20 December 2025
The City's Fire & Rescue Services and Shoprite/Checkers are delivering gifts and festive treats to six community social welfare organisations.
19 December 2025
The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors
Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season
The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre fielded more than 15 000 calls during November, with the number set to increase as the festive season reaches its peak
18 December 2025
Alcohol consumption in public spaces remains one of the biggest headaches for enforcement and emergency services, particularly over the festive season.
17 December 2025
The City started with the rehabilitation of Jan van Riebeeck Drive (M12) in Elsies River in mid-November
Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets.
Travel and Leisure Asia and the U.S. News & World Report have respectively marked Cape Town in their top ranks for best destination this year.
15 December 2025
More than 4 000 motorists attended the popular one-stop shop, making use of the opportunity to get fines and warrants reduced.
The City is thrilled to hand over 12 homes at its Gugulethu Infill housing project.
MyCiTi services over the festive period
14 December 2025
The City will continue its ‘Don’t be a Creep’ campaign through the festive season when traffic volumes intensify
12 December 2025
The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform road users that Jakes Gerwel Drive will be open to traffic during the festive season
The City’s Revenue Department offices as well as Traffic Services’ driving licence testing centres, Human Settlements’ offices and municipal courts will be closed on various days over the festive season
11 December 2025
The City would like to remind all residents and those planning to visit the Strand beachfront over the festive season that the section of Strand beach known as Mosterd’s Bay (between the Strand swimming pool and Norman Road) will be closed
09 December 2025
The City’s Ombud advises residents of office closures during the festive seaso
08 December 2025
Hosted by the City's Economic Growth Directorate and endorsed by Ward Councillor Donovan Nelson of Ward 65, the Grassy Park Festive Market will be building on the popular community markets held across the city.
06 December 2025
Cape Town experiences a surge in traffic volumes over the festive season
05 December 2025
Ensure all bins are placed out for servicing as early as possible, as reduced peak traffic over this period means crews travel quickly on their routes.
04 December 2025
December holidays will impact the operating hours of the City’s Customer Offices.
03 December 2025
Identikidz is coordinated by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD).
This campaign is our most ambitious global push yet.
We are pleased to announce that the MyCiTi buses will continue to operate from morning until evening, seven days a week over the festive season.
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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