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    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    01 August 2026

    A City Health project that provides dedicated support to breastfeeding mothers has resulted in improvement in the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    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

    City goes to school on road safety

    City goes to school on road safety

    14 June 2026

    ​The Traffic Services’ Road Safety Education section has had a busy year

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

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

    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.

    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.

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    24 March 2026

    ​The Strandfontein Pavilion Refurbishment project is a multi-year capital injection aimed at transforming this day resort, originally constructed in the 1980s around the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    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

    Lwandle library project update

    Lwandle library project update

    27 February 2026

    An updated risk assessment for the planned major upgrades has determined that it is best to close the entire library while the works are under way.

    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.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    22 January 2026

    In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    04 December 2025

    Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    20 November 2025

    The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.

    City’s Early Childhood Development indaba empowers ECD operators to become compliant

    City’s Early Childhood Development indaba empowers ECD operators to become compliant

    10 November 2025

    Second Early Childhood Development (ECD) Indaba at the Civic Centre yesterday, 8 November 2025,

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    24 August 2025

    The City is investing in the safety of its clinics, libraries, parks and other facilities to ensure they remain open and accessible for generations to come.

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    04 August 2025

    Early Childhood Development is the foundation of any healthy, capable and thriving societyV

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    23 June 2025

    building a platform for young people to thrive

    City strives for facilities management data based decisions

    City strives for facilities management data based decisions

    17 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate will receive expert support from Finland

    More than 100 participate in child protection awareness programme

    More than 100 participate in child protection awareness programme

    03 June 2025

    Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities and often bear the brunt of any social ills such as drug abuse or criminal activity.

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    22 May 2025

    There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many

     Retreat swimming pool re-opened after costly vandalism repairs

    Retreat swimming pool re-opened after costly vandalism repairs

    08 May 2025

    The Retreat Swimming Pool has re-opened after repairs when a break-in at the facility last month resulted in significant damage to the plant room.

    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.

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    10 April 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting last month, and is now available for public comment.

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    17 March 2025

    Activities included inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, sack races, swing ball and structured movement-based games.

    City capacitates Early Childhood Development Centres

    City capacitates Early Childhood Development Centres

    09 February 2025

    In 2024, the City hosted a number of training interventions on a range of topics, reaching 1 668 ECD staff members from across the metropole.

    City puts science at the centre of World Children’s Day

    City puts science at the centre of World Children’s Day

    20 November 2024

    The aim was to introduce children to science and technology, and its critical role in building a sustainable future.

    City libraries unlock a world of learning through play

    City libraries unlock a world of learning through play

    15 October 2024

    Research shows the importance of learning through play and the positive impact it has on children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

    National Nutrition Week: you are what you eat

    National Nutrition Week: you are what you eat

    06 October 2024

    The focus is on healthy eating habits, balanced nutrition and to make informed food choices.

    ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

    ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

    15 September 2024

    The training initiative was a joint effort between City Health and the Community Arts & Culture Development Department.

    Lego corner launched at Valhalla Park Library

    Lego corner launched at Valhalla Park Library

    13 September 2024

    The corner will have a variety of Lego building bricks, books, posters, colouring pages and play mats.

    City looks to jumpstart static breastfeeding rate

    City looks to jumpstart static breastfeeding rate

    27 July 2024

    City Health will continue to invest in training and mentoring for clinic staff to expand its breastfeeding advocacy reach.

    City to ramp up assistance to shelters

    City to ramp up assistance to shelters

    07 July 2024

    The assistance includes aid and capacity building training, among others.

    High demand for City’s substance abuse prevention programmes

    High demand for City’s substance abuse prevention programmes

    25 June 2024

    The proliferation of substances, whether drugs or alcohol, is seemingly never-ending

    City provides sustainability training to NPOs

    City provides sustainability training to NPOs

    20 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department held a series of workshops in Kuils River.

    City invites comments on its draft strategy to address rough sleeping

    City invites comments on its draft strategy to address rough sleeping

    21 April 2024

    The draft strategy, set to replace the existing Street People policy, will enable the City to collaborate with more role-players.

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    12 April 2024

    The City's Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25 was tabled at its Council meeting in March and is now available for public comment.

    Sheriff concludes eviction in Cape Town’s east CBD

    Sheriff concludes eviction in Cape Town’s east CBD

    10 April 2024

    The eviction took place via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

    Learn to swim splashes down at City pools

    Learn to swim splashes down at City pools

    07 April 2024

    More than 2 000 eager aqua fanatics across all ages have participated in water safety programmes at City swimming pools in recent months.

    City teaches young ones rules of the road in Mitchells Plain

    City teaches young ones rules of the road in Mitchells Plain

    15 March 2024

    The City, led by Alderman JP Smith, Councillor Rob Quintas and the Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie were joined by Grade 2 learners from the Hillside Primary School in Mitchells Plain.

     City opens applications for the annual #YouthStartCT  to youth entrepreneurs

    City opens applications for the annual #YouthStartCT to youth entrepreneurs

    11 February 2024

    City creates opportunities for young business entrepeneurs

    Identikidz on track for one of its best seasons yet

    Identikidz on track for one of its best seasons yet

    15 January 2024

    The programme, implemented by the City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department, has tagged more than 120 000 children.

    Another busy weekend for Identikidz on beaches

    Another busy weekend for Identikidz on beaches

    08 January 2024

    City's Identikidz project assisting children to enjoy the beach in a safe environment

    City cautions against challenging sea conditions

    City cautions against challenging sea conditions

    27 December 2023

    Lifeguards and ancillary services have had a busy few days in spite of the very windy conditions around the peninsula.

    Identikidz loading for the festive season

    Identikidz loading for the festive season

    03 December 2023

    The project, aimed at promoting child safety at the City’s beaches, has grown to be trusted by thousands of parents and caregivers as an additional layer of protection while enjoying a day at the beach.

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