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    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    01 August 2026

    The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    30 July 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

    Durbanville Rose Garden opens for volunteer winter pruning

    Durbanville Rose Garden opens for volunteer winter pruning

    13 July 2026

    Winter pruning helps prepare the roses for healthy growth and flowering during the rose season

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    07 June 2026

    Food safety is a highly legislated space, but the onus is on everyone to help promote it by adhering to basic practices, whether you run a business or are cooking for your household.

    City celebrates its graduates

    City celebrates its graduates

    05 June 2026

    ​The City hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 where 142 graduates

    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.

    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

    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.

    Cape Town youth lead the way as three schools celebrate Junior River Warden success

    Cape Town youth lead the way as three schools celebrate Junior River Warden success

    29 April 2026

    These learners have demonstrated that environmental stewardship is not just about the future; it is about active citizenship right now.

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    24 April 2026

    City starts tree planting campaign with the planting of trees in Bonteheuwel

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    23 April 2026

    The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

    City highlights its Smart Flo Programme this Earth Day 2026

    City highlights its Smart Flo Programme this Earth Day 2026

    21 April 2026

    City Environmental Management Department has been rolling out its Smart Flo Programme at various high schools

    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

    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.

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    City welcomes significant increase in applications from food premises

    City welcomes significant increase in applications from food premises

    31 January 2026

    A Certificate Of Acceptability (COA) is a legal document confirming that a food business meets basic hygiene and food safety standards

    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.

    City goes to class on food safety

    City goes to class on food safety

    14 January 2026

    ​​The City's Food Control Unit has a list of easy-to-implement food safety tips for packed school lunches to prevent food spoilage.

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    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.

    City enters partnership to support safe customary initiation practices

    City enters partnership to support safe customary initiation practices

    18 December 2025

    The City of Cape Town has received unanimous Council approval to enter into a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Agreement.

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    07 December 2025

    The dredging of Storm Bay will continue until 19 December 2025, with work resuming on 5 January 2026.

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    28 November 2025

    The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

    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 Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

    City’s Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

    18 November 2025

    Five City libraries are taking part in areas identified as high heat zones across the metro.

    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,

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    07 November 2025

    Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

    Eight City beaches secure Blue Flag status

    Eight City beaches secure Blue Flag status

    31 October 2025

    Eight of he City's beaches received Blue Flag status

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    28 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

    City celebrates 13 years with Bonsai and Art in the Park

    City celebrates 13 years with Bonsai and Art in the Park

    20 October 2025

    ‘The Bonsai Festival celebrates community, creativity and our love of art and nature, drawing residents and visitors into our parks and green spaces

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    City urges residents to keep beaches clean ahead of summer season

    City urges residents to keep beaches clean ahead of summer season

    05 October 2025

    Several bags of broken glass and other waste were collected during a recent beach clean-up at Maiden's Cove.

    Domestic animal survey results are in

    Domestic animal survey results are in

    04 October 2025

    The survey returned an animal count of 32 185 – 1 749 of which were documented during drone flyovers and manual counts.

    Mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis

    Mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis

    08 September 2025

    We pledged to restore the City’s waterways and it is a joy to witness critical milestones at two of our recreational vleis today.

    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.

    Things are looking rosy at Westridge Gardens

    Things are looking rosy at Westridge Gardens

    15 August 2025

    Residents, including learners and senior citizens, joined City staff and gardening experts from Ludwig’s Roses and Master Organics to learn the art of pruning and caring for roses.

    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

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    09 August 2025

    In the last financial year, 75,1% of pregnant clients booked their first antenatal visit before 20 weeks at City clinics.

    Illegal fishing at local dams put wildlife at risk

    Illegal fishing at local dams put wildlife at risk

    29 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is calling on the public to help protect Rosendal Dam in Bellville

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    25 July 2025

    City Health will commemorate World Hepatitis Day on Monday, 28 July

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    18 July 2025

    City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    02 July 2025

    Scammers posing as City health inspectors are once again targeting businesses, demanding payment for fake 'health certificates'.

    ​City urges residents to help tackle invasive ground cover

    ​City urges residents to help tackle invasive ground cover

    24 June 2025

    Originally introduced to South Africa as a groundcover and ornamental climber, this flowering species from the Araliaceae family is native to Europe.

    City’s Hackathon strives to digitise business licence application process

    City’s Hackathon strives to digitise business licence application process

    20 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Innovation and Customer Insights wrapped up its Business Licence Innovation Hackathon

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    13 June 2025

    Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    07 June 2025

    Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    05 June 2025

    The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative

    ​Kildare Circle springs back to life with tree replanting drive

    ​Kildare Circle springs back to life with tree replanting drive

    26 May 2025

    Thanks to the combined efforts of Parks and Recreation, Roads and Infrastructure and the Energy Department, the project came to fruition in May 2025

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