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01 August 2026
On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.
21 July 2026
The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street
20 July 2026
Law Enforcement officers were conducting a traffic stop after 23:00 in Delft on Sunday evening when a man walked past, carrying a crying baby.
02 July 2026
Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025
26 June 2026
The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy
24 June 2026
A specialised Reaction Unit of 120 members was launched to swiftly respond to sudden
22 June 2026
We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme
14 June 2026
Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme
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.
04 June 2026
Women affected by gender-based violence are finding healing, confidence and community through a City-run arts programme designed to create safe spaces for reflection, recovery and support
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.
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.
20 April 2026
The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre
01 April 2026
The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.
27 February 2026
Construction will begin next week, as part of a broader R15 million investment in City Health facilities this financial year
26 February 2026
The court affirmed the three authorities’ constitutional and statutory mandate to work together
11 February 2026
Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week.
22 December 2025
The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.
20 December 2025
The City's Fire & Rescue Services and Shoprite/Checkers are delivering gifts and festive treats to six community social welfare organisations.
24 November 2025
Metro Police officers conducted a routine traffic stop in Strand just after 12:30 on Sunday, 23 November 2025.
10 October 2025
The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.
06 September 2025
This year's theme is 'Supporting bumps without booze – coping without alcohol'.
17 August 2025
During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos
16 August 2025
The overall number of fires dropped by 10%. The number of fatalities dropped by 25%.
08 August 2025
Improve the safety of cyclists along Bree Street between the intersections of Shortmarket Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue.
05 August 2025
Since 2013, 17 876 animals have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million.
29 July 2025
The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters
21 July 2025
The number of victims impacted by one drug user or dealer grows exponentially when we take into account the loved ones and neighbours who have to deal with the fall out of the abuse
25 June 2025
26 June is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
18 June 2025
Initiating a two-phase process to support operating licences to meet the demand for metered taxi and e-hailing services within the city
17 June 2025
Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.
11 June 2025
The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.
The Durbanville Children’s Home, benefitted from a R150 000 donation from the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Fund
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.
19 May 2025
The City’s Metro Police officers confiscated cocaine with an estimated street value of R35 000
18 May 2025
The Emergency Policing Incident Control (EPIC) system records all incidents reported to Safety and Security, and monitors resources that are dispatched.
15 May 2025
The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day
22 April 2025
It was a mixed bag this Easter
16 April 2025
This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.
01 April 2025
The Street People Programme Unit within the Community, Arts & Culture Development Department (CACD) is at the forefront of the City’s efforts to help persons off the street
31 March 2025
Drunk driving arrests by traffic officers doubled, while the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 147 assault incidents.
20 February 2025
Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa and according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, suicide accounts for approximately 9% of all teen deaths.
03 January 2025
Of the nine fatal drownings since the start of the season in September 2024, four occurred in December, compared to five the previous December.
10 December 2024
The workshop provided a safe space for participants to share their experiences and challenge harmful gender norms
05 December 2024
The Strengthening Families programme is internationally recognised
29 November 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Health Department brought together community leaders, residents and NGO’s at an event in Khayelitsha.
13 November 2024
Resources will be bolstered by metro police trainee participants in the Project 1000 learnership programme, together with over 4 000 uniformed enforcement and emergency personnel.
11 November 2024
Metro Police Officers confiscated various quantities of drugs including cocaine with an estimated street value of R10 000, tik, mandrax and heroin, cash, and an imitation firearm.
04 November 2024
Increase in the number of motorists arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol
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
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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