Menu
Browse our sections
Explore other content
You may also want to...
Media and news
... 2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011Earlier
... January February March April May June July August September October November December
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
09 June 2026
More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.
30 April 2026
The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April
23 April 2026
The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry
04 October 2025
The survey returned an animal count of 32 185 – 1 749 of which were documented during drone flyovers and manual counts.
25 September 2025
The City will commence with its annual beach lowering programme in Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach from Wednesday, 1 October 2025, if all goes as planned
09 September 2025
More than 18 000 athletes, combined for the trail run, 10km race, 5km fun runs and the Half Marathon, are expected to take part in the Gun Run.
05 August 2025
Since 2013, 17 876 animals have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million.
13 June 2025
The City’s Animal Control Unit (ACU) has responded to 3 465 complaints during the first five months of 2025.
29 May 2025
The revised policy paves the way for the City to better regulate and support mobile business operators
13 May 2025
In the nine months between July 2024 and March 2025, the City's Environmental Health Practitioners serviced 44 121 block baiting stations.
17 April 2025
In the space of four weeks, the domestic animal survey has yielded 13 037 completed surveys.
07 April 2025
The event honoured the most promising, innovative and impactful partnerships formed during the programme.
25 March 2025
The domestic animal survey was launched on Monday, 17 March 2025, in collaboration with the animal welfare sector
17 March 2025
The domestic animal survey is the latest in a series of interventions undertaken by the City administration to promote and ensure the welfare of animals in the metropole.
09 February 2025
The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls.
29 January 2025
Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront
30 December 2024
The City of Cape Town’s enforcement departments are gearing up for a busy New Year’s Eve, with more than 35 000 people expected at the Waterfront’s fireworks celebration
13 December 2024
Zeekoevlei is located within the False Bay Nature Reserve. The full closure of the waterbody is a measure following water quality concerns.
01 November 2024
The Safety and Security Directorate will refocus its operational deployment in the lead up to, and on Guy Fawkes
19 October 2024
Fire breaks are required by the National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998.
09 October 2024
The City of Cape Town dispensed with designated fireworks sites in 2019, for Diwali, Guy Fawkes and New Year’s Eve.
02 September 2024
Pharmacists are trained in all matters related to medication – from storage, handling and preparation, to dispensing and administering.
01 August 2024
Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.
16 June 2024
TEARS, which is also a member of CAWF, reached out to the City recently, having witnessed a marked increase in the number of pets being surrendered.
07 June 2024
City cautions public to stay away from seals due to a confirmed rabies case
29 May 2024
The public is urged to be vigilant and cautious of any unusual changes in behaviour in animals, especially dogs.
31 October 2023
City reminds residents about risks associated with fire works and request to abide by the rules
15 October 2023
The City of Cape Town’s Health Department commemorates Global Handwashing Day, 15 October.
19 September 2023
The City’s pharmacists dispense medication, but are also responsible for appropriate storage and care of medication.
07 September 2023
This year, we celebrate 10 years of the Mass Animal Sterilisation Project (MASP) and send grateful thanks to the City of Cape Town for their continued support and recognition
09 June 2023
The City’s Animal Control Unit has seen a sharp increase in the impoundment of animals in this financial year
09 May 2023
The Community Services and Health Directorate first disbursed Grant-in-Aid funding to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in 2013 for a pilot mass pet sterilisation project in Dunoon and Brown’s Farm
05 May 2023
This could be a game-changer for Cape Town's food and beverage sector, the environment, and the economy at large.
09 January 2023
The seal had to be humanely euthanised due to the severity of the injuries that it sustained during the stoning.
04 January 2023
Residents are reminded to keep their distance from marine mammals and to not interfere with them
30 December 2022
MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was
09 December 2022
Statement by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
22 November 2022
The debate has been raging for months now about a possible ban on pit-bulls, in the wake of numerous attacks
01 November 2022
The signage warns visitors to keep a respectful distance from marine wildlife at all times
20 October 2022
We are blessed in Cape Town to have a coastline that is still rich in biodiversity and home to many wild marine and coastal animals including seals, otters, penguins and many more
14 October 2022
Washing hands properly, with soap and water, is acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs
02 October 2022
In the run up to Diwali and Guy Fawkes, residents are reminded that permits are required for fireworks displays.
28 August 2022
In terms of medication management, there is concern that the public doesn’t always fully understand the importance of taking medication only as prescribed.
10 August 2022
The City of Cape Town is once again partnering with animal welfare organisations in the interest of pet health.
31 March 2022
Puffer fish washed ashore at beaches along the False Bay coastline.
30 March 2022
80 puffer fish have washed ashore Long Beach.
15 March 2022
The City’s Environmental Health Service services thousands of baiting points across the metropole each year, focusing on public spaces and informal residential areas
12 March 2022
The City’s Scientific Services Branch has conducted sample testing for algal identification which seeks to quantify the various algal species present.
22 February 2022
The recently promulgated Animal Keeping By-law regulates the number of pets that any one person may keep, and the conditions under which those pets must be kept
18 February 2022
Planned routine electricity maintenance.
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
You have disabled JavaScript on your browser. Please enable it in order to use City online applications.
