Attendance up nearly 50% at City libraries’ career expos

29 June 2026

​Career expos at City libraries during the first half of the year drew a record turnout of 6 355 young people

City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

04 December 2025

On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

18 November 2025

The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.

Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season

02 December 2024

The City of Cape Town has deployed over 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pools ahead of the summer tourism boom.

All hands on deck to remove 35-ton whale carcass

20 November 2024

The City’s Coastal Management Department was immediately activated to oversee the retrieval operation

City celebrates success in the Learn-to-Swim Programme

16 October 2024

City's Learn-to-Swim Programme assist with water safety

Spring into holiday programmes

17 September 2024

The September holiday may be shorter, but that doesn't mean there's not much to do

Condolences to the families of 11 fishermen lost at sea

20 May 2024

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed his and the City’s deepest condolences to the families of 11 fishermen lost at sea after their fishing trawler sunk.

City lifeguards dive into inter-agency skills exchange programme

17 March 2024

Cape Town launches Festive Beach Safety Plan

22 November 2023

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the City’s Festive Beach Safety plans at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on 22 November.

Safety first as City takes action to prevent drownings

24 July 2023

Through the Recreation and Parks Department, the City runs drowning prevention awareness programmes year-round that encourage people to learn how to swim

City donation to assist National Sea Rescue Institute

08 May 2023

The NSRI is always helping out with their vessels when whales get stranded on our beaches or rocks.

City, NSRI throw parks a lifeline

24 March 2023

The Recreation and Parks Department is mandated with drowning prevention within the boundaries of the City of Cape Town.

Learn to swim programme kicks off at Athlone pool

03 February 2022

City establishes a Learn-to-Swim programme at the Athlone swimming pool

City records busiest beach day in three years

10 January 2022

Identikidz staff have tagged 98 232 children in total so far and reunited 338 with their families

Cape Town-made rescue boat wins for innovation at global awards

17 September 2021

This week I had the opportunity to inspect this revolutionary boat at the Bellville shipyard of Droomers Yahama

Hub launched to curb drownings

13 November 2020

Visitors to Table View beachfront will soon notice a new feature parked in Otto du Plessis Drive.