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    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    29 April 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development

    Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

    Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

    17 April 2026

    According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light to moderate showers until Sunday.

    Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

    Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

    15 April 2026

    The coordinators of the WWP equipped a group of 20 CPUT student volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

    Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

    29 March 2026

    With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    08 January 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    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

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    14 November 2025

    An Urban Waste Management initiative to replace lost or stolen wheelie bins is helping to curb illegal dumping.

    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,

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    23 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    06 October 2025

    Our new Junior River Warden Programme is an innovative environmental education initiative for learners in Grades 5 and 6 which introduces them to the importance of rivers, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems in Cape Town

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    01 October 2025

    ​The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    09 September 2025

    ​Continued public engagement activities by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate reached over 523 000 residents and 111 school sessions by April 2025.

    Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

    Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

    16 August 2025

    The overall number of fires dropped by 10%. The number of fatalities dropped by 25%.

    Smash-and-grab reports highlight hotspots

    Smash-and-grab reports highlight hotspots

    18 July 2025

    Data from the Metro Police CCTV network shows that while incidents tend to fluctuate in hotspot areas, vigilance remains key.

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    13 July 2025

    City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    10 July 2025

    The group was the fourth to complete the SILL programme - the theme this year was 'Learning to play the game'

    City marks World Environment Day with public awareness event on responsible waste management

    City marks World Environment Day with public awareness event on responsible waste management

    05 June 2025

    The City celebrated World Environment Day with a public awareness event focusing on keeping our rivers and canals free of waste.

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    Statistics point to a quieter Easter

    Statistics point to a quieter Easter

    22 April 2025

    It was a mixed bag this Easter

    Learners for Change programme zeroes in on human rights

    Learners for Change programme zeroes in on human rights

    28 March 2025

    City hosts Change programme for High School learners

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    12 February 2025

    The network comprises of primary and high school STEM Clubs across the Western Cape, inspiring young learners to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joins Minister Solly Malatsi at handover of Cyber-Lab at Oaklands

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joins Minister Solly Malatsi at handover of Cyber-Lab at Oaklands

    04 February 2025

    Handover and launch of a cyber-lab at Oaklands High School in Lansdowne

    City flags pedestrian accident statistics

    City flags pedestrian accident statistics

    21 October 2024

    The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1 453 incidents this weekend.

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    14 October 2024

    The CPBMJTT wants to thank affected communities for their ongoing support.

    City goes to school on disaster risk reduction

    City goes to school on disaster risk reduction

    11 October 2024

    The IDDRR theme this year is ‘Empowering the next generation for a resilient future’.

    Unlocking emergency services access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing persons

    Unlocking emergency services access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing persons

    30 September 2024

    The launch was the culmination of a commitment to find a mechanism to allow deaf or hard-of-hearing persons to report an emergency.

    Volunteers deliver 18 000+ hours of service

    Volunteers deliver 18 000+ hours of service

    29 August 2024

    DRMC has 419 registered volunteers, working in teams in various parts of the metropole

    City cracks down on illegal connections, electricity theft, vandalism

    City cracks down on illegal connections, electricity theft, vandalism

    28 August 2024

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has implemented a number of interventions to tackle the scourge of energy infrastructure theft and vandalism.

    More than R7,3 m to repair electricity theft, vandalism damage – R4,2 m on streetlights alone

    More than R7,3 m to repair electricity theft, vandalism damage – R4,2 m on streetlights alone

    24 August 2024

    Theft and vandalism impacting streetlights comprises the majority of the repair costs of R4,2 million.

    Fire in the home - emergency planning is key

    Fire in the home - emergency planning is key

    01 August 2024

    The Fire & Rescue Service recorded 4 210 residential fires in 2023/24, resulting in 220 fatalities.

    City firefighters take hands with DKMS to save more lives

    City firefighters take hands with DKMS to save more lives

    02 July 2024

    Our firefighters are known for their selflessness and bravery in saving lives from fires.

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for winter

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for winter

    23 May 2024

    The Disaster Management Advisory Forum meets quarterly, to discuss, assess, and plan for potential risks to public safety.

    City empowers Tafelsig community through waste education

    City empowers Tafelsig community through waste education

    26 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management Public Awareness, Communication and Education team, in collaboration with the staff at Wolfgat Nature Reserve

    Temperance Town Primary School learns to Bin it in a Bingo Bin

    Temperance Town Primary School learns to Bin it in a Bingo Bin

    08 March 2024

    This week the City's anti-litter mascot, Bingo visited Temperance Town Primary School in Gordon’s Bay to spread the anti-littering message.

    Youth Cadet recruits put through their paces

    Youth Cadet recruits put through their paces

    07 March 2024

    Metro Police Department hosted a weekend camp for Cadets

     Scholar safety a priority for School Resource Officers

    Scholar safety a priority for School Resource Officers

    18 February 2024

    Law Enforceement officers asssiting schools to create a safe environment

    City ramps up focus on alternative energy solutions for off-grid informal settlements

    City ramps up focus on alternative energy solutions for off-grid informal settlements

    11 February 2024

    ​As part of the City’s Urban Energy Poverty Programme, alternative energy solutions are being investigated in informal settlements where grid-connected electrification is not possible.

    Waste Awareness Programme launches, fun activities planned for beachgoers

    Waste Awareness Programme launches, fun activities planned for beachgoers

    03 December 2023

    The City's Public Awareness, Communication and Education (PACE) Team, and Bingo the anti-litter mascot, are visiting various beaches as part of the City’s Festive Season Waste Awareness Programme.

    City aims to get pedestrian safety moving in the right direction

    City aims to get pedestrian safety moving in the right direction

    27 November 2023

    Accidents involving pedestrians are showing an increase.

    Cape Town launches Festive Beach Safety Plan

    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.

    City partners with community leaders for a cleaner Cape Town

    City partners with community leaders for a cleaner Cape Town

    02 October 2023

    City invited various community stakeholders from Wards 25, 26, 28, and 42 (Bishop Lavis, Elsies River, Clarke Estate, Uitsig, Ravensmead, Cravenby, Ruyterwacht and Leonsdale) to the Kraaifontein Integrated Waste Management site for a tour of the facility,

    City libraries offer unique study spaces

    City libraries offer unique study spaces

    02 October 2023

    Our libraries are more than knowledge hubs and are going the extra mile to ensure matric learners have as much resources as possible ahead of their final exams

    EPWP recruits trained to improve youth literacy and life skills

    EPWP recruits trained to improve youth literacy and life skills

    26 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town's Youth Literacy and Life Skills Programme aims to support young people around Cape Town by offering assistance with reading, writing and life skills.

     City-run programme strengthens families

    City-run programme strengthens families

    12 May 2023

    Strengthning families programme assist parents and chidren - 10 years of programme coincide with commemoration of International Family Day

    City prioritises training opportunities for staff and residents

    City prioritises training opportunities for staff and residents

    09 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town allocated a budget of R118,1 million for training interventions in the current financial year, ending 30 June 2023.

    City takes the ‘guess’ out of gas

    City takes the ‘guess’ out of gas

    02 April 2023

    With increased use of alternatives like gas and paraffin, residents are cautioned to keep safety top of mind at all times.

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