City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

06 August 2026

Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

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 to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

24 June 2026

City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

24 June 2026

The City's Human Resource Management Department hosted a successful Career Expo at the Durbanville Town Hall.

City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

05 June 2026

​Today, 5 June 2026, marks World Environment Day, followed by World Oceans Day on Monday, 8 June 2026

Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

25 May 2026

The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

22 May 2026

Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event

City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day

12 May 2026

Nurses are the backbone of our primary healthcare system

City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

01 May 2026

The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

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 hosts first engagement with sporting fraternity

22 April 2026

MAYCO Member, Cllr. Francine Higham and officials from the City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted the first in a series of seminars with the sporting fraternity at the Council Chambers on Saturday, 18 April 2026

MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

21 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

20 April 2026

Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

16 April 2026

We would like to advise residents of the roadworks that will be under way over the next two months along Haytor Road.

Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

09 April 2026

Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.

City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

02 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that the Battle of Muizenberg site has recently been listed in the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) provincial gazette

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

30 March 2026

​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

23 March 2026

STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

18 March 2026

City to investigate concerns raised during the public participation process about the draft LSDF for the Big Bay area.

Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

17 March 2026

The Law Enforcement School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is at the forefront of Safety and Security’s social crime prevention efforts.

Tournament fixtures announced for 37th Bayhill Premier Cup

15 March 2026

City Departments Recreation and Parks, Events and the organisers of the tournament hosted the official fixture draw at the Banqueting Hall in the Cape Town Civic Centre last night.

Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

23 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

17 February 2026

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has intensified outreach efforts through participation in the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz programme

Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

15 February 2026

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

District Six’s Chapel Street project on track

10 February 2026

​The City is pleased to confirm that the Chapel Street upgrade project in District Six is on track to be completed by July this year.

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.

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.

New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

26 January 2026

Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

City staff take on courageous conversations on Gender Based Violence

19 January 2026

Safety and Security delivers joy at toy handover

16 January 2026

The City’s Safety and Security Directorate handed over educational toys worth more than R30 000 to the St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care Facility in Montana earlier today.

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.

For the record: Minstrel Road march route

28 December 2025

The City is currently finalising the permit application for the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade or the Cape Town Street Parade.

Officer of the year shows no fear

23 December 2025

The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December

Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

08 December 2025

The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

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

Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

03 December 2025

Identikidz is coordinated by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD).

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 Kruskal Avenue upgrade building towards a better Bellville

17 November 2025

Kruskal Avenue upgrade

Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

11 November 2025

Alderman Theresa Uys attended the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to share City tech advances

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

New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

28 October 2025

The new Filming By-law will allow the Film Permit Office to better manage filming activity on private and public property.

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.

Fun run goes a long way to assist those in need

24 October 2025

More than 500 participants completed the five kilometre fun run at the Rondebosch Common

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 October 2025

03 October 2025

The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

25 September 2025

​The six kilometre run was the second such event hosted by the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers (SRO) unit.

More arrests in Valhalla Park

15 September 2025

The suspects were among 264 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

Traffic fine roadshow returns to Parow

04 September 2025

The roadshows offer a 'one stop shop' for those with outstanding fines and warrants and have proven to be hugely popular.

Empowering women in trades

18 August 2025

This project was conceptualised and implemented by women to create new opportunities for women in trades historically dominated by men.