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    Metro Police reinforcements pack a punch

    Metro Police reinforcements pack a punch

    06 August 2026

    ​The City’s Metro Police Department is in its 25th year of operations

    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    06 August 2026

    ​The By-law aims to improve compliance with the City’s existing Rates Policy

    City processing pensioner and indigent benefit applications, still time to apply

    City processing pensioner and indigent benefit applications, still time to apply

    05 August 2026

    The renewal application process must be completed before 31 August 2026

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    01 August 2026

    A City Health project that provides dedicated support to breastfeeding mothers has resulted in improvement in the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    01 August 2026

    On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.

    City's Mobile Office visiting Bonteheuwel next week

    City's Mobile Office visiting Bonteheuwel next week

    24 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Bonteheuwel next week.

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    17 July 2026

    Investors, entrepreneurs and private and public sector leaders gathered in Cape Town for the three-day India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

    17 July 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

    Hello-RITA! New bot helps qualifying Cape Town residents renew their municipal benefits – fast and easy

    Hello-RITA! New bot helps qualifying Cape Town residents renew their municipal benefits – fast and easy

    14 July 2026

    Pensioners, social grant recipients and qualifying indigent residents must reapply.

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    13 July 2026

    The Mayor was speaking at the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court where a suspect arrested by Metro Police in Woodlands

    City’s Mobile Office will be stationed in Welgelegen next week

    City’s Mobile Office will be stationed in Welgelegen next week

    11 July 2026

    The City's Mobile Office is heading to the NG Kerk in Welegelen next week Thursday, 16 July 2026.

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    10 July 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    05 July 2026

    A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Fish Hoek

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Fish Hoek

    03 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is visiting Fish Hoek next week.

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    30 June 2026

    The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    29 June 2026

    This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    24 June 2026

    A specialised Reaction Unit of 120 members was launched to swiftly respond to sudden

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Delft and Retreat

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Delft and Retreat

    19 June 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is visiting Delft and Retreat next week

    Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

    Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

    15 June 2026

    We deeply appreciate and welcome the Commissioner's support for more policing powers for our Metro police

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Lwandle and Grassy Park

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Lwandle and Grassy Park

    15 June 2026

    These mobile office visits bring essential municipal services closer to residents, making it easier to access support right in their own neighbourhoods.

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    11 June 2026

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

    08 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River this week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    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.

    Metro Budgets compared: Cape Town offers highest household relief

    Metro Budgets compared: Cape Town offers highest household relief

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households

    Community recycling initiative diverts over 28 000kgs from landfill

    Community recycling initiative diverts over 28 000kgs from landfill

    05 June 2026

    This is a powerful example of what can be achieved when communities and local recycling champions team up, and work together towards a cleaner and more sustainable Cape Town.

    Attention Cape Town pensioners, registered indigent residents: re-apply for benefits before 1 July

    Attention Cape Town pensioners, registered indigent residents: re-apply for benefits before 1 July

    04 June 2026

    In the new Financial Year starting on 1 July, the City has proposed more than R8,3 billion in social assistance to qualifying pensioners and indigent residents

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Masiphumelele and Richwood

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Masiphumelele and Richwood

    28 May 2026

    These mobile office visits bring essential municipal support to residents' doorsteps

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    28 May 2026

    ​The ratings agency Moody’s has recognised Cape Town’s proactive efforts to reduce the impact of national electricity challenges

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    28 May 2026

    Residents are encouraged to check the City’s website or call ahead before visiting the nearest office

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    Metro Police officers arrest suspect in double murder

    Metro Police officers arrest suspect in double murder

    25 May 2026

    ​The arrest was one of 379 made by City agencies over the past week

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Kirstenhof and Edgemead

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Kirstenhof and Edgemead

    24 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Church of the Holy Spirit Lifestyle Centre in Kirstenhof

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    22 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

    Crime statistics, but where are the convictions?

    Crime statistics, but where are the convictions?

    22 May 2026

    The City’s most recent correspondence mirrored similar concerns raised with SAPS in 2025, about the low conviction rates for arrests relating to illegal firearms.

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    20 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit plans for inner-city affordable housing and mixed-use development of a municipal parking lot at the Civic Centre in the CBD

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Wallacedene Community Hall

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Wallacedene Community Hall

    18 May 2026

    ​This week, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Wallacedene Community Hall on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    13 May 2026

    The roadshows make the often arduous task of fine and warrant representations across different magisterial districts far easier

    Winter readiness – City teams attend to Wynberg streetlight infrastructure

    Winter readiness – City teams attend to Wynberg streetlight infrastructure

    06 May 2026

    The City’s Energy teams are actively carrying out infrastructure upgrades and repairs across the city as part of our winter readiness programme.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Kalkfontein Community Centre

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Kalkfontein Community Centre

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Kalkfontein Community Centre, in Kalkfontein, for local residents to conveniently access essential municipal services.

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    30 April 2026

    It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    28 April 2026

    Cape Town stands ready to be the first metro to run its local trains

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    28 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable from midnight on Friday, 1 May 2026 to 07:00 on Saturday, 2 May 2026

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    28 April 2026

    To kick off the start of World Immunisation Week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, joined healthcare workers, partners, caregivers and families for an immunisation awareness event.

    City’s Mobile Office provides services from Bloekombos ward office

    City’s Mobile Office provides services from Bloekombos ward office

    24 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will once again be on the move to provide residents with convenient access to essential municipal services

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