World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

30 November 2025

At the end of June 2024, City clinics had 37 357 clients remaining on PrEP; that figure increased to 51 277 by June 2025.

Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

13 January 2025

A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

Alderman Eddie Andrews calling men to action at National Men’s Parliament

07 December 2024

We are united by a common mission: to strengthen accountability amongst ourselves as men, and our role as leaders in government, communities, and families.

City commemorates World Aids Day at Pelican Park Clinic

06 December 2024

City celebrates 20 years of ART this World Aids Day

30 November 2024

City support World Aids Day - celebrating 20 years of ART and increasing awareness and education

Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

05 June 2024

City Health took delivery of 18 500 flu vaccines at the beginning of May.

Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

06 December 2023

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has conferred Civic Honours on exceptional Capetonians for their significant contribution to society in Cape Town and throughout the world

City records nearly 50 000 assisted HIV self-tests in 18 months

29 November 2023

City Health has been on the forefront of implementing new HIV and TB policies and guidelines rolled out by the National Department of Health.

City pharmacies dispense nearly seven million items

19 September 2023

The City’s pharmacists dispense medication, but are also responsible for appropriate storage and care of medication.

Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

24 August 2023

The City acknowledges the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place

Council Address – 24 August 2023

24 August 2023

Today is about acknowledging the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place.

HIV self-screening takes off

30 November 2022

In the past 12 months, the public health sector has introduced two new measures to encourage HIV testing.

Focus on women’s wellness

20 August 2022

The Women's Month event is the latest in a series of ongoing, city-wide interventions by the City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department, to empower women, and strengthen families.

Flu vaccine soon available City clinics

05 April 2022

The City’s Health Department is awaiting a consignment of flu vaccines, in time for the annual increase of this disease over the winter season

City responds to SIU Covid-19 expenditure finding

25 January 2022

The City of Cape Town notes the SIU’s finding in relation to expenditure on infrastructure for the Strandfontein site to shelter homeless persons during the first Covid-19 lockdown.

City launches new layer of HIV testing strategies

01 December 2021

The City of Cape Town today, 1 December 2021, launched two new HIV testing strategies to increase the number of people tested for the virus.

City offers flu vaccines for residents at risk

04 May 2021

Flu season is an annual occurrence and the department conducts annual vaccinations targeted at those at increased risk for severe influenza disease or complications

Mayor Dan Plato encourages Capetonians to know their status as World Aids Day is marked

01 December 2020

The City of Cape Town is hosting a series of testing and awareness events to mark World Aids Day across the city at taxi ranks and community facilities

City hosts women’s wellness day

23 October 2020

Wellness Day in Bellville.

Cape Town delivered South Africa’s highest service reach to the homeless under lockdown

19 August 2020

The City of Cape Town delivered South Africa’s highest service reach to the homeless under lockdown

City reaffirms pledge as LGBT+ friendly city with support for Cape Town Pride

26 February 2020

The City of Cape Town has been a proud supporter of Pride for many years and 2020 is no different

Love is ‘self-care’ this Valentine’s Day

13 February 2020

February is synonymous with the ‘month of love’, but also happens to be the time when sexual and reproductive health awareness features on the national health calendar.