Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

29 July 2026

​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

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.

City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

31 July 2025

Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.

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

Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

29 November 2024

Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.

World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

31 July 2024

​Today, 31 July 2024, marks World Ranger Day. This year, the City has decided to share the stories of three of our passionate rangers who are taking good care of various City nature reserves across Cape Town.

Council Speech: 25 July 2024

25 July 2024

​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

Lifeguard hopefuls put through their paces ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day

21 July 2024

The approach to training and deploying skilled lifeguards underscores the City's commitment to preventing drownings and ensuring the safety of its residents and visitors.

Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

14 December 2023

The City has worked closely and continuously with partners such as CTT and Wesgro's Air Access and Cruise Cape Town programmes to ensure an increased number of flights and cruise ships to match the rise in demand from travellers.

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 puts ECD practitioners on the digital track

28 March 2023

We live in a world where digital literacy has become a critical life skill, and it is my sincere hope that this training course will unlock new opportunities for the participants to showcase the skills they've acquired

Taking stock of the year that was

30 December 2022

MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was

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.

World Homelessness Day: City working to expand dignified transitional shelter

09 October 2022

As we mark World Homelessness Day, the City of Cape Town continues its programme to expand dignified transitional shelter options.

City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

29 September 2022

​The United Nations General Assembly has designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

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.

Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Dan Plato, on serving the residents of Cape Town since 2018

29 September 2021

Council speech

Phase 2A roll out of City’s Integrated Public Transport Plan to deliver 8000 jobs

29 July 2021

It has been a tough few weeks for our country, and while Cape Town was spared the chaos, looting-related violence and economic sabotage that affected other parts of South Africa

Council Speech by the Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato

26 May 2021

Annual budget 2021/22

City bids farewell to dedicated Speaker

29 April 2021

Council speech by Alderman Ian Neilson, Executive Deputy Mayor

Mayor's speech

28 January 2021

Mayor's speech at a Council meeting held on 28 January 2021.

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

COVID-19 and the 10th anniversary of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

15 June 2020

After years of preparation and a few frantic months before the kick-off, South Africa pulled out all the stops to host the world’s biggest sporting event

Beach access made easy

02 March 2020

Wheelchair Day on 1 March 2020