Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

07 August 2026

We must make full use of all policing resources in Cape Town as SAPS are under severe pressure

Metro Police reinforcements pack a punch

06 August 2026

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

More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

03 August 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

03 August 2026

​Metro Police cadets, along with the Law Enforcement Graffiti Unit, removed 785 square metres of graffiti from walls in Manenberg

NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

22 July 2026

NSO teams across Cape Town are making headway in strengthening ties in communities where they are deployed.

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

Not so gone in 60 seconds

13 July 2026

​Metro Police officers arrested 130 suspects, including 23 for drunk driving, and issued 5 665 fines.

Law Enforcement Escort Unit clocks 10 700 requests in 12 months

11 July 2026

The City is tracking attacks on staff, vehicle hijackings and extortion attempts daily through its Safety and Security Information Management Services

City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

07 July 2026

The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

Illegal firearm and stolen vehicle recoveries in the spotlight

06 July 2026

City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

03 July 2026

The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

29 June 2026

Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

26 June 2026

The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

24 June 2026

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

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

Another week, another crayfish bust

15 June 2026

The Law Enforcement Marine Unit were led to an illegal haul of West Coast Rock Lobster tails at the Old Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, 14 June.

City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

10 June 2026

The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

04 June 2026

The City continues to support this investigation which has been ongoing for more than a year.

City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

01 June 2026

The City’s Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 60 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

27 May 2026

​Between March and April 2026, the City recorded and resolved a total of 29 526 electricity related service requests

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

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.

City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

07 May 2026

This programme is about building stronger communities from within

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.

City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

30 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate has intensified efforts on the ground to repair and upgrade critical electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel.

Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

27 April 2026

Athlone library ropened after burglary disrupted services

50 years later: Celebrating the story of Mitchells Plain and its future

24 April 2026

The 50-year milestone matters

Mayor calls for state to oppose drug dealer bail applications

20 April 2026

​Mayor Hill-Lewis has called on the NPA to instruct its prosecutors to oppose bail for drug dealers in gang-impacted communities on the Cape Flats

City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

20 April 2026

The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

17 April 2026

The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism

City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

15 April 2026

The Athlone Library is offering limited services after it was burgled two weekends in a row.

Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

15 April 2026

​The City’s Energy teams attended to 8 532 streetlight-related service requests between 26 February and 25 March 2026

City boosts efforts to repair and protect electricity infrastructure in Bishop Lavis

09 April 2026

The City’s streetlight and high mast repair and maintenance interventions form part of our broader strategy to improve service delivery and to protect our essential infrastructure in high risk areas

New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

09 April 2026

The City of Cape Town is excited to announce the beneficiaries of the 2025/26 film fund.

Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

09 April 2026

STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

07 April 2026

​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

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

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

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

City makes progress with pilot initiatives tackling electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism

31 March 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate is exploring a series of research pilot projects in hot spot areas across the metro as part of the City’s broader strategy to combat ongoing theft and vandalism

Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

30 March 2026

The Public Emergency Communication Centre is the first port of call for emergency and enforcement-related issues.

Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

25 March 2026

City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

City services strap in for holiday safety

25 March 2026

The City’s festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break.

Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

23 March 2026

Theft, vandalism, and illegal electricity connections remain the primary drivers of electricity infrastructure faults and outages

Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

23 March 2026

The City's Metro Police Department recovered four hijacked and stolen vehicles during weekly enforcement patrols

City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

18 March 2026

Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.

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.

City’s ongoing plague: R44,5m on theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure

15 March 2026

The City continues to be plagued by ongoing electrical infrastructure theft and vandalism.

CCTV installations are right on track

13 March 2026

The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU) is responsible for the management of the CCTV network, including its expansion.

City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

12 March 2026

Macassar forms part of the City of Cape Town’s streetlight infrastructure maintenance and upgrading programme aimed at ensuring that infrastructure is repaired, maintained and upgraded where necessary.

Mayor calls on Prasa to act on alleged gang-links to central line contracts

10 March 2026

Calling on Prasa to suspend the implicated officials pending a full investigation, establish the total amount of contract-funding that flowed to gang-linked companies