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11 June 2026
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has officially opened the new R10,2 million Princess Vlei trail
18 March 2026
There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.
13 March 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Goodwood Library celebrated its 65th birthday this week.
03 March 2026
Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
27 February 2026
An updated risk assessment for the planned major upgrades has determined that it is best to close the entire library while the works are under way.
04 February 2026
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.
17 December 2025
The Council has the ability to influence decisions and perspectives on various library related matters
07 December 2025
The dredging of Storm Bay will continue until 19 December 2025, with work resuming on 5 January 2026.
23 November 2025
The facility was originally constructed in the 1980s as a day resort and includes the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.
04 November 2025
Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.
25 October 2025
The Chess@Libraries initiative is a collaboration between the City’s Library and Information Services Department and the Western Cape Chess Federation.
08 September 2025
We pledged to restore the City’s waterways and it is a joy to witness critical milestones at two of our recreational vleis today.
19 May 2025
All is on track for the dredging of Zeekoevlei to commence by mid-June 2025
14 May 2025
The dredging of Zeekoevlei will commence in June 2025. The project team is making great progress with the preparations
29 March 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department broke ground yesterday to mark the start of construction.
25 March 2025
Zeekoevlei is located in the False Bay Nature Reserve, a Ramsar site of international importance for wetlands.
30 January 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Central Librarycelebrates 70 years of page-turning service to patrons around the city.
30 November 2024
City support World Aids Day - celebrating 20 years of ART and increasing awareness and education
07 October 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has taken decisive action following the illegal felling of trees in the Klaasenbosch Greenbelt.
04 October 2024
Keeping urban waterways like the Elsieskraal River clear of pollution is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems
31 January 2024
The City's tireless efforts to clear a recurring and stubborn blockage on the 600mm sewer main line in Welcome Zenzile, Khayelitsha
25 October 2023
Traditionally, October and November see an increase in complaints related to fireworks, particularly in relation to Guy Fawkes on 5 November.
02 October 2023
Our libraries are more than knowledge hubs and are going the extra mile to ensure matric learners have as much resources as possible ahead of their final exams
21 July 2023
The theme for the open window is ‘Beyond the Pages: Unveiling the Tapestry of Knowledge’.
16 May 2023
STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH, COUNCILLOR PATRICIA VAN DER ROSS
02 March 2023
Water usage is high, and dam levels are dropping
30 December 2022
MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was
30 November 2022
An official opening ceremony took place earlier this week when representatives from the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) visited the site to check Qibla for the graves.
02 October 2022
In the run up to Diwali and Guy Fawkes, residents are reminded that permits are required for fireworks displays.
08 May 2022
City condemns the torching of Wallacedene sewer pump station by arsonists
11 February 2022
Langa is a small library in Cape Town’s oldest township, which for years provided an extremely limited music service
15 December 2021
Over five months from July to November 2021, the City has spent R1,9 million replacing more than 2293 missing or stolen sewer manhole covers in different areas.
19 November 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Informal Settlements Basic Service branch continues to provide essential water and sanitation services to registered informal settlements.
22 October 2021
Collective efforts between the City of Cape Town and residents are required to address illegal dumping.
15 October 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Health Department is temporarily suspending child and women’s health services at Zakhele Clinic in Khayelitsha until further notice.
Persons wishing to host fireworks displays can apply for a permit to do so
08 July 2021
The Recreation and Parks Department received numerous complaints during the past few months of residents ‘dumping’ rabbits at the park in Vredekloof
25 June 2021
Given the support from both CapeNature and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA for the humane use of paintball markers, and in the interest of the safety of baboons and residents alike
17 June 2021
Brackenfell Library holds a special place in the hearts of the patrons, with the staff of 15 sharing their passion for learning through books.
02 June 2021
Wynberg Library was opened in 1958 as a hub of knowledge for the young and not-so-young, with school children and adults,
26 May 2021
Annual budget 2021/22
12 May 2021
The City’s Water and Sanitation team clears and cleans over 300 sewer blockages and overflows a day in areas across Cape Town, including Khayelitsha.
29 March 2021
The City's Library and Information Service recorded several break ins over the past few weeks.
18 February 2021
A series of library visits to highlight the services available to the public at these facilities
25 October 2020
Organisations wishing to apply for the new funding that is being made available have to outline exactly which projects they require funding for
23 September 2020
As was the case in 2019, fireworks displays will only be allowed where a permit has been applied for in terms of the relevant legislation.
11 September 2020
The first exhibition of the Baz-Art organisation's grant-in-aid programme opened today
29 June 2020
A small group of criminals is preventing much needed service delivery in Dunoon with the burning of buses
04 June 2020
The City of Cape Town’s Council approved an amount of R30,7 million to commence with enhanced COVID-19 cleansing at public housing complexes, such as priority Council rental units and hostels across the metro
20 May 2020
The City is dedicated to making up for the time lost due to the implementation of the national lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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