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    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    01 August 2026

    The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

    City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

    23 July 2026

    ​The City would like to advise residents and visitors that by next week, the contractor will start dismantling the four remaining beach huts on the eastern side of the Muizenberg beachfront

     City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    21 July 2026

    The City is pleased to announce the commencement of a project to extend the very popular St James coastal walkway

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    21 May 2026

    ​The City’s Environmental Management Department (EMD) partnered with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) to support its Class in the Clouds education programme

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    02 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that the Battle of Muizenberg site has recently been listed in the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) provincial gazette

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    16 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    26 February 2026

    The court affirmed the three authorities’ constitutional and statutory mandate to work together

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    12 February 2026

    South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    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.

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    04 December 2025

    On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    07 November 2025

    The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    04 November 2025

    long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    28 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    30 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting an Open Day about the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton on Saturday, 4 October 2025.

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    25 September 2025

    ​The six kilometre run was the second such event hosted by the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers (SRO) unit.

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    23 September 2025

    The City’s Spatial Planning and Envionment Directorate hosted 39 third-year Urban and Regional Planning (URP) students

    City Marks Arbor Month with Spring Planting

    City Marks Arbor Month with Spring Planting

    23 September 2025

    The City wrapped up this year’s Spring Cleaning programme and Arbor month by planting White Milkwood trees

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    19 September 2025

    The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg.

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city

    City's creativity boost: R3,2 million powers Arts and Culture

    City's creativity boost: R3,2 million powers Arts and Culture

    16 September 2025

    Organisations that provides arts, culture and heritage programmes received Grant-in-Aid from the City of Cape Town

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    03 September 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department launched Arbor Month with a ceremonial tree planting and awareness event at Westridge Gardens, in Mitchells Plain, earlier today, 3 September 2025

    City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

    City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

    01 August 2025

    The City is participating in this year’s World Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebrations on 2 August 2025.

    City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

    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.

    Illegal fishing at local dams put wildlife at risk

    Illegal fishing at local dams put wildlife at risk

    29 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is calling on the public to help protect Rosendal Dam in Bellville

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    Old seawall at Surfer’s Corner being removed, sandstone rocks preserved for re-use

    Old seawall at Surfer’s Corner being removed, sandstone rocks preserved for re-use

    09 July 2025

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    01 July 2025

    The City is conducting community workshops on possible public realm upgrades along Stock Road in Philippi East

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    17 June 2025

    Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    05 June 2025

    The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    30 May 2025

    Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area.

    Revised Bo-Kaap Hotel design approved after extensive community input

    Revised Bo-Kaap Hotel design approved after extensive community input

    27 May 2025

    This appeal concerns an application near to a Masjid that is of profound heritage significance to all of Cape Town

    City committed to sustainable development that also protects Cape Town’s exceptional biodiversity

    City committed to sustainable development that also protects Cape Town’s exceptional biodiversity

    23 May 2025

    The Deputy Mayor emphasised the complexity of sustainable development in the context of a rapidly growing city with globally significant biodiversity.

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    04 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting a third and final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 7 May 2025

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    02 May 2025

    Final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD

    ​Public encouraged to attend online info sessions about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    ​Public encouraged to attend online info sessions about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    22 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town encourages the public to attend the online information sessions about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    17 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and interested parties to comment on the land use application for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site.

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    16 April 2025

    Seven productions, including a feature film, two short films, two TV series, a reality TV show and an animated short are the first beneficiaries of the Film Fund.

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    08 April 2025

    During the construction of the Bo-Kaap Market site upgrade, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate’s contractor uncovered a stone well on the property associated with the national heritage site, the Spolander House.

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