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    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    03 August 2026

    A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    27 July 2026

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    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

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    25 June 2026

    'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    05 June 2026

    ​Today, 5 June 2026, marks World Environment Day, followed by World Oceans Day on Monday, 8 June 2026

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    03 June 2026

    World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    23 April 2026

    The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    07 April 2026

    Information guide and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon

    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

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

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

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    29 March 2026

    The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

    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

    Marine Unit has no time for fishy business

    Marine Unit has no time for fishy business

    05 March 2026

    The Marine Unit is one of the specialised units within Law Enforcement

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    02 March 2026

    Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

    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.

    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

    All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

    All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

    16 January 2026

    There were no fatal or non-fatal drownings recorded at municipal swimming pools – a remarkable feat, considering just how popular these facilities were with patrons enjoying a day out.

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    14 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.

    Beach safety operations yield positive returns

    Beach safety operations yield positive returns

    06 January 2026

    Llifeguards and other emergency services were kept busy, but drowning statistics are lower compared to the previous season.

    City’s 24/7 high-tech telemetry system boosts early detection of pump station faults

    City’s 24/7 high-tech telemetry system boosts early detection of pump station faults

    22 December 2025

    ​As the festive season continues, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is closely monitoring operations at sewer pump stations, via a technologically advanced telemetry monitoring system

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    17 December 2025

    Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets.

    Getting pump stations summer-ready

    Getting pump stations summer-ready

    18 November 2025

    In preparation for the busy summer season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified maintenance at its 487 sewer pump stations, including 102 along the coastline, to ensure reliable operations and clean, enjoyable beach days for residents and visitors.

    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

    Sting in the tail for rock lobster suspects

    Sting in the tail for rock lobster suspects

    29 September 2025

    Pilfering of our marine resources is an ongoing problem and often it is linked to other illicit dealings

    Annual beach lowering at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach

    Annual beach lowering at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach

    25 September 2025

    The City will commence with its annual beach lowering programme in Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach from Wednesday, 1 October 2025, if all goes as planned

    Kewtown sewer network gets multi-million rand makeover

    Kewtown sewer network gets multi-million rand makeover

    25 September 2025

    A reliable sewer network is essential to protect communities, rivers, and the coastline from pollution

    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.

    Road closures for Gun Run weekend

    Road closures for Gun Run weekend

    09 September 2025

    More than 18 000 athletes, combined for the trail run, 10km race, 5km fun runs and the Half Marathon, are expected to take part in the Gun Run.

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    04 September 2025

    Table View Beachfront upgrades

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    22 August 2025

    The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 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.

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    28 July 2025

    Online briefing session about the directorate’s budget priorities for the current financial year

    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.

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    10 June 2025

    Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition launch-City of Cape Town, presented unique challenges, innovative responses

    Iconic route set for 10th edition of Cape Town 10K

    Iconic route set for 10th edition of Cape Town 10K

    08 May 2025

    A sold-out field of approximately 15 000 people will take to the streets from Woodbridge Island in Milnerton to Lower Long Street in the CBD.

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    07 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has resumed its major project to rehabilitate and revitalise the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline.

    Council approves spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    Council approves spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    25 April 2025

    The City collaborated extensively with residents and interested and affected parties in finalising the LSDF.

    City concludes busy beach and pool season

    City concludes busy beach and pool season

    22 April 2025

    These were serious incidents that could have resulted in fatalities were it not for the swift actions of lifeguards, bystanders and emergency services.

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    03 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    27 March 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme

    Cape Town Triathlon makes return to ocean, land and urban park

    Cape Town Triathlon makes return to ocean, land and urban park

    19 March 2025

    City supports Cape Town Triathlon event

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    08 January 2025

    The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    06 January 2025

    Cape Town’s popular beaches showed consistently high water quality over the festive season.

    City receives a donation of seal stretchers

    City receives a donation of seal stretchers

    12 December 2024

    This is the first time we will be issuing seal stretchers to various teams to assist with carcass removal from our beaches

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