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04 July 2026
A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
25 June 2026
The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community
12 June 2026
Libraries play such an important role in our communities and renovating, regular maintenance and upgrades are investments in future learning
24 May 2026
Public libraries across Cape Town are undergoing major upgrades as the City invests millions to improve spaces where residents, especially young people, learn, study and access the internet
17 April 2026
The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism
20 March 2026
The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.
11 March 2026
The SmartCape programme was initiated in July 2002 with five computers deployed at six public libraries across the City.
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.
22 February 2026
Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle
10 November 2025
Alderman Eddie Andrews delivered the Remembrance Day address at the Cenotaph in Adderley Street on 9 November 2025
20 September 2025
Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.
18 September 2025
The City’s Naming Committee was proud to support this monument proposal by the community steering committee led by Dr Mzwandile Plaatjies
26 July 2025
Remembrance Day held to honour staff members who have lost their lives
17 July 2025
The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department has completed the restoration of the Race Classification Board Memorial.
05 February 2025
World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) was founded by LIT World in 2010 as a celebration of reading aloud, community literacy, and the importance of sharing stories.
12 November 2024
*Below is the full speech text delivered by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at the Remembrance Day event in Adderley Street, Cape Town
20 September 2024
The Digital Vault is an online tool to manage art and heritage objects owned by the City, and to make these accessible to everyone.
17 September 2024
City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust proposed upgade of Lupin Park
24 August 2024
The installation and successful commissioning of two new cremators that have met Air Emission Standards, marks a major milestone.
27 July 2024
Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith led the service and wreath-laying ceremony, attended by relatives of the fallen members.
13 May 2024
Winter is coming, and the Recreation and Parks Department is working hard to mitigate the challenges that come with the colder months.
04 April 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service handed over a R45 000 donation.
18 December 2023
MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS
12 November 2023
Speech delivered by Executive Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis
03 November 2023
The festival is headlined by Zahara and Jonathan Butler.
01 November 2023
Recently 17 businesses and organisations were recognised for their remarkable efforts in implementing good water management practices, during a special Water Star-Rating Award Ceremony.
14 September 2023
The South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) chose Cape Town as the location for this year’s national conference – a significant choice as it coincides with the association's 10th anniversary.
12 September 2023
The roadworks will take place from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 17:30
14 August 2023
The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate held a memorial service for two Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEO).
16 June 2023
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joined the festivities to celebrate 100 years of Langa.
11 June 2023
The City of Cape Town's budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2023
10 June 2023
The Remembrance Day service is an annual event in honour of staff members who've died in the line of duty.
24 May 2023
The Langa gathering comes at a notable time for the area, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year.
24 April 2023
Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate’s operational and capital budget for the next three financial years
18 April 2023
This is a huge honour and recognition of the best-practice work that the City has undertaken in implementing innovative policies and plans to ensure Cape Town's wetlands are protected,
21 March 2023
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City’s plans to commemorate Langa’s 100th Anniversary this year.
13 November 2022
Mayor delivered speech and paid tribute on Remembrance Day
18 September 2022
Battle of Square Hill Remembrance Ceremony.
23 August 2022
Today, 184 remains spanning 220-279 years ago were reburied, in individual bags within six coffins.
06 August 2022
The inaugural event was hosted in 2017, when a memorial wall at the Cape Town Civic Centre was first unveiled.
03 August 2022
Unveiled a new memorial wall dedicated to Urban Waste Management staff who have died in the line of duty
31 July 2022
Alderman Andrews delivering a speech at the commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood soldiers.
30 June 2022
The City’s firefighters have been fundraising for the hospital’s burns unit since 2009,
02 March 2022
Each summer, our Fire and Rescue Service deals with thousands of vegetation fires, including on our mountain ranges
26 December 2021
Statement by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
29 October 2021
It is a tradition for many to visit family graves to pay tribute to their loved ones who have passed
08 September 2021
This year the City’s Recreation and Parks Department dedicated the launch of its Arbor Month festivities to the families of residents who lost their loved ones to Covid-19
20 July 2021
The City’s cemeteries have experienced incremental increases in the number of burials in recent weeks
06 May 2021
The areas most at risk are Vredehoek, Woodstock, Salt River, and Observatory, as well as the M3 highway and Philip Kgosana Drive.
29 April 2021
Council speech by Alderman Ian Neilson, Executive Deputy Mayor
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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