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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

    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 bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

    City partnership with WESSA cultivates water-wise gardeners

    City partnership with WESSA cultivates water-wise gardeners

    12 July 2026

    Steenberg residents have supported WESSA's partnership with the City by becoming custodians of the Sandvlei Catchment and advocating for water resilience in their neighbourhood.

    Common sense has gone to the birds

    Common sense has gone to the birds

    10 July 2026

    There has been considerable confusion and misinformation this week regarding a notice issued by our Environmental Health Practitioners

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    08 July 2026

    ​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    03 July 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    City empowering youth to protect rivers, oceans and future

    City empowering youth to protect rivers, oceans and future

    29 June 2026

    The Junior River Wardens Programme invests in young people as future environmental leaders

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    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

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    25 June 2026

    The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

    City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

    City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

    25 June 2026

    City's commitment to advancing women highlighted at the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference.

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    18 June 2026

    City supported various Youth Day activities

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    15 June 2026

    City Health is aware of the recent increase in food safety-related complaints received and allegations made regarding foodstuffs purchased

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    12 June 2026

    Libraries play such an important role in our communities and renovating, regular maintenance and upgrades are investments in future learning

    Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

    Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

    11 June 2026

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has officially opened the new R10,2 million Princess Vlei trail

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    10 June 2026

    The amended by-law is designed to streamline event approval processes, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for lower-risk events

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    09 June 2026

    More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    07 June 2026

    The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

    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

    Partnership drives restoration of Bellville's Elsieskraal River

    Partnership drives restoration of Bellville's Elsieskraal River

    03 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to support community-based organisations working to restore and protect local waterways and wetlands

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    31 May 2026

    The Department has concluded a series of sessions with thousands of learners aged seven to 18, aimed at discouraging tobacco use and creating awareness of the dangers of smoking.

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    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

    Grant funding boosts Mosselbank River clean-up efforts

    Grant funding boosts Mosselbank River clean-up efforts

    21 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town continues to strengthen environmental rehabilitation efforts through grant funding support to community-based organisations

    Schools for Clean Catchments project set to drive environmental awareness, cleaner waterways

    Schools for Clean Catchments project set to drive environmental awareness, cleaner waterways

    21 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project

    Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town

    Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town

    15 May 2026

    Despite the severity of the weather conditions, our Recreation and Parks teams were fully activated ahead of the storms and have been working around the clock to respond to incidents

    City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day

    City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day

    12 May 2026

    Nurses are the backbone of our primary healthcare system

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    30 April 2026

    The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

    Cape Town youth lead the way as three schools celebrate Junior River Warden success

    Cape Town youth lead the way as three schools celebrate Junior River Warden success

    29 April 2026

    These learners have demonstrated that environmental stewardship is not just about the future; it is about active citizenship right now.

    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

    City highlights its Smart Flo Programme this Earth Day 2026

    City highlights its Smart Flo Programme this Earth Day 2026

    21 April 2026

    City Environmental Management Department has been rolling out its Smart Flo Programme at various high schools

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

    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 strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    City strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    15 April 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is intensifying its focus on waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and composting

    Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

    Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

    02 April 2026

    This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s

    City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

    City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

    01 April 2026

    ​Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    11 March 2026

    The SmartCape programme was initiated in July 2002 with five computers deployed at six public libraries across the City.

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    11 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially launched the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg.

    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

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    23 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    19 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town is strengthening its response to teen mental health and suicide prevention

    Improving public health starts with the City

    Improving public health starts with the City

    13 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town today launched its “Good For You” Healthy Food Guidelines at the Cape Town Civic Centre

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

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