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    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    24 July 2026

    Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

     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 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

    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

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    14 May 2026

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

    City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

    10 February 2026

    ​For the third year in a row, the City of Cape Town was the recipient of a multi-tonne food donation to help with immediate food relief to vulnerable communities from the Taipei Liaison Office in Cape Town

    City thanks donors in disaster relief efforts

    City thanks donors in disaster relief efforts

    22 January 2026

    Donations have been received from several quarters, including individuals, organisations and corporates.

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    14 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    05 December 2025

    Ensure all bins are placed out for servicing as early as possible, as reduced peak traffic over this period means crews travel quickly on their routes.

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    20 November 2025

    We’re asking our indigent residents and pensioners to apply for help with service and rates costs

    City’s mobile Swop Shop brings recycling rewards closer to home

    City’s mobile Swop Shop brings recycling rewards closer to home

    18 November 2025

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is bringing recycling closer to home with its mobile Swop Shop trailer.

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    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.

    Fun run goes a long way to assist those in need

    Fun run goes a long way to assist those in need

    24 October 2025

    More than 500 participants completed the five kilometre fun run at the Rondebosch Common

    Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    21 October 2025

    ​Entries for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards close Friday, 31 October 2025

    Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

    Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

    15 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town has launched a new challenge this year and is calling for Capetonians to design and make the Mayor’s annual festive-wear top.

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    06 August 2025

    The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    02 July 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

    Mayoral Fund lends its hand to Durbanville Children’s Home

    Mayoral Fund lends its hand to Durbanville Children’s Home

    11 June 2025

    The Durbanville Children’s Home, benefitted from a R150 000 donation from the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Fund

    Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

    Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

    06 June 2025

    'Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays.

    Firefighters lace up for charity run to support Volunteer Wildfire Services

    Firefighters lace up for charity run to support Volunteer Wildfire Services

    18 March 2025

    The boys are back, and geared up, for the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    14 March 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre works to mitigate the risk of weather or man-made impacts, and to drive any response in the wake of such impacts.

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    28 February 2025

    The CPBMJTT welcomes the Shark Spotters who will be implementing selected operational tasks under the banner of the Cape Baboon Partnership

    Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

    Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

    02 February 2025

    Updgrade at Sunnyside Park in Edgemead completed

    Deputy Mayor hands over school shoes to pupils in Manenberg

    Deputy Mayor hands over school shoes to pupils in Manenberg

    17 January 2025

    The City's Deputy Mayor started the new school year gifting a number of Manenberg pupils with new school shoes.

    City firefighters bring the Christmas cheer

    City firefighters bring the Christmas cheer

    20 December 2024

    ​The Fire & Rescue Service brought early Christmas cheer to many children.

    City signs partnership agreement with Shark Spotters, supported by SANParks and CapeNature

    City signs partnership agreement with Shark Spotters, supported by SANParks and CapeNature

    20 December 2024

    SANParks and CapeNature as parties to the CPBMJTT are committed to initiating their own discussions with the Shark Spotters who will be assisting with the implementation of the Baboon Strategic Management Plan on the Cape Peninsula.

    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

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2024

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2024

    11 December 2024

    Residents must please ensure that their bins are placed out for servicing on time as the reduction in traffic typically experienced over this period means crews travel quickly on their respective routes

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council gives City greenlight for partnership with Shark Spotters to assist with baboon management

    Council gives City greenlight for partnership with Shark Spotters to assist with baboon management

    05 December 2024

    ​Council has approved the proposed partnership with the Shark Spotters to assist with the implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan.

    Disaster donation drive kicks off

    Disaster donation drive kicks off

    15 November 2024

    Next to public safety, humanitarian relief in a crisis or disaster scenario is essential

    Baboon rangers secured for December

    Baboon rangers secured for December

    15 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town has appointed NCC through a Request for Quotation process to ensure a presence of baboon rangers from 1 December until 31 December 2024

    City honours fallen SA soldiers for Remembrance Day

    City honours fallen SA soldiers for Remembrance Day

    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

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    14 October 2024

    The CPBMJTT wants to thank affected communities for their ongoing support.

    City staff donate sanitary products to disadvantaged communities

    City staff donate sanitary products to disadvantaged communities

    06 September 2024

    This donation stemmed from a sanitary products drive from the City’s Corporate Services Directorate during Women’s Month to provide assistance to disadvantaged women and girls who are impacted by the menstrual hygiene crisis

    Hout Bay library turns the pages for 35 years

    Hout Bay library turns the pages for 35 years

    08 August 2024

    The Hout Bay library celebrated 35 years of service to the community yesterday, Wednesday, 7 August 2024.

    City firefighters make a run to recruit more donors

    City firefighters make a run to recruit more donors

    02 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town's firefighters will continue their campaign with DKMS (previously the Sunflower Fund) by hitting the pavement in this year's Totalsports Women's Race

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    Four-Tonnes rice donation gives hope to victims of inclement weather

    Four-Tonnes rice donation gives hope to victims of inclement weather

    19 July 2024

    The Taipei Liaison Office in Cape Town, via a long-standing partnership, donated four tons of rice to the City of Cape Town.

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    19 July 2024

    In recognition of Mandela Day, Alderman Grant Twigg visited the unveiling of a mural at Tafelsig High School in Mitchells Plain and the Sinethemba Community Project in Khayelitsha.

    City issues more than 10 000 flood kits, even more storms expected

    City issues more than 10 000 flood kits, even more storms expected

    17 July 2024

    We have already delivered a whopping 10 000 flood kits to affected residents.

    Update on Disaster Management operations

    Update on Disaster Management operations

    12 July 2024

    Assessments by the Disaster Risk Management Centre and Human Settlements Department to date indicate that just over 33 000 households have been affected across the metropole

      More than 6 500 flood kits issued and rising in unprecedented storm impact

    More than 6 500 flood kits issued and rising in unprecedented storm impact

    11 July 2024

    'With 6 500 flood assistance kits already issued, some relocations done and milling material delivered to soak up the water where possible

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    09 July 2024

    Our frontline teams are out there serving Capetonians with great dedication and pride in these difficult storm conditions.

    City to ramp up assistance to shelters

    City to ramp up assistance to shelters

    07 July 2024

    The assistance includes aid and capacity building training, among others.

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    25 June 2024

    ​The proactive essential maintenance on the Cape Flats water network is progressing well as the City’s transversal efforts are more than 38 hours into the three-day operation

    Not such sweet surrender for animal welfare organisations

    Not such sweet surrender for animal welfare organisations

    16 June 2024

    TEARS, which is also a member of CAWF, reached out to the City recently, having witnessed a marked increase in the number of pets being surrendered.

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    05 June 2024

    ​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

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