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    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    30 July 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

    City partnership empowers Mfuleni youngsters to become river stewards

    City partnership empowers Mfuleni youngsters to become river stewards

    13 July 2026

    Young people, urban farmers and emerging water activists in Mfuleni are stepping forward to be more prominent in protecting the Kuils River.

    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

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    16 June 2026

    Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.

    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

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    11 June 2026

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    City’s Ocean is a Home campaign makes waves with festive beachgoers

    City’s Ocean is a Home campaign makes waves with festive beachgoers

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate's annual Ocean is a Home Festive Season Awareness Programme concluded last week.

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    07 November 2025

    Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

    Wheels come off for eight ‘dump’ truck drivers

    Wheels come off for eight ‘dump’ truck drivers

    03 November 2025

    The eight vehicles impounded on Friday, 31 October by the Area East by-laws team brought the October tally to 36 - four times higher than September.

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

    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

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    10 September 2025

    Upgrading security at sewer pump stations took centre stage in the 2024/2025 financial year.

    City hosting info day about neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    City hosting info day about neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    03 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town encourages local residents, stakeholders and interested and affected parties to attend the information day about the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    24 August 2025

    The City is concerned that President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation promise for increased affordable housing funding is yet to materialise.

    Call for comment on neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    Call for comment on neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    15 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to comment on the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas in the Far South

    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.

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    24 July 2025

    ​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    21 July 2025

    The City has a long history of pioneering best practices in waste management

    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

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    08 June 2025

    The Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum (J-CMF) was officially established following its inaugural meeting on 21 May 2025 at the Parow Council Chambers.

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    07 June 2025

    Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

    City marks World Environment Day with public awareness event on responsible waste management

    City marks World Environment Day with public awareness event on responsible waste management

    05 June 2025

    The City celebrated World Environment Day with a public awareness event focusing on keeping our rivers and canals free of waste.

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews participates in Global Forum on Climate Solidarity

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews participates in Global Forum on Climate Solidarity

    29 May 2025

    The event formed part of the broader engagement process ahead of the G20 Summit to be hosted in Johannesburg later this year.

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    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.

    City to support NGO shelters ahead of winter cold

    City to support NGO shelters ahead of winter cold

    11 April 2025

    The winter aid programme is critical in easing the load on shelters

    Clearing alien invasive plants restores 48 million litres of water daily

    Clearing alien invasive plants restores 48 million litres of water daily

    20 March 2025

    To kick off National Water Week, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the proactive clearing of water-thirsty alien invasive plants as one of its interventions to help build a water secure future for residents

    Off-grid sanitation technology succeeding at Cape Town pilot sites

    Off-grid sanitation technology succeeding at Cape Town pilot sites

    03 March 2025

    Innovative ‘off-grid’ sanitation technology is now fully operational at Masincedane Informal Settlement in Strandfontein, one of the pilot sites for this City initiative supported by the Water Research Commission and funded by the Gates Foundation. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the site together with partners on Monday, 3 March.

    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

    Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

    Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

    19 February 2025

    Urbanisation is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. By 2050 an estimated 70% of the world’s population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018).

    Identikidz off to a festive start, while Recreation and Parks hosts fun-filled youth events

    Identikidz off to a festive start, while Recreation and Parks hosts fun-filled youth events

    18 December 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme saw more than 14 000 children tagged

    Innovative sanitation technology breaks ground in Strandfontein and Macassar

    Innovative sanitation technology breaks ground in Strandfontein and Macassar

    22 November 2024

    ​Construction of new eco-friendly toilets not connected to the municipal sewer reticulation system is progressing well, at Nyagatisa Informal Settlement in Macassar and Masincedane Informal Settlement in Strandfontein.

    Cape Town declares dispute over unconstitutional District Development Model regulations

    Cape Town declares dispute over unconstitutional District Development Model regulations

    21 November 2024

    The regulations mandate each municipality to draw up a ‘One Plan’ together with other spheres of government, for ultimate ‘approval’ by the COGTA Minister and ‘adoption’ by National Cabinet.

    Update on illegal butchery in Mfuleni

    Update on illegal butchery in Mfuleni

    15 November 2024

    The City is aware that the discovery of an illegal butchery in Mfuleni this week

    Register to stay updated: King David Mowbray Golf Course proposed mixed-use development

    Register to stay updated: King David Mowbray Golf Course proposed mixed-use development

    14 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting residents, businesses, and interested parties to register and participate in shaping this impactful initiative.

    City publishes second annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City publishes second annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    08 November 2024

    The City’s second iteration of the Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued today.

    Marine outfalls show compliant results

    Marine outfalls show compliant results

    04 November 2024

    The third Public Advisory Forum (PAF) meeting was held on Monday, 28 October 2024 where reports tabled indicate that the system is largely compliant with established safety and environmental parameters. Our marine outfalls demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards, reflecting the City's commitment to environmental responsibility and public health.

    Residents and visitors reminded not to approach whales

    Residents and visitors reminded not to approach whales

    17 October 2024

    ​The City would like to remind residents and visitors that it is against the law to approach any whale or dolphin within 300m of the shoreline.

    City hosts open house to share rehabilitation plans of Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence

    City hosts open house to share rehabilitation plans of Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence

    07 October 2024

    Water and Sanitation Directorate will host a public engagement session to present the proposed rehabilitation plans for the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence area in Coniston Park, Retreat

    Cape Town ready to host Prince of Wales for The Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony

    Cape Town ready to host Prince of Wales for The Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony

    03 October 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City is excited to host the Prince of Wales for The Earthshot Prize Awards, set to take place during Earthshot Week on 6 November 2024.

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    17 September 2024

    The study will be undertaken by a suitably qualified transaction advisory team, who have been appointed as approved by Council resolution.

    ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

    ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

    15 September 2024

    The training initiative was a joint effort between City Health and the Community Arts & Culture Development Department.

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