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    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    18 February 2026

    During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.

    Food for thought this festive period

    Food for thought this festive period

    29 December 2025

    ​The festive season sees more celebrations and more food on our tables, which also means more food going to waste

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    13 July 2025

    City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

    City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

    City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

    09 May 2025

    The Winter Readiness Programme is but one of the many City interventions to assist persons living on the street.

    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

    DRM helps communities become more robust

    DRM helps communities become more robust

    10 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) facilitated a series of community training sessions.

    Shelters urged to apply for winter aid

    Shelters urged to apply for winter aid

    18 February 2024

    Registered non-profit organisations have only a few weeks left to submit their applications for the City’s Winter Readiness Programme.

    City extends winter readiness applications for shelters

    City extends winter readiness applications for shelters

    05 April 2023

    ​Registered non-profit organisations that offer accommodation to vulnerable groups have until 14 April to apply for aid to sustain their operations through winter

    City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

    City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

    29 September 2022

    ​The United Nations General Assembly has designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

    City takes young women on a resilience journey

    City takes young women on a resilience journey

    01 July 2022

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) is hosting its annual resilience programme for teenage girls as part of the international ‘Women and Girls – an invisible force of resilience’ campaign

    City releases Progress Report to Residents

    City releases Progress Report to Residents

    01 October 2021

    It has been a privilege and an honour to serve the residents of Cape Town as the Mayor of this wonderful, vibrant, diverse, and innovative city

    City’s Phase 2 humanitarian relief programme in full swing

    City’s Phase 2 humanitarian relief programme in full swing

    20 August 2021

    The ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact vulnerable communities, households and individuals

    City doubles aid to shelters for winter

    City doubles aid to shelters for winter

    08 July 2021

    The City of Cape Town is disbursing aid to the value of R1 429 586 to 10 organisations that have successfully applied for assistance during winter

    City launches an urban agricultural programme to enhance food security for the poor

    City launches an urban agricultural programme to enhance food security for the poor

    25 June 2021

    Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Alderman Grant Twigg, launched the City’s Urban Agriculture programme on Wednesday, 23 June 2021 at the Philippi Fresh Produce Market

    Cape Town named finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge

    Cape Town named finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge

    16 June 2021

    Cape Town is one of 50 Champion Cities selected today as finalists in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge

    City’s aid ensures warm meals for vulnerable residents

    City’s aid ensures warm meals for vulnerable residents

    08 June 2021

    This community reached out to my office for assistance to start a soup kitchen and I am pleased that we could assist as the lingering impact of the national Covid-19 lockdown

    City working with authorities to recover unspent Grant  funding

    City working with authorities to recover unspent Grant funding

    20 May 2021

    Councillor charged with misuse of Grant funding.

    Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato wishes all Muslims Eid Mubarak

    Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato wishes all Muslims Eid Mubarak

    13 May 2021

    STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR DAN PLATO

    City continues Covid-19 relief lifeline to communities

    City continues Covid-19 relief lifeline to communities

    12 May 2021

    ​The lingering impact of the national Covid-19 lockdown means residents continue to struggle to provide food for their families

    City bids farewell to dedicated Speaker

    City bids farewell to dedicated Speaker

    29 April 2021

    Council speech by Alderman Ian Neilson, Executive Deputy Mayor

    More Covid-19 relief to feed vulnerable communities

    More Covid-19 relief to feed vulnerable communities

    22 April 2021

    Since April last year, a total of R39 million has been provided towards critical food aid relief, which has been a vital lifeline to residents experiencing the financial impact of the lockdown

    City engages business sector on Covid-19 recovery plans

    City engages business sector on Covid-19 recovery plans

    08 April 2021

    Mayor Dan Plato hosted representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, hospitality sector and entrepreneurs for a discussion on how the City is charting an economic recovery path and demonstrate how the City is enabling business to navigate the lingering Covid-19 pandemic.

    City’s annual budget – prioritising effective service delivery and economic recovery

    City’s annual budget – prioritising effective service delivery and economic recovery

    31 March 2021

    Speech by the Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato

    Council approves R10m and commits to further R15m in COVID-19 relief

    Council approves R10m and commits to further R15m in COVID-19 relief

    02 February 2021

    As a result of the severe impact of the national coronavirus lockdown, many residents have struggled to put food on the table.

    City launches Food Gardens Project in response to COVID-19 economic recovery programme

    City launches Food Gardens Project in response to COVID-19 economic recovery programme

    15 December 2020

    The Food Gardens Project forms part of the City’s Urban Management Support Programme’s initiative to establish sustainable food gardens which will aid in addressing food insecurity in vulnerable areas

    Mayor Dan Plato launches COVID-19 social relief Co-Care Vouchers with the German Development Cooperation

    Mayor Dan Plato launches COVID-19 social relief Co-Care Vouchers with the German Development Cooperation

    02 December 2020

    Mayor Dan Plato launches COVID-19 social relief Co-Care Vouchers with the German Development Cooperation

    Service delivery backlog plan and economic recovery top of the City’s agenda

    Service delivery backlog plan and economic recovery top of the City’s agenda

    29 October 2020

    It has been a tough few months for all of us, and I am proud of all the work that the City of Cape Town and the many caring residents and organisations have done to support our residents

    Councillor Sharon Cottle hands over hygiene care packs and food parcels to community-based organisations

    Councillor Sharon Cottle hands over hygiene care packs and food parcels to community-based organisations

    07 October 2020

    Councillor Sharon Cottle hands over hygiene care packs and food parcels to community-based organisations

    City of Cape Town welcomes R100m COVID-19 relief funding from KfW Development Bank

    City of Cape Town welcomes R100m COVID-19 relief funding from KfW Development Bank

    29 September 2020

    We have seen how devastating the impact of the national lockdown has been on many of our residents

    Residents and councillors must work together to make things better

    Residents and councillors must work together to make things better

    30 July 2020

    National government can no longer ignore the legitimate concerns of industries which are able to open safely but remain mostly locked down and restricted

    Tourism Development Fund beneficiaries adapt in times of COVID-19

    Tourism Development Fund beneficiaries adapt in times of COVID-19

    28 July 2020

    Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management conducted site visits to three tourism businesses last week to witness firsthand how they have successfully adapted their businesses under lockdown.

    R20 million grants in aid for organisations supporting the most vulnerable

    R20 million grants in aid for organisations supporting the most vulnerable

    05 July 2020

    The City offers relief to the vulnerable

    Mayor Dan Plato offers more soup kitchen support, donates to Desiree Ellis Foundation

    Mayor Dan Plato offers more soup kitchen support, donates to Desiree Ellis Foundation

    24 June 2020

    Mayor Dan Plato donates equipment and food to various soup kitchens

    COVID-19 and the 10th anniversary of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

    COVID-19 and the 10th anniversary of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

    15 June 2020

    After years of preparation and a few frantic months before the kick-off, South Africa pulled out all the stops to host the world’s biggest sporting event

     City approves more than R20 million grants in sponsorship

    City approves more than R20 million grants in sponsorship

    28 May 2020

    The City’s Social Development Department will disburse humanitarian aid to non-government organisations through grants in sponsorship.

    Our economic action plan means Cape Town is ready for level 3

    Our economic action plan means Cape Town is ready for level 3

    25 May 2020

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S EXECUTIVE MAYOR, ALDERMAN DAN PLATO.

    Mayor Plato accepts R450 000 food donation for Cape Town communities

    Mayor Plato accepts R450 000 food donation for Cape Town communities

    18 April 2020

    Bangladeshi community donates food.

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