City Health marks Pregnancy Awareness Week provides basic antenatal care
Pregnant mothers should focus on making healthy food choices as much as they are able to, and to avoid the use of substances such as tobacco and alcohol that can…
City Health records 33% increase in Certificate of Acceptability applications
The Environmental Health Practitioners (Health Inspectors) of the City of Cape Town have recorded a notable increase in premises applying for COAs in the past two years.
Cape Town eases Development for ECD Centres with new Exemption Criteria
The amendments that were approved by the Council address the challenges that the sector raised with them at the two indabas, hosted in August and November of 2025. These improvements also maintain the…
Cape Town lists precaution measures to prevent Diarrhoea in summers
City Health of Cape Town also suggested to have an oral re-hydration solution or the Sugar-Salt Solution (SSS) can be prepared at home by mixing one litre of clean, safe…
Cape Town celebrates World Environmental Health Day, promoted cleaner air
The city is mainly focusing on air quality this year, there are many other priorities that the dedicated Environmental Health Practitioners tackle on daily basis in pursuit of safer communities,…
Cape Town City Health Department Conducts Basic Antenatal Care Class For Women
City Health is ramping up awareness drives and events. Cervical cancer is preventable, and a simple pap smear can save your life. If you are 30 years or older, visit…
City Health warns local businesses over fake health scam in Lentegeur area
The city has advised, when starting your business or considering any amendments to your conditions of trade, rather consult your local Environmental Health office or the City’s website to determine…
City Health observes ‘Science In Action’ on World Food Safety Day
The Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) collect samples from a range of food handling, production and processing environments, from manufacturers to retailers and takeaways, premises like ECDs and old age homes…
City Health observed awareness event in Tafelsig on World No Tobacco Day
City Health urged individuals, businesses and policymakers to take action by promoting smoke free environments, supporting tobacco cessation programmes and advocating for stronger regulations on tobacco and nicotine marketing.