Cape Town Removes 785m² of Graffiti as Metro Police Make 439 Arrests
At the same time the departments continue to make inroads in getting weapons and criminals off the streets. They will further continue to prioritise crime prevention on all levels to…
Mayor Lewis Announces Intergovernmental Dispute to Expand Metro Police Powers
City of Cape Town should be empowered to build a successful docket for prosecutors to gain a conviction. Right now, City officers hand the gun over to SAPS and, due to a broken criminal…
Festive Lights Switch-On celebration returning in November 2026 with Grand Parade
As part of the Wear the Hope Challenge, it aims at celebrating Cape Town’s creativity, diversity and local talent. Residents and visitors will be invited to design a fun festive jersey, pullover or shirt which the mayor will don…
Kenya Ports Authority VTMIS at Port of Mombasa for safety and security
The ceremony was attended by key port stakeholders, that includes representatives from the shipping industry. This hailed the project as a game changer in enhancing maritime safety, security and operational efficiency at the Port of Mombasa.
Cape Town Approves 983 Event Permits, Welcomes 4.1M Spectators
The Events Permit Office of the City of Cape Town works throughout the year to regulate event safety in the city, by coordinating with sister departments and external stakeholders to ensure that events take place in the…
Cape Town Enforcement Agencies Apprehends 311 Suspects in One Week
The anti-hijacking unit was established to help in curbing the hijacking of City-owned vehicles, which is a massive challenge in some parts of the city. As they have indicated before that it is the most recent batch of…
Cape Town Honours Metro Police Officers During Ranking Ceremony
These ranks strengthen the command structure by providing experienced officers with greater responsibility to lead teams, coordinate operations, mentor junior members and ensure effective policing outcomes.
Cape Town Introduces New Events By-Law to Simplify Approvals and Boost Major Events
This initiative forms part of the City of Cape Town’s ongoing efforts to establish a regulatory environment that is responsive, practical and supportive of a thriving events sector, while ensuring that public safety remains paramount.
Hundreds of Cape Town Neighbourhood Watches Register for New Smart App
This application empowers Neighbourhood Watch structures and provides ease of access to critical municipal services. It also serves as a platform that the City of Cape Town can leverage to determine hotspots, pinpoint particular challenges and adjust deployment…