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    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    10 June 2026

    There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    22 February 2026

    Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle

    Proposed Short-Term Letting By-law aims to improve Rates Policy compliance for commercial-scale short-term letting

    Proposed Short-Term Letting By-law aims to improve Rates Policy compliance for commercial-scale short-term letting

    09 February 2026

    ​All premises primarily used for commercial accommodation businesses (including short-term letting) are required to pay commercial property rates under the City's existing Rates Policy

    Steady progress as City hands over more homes in historic Dido Valley, Simon’s Town

    Steady progress as City hands over more homes in historic Dido Valley, Simon’s Town

    19 November 2025

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate has marked yet another meaningful milestone at the historic Dido Valley housing development,

    Comment on revised proposals for managing travel demand

    Comment on revised proposals for managing travel demand

    15 October 2025

    Travel demand management is a collection of programmes, techniques and policies aimed at influencing the travel choices people make

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    Game day logistics for Springboks vs Barbarians

    Game day logistics for Springboks vs Barbarians

    24 June 2025

    A massive turnout is expected at DHL Stadium for the historic rugby match.

    State initiates joint eviction application for Wingfield, Paint City foreign nationals

    State initiates joint eviction application for Wingfield, Paint City foreign nationals

    18 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town and national Departments of Home Affairs and Public Works are jointly seeking a Western Cape High Court eviction order for the remaining foreign nationals unlawfully occupying two sites in Cape Town

    Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment

    Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment

    11 June 2025

    The City this week launched a coat-hanger marketing campaign at the Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa.

    Transport Month panel discussion tackles Cape Town’s congestion conundrum

    Transport Month panel discussion tackles Cape Town’s congestion conundrum

    01 October 2024

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate kicked off Transport Month with a panel discussion around Cape Town’s congestion conundrum at the Concourse in the Civic Centre earlier today, 1 October 2024.

    Beat the Rush: Park & Ride or Fan Walk Your Way to DHL Stadium

    Beat the Rush: Park & Ride or Fan Walk Your Way to DHL Stadium

    03 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is rolling out an expanded free Park & Ride service this Saturday, 7 September 2024

    Supreme Court upholds right to protect property from unlawful occupation

    Supreme Court upholds right to protect property from unlawful occupation

    11 July 2024

    Both courts have upheld the right of counter-spoliation – the act of retaking property in the process of being taken away – as lawful and not unconstitutional.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis supports families impacted by housing unit hi-jackings

    Mayor Hill-Lewis supports families impacted by housing unit hi-jackings

    07 June 2024

    The City has been fighting for over two and a half years in court to gain an eviction order and restore the homes to the rightful beneficiary families.

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    24 May 2024

    Modulêr's new site has expanded to 4 000m², a significant increase from its initial 700m² when it opened its doors just two years ago.

    Sheriff concludes Green Point Tennis Courts eviction

    Sheriff concludes Green Point Tennis Courts eviction

    22 February 2024

    The eviction took place today, 22 February, under the court's direction, via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

    High Court grants final eviction order for parts of Culemborg in Cape Town CBD

    High Court grants final eviction order for parts of Culemborg in Cape Town CBD

    15 February 2024

    ​The Western Cape High Court has granted a final eviction order in the City of Cape Town’s application regarding the unlawful occupation at the various road reserves and bridges around Culemborg in the Cape Town CBD.

    Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

    Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

    14 December 2023

    The City has worked closely and continuously with partners such as CTT and Wesgro's Air Access and Cruise Cape Town programmes to ensure an increased number of flights and cruise ships to match the rise in demand from travellers.

    From power hungry to power lite- Now City has 100 future-fit buildings saving R84m

    From power hungry to power lite- Now City has 100 future-fit buildings saving R84m

    11 October 2023

    'Saving R84 million and more than 72 500 MWh of electricity and 71 800 tCO2e over the 12 years of the programme so far shows that energy efficiency is always the starting point

    City succeeds in appeals to proceed with 725 social housing units in Woodstock

    City succeeds in appeals to proceed with 725 social housing units in Woodstock

    14 September 2023

    ​Two City of Cape Town projects set to deliver 725 social housing units in Woodstock have successfully passed the heritage appeals phase.

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    13 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is celebrating the vital role it’s Building Inspectors play in ensuring a safe built environment in Cape Town.

    City assisting Prasa, HDA with development application submission for central line relocations

    City assisting Prasa, HDA with development application submission for central line relocations

    12 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is playing its role as the independent planning authority which must preside over Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and the Housing Development Agency’s (HDA) application for the relocation of the Prasa central line unlawful occupants.

    Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre design gets a 5-star Green Star rating

    Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre design gets a 5-star Green Star rating

    21 July 2023

    The Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre has achieved a 5-star rating from the Green Building Council South Africa.

    New Transport Minister misinforms parliament on Central Line relocation

    New Transport Minister misinforms parliament on Central Line relocation

    17 May 2023

    The City will follow due process in terms of the Municipal Planning By-law and other applicable policies in assessing the rezoning and development applications

    City disappointed by delay in CBD unlawful occupations matter due to late notice to oppose

    City disappointed by delay in CBD unlawful occupations matter due to late notice to oppose

    19 April 2023

    The City welcomes any constructive engagement on our well-publicised plan to increase dignified transitional shelter and help more people off the streets, with court assistance where necessary

    City’s new development portal to go live on Monday, 13 March 2023

    City’s new development portal to go live on Monday, 13 March 2023

    09 March 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is busy implementing its new Development Application Management System (DAMS2) portal.

      Erica Park paved the way for facility compliance with SASREA grading

    Erica Park paved the way for facility compliance with SASREA grading

    26 February 2023

    Erika Park qualified with SASREA grading certificate

    High Court orders the serving of eviction notices at CBD unlawful occupations

    High Court orders the serving of eviction notices at CBD unlawful occupations

    20 February 2023

    Eviction notices are to be served at unlawful occupation hotspots along Buitengracht Street, FW De Klerk Boulevard, Foregate Square, Taxi Rank and Foreshore, Helen Suzman Boulevard, Strand Street, Foreshore / N1, Virginia Avenue and Mill Street Bridge in the city.

    City’s new one-stop-shop for all development related business

    City’s new one-stop-shop for all development related business

    16 February 2023

    ​The City only accepts building plan and land use applications online, through its e-services portal. This portal has now been upgraded to make it significantly easier for the public and professionals to do development related business with the City’s Development Management Department.

     City’s new one-stop-shop for all development related business

    City’s new one-stop-shop for all development related business

    06 February 2023

    ​The City’s Development Management Department only accepts building plan and land use applications online, through its e-services portal

    City’s new one-stop-shop for all development related business

    City’s new one-stop-shop for all development related business

    03 February 2023

    The City's Development Management Department only accepts building plan and land use applications online, through its e-services portal.

    High Court grants final eviction order for Baxter Street unlawful occupation

    High Court grants final eviction order for Baxter Street unlawful occupation

    11 January 2023

    The final eviction order follows efforts over time by the City’s SDECD officials to offer social assistance to those persons unlawfully occupying the public space at Baxter Street, including access to dignified transitional shelter at NGO-run night shelters and City-run Safe Spaces.

    City committed to reinstatement of Central Line

    City committed to reinstatement of Central Line

    25 November 2022

    The City has committed to dealing with any application by Prasa in this matter in an expeditious and cooperative manner, but it can only do so within the ambit of the law.

    Woodstock Hall restored to mint condition

    Woodstock Hall restored to mint condition

    06 September 2022

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis celebrated the restoration of the facility last week and marked the occasion with the first tree-planting, the beginning of a series of events taking place

    Cape Town named 11th best city in the world, signalling destination strength

    Cape Town named 11th best city in the world, signalling destination strength

    23 August 2022

    Cape Town has yet again come in at a high ranking on a global list of the best cities in the world.

    22 City buildings receive certificates for smart energy usage

    22 City buildings receive certificates for smart energy usage

    27 July 2022

    ​The City is proud to receive 22 additional Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for 22 of its municipal buildings across the metro

    Offer of shelter stands for unlawful occupants of Castle precinct in CBD

    Offer of shelter stands for unlawful occupants of Castle precinct in CBD

    01 June 2022

    The City of Cape Town notes the continued unlawful occupation of the precinct around the Castle in the CBD

    Cape Town up for six awards at World Travel Awards – vote now!

    Cape Town up for six awards at World Travel Awards – vote now!

    25 May 2022

    These awards are the gold standard in the travel world and bring significant economic benefits to the city.

    Cape Town residents: here’s how to reach your municipality

    Cape Town residents: here’s how to reach your municipality

    08 February 2022

    The City’s Customer Care Centre can be reached 24/7 on 0860 103 089

    Permission to Use Certificates issued for District Six development

    Permission to Use Certificates issued for District Six development

    18 January 2022

    The City of Cape Town has issued ‘Permission to Use’ Certificates for the District Six development which is being undertaken by the National Government.

    Informal traders ready for business from new kiosks in Dunoon

    Informal traders ready for business from new kiosks in Dunoon

    27 September 2021

    Informal traders at the Dunoon Public Transport Interchange (PTI) are trading from their newly revamped kiosks, which formed part of a greater upgrade of the site.

    City shines as first municipality to receive certificates for energy smart buildings

    City shines as first municipality to receive certificates for energy smart buildings

    16 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that it has received Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for three of its municipal buildings

    Mayco greenlights updated Streets By-law, new Unlawful Occupation By-law

    Mayco greenlights updated Streets By-law, new Unlawful Occupation By-law

    08 September 2021

    These by-laws will help us protect land and buildings against unlawful occupation, and ensure the humane and constitutional enforcement of the prohibition on sleeping in public places

    Tourism Month kicks off with bold action plan to revitalise industry in Cape Town

    Tourism Month kicks off with bold action plan to revitalise industry in Cape Town

    02 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town today marked the start of Tourism Month.

    Safety and Security Portfolio Committee unanimously approves new and amended bylaws

    Safety and Security Portfolio Committee unanimously approves new and amended bylaws

    01 September 2021

    The bylaws are amendments to the Traffic Bylaw, Animal Keeping Bylaw and the Bylaw relating to Streets, Public Places and Prevention of Noise Nuisances

    City’s economic plans, successes, show not all is doom and gloom

    City’s economic plans, successes, show not all is doom and gloom

    20 August 2021

    While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on so many economies and businesses, it is not all doom and gloom

    By-law aims to provide clarity, improve health and safety, enhance management of informality

    By-law aims to provide clarity, improve health and safety, enhance management of informality

    27 July 2021

    The City of Cape Town, as with other metros in South Africa, has seen an unprecedented increase in unlawful occupation since the start of the Covid-19 national lockdown in March 2021.

    City geared for attracting investment and job creation

    City geared for attracting investment and job creation

    19 April 2021

    ​Businesses are encouraged to contact the City of Cape Town to find out about financial and non-financial incentives on offer to domestic and international businesses investing in the city for the first time

    City fights to retain right to protect land from invasion

    City fights to retain right to protect land from invasion

    24 March 2021

    The City is opposing an application in the Western Cape High Court to be heard from 25 to 26 March

    Woodstock Hospital: City urgently following correct legal route to drive social housing

    Woodstock Hospital: City urgently following correct legal route to drive social housing

    24 February 2021

    The City has a clear commitment to enabling more affordable housing opportunities, especially the social housing model.

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