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    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

    Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

    30 July 2026

    ​The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    29 July 2026

    The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    10 July 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    26 June 2026

    The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

    City call centre handles nearly 272 000 customer interactions in May 2026

    City call centre handles nearly 272 000 customer interactions in May 2026

    03 June 2026

    The City's digital channels continue to play an increasingly important role in customer service delivery

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    28 May 2026

    ​The ratings agency Moody’s has recognised Cape Town’s proactive efforts to reduce the impact of national electricity challenges

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    07 May 2026

    One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

    Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

    29 April 2026

    The City has allocated approximately R1,1 billion to the first phase of the programme

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town is excited to announce the beneficiaries of the 2025/26 film fund.

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    08 April 2026

    Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industr

    Cape Town welcomes unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25 financial year

    Cape Town welcomes unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25 financial year

    27 March 2026

    The City welcomes the AG’s confirmation of Cape Town’s unqualified and sound financial management

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    24 March 2026

    During our visit, the lab’s technical teams demonstrated the meticulous testing processes applied to every single meter before installation

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    15 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    24 January 2026

    The data shows that mechanical breakdowns and other vehicle-related faults like flat tyres and running out of petrol are what our officers attend to most.

    Protecting every drop: City interventions are reducing water losses

    Protecting every drop: City interventions are reducing water losses

    19 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues its efforts to reduce water losses through focused daily operations.

    For the record: Minstrel Road march route

    For the record: Minstrel Road march route

    28 December 2025

    The City is currently finalising the permit application for the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade or the Cape Town Street Parade.

    Officer of the year shows no fear

    Officer of the year shows no fear

    23 December 2025

    The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    09 December 2025

    World Anti-Corruption Day, celebrated on 9 December annually, continues its youth theme focused on ‘Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity’

    City seeking interdict against extortionists at MyCiTi Spine Road Depots

    City seeking interdict against extortionists at MyCiTi Spine Road Depots

    26 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town strongly condemns attempts by a group of would-be extortionists to unlawfully interfere in statutory procurement processes and disrupt operations at the newly constructed MyCiTi bus depots

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    11 November 2025

    Alderman Theresa Uys attended the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to share City tech advances

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    07 November 2025

    The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

    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

    Statement on Congestion Charge

    Statement on Congestion Charge

    29 October 2025

    The City would like to set the record straight on “congestion charge” for Cape Town media reports.

    Cape Town completes major MyCiTi bus depots for new routes from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

    Cape Town completes major MyCiTi bus depots for new routes from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

    23 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has completed the construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots on the corner of Spine Road and Mew Way between Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain

    ​Langa Sports Field residents switched on

    ​Langa Sports Field residents switched on

    26 September 2025

    Our city-wide electrification programme has gained significant momentum, providing quality electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlement residents where feasible

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    18 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    30 July 2025

    ​In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    City sets record straight on Project 300 recruitment outcomes

    City sets record straight on Project 300 recruitment outcomes

    14 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has condemned recent disinformation campaigns on social media.

    Cape Town asks Concourt to invalidate Public Procurement Bill

    Cape Town asks Concourt to invalidate Public Procurement Bill

    11 June 2025

    The City has wide-ranging concerns about new red tape introduced in the Bill

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    05 June 2025

    The morning consisted of noteworthy panel discussions amongst the City’s top tech and data experts.

    Addressing misinformation regarding firearm and equipment records

    Addressing misinformation regarding firearm and equipment records

    20 May 2025

    The Cape Town Metro Police Department notes with concern the recent circulation of misinformation by the National Coloured Congress (NCC)

    Cape Town receives upgrade from Moody’s ratings

    Cape Town receives upgrade from Moody’s ratings

    02 May 2025

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the City’s credit rating upgrade announced by ratings agency Moody’s Investor Services on 2 May.

    Cape Town set to soften tariff increases for higher value properties

    Cape Town set to soften tariff increases for higher value properties

    30 April 2025

    The City is looking to extend rates rebates to more property owners and pensioners.

    Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

    Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

    23 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros

    City gears up for winter by smashing sewer jet-cleaning record

    City gears up for winter by smashing sewer jet-cleaning record

    22 April 2025

    As we approach winter, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate showcased its ongoing work to prepare the City’s infrastructure for the anticipated rains

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    09 April 2025

    The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates

    Comment on the draft Budget 2025/26 before 2 May 2025

    Comment on the draft Budget 2025/26 before 2 May 2025

    08 April 2025

    The proposed tariff reforms will bring meaningful relief for lower-income households

    City records more than 10 000 engagements with rough sleepers since July

    City records more than 10 000 engagements with rough sleepers since July

    01 April 2025

    ​The Street People Programme Unit within the Community, Arts & Culture Development Department (CACD) is at the forefront of the City’s efforts to help persons off the street

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    14 March 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre works to mitigate the risk of weather or man-made impacts, and to drive any response in the wake of such impacts.

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    27 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Environment and Heritage Resources Information Centre (EHRIC) has recently completed 23 000 scans relating to the history and development of Cape Town.

    City’s Productivity Efficiency Programme ready to help businesses build back better

    City’s Productivity Efficiency Programme ready to help businesses build back better

    25 February 2025

    The programme assists SMMEs with focused strategies to help them improve their operations.

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