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    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town call for private sector partners

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town call for private sector partners

    20 July 2026

    We welcome Transnet’s call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town congratulates GreenCape on being named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the African Impact Investment Awards, announced on 11 June 2026 at the Africa Impact Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    16 June 2026

    Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    16 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has renewed calls for Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, which has been ranked last in the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

    Cape Town SMMEs take care of business

    Cape Town SMMEs take care of business

    23 April 2026

    ​Business owners from 35 Cape Town-based companies are gathering this week for the City’s High Impact Supplier Development Programme

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    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

    Challenges and opportunities ahead for Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    Challenges and opportunities ahead for Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, represented the City at the inaugural African Boating Conference.

    City shares Vision 2050 priorities at the South African Roads Federation AGM

    City shares Vision 2050 priorities at the South African Roads Federation AGM

    10 October 2025

    Those of us who work in the transport and mobility space know that our work goes far beyond asphalt, intersections, and traffic lights

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    07 October 2025

    The Mayoral Committee has recommended the transfer of City-owned land to the Biological and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (BioVac).

    Port of Cape Town improves, now for private sector management

    Port of Cape Town improves, now for private sector management

    29 September 2025

    It is most welcome that Cape Town’s port had the most improved score globally in the latest World Bank index

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    25 September 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce the release of findings from its inaugural city-wide Cape Town Household Survey, conducted between February and October 2024

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    18 September 2025

    SACMST was among 11 organisations selected in May 2025 to receive support for local initiatives aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town progress, emphasises urgency of private sector management

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town progress, emphasises urgency of private sector management

    17 September 2025

    An efficient port is essential for job-creating growth, and the City is optimistic of an economic boost

    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.

    City-backed Enterprise Development initiatives drive SMME growth across Cape Town

    City-backed Enterprise Development initiatives drive SMME growth across Cape Town

    06 August 2025

    10th annual City of Cape Town Smart Supplier Programme

    SARS extends incentives for urban renewal in Cape Town’s Urban Development Zone (UDZ)

    SARS extends incentives for urban renewal in Cape Town’s Urban Development Zone (UDZ)

    29 July 2025

    The Urban Development Zone encourages the private sector to invest in and develop commercial and residential properties in inner-city areas served by public transport services

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    01 July 2025

    The City is conducting community workshops on possible public realm upgrades along Stock Road in Philippi East

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    30 June 2025

    Place-making is one of the pillars of our City strategy to stimulate jobs, investment, and enterprise development

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    11 June 2025

    On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, various stakeholders hosted a plenary session to help raise awareness on the Integrated Waste Management By-Law.

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    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

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town inclusion in RFI for private sector partnerships

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town inclusion in RFI for private sector partnerships

    24 March 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Port of Cape Town’s inclusion in government’s Request For Information (RFI) process

    Jobs Connect now lists opportunities for artisans at the Municipality

    Jobs Connect now lists opportunities for artisans at the Municipality

    11 March 2025

    Research indicates that many job seekers face significant financial hurdles during their job search process

    Port of Cape Town private partners should top Minister Creecy’s agenda

    Port of Cape Town private partners should top Minister Creecy’s agenda

    03 March 2025

    We are encouraged that national government will this month test private sector appetite for partnerships on ports and freight rail.

    Off-grid sanitation technology succeeding at Cape Town pilot sites

    Off-grid sanitation technology succeeding at Cape Town pilot sites

    03 March 2025

    Innovative ‘off-grid’ sanitation technology is now fully operational at Masincedane Informal Settlement in Strandfontein, one of the pilot sites for this City initiative supported by the Water Research Commission and funded by the Gates Foundation. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the site together with partners on Monday, 3 March.

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    28 February 2025

    The City is exploring a long-term vision for this strategically located site, which includes the land on which the KDMGC and the Clyde Pinelands Football Club are located

    Cape Town leads SA cities on jobs growth over last decade

    Cape Town leads SA cities on jobs growth over last decade

    10 February 2025

    We’re encouraged to see Cape Town’s jobs growth outpacing other cities based on a new research report

    Cape Town to host first-ever Nomad Week in March 2025

    Cape Town to host first-ever Nomad Week in March 2025

    19 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town is thrilled to announce that the first-ever Nomad Week.

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Innovative sanitation technology breaks ground in Strandfontein and Macassar

    Innovative sanitation technology breaks ground in Strandfontein and Macassar

    22 November 2024

    ​Construction of new eco-friendly toilets not connected to the municipal sewer reticulation system is progressing well, at Nyagatisa Informal Settlement in Macassar and Masincedane Informal Settlement in Strandfontein.

    Recommendations on rail devolution to serve before Council

    Recommendations on rail devolution to serve before Council

    07 November 2024

    Rail Devolution models

    President Ramaphosa quietly announces major delay to National Rail Devolution Strategy

    President Ramaphosa quietly announces major delay to National Rail Devolution Strategy

    29 October 2024

    The President stated in his weekly newsletter: ‘Work is under way to develop a National Rail Masterplan that will lay out the future for rail in South Africa.

    All hands on deck for Boatica Cape Town, Africa’s biggest and best boat show

    All hands on deck for Boatica Cape Town, Africa’s biggest and best boat show

    21 October 2024

    The City proudly supports this event which showcases the best in local marine manufacturing

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    17 September 2024

    The study will be undertaken by a suitably qualified transaction advisory team, who have been appointed as approved by Council resolution.

    City congratulates 2024 GreenPitch Challenge winners

    City congratulates 2024 GreenPitch Challenge winners

    09 September 2024

    ​Alderman James Vos, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 GreenPitch Challenge, a GreenCape initiative.

    Cape Town not in favour of above-inflation municipal wage increases

    Cape Town not in favour of above-inflation municipal wage increases

    26 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is not in favour of above-inflation municipal wage increases

    More than R460m budgeted for EPWP skills development projects in 2024_25

    More than R460m budgeted for EPWP skills development projects in 2024_25

    20 August 2024

    The City encourages jobseekers to please ensure their up-to-date details are uploaded onto the City’s Jobseekers’ Database to stand a chance of placement in EPWP projects,

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    13 June 2024

    ​The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.

    Cape Town Port ranks as worst performer globally – urgent call to turn this ship around

    Cape Town Port ranks as worst performer globally – urgent call to turn this ship around

    07 June 2024

    The Port of Cape Town has been identified in the newly published World Bank Container Port Performance Index 2023 as the worst-performing port in the world.

    Shape Your Community: Participate in the Household Survey to Inform Service Delivery

    Shape Your Community: Participate in the Household Survey to Inform Service Delivery

    10 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town kick-started the collection of a comprehensive household survey across various neighbourhoods in March 2024

    Remote Work Visa: Why can’t Home Affairs get this right?

    Remote Work Visa: Why can’t Home Affairs get this right?

    09 May 2024

    The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) must urgently provide clarity for tourism industry businesses and hopeful travellers on the status quo of the long-awaited remote work visa.

    Announcement for private partner at Port of Cape Town most welcome

    Announcement for private partner at Port of Cape Town most welcome

    26 April 2024

    The announcement by Transnet that it is finally seeking a private partner for development at the Port of Cape Town is long overdue.

    Clothing industry graduates stitch new opportunities with City-funded leadership programme

    Clothing industry graduates stitch new opportunities with City-funded leadership programme

    22 April 2024

    The programme came on the back of a research report by the CCTC which highlighted the industry's low youth participation, especially within leadership roles.

    Elevating Cape Town through responsible tourism

    Elevating Cape Town through responsible tourism

    14 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Tourism and Place Marketing Branch gathered tourism industry businesses at our pavilion during the World Travel Market Africa this week.

    Royal congestion expected with docking of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise liners

    Royal congestion expected with docking of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise liners

    10 April 2024

    Traffic Signal Operators will monitor CCTV cameras to pinpont the location and extent of vehicle queues and activate appropriate signal timing plans to best manage these queues.

    City’s industry partnership programme fuelling jobs, billions in investments

    City’s industry partnership programme fuelling jobs, billions in investments

    02 April 2024

    The City funds organisations in several industries to drive investment promotion, research, and skills development for residents and SMMEs.

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