Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

07 August 2026

We must make full use of all policing resources in Cape Town as SAPS are under severe pressure

Amid growing national pressure, Cape Town unlocks another R256 million land opportunity for affordable homes

06 August 2026

More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

03 August 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

02 August 2026

Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

24 July 2026

In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

13 July 2026

The Mayor was speaking at the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court where a suspect arrested by Metro Police in Woodlands

PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

07 July 2026

​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

02 July 2026

More sites have been released in this term of office alone than in the decade prior under the City’s Mayoral Priority Programme

Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

30 June 2026

The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

Two new tenders for affordable housing developments open for submission

17 June 2026

The City’s accelerated land release for affordable housing opportunities programme brings bankable, investment-ready, packaged and rezoned properties to the market

Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

15 June 2026

We deeply appreciate and welcome the Commissioner's support for more policing powers for our Metro police

Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

08 June 2026

Salt River Market is among four inner-city sites where construction is set to begin this year on over 3 000 affordable units in total, including over 1 500 social housing rental apartments

Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

28 May 2026

Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

Crime statistics, but where are the convictions?

22 May 2026

The City’s most recent correspondence mirrored similar concerns raised with SAPS in 2025, about the low conviction rates for arrests relating to illegal firearms.

Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

20 May 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit plans for inner-city affordable housing and mixed-use development of a municipal parking lot at the Civic Centre in the CBD

City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

23 April 2026

The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

Dignity through affordable housing: Tender submissions open for new Belhar Gap housing development

22 April 2026

The City’s accelerated land release programme for affordable housing continues to gain momentum, bringing investment-ready properties to market

Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

04 April 2026

Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

25 March 2026

The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

23 March 2026

STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

02 March 2026

The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

27 February 2026

A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

24 February 2026

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

Mayor welcomes reopening of Mitchells Plain rail corridor

23 February 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed Prasa’s reopening of the Kapteinsklip passenger rail line along the Mitchells Plain corridor

Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

18 February 2026

As part of the City’s drive to enable more access to affordable housing opportunities on well-located land across the metro, it has issued two new tenders

City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

16 February 2026

Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

Dignity through affordable housing: R125,6m in new tenders out for prime developments

27 January 2026

The City’s pioneering affordable housing programme is characterised by well-packaged and de-risked properties fuelled by public private partnerships.

Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

14 January 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

21 December 2025

Several significant properties will be included in a major auction of City-owned land parcels.

Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge

18 December 2025

Alcohol consumption in public spaces remains one of the biggest headaches for enforcement and emergency services, particularly over the festive season.

Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

15 December 2025

Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

Historic land exchange transaction confirmed between the City and National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

12 December 2025

The ceremonial signing follows the adoption of recommendations by Council on Thursday, 4 December, to transfer ownership of land in the Parliamentary precinct

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

04 December 2025

The City Council has approved the in-principle transfer by way of a public competitive process of well-located and spatially integrated City-owned land in Woodstock for the purpose of a mixed income development.

Crime stats: City offers resources to up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

28 November 2025

These latest crime stats make it clear that violent crime continues to plague some of our most vulnerable communities

More houses handed over in Cape Town than all Gauteng metros combined

27 November 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says more state-subsidised houses have been handed over in Cape Town than all three Gauteng metros combined over the last five years

Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

20 November 2025

This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

Mayco sends proposed Rondebosch East development for in-principle Council approval

20 November 2025

​The City’s Mayoral Committee has sent the proposed City-enabled mixed use, residentially led development in Rondebosch East for in-principle Council approval.

Comment on proposed sale of City-owned land for long-distance bus terminus and commercial mixed-use development

03 November 2025

We encourage the public to submit their comments on this proposal to sell this Stikland property

Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

30 October 2025

Today Council approved the sale of Portion 9 of Farm 732 (±9,23 ha) in Wynland Industrial Park, Kraaifontein, for R61 million (excl. VAT).

Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

21 October 2025

The City is excited to invite Woodstock and Salt River residents, interested parties and others in the central-city precinct to visit our Open Day on 25 October 2025

Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

08 October 2025

The City is pleased to engage residents on the proposed residentially led mixed use development on vacant City-owned property along a stretch of Kromboom Road.

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

Residents to comment on proposed MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi

10 September 2025

MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi-Phase 2A

More compost bins rolling out in September

28 August 2025

Mamre, Khayelitsha, Plumstead, Tokai and Eerste Rivier residents can claim a compost bin in September. Remember, only 250 bins will be available at each session.

No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

24 August 2025

The City is concerned that President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation promise for increased affordable housing funding is yet to materialise.

City unveils performing arts brochure to boost tourism

24 August 2025

This week, the City unveiled its latest publication spotlighting Cape Town’s vibrant arts and culture scene. The booklet comes as the Mother City heads towards the busy holiday season.