Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

25 June 2026

STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

02 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that the Battle of Muizenberg site has recently been listed in the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) provincial gazette

City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

20 March 2026

The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

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

City recognised as data-driven blueprint pioneer for a high-growth African economy

15 October 2025

​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys, recently attended the invitation-only Tallinn Digital Summit hosted by the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal.

Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

07 July 2025

The state-of-the-art AWRP is one of the key facilities in implementing the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s New Water Programme.

Revised Bo-Kaap Hotel design approved after extensive community input

27 May 2025

This appeal concerns an application near to a Masjid that is of profound heritage significance to all of Cape Town

Step closer to revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

05 December 2024

As a key step to revitalising the Good Hope Centre site, Council today approved the start of the public participation process to release this iconic property for proposed redevelopment. .

Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

19 November 2024

The City’s proposal envisions retaining the Good Hope Centre’s iconic dome while optimising the surrounding space for mixed-use potential.

Delivery in communities: Some 2 000 title deeds delivered in two months as campaign takes flight

21 August 2024

The City's title deeds campaign has exceeded our expectations thanks to the hard work of our dedicated teams on the ground and our title deed agents.

City’s title deed mission gains ground with Nomzamo handover

08 August 2024

Our mission is to create more homeowners across various communities in Cape Town, providing residents with dignity and secure homeownership

City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

01 August 2024

Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

Join Environmental Monitoring Committee to oversee Lourens River Flood Alleviation Project

09 July 2024

The public is invited to attend a meeting to establish an Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) on Thursday 11 July 2024 in Strand.

Comment on proposed Geelsloot Ponds upgrade in Somerset West

02 July 2024

The Catchment, Stormwater and River Management branch has begun public participation related to the multi-faceted Geelsloot Ponds upgrade.

Green Point Park dome education centre reaches an exciting milestone

12 April 2024

​The City’s Environmental Management Department has reached another milestone with the construction of the new dome shaped educational space at Green Point Park.

Residents encouraged to comment on revised Urban Design Policy

19 September 2023

​Urban design manages the relationship between people, the urban space, and the local environment.

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 welcomes Decorex Cape Town

22 June 2023

This week, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth cut the ribbon to officially open Decorex Cape Town.

A greener Grand Hotel on track for opening in time for peak tourism season

05 April 2023

GrandWest is part of the Sun International group and is the biggest casino and leisure complex in South Africa.

Plans for Philippi Opportunity Area strengthened by international planning workshop

06 December 2022

Water-sensitive projects take centre stage at awards ceremony

02 November 2022

The inaugural #cocreate Blue-Green Cities Design Awards were held in Cape Town on Thursday, 27 October 2022 which showcased exemplary water-sensitive projects.

C40 Reinventing Cities shortlisted bids for City-owned sites announced

02 October 2022

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) is a forum that shares strategies for reducing carbon emissions and spurring global action in confronting climate change

City reminds residents of public participation process and open day for Muizenberg Beachfront upgrade

02 September 2022

The City would like to remind all residents of the Public Participation Process currently under way for the Muizenberg Beachfront upgrade project.

City completes upgrades at Maitland Garden Village Sports field

12 March 2022

Recreation and Parks Department opened the doors to a newly upgraded sports clubhouse at Maitland Garden Village Sports field

For the love of a sustainable future for all: Let’s ACT at Home exhibition showcases energy efficiency for everyone

14 February 2022

The exhibition highlights the importance of energy efficiency and promotes a collaborative drive between residents, industry and the City toward achieving net zero carbon

Cape Town proud to welcome Parliament to its historic City Hall

10 February 2022

I am proud that we were able to offer Parliament the use of one of the jewels in Cape Town’s crown — our newly-restored City Hall — to ensure that this year’s State of the Nation (SONA) can still go ahead

City advises on how to obtain copies of building plans

25 February 2021

All property owners should ensure that the City has a record of their plans and if not, it is the owner’s responsibility to have the built structures on the property measured and plans drawn up

Reading returns to Rondebosch Library

03 November 2020

The City’s Library and Information Service closed the doors of the Rondebosch Library in April 2019, signalling the start of renovations and upgrades totalling more than R4 million.

City celebrates Arbor Month

02 September 2020

September falls towards the end of Cape Town’s rainy season. Cape Town has a unique climate where specific species of trees grow. Traditionally, tree planting is best throughout the winter months.

Caring for Cape Town’s green canopy as easy as planting a tree

24 August 2020

Trees complement Cape Town’s natural landscape and aesthetic backdrop and form part of the city’s ‘green infrastructure’

City facilitating development applications, investments to kick-start economy

03 August 2020

The City’s Development Management Department has remained committed to assessing and processing planning applications during the lockdown period.

City to host webinar about sites for carbon-neutral development

15 May 2020

The four sites are available to interested parties for development as part of the C40 Reinventing Cities programme – a global architecture and urban design competition

City extends deadline for carbon-neutral development proposals

15 April 2020

The four sites are available to interested and affected parties, private and third party sectors, such as non-governmental organisations, for development as part of the C40 Reinventing Cities programme

Great interest in City’s sites for carbon-neutral development

18 February 2020

The purpose of the C40 Reinventing Cities Programme is to transform underused urban sites into beacons of zero carbon emissions and resilient development

City Parks receives an award of excellence for its Smart Parks initiative

16 October 2015

Cape Town City Park’s Smart Park project has been awarded excellence for the design and completion of three new parks.