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    City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

    City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

    07 August 2026

    Alderman Uys highlighted the City’s continued commitment to advancing opportunities for women across its workforce

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

    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

    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 bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    21 July 2026

    ​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

    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.

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

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

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

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    22 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    30 April 2026

    It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    14 April 2026

    For decades, Vygieskraal has been a cornerstone of community sport in Cape Town

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    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.

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    02 April 2026

    In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all

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

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

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    31 March 2026

    Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision

    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

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    12 March 2026

    The City invites members of the public to meet the City’s new Ombudsman, Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa

    Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

    Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

    19 February 2026

    The lower rate-in-rand is among several proposed measures to help keep property rates increases to a minimum for most homeowners

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    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

    Second round of Water and Sanitation grant funding now open

    Second round of Water and Sanitation grant funding now open

    12 December 2025

    The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    12 October 2025

    Following World Rivers Day, hundreds of volunteers joined the Soet River Catchment Management Forum on 1 October 2025 to clean a large section of the chronically polluted Soet River in Strand.

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

    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.

    The Maths forcing Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride shift

    The Maths forcing Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride shift

    22 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town acknowledges the concerns raised about the upcoming changes to the Dial-a-Ride service

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    21 August 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that 237 social housing units are to be built in the inner city as part of the City's affordable housing drive

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    13 August 2025

    We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage

    City making public its appeal to National Government to keep the vital Dial-a-Ride service going

    City making public its appeal to National Government to keep the vital Dial-a-Ride service going

    13 August 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is eager to continue the vitally important Dial-a-Ride service (DaR).

    Dial-a-Ride service to continue assisting wheelchair users, those with severe walking impairments

    Dial-a-Ride service to continue assisting wheelchair users, those with severe walking impairments

    07 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town will, as from 8 September 2025, implement changes to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    28 July 2025

    Online briefing session about the directorate’s budget priorities for the current financial year

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    24 July 2025

    ​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    04 July 2025

    As the new tariffs for the year come into effect, we thank our customers and ratepayers for their contribution to maintaining quality services and investing in our future infrastructure.

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    26 June 2025

    The amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that we will vote on today will do more than any other programme

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    13 June 2025

    Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    28 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed

    Expanded rates relief measures to be tabled at City Council

    Expanded rates relief measures to be tabled at City Council

    23 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town will next week table expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the budget

    Reminder to switch to emailed municipal accounts before 2025 deadline

    Reminder to switch to emailed municipal accounts before 2025 deadline

    19 May 2025

    ​The City reminds all residents to make the switch to emailed municipal accounts before 31 December 2025.

    National Budget 3,0: Cape Town calls for no cuts to municipal or infrastructure funding

    National Budget 3,0: Cape Town calls for no cuts to municipal or infrastructure funding

    19 May 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to ensure no cuts to municipal funding

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    Work at Cape Flats Advanced Water Reclamation Plant halfway there

    Work at Cape Flats Advanced Water Reclamation Plant halfway there

    15 April 2025

    The City’s first Advanced Water Reclamation Plant (AWRP) is on track with the civil works completed in December 2024.

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    14 April 2025

    ​In line with strategic imperatives, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2025/26 financial year

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