Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

29 July 2026

​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

22 July 2026

The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

09 July 2026

The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

07 July 2026

​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

03 July 2026

Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

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

City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

01 May 2026

In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

13 April 2026

​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

Council gives go-ahead for Manufacturing Support Policy to spur investment in Cape Town’s 33 industrial hubs

01 April 2026

The new Manufacturing Support Policy not only expands its focus to 33 areas around Cape Town

Cape Town turns waste into opportunity

19 March 2026

Yesterday’s waste becomes high value materials used across industries

Cape clothing SMMEs learn money management tools in City-supported programme

13 March 2026

The CTFL sector is one of Cape Town's most important engines of economic activity, employing over 17 000 people across the city.

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’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

24 February 2026

The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

16 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Recycle today, protect tomorrow: City marks World Environmental Education Day

26 January 2026

The City is calling on Cape Town residents, especially the youth, to help reduce plastic waste as we commemorate World Environmental Education Day on Monday, 26 January 2026.

Borer beetle pest confirmed in Cape Town CBD and Hout Bay

15 December 2025

Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

09 December 2025

​Cape Town-based clothing small businesses are closing 2025 on a high note through their participation in Cape Acceler8

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

City advises of critical Sherwood Park, Manenberg, Lansdowne Industrial electricity work

04 November 2025

​The City advises residents in Sherwood Park, Manenberg and Lansdowne Industrial of electricity supply interruptions.

Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

23 October 2025

Cape Town is open for business

City launches latest edition of This Is Cape Town magazine to boost visitor economy

14 September 2025

The City unveiled the fifth edition of the City’s flagship place-marketing magazine, This Is Cape Town to coincide with Tourism Month.

City empowers industry partners to drive Cape Town’s economic growth

13 August 2025

These Special Purpose Vehicles and partnerships play a crucial role in our economic growth strategy.

Stitched for success: Celebrating women who are shaping Cape Town’s economy

11 August 2025

Businesses are now suppliers to several major South African clothing retailers.

Increase in collisions puts road safety in the spotlight

04 August 2025

​The Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 60 motor vehicle accidents and 21 pedestrian vehicle accidents over 48 hours this past weekend

Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

14 July 2025

At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award

Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

02 July 2025

The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

01 July 2025

The Arts Aweh! programme provided young people, aged six to 18, with creative learning experiences and an opportunity to participate in various art forms.

Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

26 June 2025

Experience has shown that consistent rainfall and/or periods of heavy downpours cause the water table level to rise

City partnership programmes put young Capetonians to work

26 June 2025

hrough our funding of these industry-focused partners working in fields more than 15 700 jobs were created in Cape Town in 2024

Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

06 June 2025

'Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays.

City summit puts manufacturing at the heart of Cape Town’s economic agenda

22 May 2025

Business and industry leaders, government officials, and investors gathered at City Hall this week for the inaugural Cape Town Manufacturing Summit.

City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

02 April 2025

The City of Cape Town has tabled an R875,4 million draft budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2025/26 financial year.

Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

19 February 2025

City supports Cape Town Art Fair

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

City advises residents of traffic management plan for next phase of Strand Seawall Project

30 January 2025

Strand Seawall update

R6,4 billion in investments, 15 000 plus jobs in 2024 through City’s SPV programme

28 January 2025

More than R6,4 billion in investments and over 15 000 jobs were directly secured in 2024.

Scaling up: Cape Town clothing SMEs boosted by City-funded programme

24 January 2025

SMEs are vital to our localisation efforts

Borer beetle pest sighted in Durbanville

21 January 2025

PSHB sighting in Durbanville

Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

13 January 2025

A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) highly active this time of year-residents to be on the lookout

20 December 2024

​The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to please be on the lookout for any trees on their properties or at various parks and conservation areas these holidays

Somerset West community invited to Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training

18 December 2024

A PSHB beetle infestation was first recorded in Oldenland Road, Somerset West, in an ailing London plane in March 2019.

Cape Town’s economic growth strategy delivers tangible success across key sectors

13 December 2024

Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly to drive this growth through targeted investments, workforce development and business expansion initiatives.

Somerset West community invited to Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training

13 December 2024

​The City of Cape Town is offering a free training session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to all members of the public, landowners and businesses that handle trees and plant material

It’s lights on for the Festive Season

26 November 2024

The event theme this year is ‘People of Hope’, and offers something for everyone

Get your tickets for Bafana's Afcon qualifier

08 November 2024

Bafana Bafana return to Cape Town after nine years to play in the African Cup of Nations at the DHL Stadium

City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Constantia

07 November 2024

Vegetation fires – time to ‘buffer up’

19 October 2024

Fire breaks are required by the National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998.

Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

18 October 2024

This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

City extends comment period for proposed mobile business trading areas across metro

17 October 2024

​The City is extending the public comment period on 142 proposed mobile business trading areas in Cape Town.

Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

17 October 2024

This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro