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.

City of Cape Town launches enhanced MapViewer for enhanced spatial data access

29 April 2026

As Cape Town continues to embrace digital transformation, the new City of Cape Town MapViewer will serve as a centralised hub for critical spatial data, making it easier than ever to visualise the heartbeat of the City

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

17 April 2025

City's Southfield library hosts debating competition for learners

Council speech – 5 December 2024

05 December 2024

Council speech – 5 December 2024

​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

31 May 2024

Speech by the City's Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at a special council meeting on 31 May 2024.

Safety and security get the vote

30 May 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has played a big part in ensuring a smooth election.

Normal refuse collection on voting day, drop-offs to be closed

27 May 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate wants to notify residents of a possible impact on waste services due to the public holiday for elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. While services will continue as normal, collection teams might arrive earlier than expected.

Vote on name for Cape Town’s new anti-litter mascot

02 June 2023

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is calling on residents to vote to name the City’s new anti-litter mascot.

World Travel Awards Africa: Cape Town, local attractions nominated in nine categories

17 April 2023

The World Travel Awards are the gold standard for the industry, bringing global attention to local destinations, attractions and operators.

City boosts digital engagement with the public, Mayor calls for innovation

03 February 2023

Cape Town is proud to announce exciting changes to the City’s Collaboration Platform, which will form part of the suite of digital engagement channels available to the public.

While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

26 January 2023

Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

Making the City more accessible and responsive to residents

30 November 2021

As the new political head of this directorate, I will be prioritising areas for improvement and excellence to make sure we meet and exceed the very high service delivery standards of residents and the business community

City’s destination marketing campaign to bring the world back to Cape Town

25 October 2021

It gives me great pleasure to see that Cape Town has been voted Africa’s leading city destination in this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA).

Bring it home for Cape Town: Last chance to vote for World Travel Awards

17 October 2021

Voting for the World Travel Awards closes in one week on 24 October with Cape Town once again vying for a host of awards

Mayor Dan Plato calls on public to vote for Cape Town in World Travel Awards 2021

07 October 2021

Voting for the World Travel Awards closes on 24 October and Cape Town is once again up for a host of awards, including the World’s Leading Festival & Event Destination 2021

City launches platform to collaborate with residents

21 April 2021

The City of Cape Town is the first metro to launch an online idea management system, where residents can share ideas about specific challenges the City is facing

Hat trick for Cape Town as Africa’s events capital

09 November 2020

Cape Town named ‘Africa’s Leading Festival and Events Destination’ at the 2020 World Travel Awards.

World Travel Awards: Five days left to vote for Cape Town

20 October 2020

Last month it was announced that Cape Town had been nominated to compete against the rest of the globe for the World

Mayor Dan Plato congratulates City-based restaurant for top 20 placement on world’s best list

01 October 2020

This award is further proof of Cape Town’s appeal to visitors and locals as it is based on scores of ratings received over a 12-month period.

Cape Town nominated as a finalist in the World Travel Awards Africa

29 September 2020

Being chosen to compete against the rest of the world is a significant achievement and is recognition of our city as a world-class destination

Cape Town nominated for five awards at Africa’s World Travel Awards 2020

14 September 2020

Our beautiful city has been nominated for the World Travel Awards in numerous and diverse categories.