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    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    31 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    29 July 2026

    The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    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

    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.

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    16 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    12 February 2026

    South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    04 November 2025

    long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    28 October 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    23 September 2025

    The City’s Spatial Planning and Envionment Directorate hosted 39 third-year Urban and Regional Planning (URP) students

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    20 September 2025

    Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.

    Mayor celebrates new Gugulethu monument unveiling ahead of Heritage Day

    Mayor celebrates new Gugulethu monument unveiling ahead of Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Naming Committee was proud to support this monument proposal by the community steering committee led by Dr Mzwandile Plaatjies

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    02 August 2025

    Upgrades at the Sea Point Fire Station

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    31 July 2025

    The famous City Hall clock is ticking in perfect time and its beautiful bells are chiming once again after being fully restored.

    Race Classification Board Memorial restored

    Race Classification Board Memorial restored

    17 July 2025

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department has completed the restoration of the Race Classification Board Memorial.

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    01 July 2025

    The City is conducting community workshops on possible public realm upgrades along Stock Road in Philippi East

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    27 May 2025

    Approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.

    Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    17 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and interested parties to comment on the land use application for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site.

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    08 April 2025

    During the construction of the Bo-Kaap Market site upgrade, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate’s contractor uncovered a stone well on the property associated with the national heritage site, the Spolander House.

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    19 March 2025

    The City invites the public to participate by submitting their comments and inputs on the proposed redevelopment of the Good Hope Centre.

    Old timer gets a revamp

    Old timer gets a revamp

    04 March 2025

    The popular City Hall Turret Clock is set for mechanical sprucing up to get it chiming like new again.

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    27 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Environment and Heritage Resources Information Centre (EHRIC) has recently completed 23 000 scans relating to the history and development of Cape Town.

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

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

    19 February 2025

    City supports Cape Town Art Fair

    Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    15 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town has launched a pre-registration process ahead of the public participation to kick off the journey to revitalise the iconic Good Hope Centre property.

    Step closer to revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    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. .

    City celebrates World Children’s Day with official opening of Dome Education Classroom at Green Point Park

    City celebrates World Children’s Day with official opening of Dome Education Classroom at Green Point Park

    20 November 2024

    City officially opened the much-anticipated Dome Education Classroom and Experiential Education Garden (EEG) in Green Point Park

    Locally extinct Cape Water Lily back in bloom to celebrate Earthshot Week

    Locally extinct Cape Water Lily back in bloom to celebrate Earthshot Week

    07 November 2024

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reintroduced the Cape Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea) at False Bay Nature Reserve: Rondevlei section.

    City reconstructing Cape Town’s historical information

    City reconstructing Cape Town’s historical information

    08 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Environment and Heritage Resources Information Centre (EHRIC) has expanded its collection to include more material relating to the history and development of Cape Town

    Unlocking the City’s art and heritage

    Unlocking the City’s art and heritage

    20 September 2024

    The Digital Vault is an online tool to manage art and heritage objects owned by the City, and to make these accessible to everyone.

    Funding Call: Apply for support for film projects

    Funding Call: Apply for support for film projects

    17 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Film Office invites filmmakers to apply for support for their projects.

    City congratulates Team SA for winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show

    City congratulates Team SA for winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show

    24 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town wants to congratulate the South African team for winning gold at the Chelsea Flower Show

    Explore Cape Town’s water history at Woodhead Dam Museum

    Explore Cape Town’s water history at Woodhead Dam Museum

    24 May 2024

    ​International Museum Month, recognised in May, is drawing to an end but the public still have the opportunity to visit the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Woodhead Dam Museum

    Youth get a handle on heritage

    Youth get a handle on heritage

    23 May 2024

    The programme was a collaboration between the Arts and Culture Branch and the Environmental Planning and Sustainability Branch.

    City recording living heritage of Bo-Kaap at Storytelling Day

    City recording living heritage of Bo-Kaap at Storytelling Day

    27 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town is supporting a project to record Living Heritage in the Bo-Kaap for incorporation as part of the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry.

    Old Granary renamed ‘Desmond and Leah Tutu House’

    Old Granary renamed ‘Desmond and Leah Tutu House’

    20 February 2024

    Old Granary renamed

    Don’t miss the Kuier@TheCastle market!

    Don’t miss the Kuier@TheCastle market!

    18 February 2024

    This coming weekend the Craft + Design Institute (CDI), the Castle of Good Hope and the City will launch Kuier@TheCastle, a new monthly market.

    Cape Town’s status as repeat tourism destination welcomed, embraced and celebrated

    Cape Town’s status as repeat tourism destination welcomed, embraced and celebrated

    08 January 2024

    Diverse job opportunities, unique landscapes, exciting experiences and Cape Town’s rich culture are just some of the things that make it an attractive destination for people visit and return to.

    Celebrating our water heritage with Woodhead Dam’s 126th anniversary

    Celebrating our water heritage with Woodhead Dam’s 126th anniversary

    29 September 2023

    ​For 126 years, this dam has supplied residents with water in their homes – at one period, it was even the main source of water to the city.

    Spring into fun with the City’s holiday programmes

    Spring into fun with the City’s holiday programmes

    21 September 2023

    'While this holiday is shorter than others, our Recreation and Parks Department has packed in many activities for all ages.

    Customers reminded of Heritage Day City office closures

    Customers reminded of Heritage Day City office closures

    21 September 2023

    The City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed for the public holiday.

    A peek at the City’s progress with new dome classroom at Green Point Park

    A peek at the City’s progress with new dome classroom at Green Point Park

    07 July 2023

    In case residents were wondering what we're up to at the Green Point Urban Park, we're preserving our heritage!

    City and Bird Club partner on dune planting for Westridge Park Development

    City and Bird Club partner on dune planting for Westridge Park Development

    30 June 2023

    The Cape Bird Club (CBC) is sponsoring the purchasing of locally indigenous Strandveld plants for the restoration of the dunes in Westridge Park.

    First Nations Cleansing ceremony blesses new classroom structure at Green Point Urban Park

    First Nations Cleansing ceremony blesses new classroom structure at Green Point Urban Park

    10 June 2023

    First Nations Groups representing the Khoekhoen/Gam/San descendants conducted a cleansing ceremony at the construction site of a dome classroom structure at Green Point Urban Park.

    City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

    City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

    31 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved the local neighbourhood plans or local spatial development frameworks (LSDFs) for Bo-Kaap, District Six, and Two Rivers

    Cape Town runs through history with the return of the Slave Route Challenge

    Cape Town runs through history with the return of the Slave Route Challenge

    24 May 2023

    A historic part of Cape Town was built by those who were enslaved from Indonesia and Malaysia.

      Youth choirs bring music to the stage in Langa’s centenary celebrations

    Youth choirs bring music to the stage in Langa’s centenary celebrations

    28 April 2023

    Langa Youth Choirs perform and celebrate at Langa Community Hall

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