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    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    28 May 2026

    Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

     City hosts first engagement with sporting fraternity

    City hosts first engagement with sporting fraternity

    22 April 2026

    MAYCO Member, Cllr. Francine Higham and officials from the City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted the first in a series of seminars with the sporting fraternity at the Council Chambers on Saturday, 18 April 2026

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval

    Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval

    05 February 2026

    The City seeks Council approval to establish an appointment-only Department of Home Affairs office at the Civic Centre

    City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

    City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

    21 December 2025

    Several significant properties will be included in a major auction of City-owned land parcels.

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    15 December 2025

    Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    21 August 2025

    New small businesses are emerging, gaining greater access to markets, and creating jobs in the township economy

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    18 June 2025

    Initiating a two-phase process to support operating licences to meet the demand for metered taxi and e-hailing services within the city

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    09 June 2025

    The City has approved a property transaction that aims to support the long-term sustainability of the NPO, Sanccob (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds).

    Have your say on Green Point’s prime property site

    Have your say on Green Point’s prime property site

    12 May 2025

    Thank you to the public who attended the City’s first online public engagement on Wednesday, 7 May to hear more about the vision for the well-located proposed Green Point mixed-use development site. The open house on Wednesday, 14 May is an in-person opportunity where the same information will be shared with interested and affected stakeholders.

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    25 April 2025

    Council approves 11 property transactions

    Vision for proposed Green Point mixed-use development open for discussion

    Vision for proposed Green Point mixed-use development open for discussion

    17 April 2025

    The public have from today, Thursday, 17 April to Saturday, 31 May 2025 to submit comments for this pre-statutory stage, which will be used to inform the concept development plan for this prime property.

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    28 February 2025

    The City is exploring a long-term vision for this strategically located site, which includes the land on which the KDMGC and the Clyde Pinelands Football Club are located

    Aviation training and job creation takes off thanks to proposed smart real estate sale

    Aviation training and job creation takes off thanks to proposed smart real estate sale

    18 February 2025

    Today, the Mayoral Committee has agreed to recommend to Council the sale of the Vissershok site to the Morningstar Flyers Association.

    Register for updates on proposed Green Point mixed-use development

    Register for updates on proposed Green Point mixed-use development

    07 February 2025

    The City envisages a mixed-used development to help drive economic and socio-economic benefits while increasing affordable housing in the area.

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    30 January 2025

    The City Council has approved the sale and lease of 36 City-owned properties.

    Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Town’s creative industry

    Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Town’s creative industry

    29 November 2024

    The City is thrilled to announce the approval of a lease agreement in Paardevlei, Somerset West, which will see the construction of a R900 million film set, propelling Cape Town’s vibrant creative economy.

    Moving in day for new Goodwood social housing tenants

    Moving in day for new Goodwood social housing tenants

    23 November 2024

    ​The City welcomed the latest group of tenants at the massive 1 055-unit Goodwood Station social housing partnership project.

    New R1,2bn development set to drive jobs, growth in Cape Town’s CBD

    New R1,2bn development set to drive jobs, growth in Cape Town’s CBD

    15 November 2024

    The auction is a key part of the Economic Growth Directorate’s strategy to leverage City-owned land in ways that stimulate private sector investment, create jobs, and foster long-term growth.

    Mayco supports release of prime Green Point site for mixed-use development

    Mayco supports release of prime Green Point site for mixed-use development

    12 November 2024

    Today the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee greenlit a public participation process to release prime property in Green Point for mixed-use development, including affordable housing and commercial opportunities. The item will now serve on the City Council’s agenda on 5 December for authorisation to commence public participation.

    City to process results of property auction

    City to process results of property auction

    03 October 2024

    A total of 45 properties went on auction yesterday for sale and leasing.

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    01 October 2024

    The King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC), located north of the N2 Freeway, offers prime access to key employment hubs, amenities, and residential areas.

    Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

    Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

    20 September 2024

    ​The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is gearing up for the sale auction of a prime 9,2 hectare industrial property located in the well-established and growing Wynland Industrial Park in Kraaifontein

    Building stronger communities: City's Ottery social housing project open day

    Building stronger communities: City's Ottery social housing project open day

    03 September 2024

    Social Housing has been shown to have numerous advantages for the surrounding area through the provision of clean and safe living spaces contributing to improved surveillance at a neighbourhood scale

    Affordable Social Housing milestone reached: City hosts Open Day for Lansdowne development

    Affordable Social Housing milestone reached: City hosts Open Day for Lansdowne development

    27 August 2024

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate held an open day to discuss plans for a new social housing project in the Lansdowne area that will add value to the area.

    City to assist Shelley Road tenants with home ownership process

    City to assist Shelley Road tenants with home ownership process

    05 August 2024

    The City has found solutions to assist occupants and their dependents at nine municipal-owned residences in Shelley Road, Salt River.

    Mayor welcomes social housing tenants to 1 055-unit Goodwood Station

    Mayor welcomes social housing tenants to 1 055-unit Goodwood Station

    01 August 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed new tenants.

    Cape Town to fund sixth Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    Cape Town to fund sixth Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    02 July 2024

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City’s approval of funding for another new Safe Space shelter

    Hammer to fall on last City auction for this financial year

    Hammer to fall on last City auction for this financial year

    13 June 2024

    One more week remains before the City’s final property auction of the 2023/2024 financial year comes to a close. The auction, in-person and online, will take place on Thursday 20 June 2024.

    Closure of pedestrian lanes under way in Mitchells Plain to create safer neighbourhoods

    Closure of pedestrian lanes under way in Mitchells Plain to create safer neighbourhoods

    23 May 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has initiated a phased process to close pedestrian and cycle lanes across Mitchells Plain in areas where these are used for criminal activities.

    City welcomes expansion of SAPS services to vulnerable communities with police stations

    City welcomes expansion of SAPS services to vulnerable communities with police stations

    16 May 2024

    City welcomes expansion of SAPS services to vulnerable communities with police stations

    New date for Cape Town’s prime property auction

    New date for Cape Town’s prime property auction

    08 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Economic Growth Directorate would like to inform the public that the major property auction is now set for Thursday, 25 April 2024.

    Excitement builds as Cape Town counts down to prime property auction

    Excitement builds as Cape Town counts down to prime property auction

    27 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Economic Growth Directorate is gearing up for a major auction of two stellar locations on 27 March.

    A milestone for Mitchells Plain

    A milestone for Mitchells Plain

    30 January 2024

    Years of hard work and collaboration will now help residents create a safer and more beautiful Mitchells Plain, following the decision to waive application fees for the leasing of identified high-risk lanes.

    City’s prime CBD property lease auction set to boost the economy

    City’s prime CBD property lease auction set to boost the economy

    25 January 2024

    The City is getting ready to auction a lease opportunity of the bulk development rights on the Foreshore Tower site, a prime location for revenue generation and job creation.

    City’s last property auction for 2023 a great success

    City’s last property auction for 2023 a great success

    24 November 2023

    Smart real estate transactions of immovable public assets underpin several elements of Cape Town's economic recovery by generating jobs through the building process, and revenue for municipal service delivery

    Prime property on offer this week

    Prime property on offer this week

    20 November 2023

    Several prime properties aimed at boosting the economy are on offer as the City of Cape Town prepares to hold its last property auction.

    Prime property on offer in City’s last 2023 auction

    Prime property on offer in City’s last 2023 auction

    31 October 2023

    Several prime properties aimed at boosting the economy – including sought-after commercial kiosks in the CBD and Simon’s Town, and a prime commercial site in Century City – are on offer as the City prepares to hold its last property auction of 2023.

    Tenanting set to begin at Goodwood mega social housing project

    Tenanting set to begin at Goodwood mega social housing project

    18 September 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis inspected construction progress on Monday 18 September, along with Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim.

    City issues tender for R103m Cape Town CBD affordable housing development

    City issues tender for R103m Cape Town CBD affordable housing development

    11 September 2023

    The City is excited to announce the release of R103 million worth of prime property of approximately 9 000 m² in size along New Market Street, Cape Town CBD.

    Social housing - register on the City Housing Needs Register

    Social housing - register on the City Housing Needs Register

    28 August 2023

    Social housing opportunities provide families with affordable housing on well-located, accessible land, close to urban areas.

    Council approves release of R25m worth of prime land in Parow for social housing

    Council approves release of R25m worth of prime land in Parow for social housing

    24 August 2023

    These pockets of land in Parow are situated near Voortrekker Road, the Tygerberg and Unisa campuses, and many more well-located desirable areas

    Green Point site lease auction generates valuable revenue for service delivery

    Green Point site lease auction generates valuable revenue for service delivery

    24 August 2023

    Today Council approved the offer by Virgin Active South Africa to lease a portion of Erf 1056-Re, situated in Bill Peters Drive, Green Point, for R3,7 million a month.

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