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

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

    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

    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

    Partnership drives restoration of Bellville's Elsieskraal River

    Partnership drives restoration of Bellville's Elsieskraal River

    03 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to support community-based organisations working to restore and protect local waterways and wetlands

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    10 March 2026

    Residents and other interested stakeholders gathered at the Bellville Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for the City’s co-design workshop for the Upper Elsieskraal River LUW Project

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    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.

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

    City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

    31 October 2025

    Northern suburbs residents turned out this week to engage with select small businesses.

    The 3rd annual Bellville Business Expo is back to help local SMMEs grow

    The 3rd annual Bellville Business Expo is back to help local SMMEs grow

    14 October 2025

    ​STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    City publishes economic profiles for 70+ industrial and commercial precincts in Cape Town

    City publishes economic profiles for 70+ industrial and commercial precincts in Cape Town

    02 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town has developed comprehensive profiles for more than 70 Economic Areas in Cape Town

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    23 September 2025

    The City marks the strides made to curb carbon emissions and human-induced climate change through its organic waste diversion pilot projects.

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    30 June 2025

    Place-making is one of the pillars of our City strategy to stimulate jobs, investment, and enterprise development

    City-supported better bellville together making a lasting impact

    City-supported better bellville together making a lasting impact

    24 March 2025

    The better.bellville.together programme

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    18 October 2024

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

    Volunteers give Elsieskraal River Green Belt a #SpringClean

    Volunteers give Elsieskraal River Green Belt a #SpringClean

    04 October 2024

    ​Keeping urban waterways like the Elsieskraal River clear of pollution is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems

    Renosterveld Garden opens in Majik Forest

    Renosterveld Garden opens in Majik Forest

    04 September 2024

    Majik Forest is a conservation area in Durbanville and this allows the City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department to manage the site as a sensitive natural system.

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    12 August 2024

    The City supports 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) representing various sectors, from technology to clothing and call centres, which all contribute to upskilling people, creating employment and growing Cape Town's economy.

    City welcomes waste education initiative by CPUT and The Greater Tygerberg Partnership

    City welcomes waste education initiative by CPUT and The Greater Tygerberg Partnership

    12 June 2024

    This week the City, The Greater Tygerberg Partnership and Cape Peninsula University of Technology launched the collaborative Waste Education Week campaign.

    City-funded better. bellville. together. initiative creates jobs and more

    City-funded better. bellville. together. initiative creates jobs and more

    28 May 2024

    The better. bellville. together. is a City-funded place-making initiative and a pioneering endeavour dedicated to revitalising the Bellville region.

    City’s industry partnership programme fuelling jobs, billions in investments

    City’s industry partnership programme fuelling jobs, billions in investments

    02 April 2024

    The City funds organisations in several industries to drive investment promotion, research, and skills development for residents and SMMEs.

    City-funded ‘better. bellville. together.’ place-making initiative shifts into next gear

    City-funded ‘better. bellville. together.’ place-making initiative shifts into next gear

    28 February 2024

    The better. bellville. together. initiative, a pioneering effort dedicated to revitalising the region.

    Council approves spatial plan for Bellville CBD

    Council approves spatial plan for Bellville CBD

    12 December 2023

    The LSDF includes a core precinct masterplan for the Bellville CBD together with the long-term spatial vision, interventions and investments to support the implementation of this vision.

    City’s inaugural Bellville Business Expo shines a light on small businesses and area’s economic potential

    City’s inaugural Bellville Business Expo shines a light on small businesses and area’s economic potential

    11 June 2023

    The Bellville Business Expo is launched in partnership with the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP).

    City funded better bellville together campaign boosting jobs, investment opportunities

    City funded better bellville together campaign boosting jobs, investment opportunities

    14 May 2023

    This week, I conducted a site visit to Bellville to see the progress of better.bellville.together, the City-funded campaign that is being administered by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP).

    City urges businesses to boot up for the 2023 Bellville Business Expo

    City urges businesses to boot up for the 2023 Bellville Business Expo

    04 May 2023

    Businesses in the area wishing to participate must take part in a bootcamp taking place in the weeks prior to the expo.

    City partners with GTP to revitalise Bellville and boost investment potential

    City partners with GTP to revitalise Bellville and boost investment potential

    28 February 2023

    The project falls under an umbrella campaign - Better. Bellville. Together. – and will be funded by the City and rolled out by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP).

    City springs into action for a cleaner Bellville

    City springs into action for a cleaner Bellville

    29 September 2022

    The City has stepped up to the challenge by putting 300 more boots on the ground to clean littering hotspots.

    City and Greater Tygerberg Partnership renew cooperation to create a better future for Bellville

    City and Greater Tygerberg Partnership renew cooperation to create a better future for Bellville

    14 August 2022

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, held an engagement this week with the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) where he announced the City government’s continued cooperation with the development facilitation agency for socio-economic development in the greater Tygerberg area.

    Reminder to participate in Bellville’s future planning

    Reminder to participate in Bellville’s future planning

    17 June 2022

    Residents reminded to comment on the LSD) for Bellville CBD.

    City sets the stage for visual and performing arts in communities

    City sets the stage for visual and performing arts in communities

    02 June 2022

    ​Nine organisations will benefit from a Grants-in-Aid allocation of just under R650 000 by the City’s Arts and Culture Branch

    Residents encouraged to comment on Bellville’s future

    Residents encouraged to comment on Bellville’s future

    23 May 2022

    The City of Cape Town hosted an Open Day about the proposed local spatial development framework (LSDF)

    Call on residents to attend open day about Bellville’s future

    Call on residents to attend open day about Bellville’s future

    12 May 2022

    Bellville’s unique location as Cape Town’s second metropolitan node should be used to stimulate investment in sectors that can create jobs, drive inclusive growth and resilience

    Participate in Bellville’s future planning

    Participate in Bellville’s future planning

    02 May 2022

    Stakeholders and interested parties have the opportunity to comment on the City of Cape Town’s proposed local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Bellville central business district

    Bellville’s future on the cards

    Bellville’s future on the cards

    28 April 2022

    The Bellville Future City Masterplan of 2021 and heritage studies informed the draft LSDF in terms of place making, tourism opportunities, and opportunities to celebrate the diverse heritage of the area

    Crowdfunding campaign to refurbish Bellville clock tower

    Crowdfunding campaign to refurbish Bellville clock tower

    20 April 2021

    The City of Cape Town welcomes the crowdfunding campaign to refurbish the clock tower and gardens at the Bellville Civic Centre.

    City prioritises investment and job creation through regeneration of Bellville as second CBD

    City prioritises investment and job creation through regeneration of Bellville as second CBD

    02 March 2021

    The vision of developing Bellville as Cape Town’s second CBD has been discussed for a long time and today, we are taking concrete action.

    Greater Tygerberg Partnership receives top IDA Award

    Greater Tygerberg Partnership receives top IDA Award

    01 October 2020

    The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has been awarded the International Downtown Association (IDA), Downtown Achievement Pinnacle Award.

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