Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

07 August 2026

​The City’s Water teams are continuing to closely monitor dam levels and water use

External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

07 August 2026

The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

City invites public to Nyanga PTI upgrade information session

04 August 2026

The project includes new buildings and roofing, improved roads, upgraded taxi facilities, new toilets and more

Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

30 July 2026

We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

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

City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

21 July 2026

The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

03 July 2026

​The Municipal Planning By-law regulates development and land use in Cape Town

City clamping down on illegal building work

02 July 2026

The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

Traffic management plan along Beach Road updated to accommodate Strand seawall works

02 July 2026

The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area of the changes to the traffic management plan

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.

Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

25 June 2026

The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

24 June 2026

The City's Human Resource Management Department hosted a successful Career Expo at the Durbanville Town Hall.

Sod turning celebration: City breaks ground at Belhar Infill housing project

23 June 2026

The Belhar Infill housing project represents more than just the construction of homes for residents

Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

10 June 2026

The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

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.

Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

01 June 2026

Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

27 May 2026

World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

22 May 2026

Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event

Schools for Clean Catchments project set to drive environmental awareness, cleaner waterways

21 May 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project

Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

17 May 2026

Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

07 May 2026

This programme is about building stronger communities from within

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

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.

Ben Friedman Square to be named Strand Muslim Square; R2,1 billion in rates relief already provided

30 April 2026

The promise of freedom is not measured in history

‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

29 April 2026

The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

29 April 2026

The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee is committed to ensuring excellent service delivery to all residents of Cape Town.

City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

24 April 2026

City starts tree planting campaign with the planting of trees in Bonteheuwel

Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

12 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

30 March 2026

​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

24 March 2026

​The Strandfontein Pavilion Refurbishment project is a multi-year capital injection aimed at transforming this day resort, originally constructed in the 1980s around the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

11 March 2026

ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

10 March 2026

The Ease of Doing Business programme is a key priority for this administration.

City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

01 March 2026

Ecological burns: Tygerberg; Westlake; Blaauwberg

Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

18 February 2026

During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.

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

Vuyani Public Transport Interchange moves closer to completion

13 February 2026

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.

Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

04 February 2026

Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).

Council Speech 29 January 2026

29 January 2026

All work, no play

Less is more for Miller’s Point

27 January 2026

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

New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

26 January 2026

Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

Not all fire heroes wear bunker gear

17 January 2026

Incident statistics are a stark reminder to the public that fire safety and prevention is everyone’s business.

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

Second round of Water and Sanitation grant funding now open

12 December 2025

The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.

Beach Road in Strand impacted by Strand seawall construction

11 December 2025

​The City would like to remind all residents and those planning to visit the Strand beachfront over the festive season that the section of Strand beach known as Mosterd’s Bay (between the Strand swimming pool and Norman Road) will be closed

Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

05 December 2025

Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.

Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

04 December 2025

The City Council has approved the in-principle transfer by way of a public competitive process of well-located and spatially integrated City-owned land in Woodstock for the purpose of a mixed income development.

More houses handed over in Cape Town than all Gauteng metros combined

27 November 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says more state-subsidised houses have been handed over in Cape Town than all three Gauteng metros combined over the last five years

Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

23 November 2025

As a City we have been working with partners in areas such as Khayelitsha and others for more than a decade to enable community-led upgrade projects

Shape the City: Join the collaboration platform and share your ideas

20 November 2025

​The City of Cape Town has refreshed its online Collaboration Platform, a dedicated digital space designed to enable residents and members of the public to actively engage in the development of the City