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    Cape Town mourns the passing of legendary musician Abdullah Ibrahim

    Cape Town mourns the passing of legendary musician Abdullah Ibrahim

    15 June 2026

    Cape Town has lost a defining artist who transcended divides and generations

    Christmas Bands, Malay Choirs and Minstrel information session

    Christmas Bands, Malay Choirs and Minstrel information session

    04 June 2026

    The City is calling for Minstrel associations, Minstrel troupe leaders, Christmas band associations, individual bands, and Malay choir associations to register for the information session.

    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

    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

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    26 February 2026

    The court affirmed the three authorities’ constitutional and statutory mandate to work together

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    23 February 2026

    ​February is Language Activism Month, and on Saturday, 21 February 2026

    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.

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    11 February 2026

    Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week.

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    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

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    06 January 2026

    The city was filled with the unmistakable rhythm of Ghoema, vibrant satin costumes and the infectious energy of the Kaapse Klopse troupes.

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    04 January 2026

    ​Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday, 5 January

    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

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    23 November 2025

    The facility was originally constructed in the 1980s as a day resort and includes the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    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

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    04 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    02 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations implementing arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding.

    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

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    09 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that Marnus Botha from Somerset West has been named the winner of the inaugural Wear the Hope Challenge

    Sport and games take centre stage as Hanover Park marks Heritage Day

    Sport and games take centre stage as Hanover Park marks Heritage Day

    26 September 2025

    The programme placed a spotlight on indigenous games that have been passed down through generations, giving youth the chance to experience the games their parents and grandparents once played.

    City's creativity boost: R3,2 million powers Arts and Culture

    City's creativity boost: R3,2 million powers Arts and Culture

    16 September 2025

    Organisations that provides arts, culture and heritage programmes received Grant-in-Aid from the City of Cape Town

    Culture Craze workshops hit the spot this Heritage Month

    Culture Craze workshops hit the spot this Heritage Month

    11 September 2025

    Nearly 200 learners attended the workshops from five high schools in Pelican Park, Steenberg, Bernadino Heights, Saxonsea and Robinvale.

    Be part of the new Bo-Kaap market: Calling all local Bo-Kaap traders, vendors and makers

    Be part of the new Bo-Kaap market: Calling all local Bo-Kaap traders, vendors and makers

    03 September 2025

    This initiative is aimed at supporting traders as they establish themselves in the market.

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    03 September 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department launched Arbor Month with a ceremonial tree planting and awareness event at Westridge Gardens, in Mitchells Plain, earlier today, 3 September 2025

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    City unveils performing arts brochure to boost tourism

    City unveils performing arts brochure to boost tourism

    24 August 2025

    This week, the City unveiled its latest publication spotlighting Cape Town’s vibrant arts and culture scene. The booklet comes as the Mother City heads towards the busy holiday season.

    Hotel Verde strikes green and gold

    Hotel Verde strikes green and gold

    08 August 2025

    For the second year running, Hotel Verde has been awarded Africa’s Leading Green Hotel

    New murals transform City buildings

    New murals transform City buildings

    09 July 2025

    The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    17 June 2025

    Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.

    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.

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    07 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    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.

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    04 March 2025

    Indian outbound travel is projected to experience phenomenal growth with global travel technology company, Travelport, projecting that the country’s outbound travel market will reach 39 million people by 2028

    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.

    Central Library celebrates 70 years

    Central Library celebrates 70 years

    30 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Central Librarycelebrates 70 years of page-turning service to patrons around the city.

    Permits granted for Malay Choir Road March and Klopse Parade

    Permits granted for Malay Choir Road March and Klopse Parade

    31 December 2024

    The Cape Malay Choir Board Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade are taking place this week.

    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

    Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

    Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

    19 November 2024

    The City’s proposal envisions retaining the Good Hope Centre’s iconic dome while optimising the surrounding space for mixed-use potential.

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    29 October 2024

    As the most biodiverse city in the world, we have a responsibility to conserve and protect this unique biodiversity

    Closing date looms for comment on local spatial plan for CBD

    Closing date looms for comment on local spatial plan for CBD

    27 October 2024

    The intention of the LSDF is to strategically shape the CBD-area’s future growth and development

    Have your say on local spatial plan for CBD

    Have your say on local spatial plan for CBD

    03 October 2024

    The intention of the LSDF is to strategically shape the area's future growth and development

    City celebrates cultural heritage with sport in Hanover Park

    City celebrates cultural heritage with sport in Hanover Park

    25 September 2024

    Children and youth from Hanover Park participated in various recreational activities

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