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07 August 2026
SmartCape provides free access to computers and the internet, while City libraries also offer digital literacy training
Alderman Uys highlighted the City’s continued commitment to advancing opportunities for women across its workforce
01 May 2026
In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.
27 April 2026
Athlone library ropened after burglary disrupted services
20 April 2026
The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre
11 March 2026
The SmartCape programme was initiated in July 2002 with five computers deployed at six public libraries across the City.
27 February 2026
An updated risk assessment for the planned major upgrades has determined that it is best to close the entire library while the works are under way.
22 February 2026
Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle
17 February 2026
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has intensified outreach efforts through participation in the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz programme
23 January 2026
The City is encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of free enterprise development services offered through the City’s Business Hub.
22 January 2026
In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.
29 October 2025
The City of Cape Town is calling all jobseekers registered on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Jobseeker Database to ensure their details are up to date.
16 October 2025
Various City libraries have made arrangements to assist learners – and matriculants in particular - by creating dedicated spaces to study and prepare for their final exams
21 August 2025
Two female-led EPWP projects highlight the invaluable role women play in strengthening the City’s administration while building their own skills, confidence and career prospects.
18 August 2025
Lwandle Library is still experiencing challenges with the electricity and water supply.
This project was conceptualised and implemented by women to create new opportunities for women in trades historically dominated by men.
22 July 2025
City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate, is aimed at improving communication and accessibility for jobseekers registered on the City’s Jobseeker Database.
30 June 2025
To be considered for EPWP opportunities, jobseekers must be registered and active on the City’s Jobseeker Database
05 June 2025
The morning consisted of noteworthy panel discussions amongst the City’s top tech and data experts.
13 March 2025
Each year, many parents visit libraries to register their children for school admissions
16 February 2025
The accelerator programme for start-up entrepreneurs aims to contribute to skills development, innovation and job creation in Cape Town.
30 January 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Central Librarycelebrates 70 years of page-turning service to patrons around the city.
21 January 2025
The City’s Business Hub is ready to roll out its training support programme for Cape Town’s small businesses and entrepreneurs this year.
11 October 2024
On Thursday, 10 October 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate hosted its annual Adult Education and Training (AET) Reading Competition at the Durbanville Library
19 September 2024
Study guides are available for grades 8 to 12 for languages, Life Science, Business Studies and Mathematics, among others.
08 August 2024
The Hout Bay library celebrated 35 years of service to the community yesterday, Wednesday, 7 August 2024.
28 February 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services and the SmartCape project team visited the Harare Library in Khayelitsha.
07 February 2024
The programmes are part of a suite of development initiatives from the Business Hub, overseen by the Economic Growth Directorate, to support small enterprises in Cape Town.
13 December 2023
The City's Library and Information Service will be rolling out its fifth reading programme aimed at children aged between nine and 12 years old.
14 November 2023
November is National Diabetes Month, while 14 November is World Diabetes Day.
26 September 2023
Those hoping to be lifeguards can still apply during the second round of applications which are currently open and will close on 2 October 2023.
05 September 2023
The statistics are a wonderful reminder of just how important our libraries are, and their evolution over time to keep pace with a world that is becoming more digital by the day
28 August 2023
There is a huge focus in the City on digitised services and improving on the digital services provided.
21 August 2023
The City of Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year.
26 July 2023
This marks the programme's seventh year and saw the City partner with Smart Procurement World who facilitated the initiative.
24 July 2023
The AET reading competition is hosted annually to showcase the progression of literacy and numeracy skills of the employees registered on the AET programme
13 June 2023
The libraries currently signed up to join the Mandela Day Coding Tournament
16 May 2023
STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH, COUNCILLOR PATRICIA VAN DER ROSS
20 April 2023
Through our Business Helpdesk, we have attended to 2 482 enquiries in the last year
28 March 2023
We live in a world where digital literacy has become a critical life skill, and it is my sincere hope that this training course will unlock new opportunities for the participants to showcase the skills they've acquired
08 March 2023
The City's Recreation and Parks Department has developed an online system to deliver a more efficient and effective service to members of the public when trying to book a City-owned facility
06 March 2023
The City of Cape Town is now accepting applications for its 2023 engineering and construction trades apprenticeship programme
02 February 2023
The workshops are part of a programme of development initiatives from the Business Hub which supports SMMEs in the metro.
20 December 2022
The City of Cape Town’s libraries are facing an onslaught of burglaries and vandalism.
24 November 2022
This week, I had the pleasure to launch the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy, an online portal that will host free learning material.
01 November 2022
Small businesses are the lifeblood of innovation and jobs in South Africa
23 October 2022
The City of Cape Town’s libraries are more than a safe space to study, learn and conduct research.
15 September 2022
Residents are faced with potentially life changing decisions every day and while some may seem easy, others are a commitment with serious consequences.
06 September 2022
Registering for upcoming free business development workshops is only a click away for entrepreneurs
31 August 2022
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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