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    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    28 July 2026

    The concert at Hanover Park's First Community Resource Centre on 11 July was the third Urban Outreach Concert presented by Artscape in partnership with the City of Cape Town.

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    13 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town's Community, Arts and Culture Development (CACD) Emerging Artists Programme has celebrated the successful completion of its annual programme

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    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.

    Nearly 600 residents attend City's 'Opera in Your Neighbourhood'concert series

    Nearly 600 residents attend City's 'Opera in Your Neighbourhood'concert series

    04 March 2026

    Three Opera concerts well-attended in Bothasig, Fish Hoek and Langa

    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

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    21 February 2026

    Five emerging creatives from the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Emerging Artist Programme exhibit their art at the Art Fair

    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

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    January to end with a flourish of exciting events

    January to end with a flourish of exciting events

    25 January 2026

    City supports various events during the last week of 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

    Reminder to comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    Reminder to comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    17 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town reminder to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD (CBDMAP).

    Cape Town awards Civic Honours

    Cape Town awards Civic Honours

    14 November 2025

    Civic Honours are about recognising the contributions of remarkable people who have delivered exceptional public service, in any field of social, community or civic interest.

    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

    Comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    Comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    17 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and stakeholders to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD (CBDMAP).

    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.

    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.

    R8,4 bn human settlements budget for upgrading informal settlements, Council flats, serviced plots provision, subsidy housing

    R8,4 bn human settlements budget for upgrading informal settlements, Council flats, serviced plots provision, subsidy housing

    12 August 2025

    Over the next three years, we will see human settlements delivery against all odds

    Neighbourhoods come alive with (opera) music

    Neighbourhoods come alive with (opera) music

    15 July 2025

    We have audiences in under resourced areas who may not get the opportunity to attend live concerts that feature classical, spiritual, and operatic performances

    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.

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    01 July 2025

    The Arts Aweh! programme provided young people, aged six to 18, with creative learning experiences and an opportunity to participate in various art forms.

    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.

    Writing and publishing workshop gets youth on the page

    Writing and publishing workshop gets youth on the page

    26 March 2025

    The 62 youth from Dunoon, Philippi, Atlantis and Langa participated in the Conscious Craft of Creative Writing programme, which was facilitated by experts in the field.

    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.

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    17 March 2025

    Activities included inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, sack races, swing ball and structured movement-based games.

    Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

    Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

    19 February 2025

    Urbanisation is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. By 2050 an estimated 70% of the world’s population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018).

    Cape Town announced as Best City in the World by Time Out

    Cape Town announced as Best City in the World by Time Out

    15 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town has been named Time Out’s Best City in the World for 2025.

    City facilitates fathers and sons dialogue

    City facilitates fathers and sons dialogue

    10 December 2024

    The workshop provided a safe space for participants to share their experiences and challenge harmful gender norms

    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. .

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    04 December 2024

    Cape Town is ready to welcome the world this holiday season.

    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.

    Funding Call: Apply for support for film projects

    Funding Call: Apply for support for film projects

    17 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Film Office invites filmmakers to apply for support for their projects.

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