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    City processing pensioner and indigent benefit applications, still time to apply

    City processing pensioner and indigent benefit applications, still time to apply

    05 August 2026

    The renewal application process must be completed before 31 August 2026

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

    03 August 2026

    The City advises customers in the Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton areas of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance

    Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

    Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

    03 August 2026

    ​Metro Police cadets, along with the Law Enforcement Graffiti Unit, removed 785 square metres of graffiti from walls in Manenberg

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    01 August 2026

    On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.

    City and LGSETA sign skills partnership to expand training and opportunity

    City and LGSETA sign skills partnership to expand training and opportunity

    31 July 2026

    ​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

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

    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

    Operations resume at Killarney station

    Operations resume at Killarney station

    29 July 2026

    We understand how vital this route is for many commuters, and we are doing everything in our power to keep Cape Town moving.

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    29 July 2026

    The new facilities will include passenger shelters and improvements to the surrounding pedestrian infrastructure

    MyCiTi bus refurbishments progressing well

    MyCiTi bus refurbishments progressing well

    28 July 2026

    The N2 Express carries thousands of passengers daily from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha to the CBD, while Atlantis buses alone clock 4 200 kilometres every five weekdays

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    27 July 2026

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    Weekly arrests hit a repeat high

    Weekly arrests hit a repeat high

    27 July 2026

    The pressure on our staff is relentless, but still they deliver

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    24 July 2026

    Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

    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

     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    21 July 2026

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is alerting residents to housing opportunity scam attempts on social media platforms.

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    20 July 2026

    Law Enforcement officers were conducting a traffic stop after 23:00 in Delft on Sunday evening when a man walked past, carrying a crying baby.

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    17 July 2026

    Investors, entrepreneurs and private and public sector leaders gathered in Cape Town for the three-day India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit.

    Hello-RITA! New bot helps qualifying Cape Town residents renew their municipal benefits – fast and easy

    Hello-RITA! New bot helps qualifying Cape Town residents renew their municipal benefits – fast and easy

    14 July 2026

    Pensioners, social grant recipients and qualifying indigent residents must reapply.

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    13 July 2026

    ​Metro Police officers arrested 130 suspects, including 23 for drunk driving, and issued 5 665 fines.

    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    07 July 2026

    The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    05 July 2026

    A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    03 July 2026

    The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Fish Hoek

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Fish Hoek

    03 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is visiting Fish Hoek next week.

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    25 June 2026

    'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    24 June 2026

    The City reminds residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenance

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    22 June 2026

    We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    22 June 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    22 June 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 527 suspects in a single week

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    19 June 2026

    The work will be carried out from 18:00 until 06:00 the next day, if all goes to plan

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    18 June 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    17 June 2026

    ​The City reminds residents of Plumstead and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    15 June 2026

    City Health is aware of the recent increase in food safety-related complaints received and allegations made regarding foodstuffs purchased

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    15 June 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting the public to comment from today, Monday, 15 June, on the draft updates to the Business Support Policy

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    12 June 2026

    The City advises residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenanc

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    12 June 2026

    ​The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    11 June 2026

    Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    10 June 2026

    The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    08 June 2026

    The City advises residents in parts of Helderberg and Somerset West of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance,

    ‘Wine and dine’ bust caps another busy week of enforcement

    ‘Wine and dine’ bust caps another busy week of enforcement

    08 June 2026

    What started out as drinking in public turned into a sizeable crayfish bust for Law Enforcement officers

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    07 June 2026

    Food safety is a highly legislated space, but the onus is on everyone to help promote it by adhering to basic practices, whether you run a business or are cooking for your household.

    City call centre handles nearly 272 000 customer interactions in May 2026

    City call centre handles nearly 272 000 customer interactions in May 2026

    03 June 2026

    The City's digital channels continue to play an increasingly important role in customer service delivery

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    31 May 2026

    The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets.

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    28 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is working on this new vision for Main Road

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    28 May 2026

    Residents are encouraged to check the City’s website or call ahead before visiting the nearest office

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    27 May 2026

    To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

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