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    City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

    City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

    04 June 2026

    The City continues to support this investigation which has been ongoing for more than a year.

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City terminates all contracts with a business following attempted bribery of City Manager

    City terminates all contracts with a business following attempted bribery of City Manager

    12 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town has taken decisive action to terminate all contracts held by a contractor, Triple C Maintenance and Services

    Mayor calls on Prasa to act on alleged gang-links to central line contracts

    Mayor calls on Prasa to act on alleged gang-links to central line contracts

    10 March 2026

    Calling on Prasa to suspend the implicated officials pending a full investigation, establish the total amount of contract-funding that flowed to gang-linked companies

    City Manager leads sting operation in tender corruption probe

    City Manager leads sting operation in tender corruption probe

    04 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has commended City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo for his bravery in support of a SAPS sting operation yesterday, 3 March.

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    14 February 2026

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at all the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs)

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    13 February 2026

    The City absolutely rejects spurious allegations of fraud and corruption made by an unhappy unsuccessful bidder pertaining to the tender process of outdoor video display screens.

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    12 December 2025

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    09 December 2025

    World Anti-Corruption Day, celebrated on 9 December annually, continues its youth theme focused on ‘Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity’

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Police Committee probe into violent crime

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Police Committee probe into violent crime

    26 November 2025

    We can turn the tables on gang, gun, and drug crime, but this is only possible if we increase conviction rates, which remain extremely low.

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    19 November 2025

    ​The scammers are out in full force and during International Fraud Awareness Week, currently under way until 22 November

    City lauds SAPS search and seizure operation

    City lauds SAPS search and seizure operation

    01 October 2025

    In line with the City’s zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption, City Forensic Services took swift action to assess and report the matter to SAPS

    Inmates have no right to coordinate crime from behind bars

    Inmates have no right to coordinate crime from behind bars

    28 September 2025

    Prisoners simply do not have the right to communicate freely beyond the prison walls.

    We’re all ears: Help fight online misinformation, scams and blow the whistle

    We’re all ears: Help fight online misinformation, scams and blow the whistle

    23 June 2025

    ‘Our world is rapidly changing and technological advances bring opportunities and challenges

    City Ombudsman’s Liberty Promenade Mall Office relocation

    City Ombudsman’s Liberty Promenade Mall Office relocation

    09 May 2025

    'The City’s Office of the Ombudsman’s satellite office in Mitchells Plain will be relocating from Tuesday, 13 May 2025 to the Lentegeur Administrative Building.

    Mural honours Dr Athol Williams’s contributions

    Mural honours Dr Athol Williams’s contributions

    29 April 2025

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joined Mitchells Plain residents in proudly honouring Dr Athol Williams with a striking mural

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    13 March 2025

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting the commemoration for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement, acknowledged internationally on 15 March each year.

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    13 January 2025

    A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

    City highlights youth as the anti-corruption warriors of tomorrow

    City highlights youth as the anti-corruption warriors of tomorrow

    09 December 2024

    ​World Anti-Corruption Day, being commemorated today, is focused on ‘Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity’

    Fraud fighters: City reaffirms zero tolerance against fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week

    Fraud fighters: City reaffirms zero tolerance against fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week

    20 November 2024

    ​In commemoration of International Fraud Awareness Week, the City’s Ethics and Forensic Services Department embarked on a number of initiatives to educate and engage residents on how not to become a victim of fraud

    Don’t fake it ‘til you make it

    Don’t fake it ‘til you make it

    25 August 2024

    Between July 2023 and June 2024, the City's DLTCs recorded 430 incidents where documents submitted were questionable.

    Cape Town calls on Nersa to reject Eskom’s 44% tariff hike

    Cape Town calls on Nersa to reject Eskom’s 44% tariff hike

    21 August 2024

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has written to the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) calling for the rejection of Eskom’s planned 44% tariff hike.

    Caught in the Act: City’s MTU busts suspected meter fraudster

    Caught in the Act: City’s MTU busts suspected meter fraudster

    21 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit has apprehended a person in connection with the tampering of the City's electricity metering infrastructure.

    Civic education now integral part of basic training

    Civic education now integral part of basic training

    16 August 2024

    One of the goals is to prepare law enforcement officers to effectively serve this diverse city

    Further tightening of internal procurement processes aims to make things harder for extortionists

    Further tightening of internal procurement processes aims to make things harder for extortionists

    11 April 2024

    ​In the City’s continued efforts to ensure it remains a top-performing metro with a zero tolerance for corruption, the annual review of the City’s Supply Chain Management Policy proposes additional measures to reduce the risk of extortion impacting City projects.

    Engineers encouraged to help build a stronger future Cape Town

    Engineers encouraged to help build a stronger future Cape Town

    19 March 2024

    Cape Town is a rapidly growing and expanding City.

    Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day 2024 with City Ombudsman

    Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day 2024 with City Ombudsman

    14 March 2024

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting its annual exhibition in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day tomorrow, 15 March 2024

    City Ombudsman new look and feel launch date

    City Ombudsman new look and feel launch date

    04 March 2024

    Residents are invited to a meet and greet session with the City Ombudsman, Vusumzi Magwebu, at the Khayelitsha Shopping Mall on 8 March 2024.

    City Ombudsman new look and feel launch to be rescheduled

    City Ombudsman new look and feel launch to be rescheduled

    27 February 2024

    Today’s, 27 February 2024, meet and greet session with the City Ombudsman has been rescheduled. A new date will be advised as soon as possible.

    City Ombudsman launches new look and feel

    City Ombudsman launches new look and feel

    26 February 2024

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will tomorrow, 27 February 2024, launch a new look and feel, following on from the establishment of the service by Council resolution in 2022.

    Mayor condemns R540m slashed from Cape Town as part of nationwide cuts

    Mayor condemns R540m slashed from Cape Town as part of nationwide cuts

    22 February 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has condemned a major R540m cut in national funding.

    Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

    Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

    06 December 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has conferred Civic Honours on exceptional Capetonians for their significant contribution to society in Cape Town and throughout the world

    Finance Minister cuts R107m from Cape Town’s housing funding

    Finance Minister cuts R107m from Cape Town’s housing funding

    01 November 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says National Cabinet have chosen to cut pro-poor funding over government waste, with far-reaching consequences for local government.

    City Ombudsman Kuils River satellite office relocates

    City Ombudsman Kuils River satellite office relocates

    24 October 2023

    The City’s Office of the Ombudsman’s satellite office in Kuils River will be relocating from today, 24 October 2023 to the Kuils River Municipal Complex.

    City welcomes arrest of two City officials after City-SAPS team investigation

    City welcomes arrest of two City officials after City-SAPS team investigation

    19 October 2023

    As a City, we welcome and utterly support the arrest yesterday, 18 October 2023, of two City officials

    City celebrates World Ombudsman Day

    City celebrates World Ombudsman Day

    12 October 2023

    ​The City’s Ombudsman’s office plays an instrumental role in ensuring complaints from members of the public against the City are resolved.

    Ombudsman’s office hosts information session in Kuils River

    Ombudsman’s office hosts information session in Kuils River

    04 September 2023

    This information sessions is important to promote the Ombudsman's services

    Cape Town’s lifeline electricity protection most comprehensive of metros

    Cape Town’s lifeline electricity protection most comprehensive of metros

    25 August 2023

    The City has been able to reduce Eskom’s 18,49% increase to 17,6% for residents, and is the metro offering the most comprehensive protection for subsidised lifeline customers

      Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

    Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

    24 August 2023

    The City acknowledges the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place

    Council Address – 24 August 2023

    Council Address – 24 August 2023

    24 August 2023

    Today is about acknowledging the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place.

    Launch of new Ombudsman’s office in Khayelitsha

    Launch of new Ombudsman’s office in Khayelitsha

    25 July 2023

    The City’s Office of the Ombudsman will launch a new office at the Stocks and Stocks Building, Ntlakohlaza Road, Khayelitsha, on Tuesday, 1 August 2023

    Launch of new Ombudsman’s offices in Atlantis and Khayelitsha

    Launch of new Ombudsman’s offices in Atlantis and Khayelitsha

    27 June 2023

    Two new Ombudsman's offices will open their doors today, 27 June 2023

    Shedding light on the City's solar plans

    Shedding light on the City's solar plans

    16 May 2023

    South Africa is facing an enormous energy crisis, which many experts agree is primarily as a result of a shortfall in generating capacity due to breakdowns at Eskom's ageing coal-powered stations

    Eskom’s exemption withdrawal welcomed

    Eskom’s exemption withdrawal welcomed

    05 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town welcomes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's withdrawal of the exemption granted to Eskom.

    Change to Mayoral Committee

    Change to Mayoral Committee

    23 March 2023

    The City has a zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption and I will not hesitate to act in the interests of good governance

    Eskom’s NERSA-approved 18,49% electricity price hike to municipalities is unaffordable and unjust

    Eskom’s NERSA-approved 18,49% electricity price hike to municipalities is unaffordable and unjust

    17 March 2023

    Eskom's 18,49% increase to municipalities comes at the worst possible time

    Suspension of Mayco Member

    Suspension of Mayco Member

    16 March 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has placed Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi, on suspension from Mayco with immediate effect

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