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    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    03 July 2026

    ​The Municipal Planning By-law regulates development and land use in Cape Town

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    10 June 2026

    There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

    Parking and transport information for Stormers vs Glasgow Warriors and Ultra South Africa

    Parking and transport information for Stormers vs Glasgow Warriors and Ultra South Africa

    22 April 2026

    The DHL Stormers play their last regular season home game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

    City welcomes ruling declaring advertising signage along N2 unlawful

    City welcomes ruling declaring advertising signage along N2 unlawful

    31 March 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town welcomes the ruling of the Western Cape High Court on Friday, 27 March 2026

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    24 March 2026

    During our visit, the lab’s technical teams demonstrated the meticulous testing processes applied to every single meter before installation

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    05 March 2026

    The City reminds customers that it would never approach a customer via WhatsApp about payments

    A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

    A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

    14 December 2025

    Cape Town is heading into another week with major cultural, music and sporting events scheduled across the Mother City.

    Beware of electricity festive season scammers

    Beware of electricity festive season scammers

    25 November 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate urges residents to be alert to electricity scams and encourages all Capetonians to be vigilant of individuals posing as City officials

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    19 September 2025

    On Sunday, 21 September 2025, the Elevated Freeway (Outbound) road closure will be in place between Walter Sisulu and the N1/N2 split between 04:00 – 12:00

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    05 September 2025

    planned road closure on the elevated Freeway (outbound) between Walter Sisulu and the N1/N2 split on 7 and 21 September 2025 from 04:00 to 12:00

    Beware of Electricity WhatsApp scammers

    Beware of Electricity WhatsApp scammers

    28 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Department warns residents about a new electricity scam and urges everyone to be vigilant of individuals posing as City officials.

    Environmental green light for Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence project

    Environmental green light for Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence project

    17 July 2025

    A major milestone has been reached for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence, with environmental authorisation now granted.

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    02 July 2025

    Scammers posing as City health inspectors are once again targeting businesses, demanding payment for fake 'health certificates'.

    City’s Hackathon strives to digitise business licence application process

    City’s Hackathon strives to digitise business licence application process

    20 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Innovation and Customer Insights wrapped up its Business Licence Innovation Hackathon

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    12 June 2025

    City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

    Addressing misinformation regarding firearm and equipment records

    Addressing misinformation regarding firearm and equipment records

    20 May 2025

    The Cape Town Metro Police Department notes with concern the recent circulation of misinformation by the National Coloured Congress (NCC)

    City-supported better bellville together making a lasting impact

    City-supported better bellville together making a lasting impact

    24 March 2025

    The better.bellville.together programme

    Unique high-tech trucks boost streetlight maintenance and repairs

    Unique high-tech trucks boost streetlight maintenance and repairs

    12 March 2025

    The City maintains more than 245 000 streetlights across the metro

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Elsies River

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Elsies River

    10 March 2025

    Customers can engage with the City on a wide range of enquiries ranging from rates, sewerage, electricity, water, refuse collections, and all other account enquiries.

    Emailed accounts: As easy as sending an SMS or email to make the switch

    Emailed accounts: As easy as sending an SMS or email to make the switch

    27 February 2025

    ​The City will no longer send printed bills via the South African Postal Service after 31 December 2025 as part of its efforts to move accounts to email

    Robbie Williams and Green Day set to rock the Mother City at Calabash 2025

    Robbie Williams and Green Day set to rock the Mother City at Calabash 2025

    18 January 2025

    The event takes place at DHL Stadium on 22 and 23 January 2025.

    Tipple could land you in trouble

    Tipple could land you in trouble

    30 December 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s enforcement departments have confiscated 4 730 bottles of liquor from transgressors at beaches, parks and other public places since 1 December.

    Early closure of City revenue offices

    Early closure of City revenue offices

    27 November 2024

    ​Residents are advised that Revenue Department offices at City buildings will close at 12:30 on Friday, 6 December 2024.

    Don’t waste this Black November sale season

    Don’t waste this Black November sale season

    22 November 2024

    As the prices get lower through November, only buy what you really need to help protect the environment and reduce pressure on landfills.

    Festive Lights Switch-On: Artist Announcement – a shining celebration for the ‘People of Hope’

    Festive Lights Switch-On: Artist Announcement – a shining celebration for the ‘People of Hope’

    04 November 2024

    A phenomenal line-up of artists, entertainers and fine comedians will illuminate the stage and ignite the holiday spirit.

    City plugs into International E-Waste Day

    City plugs into International E-Waste Day

    15 October 2024

    In recognition of International E-Waste Day this week

    City Customer Offices closed on 5 to 7 October 2024

    City Customer Offices closed on 5 to 7 October 2024

    04 October 2024

    ​The City’s customer offices will be closed this weekend on 5 to 7 October 2024 due to necessary system maintenance

    Maitland Crematorium upgrades completed

    Maitland Crematorium upgrades completed

    24 August 2024

    The installation and successful commissioning of two new cremators that have met Air Emission Standards, marks a major milestone.

    New Outdoor Advertising By-law promulgated

    New Outdoor Advertising By-law promulgated

    16 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the new Outdoor Advertising By-law that regulates outdoor advertising and signage in December 2023.

    City wants you to Have Your Say about its customer facilities

    City wants you to Have Your Say about its customer facilities

    16 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town has launched its Have Your Say survey at 35 facilities where we serve customers.

    City revolutionises Wayleave Process with innovative digital solution

    City revolutionises Wayleave Process with innovative digital solution

    04 July 2024

    The City launched an online Wayleave Management System, shifting from an archaic paper based process to an efficient online system.

     Closure of Plumstead customer office for maintenance

    Closure of Plumstead customer office for maintenance

    14 June 2024

    The City advises residents of the closure of the Plumstead customer office on Saturday, 15 June 2024, due to building maintenance.

    Closure of Brackenfell revenue office for electricity upgrades

    Closure of Brackenfell revenue office for electricity upgrades

    03 June 2024

    ​Residents are advised of the closure of the City’s Brackenfell Revenue Department offices on Saturday, 8 June 2024.

    City Customer Offices closed this weekend

    City Customer Offices closed this weekend

    03 May 2024

    The City’s customer offices will be closed this weekend on 4 to 6 May 2024 due to necessary system maintenance.

    City staff log into cyber forensics 101

    City staff log into cyber forensics 101

    12 April 2024

    The training aims to equip staff in the Safety and Security Directorate with essential knowledge of digital investigations.

    City showcases Paper-to-Pixel journey

    City showcases Paper-to-Pixel journey

    07 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Development Management Department is showcasing its Paper-to-Pixel journey at the Civic Centre in the Cape Town CBD from 17 to 19 April 2024.

    City transitions from snail mail to email for Planning By-law notifications

    City transitions from snail mail to email for Planning By-law notifications

    04 April 2024

    The City is always exploring interventions that will improve our service delivery

    March madness hits the Mother City: a jam-packed month of events awaits

    March madness hits the Mother City: a jam-packed month of events awaits

    01 March 2024

    The City's Events Permit Office anticipates permitting more than 60 events of varying sizes for the month of March.

    Invitation to comment on improved method of notifications in terms of the Planning By-law

    Invitation to comment on improved method of notifications in terms of the Planning By-law

    22 January 2024

    ​From today, 22 January 2024, until Thursday, 22 February 2024, residents and all sub-councils are invited to take part in a public participation process

     City libraries revert to original borrowing privileges

    City libraries revert to original borrowing privileges

    09 January 2024

    Libraries extended the number of items that patrons could borrow, as well as the borrowing period, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Keep waste in mind when shopping this Festive Season

    Keep waste in mind when shopping this Festive Season

    17 December 2023

    The City urges residents to be mindful of the waste created with every purchase. Please only buy what you really need, to help protect the environment and reduce pressure on landfills.

      City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

    City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

    08 December 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the new Outdoor Advertising By-law at its last meeting for the year held yesterday, 7 December 2023.

    Food date labels are good for your health and wallet

    Food date labels are good for your health and wallet

    02 November 2023

    It's critical to know your 'best before' from your 'sell by' and 'use by'.

    City invites residents and businesses to try out our Waste Recyclers’ Map

    City invites residents and businesses to try out our Waste Recyclers’ Map

    02 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town has developed a portal where users can search for private recycling service providers in their area.

    City celebrates Cape Town’s water-saving stars

    City celebrates Cape Town’s water-saving stars

    01 November 2023

    Recently 17 businesses and organisations were recognised for their remarkable efforts in implementing good water management practices, during a special Water Star-Rating Award Ceremony.

    City encourages safe disposal of e-waste to help protect the environment

    City encourages safe disposal of e-waste to help protect the environment

    14 October 2023

    International E-Waste Day, recognised on 14 October, serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of safely disposing e-waste.

    Customers reminded of Heritage Day City office closures

    Customers reminded of Heritage Day City office closures

    21 September 2023

    The City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed for the public holiday.

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    13 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is celebrating the vital role it’s Building Inspectors play in ensuring a safe built environment in Cape Town.

    City warns against fake health officials again trying to scam business owners

    City warns against fake health officials again trying to scam business owners

    29 August 2023

    In recent weeks, City Health has been informed of several such instances.

    Applications for City’s 2024 external bursaries now open

    Applications for City’s 2024 external bursaries now open

    21 August 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year.

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