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    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    29 July 2026

    The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    29 June 2026

    This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Kalkfontein Community Centre

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Kalkfontein Community Centre

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Kalkfontein Community Centre, in Kalkfontein, for local residents to conveniently access essential municipal services.

    City’s Mobile Office provides services from Bloekombos ward office

    City’s Mobile Office provides services from Bloekombos ward office

    24 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will once again be on the move to provide residents with convenient access to essential municipal services

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    02 April 2026

    In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    31 March 2026

    Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision

    Apply now for City indigent and pensioner support

    Apply now for City indigent and pensioner support

    12 March 2026

    Help is available and we encourage indigent residents and pensioners to apply for support with service and rates costs

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

    Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

    Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

    19 February 2026

    The lower rate-in-rand is among several proposed measures to help keep property rates increases to a minimum for most homeowners

    Pensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account payments

    Pensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account payments

    04 February 2026

    ​The City would like to remind residents that support is available to those who are struggling financially.

    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

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    20 November 2025

    We’re asking our indigent residents and pensioners to apply for help with service and rates costs

    City publishes economic profiles for 70+ industrial and commercial precincts in Cape Town

    City publishes economic profiles for 70+ industrial and commercial precincts in Cape Town

    02 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town has developed comprehensive profiles for more than 70 Economic Areas in Cape Town

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    25 August 2025

    ​The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    20 August 2025

    ​The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    17 July 2025

    City Council approved the debt write-off of approximately R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries.

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    28 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Mixed-use development planned for part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area

    Mixed-use development planned for part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area

    11 December 2024

    The stadium’s central location is ideal for business and employment opportunities as it is on main public transport routes

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    01 October 2024

    The King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC), located north of the N2 Freeway, offers prime access to key employment hubs, amenities, and residential areas.

    Qualifying Manenberg residents assisted in social support drive

    Qualifying Manenberg residents assisted in social support drive

    30 September 2024

    ​The City held a social support drive in Manenberg to assist qualifying residents.

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024

    22 August 2024

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024 – Cape Town spends SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure

    Mayco greenlights Rondebosch East land release for mixed-use development

    Mayco greenlights Rondebosch East land release for mixed-use development

    14 August 2024

    ​Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit land release for a mixed-use development in Rondebosch East.

    Council gives the nod for CIDs in Eastlake Island and Newlands

    Council gives the nod for CIDs in Eastlake Island and Newlands

    13 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved applications to establish Eastlake Island and Newlands City Improvement Districts (CIDs) in terms of section 5(1) of the CID By-law.

    Pensioners encouraged to apply for City support

    Pensioners encouraged to apply for City support

    10 March 2024

    ​All pensioners, 60 years and older, are encouraged to apply for the City’s financial support.

    City reminds pensioners to apply for pensioner support

    City reminds pensioners to apply for pensioner support

    29 November 2023

    Our teams have been assisting many residents in all areas of the city with their pensioner support applications over recent months

    Pensioner support available – approach the City for help

    Pensioner support available – approach the City for help

    23 November 2023

    The City is here to help and urges all qualifying pensioners to take advantage of the available support the City has to offer.

    Pensioner support application deadline extended to 30 November

    Pensioner support application deadline extended to 30 November

    14 November 2023

    ​All pensioners, 60 years and older, are encouraged to apply for financial support before the end of this month.

    City report tells us how land has been developed and used in Cape Town

    City report tells us how land has been developed and used in Cape Town

    08 November 2023

    City’s Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued today on World Town Planning Day, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town from 2012 to 2022.

    City Indigent Support Drive heading to your area

    City Indigent Support Drive heading to your area

    03 October 2023

    ​The City’s Indigent Support Drive continues this week in areas across the metro

    City Indigent Support Drive heads to Bellville South and other areas

    City Indigent Support Drive heads to Bellville South and other areas

    20 September 2023

    The City is assisting households with an income of R7 500 or less per month.

    City launches Indigent Support campaign – we can all do with a little help

    City launches Indigent Support campaign – we can all do with a little help

    17 September 2023

    The City is launching its Indigent Support campaign this month. Our team of experts will be in communities to offer assistance and help residents to complete their applications.

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

    02 September 2023

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

    Help for pensioners – application deadline extended to 30 November

    Help for pensioners – application deadline extended to 30 November

    29 August 2023

    ​The City is extending its pensioner support application deadline from 31 August to 30 November 2023.

    Here's how to save on energy costs

    Here's how to save on energy costs

    25 August 2023

    Eskom's 18,5% increase has driven up the cost to supply electricity and is impacting households.

    Help is available for pensioners – reach out to us

    Help is available for pensioners – reach out to us

    03 August 2023

    We urge all pensioners 60 years and older and people who receive social grants, or a pension amounting to no more than R22 000 income per month, to approach the City for assistance.

    City rates and services relief available

    City rates and services relief available

    25 July 2023

    We have expanded the qualifying threshold for pensioners and social grant recipients to enable additional residents to benefit from the Lifeline tariff and rates rebates

    Applications open for rates and services relief

    Applications open for rates and services relief

    14 July 2023

    With the start of the new municipal financial year, applications are now open for rates and services relief.

    Cape Town offering unprecedented relief for households as Eskom tariff hike commences

    Cape Town offering unprecedented relief for households as Eskom tariff hike commences

    05 July 2023

    ​As Eskom’s tariff hike enters the municipal billing cycle from July, the City of Cape Town is offering unprecedented social relief measures for households in 2023/24.

    How to apply for indigent support

    How to apply for indigent support

    15 June 2023

    'Help is available and our staff at the various customer offices in the metro are able to assist residents with more information as well as the quick and easy application process

    City online services unavailable this weekend

    City online services unavailable this weekend

    01 June 2023

    The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents who make use of its online services that a scheduled power outage for its data centres has been planned for this weekend

    View latest General Valuation Roll and use City's new rates estimate calculator

    View latest General Valuation Roll and use City's new rates estimate calculator

    25 April 2023

    Ratepayers are reminded to view the latest General Valuations Roll 2022 (GV 2022) which is open for electronic objections until 30 April 2023

    Council approves extension of existing four CIDs

    Council approves extension of existing four CIDs

    30 March 2023

    CIDs are established by communities in order to supplement municipal services

    City bringing services to Athlone residents today

    City bringing services to Athlone residents today

    09 March 2023

    Basket of services in Athlone

    City’s new rates estimate calculator live

    City’s new rates estimate calculator live

    01 March 2023

    ​City’s new rates estimate calculator aims to make life easier for property owners as part of the General Valuations 2022 inspection and objection process.

    City of Cape Town passes 52% rates relief increase for lower and middle income ratepayers

    City of Cape Town passes 52% rates relief increase for lower and middle income ratepayers

    24 February 2023

    ​Cape Town’s City Council has passed a 52% rates relief increase for all residential properties of R5 million and under.

    Cape Town rates rebate proposals aim to help lower and middle income ratepayers

    Cape Town rates rebate proposals aim to help lower and middle income ratepayers

    21 February 2023

    We are increasing the rates exemption for all properties under R5 million

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