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    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    24 June 2026

    The City's Human Resource Management Department hosted a successful Career Expo at the Durbanville Town Hall.

    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

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    26 March 2026

    The #YouthStartCT class of 2026 was selected from 701 entries.

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    13 November 2025

    The City has launched a new Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Community Development Worker (CDW) Hub in Mamre.

    City libraries’ career expos reach record attendance

    City libraries’ career expos reach record attendance

    26 May 2025

    The 2025 career expos have attracted 4 587 visitors, surpassing last year’s total figure of 2 440 across 13 events.

    #YouthStartCT scores deadline extension

    #YouthStartCT scores deadline extension

    09 March 2025

    Now in its ninth year, the competition is open to persons 18 – 35 years of age, with existing businesses or business ideas.

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    18 November 2024

    A total of 72 entrepreneurs have used the mentorship and guidance provided through the City’s EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme to complete a three-year certification.

    Forest Whitaker's NGO and NBA Africa build basketball court in Athlone

    Forest Whitaker's NGO and NBA Africa build basketball court in Athlone

    22 November 2023

    We hope we can continue our long-standing relationship with the City of Cape Town as we both share the same goal and passion in improving the lives of our communities

    Graduation Day for Youth Training Programme graduates

    Graduation Day for Youth Training Programme graduates

    22 November 2023

    The graduation marks four years of partnership between the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) and the City of Cape Town's Social Development & Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD).

    City joins in celebrating 20 years of Mandela Rhodes Foundation

    City joins in celebrating 20 years of Mandela Rhodes Foundation

    18 July 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town was honoured to be invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation and to congratulate the work the foundation has done in building a culture of hope

    City disburses more than R11,6m to NGO sector

    City disburses more than R11,6m to NGO sector

    30 May 2023

    The City has a well-established track record of services and support to vulnerable individuals, as well as the NPOs who work tirelessly in pursuit of making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

    Top 100 ready for action in the 2023 #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    Top 100 ready for action in the 2023 #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    05 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department last night hosted the launch of the annual #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial challenge

    City’s business support programme heads to Delft

    City’s business support programme heads to Delft

    20 April 2023

    Through our Business Helpdesk, we have attended to 2 482 enquiries in the last year

    City gives running start to young entrepreneurs

    City gives running start to young entrepreneurs

    13 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department invites young entrepreneurs to apply for participation in the annual #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial challenge

    Youth empowered with business skills

    Youth empowered with business skills

    28 February 2023

    The aim of the initiative is to link young entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge, and advice around values that will enable long term growth and sustainability

    City libraries host career expos

    City libraries host career expos

    22 February 2023

    Career expos are a fun way to get the information you need to make the best decision about future employment.

    Hundreds of youth benefit from skills development initiative

    Hundreds of youth benefit from skills development initiative

    24 November 2022

    These courses are important opportunities to hone life skills, but also sharpen critical thinking and the ability to deal constructively with conflict.

    City acknowledges youth skills development

    City acknowledges youth skills development

    23 November 2021

    ​Earlier today, the City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department in partnership with the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative(WPDI) hosted a graduation ceremony in Rylands to acknowledge youth who successfully completed a development training programme.

    Langa Entrepreneur rides to YouthStartCT victory

    Langa Entrepreneur rides to YouthStartCT victory

    01 July 2021

    The 24-year-old emerged top of the pile in the City’s annual youth entrepreneurial challenge when the results were announced last night.

    Community Service Awards

    Community Service Awards

    30 June 2021

    ​Recorded speech by the Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato

    City to honour outstanding individuals

    City to honour outstanding individuals

    21 June 2021

    City to honour individuals for going the axtra mile in their communities.

    City aims to empower entrepreneurs with disabilities to grow their businesses

    City aims to empower entrepreneurs with disabilities to grow their businesses

    24 November 2020

    November is recognised as Disability Month in South Africa and 3 November 2020 was celebrated as National Disability Day.

    City calls on female entrepreneurs to apply for the Women in Business Programme

    City calls on female entrepreneurs to apply for the Women in Business Programme

    06 May 2020

    I am happy to announce that applications to participate in the Top Tech Tools for Woman in business is now open

    New business forum aims to connect and assist entrepreneurs

    New business forum aims to connect and assist entrepreneurs

    20 February 2020

    In an effort towards cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship in communities, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Alderman Grant Twigg launched a Business Forum in Eerste River on Tuesday, 18 February 2020.

    City equips youth with coding and digital skills

    City equips youth with coding and digital skills

    06 February 2020

    The selected unemployed young people completed a five week upskilling course

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