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    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    30 July 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    23 April 2026

    The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

    Cape Town to buy 500MW from Energy Traders at below Eskom rates

    Cape Town to buy 500MW from Energy Traders at below Eskom rates

    29 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is set to become the first municipality in South Africa to procure electricity at scale from licenced energy traders and aggregators.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.

    Emergency call takers ready for festive season

    Emergency call takers ready for festive season

    19 December 2025

    ​The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre fielded more than 15 000 calls during November, with the number set to increase as the festive season reaches its peak

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    17 December 2025

    Travel and Leisure Asia and the U.S. News & World Report have respectively marked Cape Town in their top ranks for best destination this year.

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    23 November 2025

    The facility was originally constructed in the 1980s as a day resort and includes the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    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

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    10 November 2025

    The public is invited to an Open Day on Wednesday, 12 November to see the draft urban design concept plan for on Erf 2187 in Green Point.

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    09 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that Marnus Botha from Somerset West has been named the winner of the inaugural Wear the Hope Challenge

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    07 October 2025

    The Mayoral Committee has recommended the transfer of City-owned land to the Biological and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (BioVac).

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    25 September 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce the release of findings from its inaugural city-wide Cape Town Household Survey, conducted between February and October 2024

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point

    A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

    A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

    05 August 2025

    City advisory on logistics for Totalsports Women's Race Day

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    02 August 2025

    Upgrades at the Sea Point Fire Station

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    25 July 2025

    The statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) has begun for the proposed mixed-use development planned on prime land in Green Point, Cape Town.

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    27 May 2025

    Approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.

    Revised Bo-Kaap Hotel design approved after extensive community input

    Revised Bo-Kaap Hotel design approved after extensive community input

    27 May 2025

    This appeal concerns an application near to a Masjid that is of profound heritage significance to all of Cape Town

    Emergency calls: details DO matter

    Emergency calls: details DO matter

    25 May 2025

    Callers are reminded to share as many pertinent details as possible to epxedite calls for help.

    Have your say on Green Point’s prime property site

    Have your say on Green Point’s prime property site

    12 May 2025

    Thank you to the public who attended the City’s first online public engagement on Wednesday, 7 May to hear more about the vision for the well-located proposed Green Point mixed-use development site. The open house on Wednesday, 14 May is an in-person opportunity where the same information will be shared with interested and affected stakeholders.

    Iconic route set for 10th edition of Cape Town 10K

    Iconic route set for 10th edition of Cape Town 10K

    08 May 2025

    A sold-out field of approximately 15 000 people will take to the streets from Woodbridge Island in Milnerton to Lower Long Street in the CBD.

    Vision for proposed Green Point mixed-use development open for discussion

    Vision for proposed Green Point mixed-use development open for discussion

    17 April 2025

    The public have from today, Thursday, 17 April to Saturday, 31 May 2025 to submit comments for this pre-statutory stage, which will be used to inform the concept development plan for this prime property.

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    08 April 2025

    During the construction of the Bo-Kaap Market site upgrade, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate’s contractor uncovered a stone well on the property associated with the national heritage site, the Spolander House.

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    07 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    Work gets under way to restore airflow at Bellville Library

    Work gets under way to restore airflow at Bellville Library

    04 March 2025

    ​The library recently scaled back services and this week, the building was handed over to a contractor to restore airflow to the facility.

    Register for updates on proposed Green Point mixed-use development

    Register for updates on proposed Green Point mixed-use development

    07 February 2025

    The City envisages a mixed-used development to help drive economic and socio-economic benefits while increasing affordable housing in the area.

    Central Library celebrates 70 years

    Central Library celebrates 70 years

    30 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Central Librarycelebrates 70 years of page-turning service to patrons around the city.

    Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    15 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town has launched a pre-registration process ahead of the public participation to kick off the journey to revitalise the iconic Good Hope Centre property.

    Fast-growing invasive Poplar trees removed in Elsieskraal River

    Fast-growing invasive Poplar trees removed in Elsieskraal River

    09 December 2024

    The scope of work entails removal of invasive species that have proliferated along a section of the Elsieskraal River, situated at Tafelsig canyon between Jip De Jager and north of the N1.

    Step closer to revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    Step closer to revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    05 December 2024

    As a key step to revitalising the Good Hope Centre site, Council today approved the start of the public participation process to release this iconic property for proposed redevelopment. .

    Cape Town to host landmark meeting as cities across Africa and Europe commit to transforming urban food systems

    Cape Town to host landmark meeting as cities across Africa and Europe commit to transforming urban food systems

    25 November 2024

    ​From 25 November 2024 to 29 November 2024, ICLEI Africa, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town, will host government leaders, researchers, and youth ambassadors from 20 African and European cities

    Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

    Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

    19 November 2024

    The City’s proposal envisions retaining the Good Hope Centre’s iconic dome while optimising the surrounding space for mixed-use potential.

    New R1,2bn development set to drive jobs, growth in Cape Town’s CBD

    New R1,2bn development set to drive jobs, growth in Cape Town’s CBD

    15 November 2024

    The auction is a key part of the Economic Growth Directorate’s strategy to leverage City-owned land in ways that stimulate private sector investment, create jobs, and foster long-term growth.

    Mayco supports release of prime Green Point site for mixed-use development

    Mayco supports release of prime Green Point site for mixed-use development

    12 November 2024

    Today the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee greenlit a public participation process to release prime property in Green Point for mixed-use development, including affordable housing and commercial opportunities. The item will now serve on the City Council’s agenda on 5 December for authorisation to commence public participation.

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    16 October 2024

    A field of approximately 21 000 runners, including some of Africa’s top athletes, will take on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday.

    City Hall and District Six transform into creative hubs for Loeries Week

    City Hall and District Six transform into creative hubs for Loeries Week

    05 October 2024

    City of Cape Town hosting the 46th Loeries Creative Week

    City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

    City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

    02 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town invites the public to collaborate with us in refining the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the CBD, which is to strategically shape the area’s future growth and development

    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.

    Totalsports Women’s Race attracts Africa’s elite

    Totalsports Women’s Race attracts Africa’s elite

    07 August 2024

    Some of Africa's elite women's field runners will lead a 12 000-strong 'sea of pink' in the streets of the CBD for the Totalsports Women's Race this Friday, 9 August 2024.

    Cape Town shines a spotlight on youth tech talent

    Cape Town shines a spotlight on youth tech talent

    11 June 2024

    Today, the vibrant tech landscape of Cape Town took centre stage as the Invest Cape Town Youth in Tech Showcase, in collaboration with UVU Africa, illuminated the innovative spirit of the city's young tech entrepreneurs.

    Long Street swimming pool back in business

    Long Street swimming pool back in business

    15 May 2024

    The facility has been undergoing upgrades since February to ensure an even better experience for visitors.

    City helps 33 EPWP beneficiaries obtain advanced diplomas in Public Administration

    City helps 33 EPWP beneficiaries obtain advanced diplomas in Public Administration

    18 April 2024

    The City’s EPWP Transversal Support Project is the first project in the City of Cape Town where EPWP recruits can obtain NQF-accredited qualifications through their participation.

    New date for Cape Town’s prime property auction

    New date for Cape Town’s prime property auction

    08 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Economic Growth Directorate would like to inform the public that the major property auction is now set for Thursday, 25 April 2024.

     No fooling around with Cape Town’s April event calendar

    No fooling around with Cape Town’s April event calendar

    04 April 2024

    City hosting a lot of events in April

    Excitement builds as Cape Town counts down to prime property auction

    Excitement builds as Cape Town counts down to prime property auction

    27 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Economic Growth Directorate is gearing up for a major auction of two stellar locations on 27 March.

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Young library patrons embark on a reading adventure around the world

    Young library patrons embark on a reading adventure around the world

    13 December 2023

    The City's Library and Information Service will be rolling out its fifth reading programme aimed at children aged between nine and 12 years old.

    Celebrating our water heritage with Woodhead Dam’s 126th anniversary

    Celebrating our water heritage with Woodhead Dam’s 126th anniversary

    29 September 2023

    ​For 126 years, this dam has supplied residents with water in their homes – at one period, it was even the main source of water to the city.

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