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    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    13 April 2026

    ​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    02 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that the Battle of Muizenberg site has recently been listed in the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) provincial gazette

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    22 January 2026

    In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.

    More than R1 million in overdue library items returned

    More than R1 million in overdue library items returned

    03 October 2025

    Our third Fine Free Week for the year saw 9 105 items returned, valued at just more than R1,14 million

    City commends CPUT for leading the way on zero-waste to landfill initiative

    City commends CPUT for leading the way on zero-waste to landfill initiative

    20 August 2025

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate applauds the CPUT for its bold step in leading and embracing a zero-waste journey in the higher education sector.

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    01 July 2025

    The Arts Aweh! programme provided young people, aged six to 18, with creative learning experiences and an opportunity to participate in various art forms.

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    21 June 2025

    City libraries to offer another fine free week duirng the school holiday

    City equips home-based businesses with toolkits

    City equips home-based businesses with toolkits

    09 May 2025

    Residents from in and around Grassy Park attended the Home-Based Business Toolkit workshop that was held at the Grassy Park Civic Centre.

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    12 February 2025

    The network comprises of primary and high school STEM Clubs across the Western Cape, inspiring young learners to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

    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.

    Libraries offer children the gift of going fine free

    Libraries offer children the gift of going fine free

    09 December 2024

    The fine free week will allow young patrons, up to the age of 17, the opportunity to return library materials.

    Potsdam Sustainability Campus set to improve quality of life for Capetonians

    Potsdam Sustainability Campus set to improve quality of life for Capetonians

    22 November 2024

    The Potsdam Sustainability Campus is a dynamic, living campus - a place where ideas can be tested, mistakes can be made, and innovative solutions can emerge

    International minds tackle future of waste

    International minds tackle future of waste

    16 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town is a proud partner of this event which is bringing together waste professionals and experts from around the globe

    Celebrating 20 years of EPWP

    Celebrating 20 years of EPWP

    28 June 2024

    Launched by the National Government 20 years ago, the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is now in its 14th year of implementation at the City of Cape Town.

    Deep dive shows where fine free week returns landed

    Deep dive shows where fine free week returns landed

    22 May 2024

    City libraries received a high return on books

    City forms partnerships with stakeholders for innovation and skills development

    City forms partnerships with stakeholders for innovation and skills development

    28 March 2024

    Through this partnership, the Urban Waste Management Directorate will have access to resources and expertise provided by the LGSETA and CCIEEC.

    Libraries march into a new chapter

    Libraries march into a new chapter

    08 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s libraries will kick off South African Library Week (SALW) with a march through the Cape Town city centre on Friday, 15 March 2024.

     City libraries write new chapter in technology

    City libraries write new chapter in technology

    23 February 2024

    City libraries initiatives to be more resilient against load shedding

    Unlock your business potential with the City-supported Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    Unlock your business potential with the City-supported Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    13 February 2024

    The City is encouraging up-and-coming entrepreneurs to log onto the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy and find the 40 new courses on offer.

    City celebrates International Translation Day

    City celebrates International Translation Day

    29 September 2023

    Today, 29 September 2023 marks International Translation Day.

    Recreation and Parks distributes 3 000 trees and counting

    Recreation and Parks distributes 3 000 trees and counting

    24 September 2023

    The Department has hosted a series of tree planting activities and greening initiatives aimed at enhancing Cape Town’s urban landscape.

    Graduates called to register on City’s internship database by 18 August 2023

    Graduates called to register on City’s internship database by 18 August 2023

    06 August 2023

    Call for applications for various City Gaduate and Skills Development Programme

    First Nations Cleansing ceremony blesses new classroom structure at Green Point Urban Park

    First Nations Cleansing ceremony blesses new classroom structure at Green Point Urban Park

    10 June 2023

    First Nations Groups representing the Khoekhoen/Gam/San descendants conducted a cleansing ceremony at the construction site of a dome classroom structure at Green Point Urban Park.

    Forward planning marred by ongoing theft and vandalism

    Forward planning marred by ongoing theft and vandalism

    16 May 2023

    STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH, COUNCILLOR PATRICIA VAN DER ROSS

    City seeks public input on KhoeKhoen materials and resources

    City seeks public input on KhoeKhoen materials and resources

    17 April 2023

    ​The City is calling on Cape Town residents and all interested parties to comment on the proposed Khoekhoen materials and resources

    City puts ECD practitioners on the digital track

    City puts ECD practitioners on the digital track

    28 March 2023

    We live in a world where digital literacy has become a critical life skill, and it is my sincere hope that this training course will unlock new opportunities for the participants to showcase the skills they've acquired

    City promotes accreditation for waste service providers on Global Recycling Day

    City promotes accreditation for waste service providers on Global Recycling Day

    18 March 2023

    Every year on 18 March, the world comes together to recognise, and celebrate, the importance of recycling in protecting our resources and securing the future of our planet.

    City congratulates Cape Town Opera for international accolade

    City congratulates Cape Town Opera for international accolade

    05 December 2022

    The CTO Foundation Studio programme won the 'Equal Opportunities and Impact' category at the awards ceremony.

    Bring your business to life with the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    Bring your business to life with the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    24 November 2022

    This week, I had the pleasure to launch the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy, an online portal that will host free learning material.

    City libraries walk the talk

    City libraries walk the talk

    01 October 2022

    A new collaboration between the City of Cape Town’s Library Services and Tape Aids for the Avid Reader.

    City supports Khayelitsha women in turning skills into business

    City supports Khayelitsha women in turning skills into business

    07 September 2022

    A project to teach economically marginalised women how to run a traditional clothing business is currently under way in Harare, Khayelitsha

    Millions in lost reading material is no fairytale

    Millions in lost reading material is no fairytale

    02 September 2022

    With more than 22 000 items lost at a cost of nearly R3 million, the City of Cape Town’s librarians are appealing to patrons to return outstanding items

    City bursaries paving the way to promising futures

    City bursaries paving the way to promising futures

    27 May 2022

    The City of Cape Town celebrated the awarding of financial support to 23 external aspiring graduates at the External Bursary Awards ceremony

     #YouthStartCT winners take the cake

    #YouthStartCT winners take the cake

    15 April 2022

    The winners of the seventh instalment of the City of Cape Town’s annual #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge were announced last night.

    Working together to promote safe access to water and sanitation during Covid-19 and beyond

    Working together to promote safe access to water and sanitation during Covid-19 and beyond

    18 March 2022

    Working together to promote safe access to water and sanitation during Covid-19 and beyond

    City libraries dance to a different tune for SA Library week

    City libraries dance to a different tune for SA Library week

    10 March 2022

    South African Library Week is a celebration of our intellectual and literacy heritage

    Nantes Park to come alive with the sound of stories

    Nantes Park to come alive with the sound of stories

    28 January 2022

    The day aims to shine a spotlight on the benefits of reading aloud to children.

    City supports up-and-coming ‘Made in Cape Town’ businesses with real-world experience

    City supports up-and-coming ‘Made in Cape Town’ businesses with real-world experience

    08 December 2021

    The programme includes individual business assessments and training in merchandising, sales techniques, stock-taking and banking.

    City calling on applicants for skills development programmes

    City calling on applicants for skills development programmes

    26 November 2021

    The City is proud of the vast range of skills development opportunities we have been offering to the residents of Cape Town over the years

    Lifting the lid on sanitation challenges for World Toilet Day

    Lifting the lid on sanitation challenges for World Toilet Day

    19 November 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Informal Settlements Basic Service branch continues to provide essential water and sanitation services to registered informal settlements.

    City libraries offer safe study space

    City libraries offer safe study space

    28 October 2021

    Our libraries offer learners a place to continue and complete the learning process and, for many of our young people, it’s the only quiet or safe space to study

    City shines as first municipality to receive certificates for energy smart buildings

    City shines as first municipality to receive certificates for energy smart buildings

    16 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that it has received Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for three of its municipal buildings

    City’s Resilience Strategy helps navigate challenging times

    City’s Resilience Strategy helps navigate challenging times

    06 September 2021

    August 2021 marked the two-year anniversary of the approval of the resilience strategy strategy by Council.

    City library a comfort during COVID-19

    City library a comfort during COVID-19

    17 June 2021

    Brackenfell Library holds a special place in the hearts of the patrons, with the staff of 15 sharing their passion for learning through books.

    City library a hive of learning and opportunity

    City library a hive of learning and opportunity

    02 June 2021

    Wynberg Library was opened in 1958 as a hub of knowledge for the young and not-so-young, with school children and adults,

    City library offers learning and upliftment

    City library offers learning and upliftment

    25 March 2021

    Study spaces, books, magazines, audio visual material and access to the free internet service via SmartCape, are available for the benefit of residents in this community

    City participates in global access to information campaign on International Women’s Day

    City participates in global access to information campaign on International Women’s Day

    08 March 2021

    International Women’s Day on 8 March is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

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