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    Cape Town mourns the passing of legendary musician Abdullah Ibrahim

    Cape Town mourns the passing of legendary musician Abdullah Ibrahim

    15 June 2026

    Cape Town has lost a defining artist who transcended divides and generations

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    04 June 2026

    The festival returns with a rich selection of South African and international documentary film content

    City urges National Government to intervene in US tariff threat to boatbuilding sector

    City urges National Government to intervene in US tariff threat to boatbuilding sector

    01 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has written to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau.

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    04 March 2025

    Indian outbound travel is projected to experience phenomenal growth with global travel technology company, Travelport, projecting that the country’s outbound travel market will reach 39 million people by 2028

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    28 February 2025

    The CPBMJTT welcomes the Shark Spotters who will be implementing selected operational tasks under the banner of the Cape Baboon Partnership

    City Ombud highlights it’s ‘here to hear you’ in recognition of international day

    City Ombud highlights it’s ‘here to hear you’ in recognition of international day

    31 October 2024

    City departments and industry regulatory bodies hosted information tables to provide advice and assist members of the public to lodge complaints.

    Lodge complaints with City Ombud, correct regulatory bodies during October

    Lodge complaints with City Ombud, correct regulatory bodies during October

    15 October 2024

    Ombuds Day is recognised around the world during October.

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    13 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town joined National Treasury and several representatives from other municipalities at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

    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.

    Cape Town's economic growth mission to Türkiye helps strengthen global ties

    Cape Town's economic growth mission to Türkiye helps strengthen global ties

    21 February 2024

    Türkiye and South Africa have a strong tourism partnership.

    Stage is set for Festive Lights Switch-on dance battle

    Stage is set for Festive Lights Switch-on dance battle

    16 November 2023

    City of Cape Town launched a dance competition in the search for the top three crews who will not only walk away with prize money, but will also perform on the main stage at the Grand Parade.

    City’s Mobile Office goes to Athlone, Gugulethu and Steurhof

    City’s Mobile Office goes to Athlone, Gugulethu and Steurhof

    06 October 2023

    Next week, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be taking municipal services to Athlone, Gugulethu and Steurhof. International Ombuds Day will also take place in Athlone.

    An EVENTful week for the permit office

    An EVENTful week for the permit office

    29 September 2023

    The Events Permit Office had a busy week monitoring 62 permitted events between Friday, 22 September and Thursday, 28 September 2023.

    WOMAD Cape Town spotlights Heritage Day

    WOMAD Cape Town spotlights Heritage Day

    19 September 2023

    ​Over Heritage Day weekend, Cape Town gears up to host a diverse variety of FREE musically themed concerts taking place at the V&A Waterfront from 23 to 25 September.

    Safety and Security staff complete leadership course

    Safety and Security staff complete leadership course

    29 August 2023

    The 16 members were nominated to benefit from the Strategic Leadership Training course, which is aimed at middle management staff.

    City sets to work establishing South to South travel and trade corridor with Brazil

    City sets to work establishing South to South travel and trade corridor with Brazil

    13 April 2023

    'Brazil is South Africa's biggest trading partner in Latin America and in terms of tourism

    Engagement with sister city Miami-Dade showcases variety of trade, investment opportunities for Cape Town

    Engagement with sister city Miami-Dade showcases variety of trade, investment opportunities for Cape Town

    26 February 2023

    This past week, I sat down with a delegation from Miami-Dade County in the US to discuss matters relating to our sister city agreement and trade relations.

    Water-sensitive projects take centre stage at awards ceremony

    Water-sensitive projects take centre stage at awards ceremony

    02 November 2022

    The inaugural #cocreate Blue-Green Cities Design Awards were held in Cape Town on Thursday, 27 October 2022 which showcased exemplary water-sensitive projects.

    Mayor requests Russian oligarch’s superyacht be denied entry to Cape Town port

    Mayor requests Russian oligarch’s superyacht be denied entry to Cape Town port

    24 October 2022

    South Africa has a moral duty to do what it can to protest unjust war, state terrorism, and the gross violation of human rights.

    City advocates for partnerships that drive open skies, streamlined visa regime and industry growth

    City advocates for partnerships that drive open skies, streamlined visa regime and industry growth

    16 September 2022

    Thanks to the promotion of Cape Town as a cruise destination, we are looking forward to a total of 104 ship visits carrying more than 195 000 visitors over the upcoming 2022/23 season.

    City highlights Cape Town’s export and investment opportunities with US delegation

    City highlights Cape Town’s export and investment opportunities with US delegation

    09 September 2022

    Our goal as the City government is to build a stronger, more resilient and inclusive economy

    City’s State of the Environment Report, 2022, available online

    City’s State of the Environment Report, 2022, available online

    06 September 2022

    City of Cape Town's State of Environment Report 2022 now available online.

     City hosts Comoros Islands delegation at Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme

    City hosts Comoros Islands delegation at Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme

    10 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town hosted a delegation from the Comoros Islands at the Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme

    City celebrates call centre stars that make Cape Town a global hub

    City celebrates call centre stars that make Cape Town a global hub

    04 August 2022

    South Africa has, for the second consecutive year, been voted the "most favoured offshore CX delivery location" in the Ryan Strategic Advisory global survey.

    Cape Town on Turkish mission to strengthen ties that will benefit travel and trade

    Cape Town on Turkish mission to strengthen ties that will benefit travel and trade

    09 June 2022

    I’m proud to share that we have agreed to outcomes that will positively impact Cape Town’s trade and tourism-related sectors

    City highlights investment opportunities with German business chamber

    City highlights investment opportunities with German business chamber

    18 May 2022

    This week, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, held roundtable discussions with the leadership of the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAGCCI) to discuss trade and investment opportunities that would boost Cape Town’s economy and unlock jobs.

    City explores stronger travel and trade ties with other African cities

    City explores stronger travel and trade ties with other African cities

    14 April 2022

    Africa Travel Week (ATW) is the continent’s largest travel trade show and is packed with events covering a variety of topics

    City showcases Cape Town’s investment opportunities to French Business Chamber

    City showcases Cape Town’s investment opportunities to French Business Chamber

    24 March 2022

    Between 2003 and 2020, French companies invested into 18 projects in the Western Cape, bringing in R10,788 billion in investments and creating thousands of jobs

    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

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes news of no additional lockdown measures, encourages travellers to visit Cape Town

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes news of no additional lockdown measures, encourages travellers to visit Cape Town

    28 November 2021

    I welcome President Ramaphosa’s measured and sensible announcement this evening that there will be no additional restrictions in place

    Council’s stamp of approval plots Cape Town’s economic revitalisation

    Council’s stamp of approval plots Cape Town’s economic revitalisation

    07 October 2021

    The first of these is the approval of the Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy, a robust action plan that expands on our policies and programmes to boost business and employment prospects

      Draft Film Policy aims to position Cape Town as a major international film destination

    Draft Film Policy aims to position Cape Town as a major international film destination

    06 October 2021

    The draft film policy also intends to adopt strategies that will ensure a supportive and enabling environment that includes engaging with relevant role-players to advocate on behalf of the local industry

    International Consular-Generals hear about Cape Town’s destination readiness plans

    International Consular-Generals hear about Cape Town’s destination readiness plans

    28 September 2021

    In highlighting Cape Town’s strategy to attract travellers, I shared details of the new ‘Find Your Freedom’ international campaign from Cape Town Tourism

    City welcomes new tourism minister, highlights key actions to support sector

    City welcomes new tourism minister, highlights key actions to support sector

    16 August 2021

    Cape Town is already a highly favoured location for digital nomads

    Film Cape Town image library takes city’s locations to the world

    Film Cape Town image library takes city’s locations to the world

    05 August 2021

    ​Cape Town’s breathtaking film locations will again get the opportunity to be in the spotlight in a new consolidated image library.

    New Belgian Consul General ‘shows that the world sees Cape Town’s investment potential’

    New Belgian Consul General ‘shows that the world sees Cape Town’s investment potential’

    05 July 2021

    Consul General Bogaert’s appointment follows his country’s decision to upgrade their Cape Town consulate to a Consulate General

    City in ‘sister-sister’ talks to grow economic and tourism opportunities

    City in ‘sister-sister’ talks to grow economic and tourism opportunities

    14 April 2021

    Today, I had the honour of virtually hosting delegates from our sister City of Hangzhou

    City participates in international campaign to plant 1 million trees for ‘Greening the Planet’

    City participates in international campaign to plant 1 million trees for ‘Greening the Planet’

    10 April 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town joined the Ukranian Embassy in a tree planting event in the Bo–Kaap today.

    Employees with special needs are central to City workforce

    Employees with special needs are central to City workforce

    02 December 2020

    The City’s Call Centre, with a staff complement of 200, employs 25 employees with special needs.

    Call for intervention with extortions in Cape Town

    Call for intervention with extortions in Cape Town

    02 November 2020

    The City has been informed of massive and pervasive extortion of foreign and locally owned businesses in Khayelitsha

    City declares an intergovernmental dispute to ensure all SMMEs qualify for relief funding

    City declares an intergovernmental dispute to ensure all SMMEs qualify for relief funding

    24 May 2020

    Statement by the City's Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato

    City seeks urgent clarity on reports that tourism sector and borders will remain closed for months to come

    City seeks urgent clarity on reports that tourism sector and borders will remain closed for months to come

    13 May 2020

    Statement by the City's Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos

    City reaffirms pledge as LGBT+ friendly city with support for Cape Town Pride

    City reaffirms pledge as LGBT+ friendly city with support for Cape Town Pride

    26 February 2020

    The City of Cape Town has been a proud supporter of Pride for many years and 2020 is no different

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