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    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    11 June 2026

    The expo brings together hospitality industry suppliers and buyers from across Africa for a packed programme

    City celebrates its graduates

    City celebrates its graduates

    05 June 2026

    ​The City hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 where 142 graduates

    Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

    Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

    30 May 2026

    The Wildland Firefighters are seasonal employees who are employed annually in terms of the Fire and Rescue Service's summer readiness plan, when Cape Town experiences a surge in vegetation fires.

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    26 May 2026

    On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    25 March 2026

    In total, about 70 000 Capetonians work in BPO centres servicing international clients, while a further 30 000 residents are employed in domestic call centres

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    11 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially launched the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg.

    City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

    City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

    05 March 2026

    With dam levels dropping, saving water and ensuring residents continue to enjoy a reliable water supply remains a priority for the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    09 December 2025

    ​Cape Town-based clothing small businesses are closing 2025 on a high note through their participation in Cape Acceler8

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    23 November 2025

    As a City we have been working with partners in areas such as Khayelitsha and others for more than a decade to enable community-led upgrade projects

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    19 November 2025

    ​The scammers are out in full force and during International Fraud Awareness Week, currently under way until 22 November

    City invests R5 million to upgrade water pipes in Rylands

    City invests R5 million to upgrade water pipes in Rylands

    12 November 2025

    The City is investing R5 044 489,66 to replace 1 080m of ageing water mains in Rylands with modern, durable pipes.

    Cape Town adds 40 000 jobs, highest quarterly jobs gain of SA’s metros

    Cape Town adds 40 000 jobs, highest quarterly jobs gain of SA’s metros

    11 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town added 40 000 jobs since the last quarter, the highest of the metros.

    Maintenance of Mooimak River improves flow and boosts jobs in Mamre

    Maintenance of Mooimak River improves flow and boosts jobs in Mamre

    03 November 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has successfully completed a R200 000 maintenance project.

    Challenges and opportunities ahead for Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    Challenges and opportunities ahead for Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, represented the City at the inaugural African Boating Conference.

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    18 September 2025

    SACMST was among 11 organisations selected in May 2025 to receive support for local initiatives aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery

    Partnership clears 23 tonnes of waste from Cape Town’s rivers

    Partnership clears 23 tonnes of waste from Cape Town’s rivers

    11 September 2025

    More than 23 tonnes of waste have been removed from Cape Town’s rivers and canals since May 2025.

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    09 September 2025

    ​Continued public engagement activities by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate reached over 523 000 residents and 111 school sessions by April 2025.

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    21 August 2025

    New small businesses are emerging, gaining greater access to markets, and creating jobs in the township economy

    City excels at 118% above target, with 51 water pipe replacement projects completed

    City excels at 118% above target, with 51 water pipe replacement projects completed

    30 June 2025

    Cape Town’s pipe replacement programme hit a major milestone with over 59km of ageing water infrastructure upgraded one month ahead of schedule.

    City’s Khikhi electrification project makes progress

    City’s Khikhi electrification project makes progress

    25 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town Energy Directorate’s R1,7 million electrification project in Gugulethu’s Khikhi informal settlement

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    23 June 2025

    building a platform for young people to thrive

    Clearing Table View canals strengthens winter risk mitigation efforts

    Clearing Table View canals strengthens winter risk mitigation efforts

    18 June 2025

    The repairs and maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways take place across the City all year round.

    Langevlei and Sand River Canals prepped for winter

    Langevlei and Sand River Canals prepped for winter

    09 June 2025

    On 16 April 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate began critical pre-winter maintenance of the Langevlei and Sand River canals in Retreat.

    Nooitgedacht’s water gets a fresh flow

    Nooitgedacht’s water gets a fresh flow

    03 June 2025

    This Nooitgedacht project is progressing well and is one of many happening simultaneously across the city.

    The world is calling Cape Town: 10 400 new BPO jobs created

    The world is calling Cape Town: 10 400 new BPO jobs created

    02 June 2025

    Over 10 427 new jobs have been created in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector

    City summit puts manufacturing at the heart of Cape Town’s economic agenda

    City summit puts manufacturing at the heart of Cape Town’s economic agenda

    22 May 2025

    Business and industry leaders, government officials, and investors gathered at City Hall this week for the inaugural Cape Town Manufacturing Summit.

    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 updates Mitchells Plain residents on major roadworks underway

    City updates Mitchells Plain residents on major roadworks underway

    16 April 2025

    The City project managers responsible for major road projects updated residents at the Lenteguer Administrative Building

    New City-supported skills incubator opens doors to thriving call centre industry

    New City-supported skills incubator opens doors to thriving call centre industry

    27 March 2025

    This initiative is about more than just jobs; it’s about creating sustainable career paths for young people in Cape Town

    Cape Town leads SA cities on jobs growth over last decade

    Cape Town leads SA cities on jobs growth over last decade

    10 February 2025

    We’re encouraged to see Cape Town’s jobs growth outpacing other cities based on a new research report

    City kicks off construction of Masiphumelele Market

    City kicks off construction of Masiphumelele Market

    28 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town is ready to commence with the construction of the Masiphumelele Gateway Market.

    Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

    Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

    29 November 2024

    Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.

    Fraud fighters: City reaffirms zero tolerance against fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week

    Fraud fighters: City reaffirms zero tolerance against fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week

    20 November 2024

    ​In commemoration of International Fraud Awareness Week, the City’s Ethics and Forensic Services Department embarked on a number of initiatives to educate and engage residents on how not to become a victim of fraud

    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.

    ‘Choose Cape Town’ destination campaign takes to the skies

    ‘Choose Cape Town’ destination campaign takes to the skies

    11 September 2024

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate this week shared details of a new international destination campaign.

    City Ambassadors gain valuable job experience and skills at the metro

    City Ambassadors gain valuable job experience and skills at the metro

    01 September 2024

    The initial intake for the Facilities Management Ambassador Programme in August 2022 saw 28 individuals selected from all over the metro to serve as City Ambassadors at various customer facing subcouncil offices

    New ‘Choose Cape Town’ campaign to boost tourism, jobs this season

    New ‘Choose Cape Town’ campaign to boost tourism, jobs this season

    27 August 2024

    The vibrant new branding will greet arriving and departing travellers at the airport's international terminal, inviting them to 'choose ocean adventure,

    City powers ahead with compulsory upgrade rollout of smarter, convenient meters

    City powers ahead with compulsory upgrade rollout of smarter, convenient meters

    07 August 2024

    City teams and contractors are doing letter-drops in scheduled areas.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    Call centres ‘dial up’ another 10 000 jobs in Cape

    Call centres ‘dial up’ another 10 000 jobs in Cape

    01 August 2024

    ​Today the City of Cape Town celebrated with the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector for adding more than 10 000 local jobs in one year from March 2023 - 2024.

    Upgrade of Blomvlei Canal progressing well

    Upgrade of Blomvlei Canal progressing well

    29 July 2024

    More than R1,2 million has been recently invested by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, into the upgrade of the Blomvlei Canal in Kewtown.

    Litha Park’s handy hardware store gets EPWP training boost

    Litha Park’s handy hardware store gets EPWP training boost

    26 July 2024

    The EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme has helped us in our business with leadership training, personal leadership and business leadership

    New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

    New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

    18 July 2024

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate's Informal Settlements Basic Services Branch provides a janitorial service for toilets placed in informal settlements.

    City updates residents on operations for servicing chemical toilets in informal settlements

    City updates residents on operations for servicing chemical toilets in informal settlements

    01 July 2024

    It is anticipated that this tender will create over 700 work opportunities in informal settlements across the city.

    City spends R890 000 on Bokramspruit River maintenance in Ocean View

    City spends R890 000 on Bokramspruit River maintenance in Ocean View

    11 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate commenced with its bi-annual maintenance work on a two kilometre stretch of the Bokramspruit River, Ocean View.

    City helps spaza shops to manage and reduce waste

    City helps spaza shops to manage and reduce waste

    09 June 2024

    Recently the City’s UWM Public Awareness team had a series of interventions targeting spaza shops, informing them of their legal obligations around waste management, and encouraging waste minimisation.

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    05 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department bid a sad, yet exciting, farewell to a cohort of 56 Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme graduates.

    Urban Mobility team works tirelessly to clean catch pit systems ahead of winter

    Urban Mobility team works tirelessly to clean catch pit systems ahead of winter

    16 May 2024

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is dedicated to maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of catch pit infrastructure as part of its efforts to prepare for winter.

    Spaanschemats River prepped for winter

    Spaanschemats River prepped for winter

    02 May 2024

    The Spaanschemats River spans 5km from Silverhurst Drive to the M3 freeway in Constantia, winding through both public and private land.

    Water and Sanitation creates 30 000 job opportunities in five years through EPWP

    Water and Sanitation creates 30 000 job opportunities in five years through EPWP

    17 April 2024

    Since the 2019/2020 financial year, thousands of unemployed residents in the city have earned an income through short-term job opportunities, offered via the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

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