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    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    09 July 2026

    Kloof Road should be open to traffic again by mid-December 2026

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    03 July 2026

    The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

    Don’t miss Decorex Cape Town this weekend for an inspired soft life

    Don’t miss Decorex Cape Town this weekend for an inspired soft life

    26 June 2026

    Decorex, Africa's premier décor and design exhibition, returned this week to the Cape Town International Convention Centre

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    22 June 2026

    ​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    16 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has renewed calls for Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, which has been ranked last in the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

    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.

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    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.

    Parking and transport information for Stormers vs Glasgow Warriors and Ultra South Africa

    Parking and transport information for Stormers vs Glasgow Warriors and Ultra South Africa

    22 April 2026

    The DHL Stormers play their last regular season home game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    14 April 2026

    The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    22 March 2026

    The Cape Town International Jazz Festival to take place from 22 to 28 March 2026

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    12 March 2026

    Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

    A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

    14 December 2025

    Cape Town is heading into another week with major cultural, music and sporting events scheduled across the Mother City.

    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.

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    06 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is extending its Think Twice programme

    Free entry to City nature reserves for Great Southern BioBlitz

    Free entry to City nature reserves for Great Southern BioBlitz

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town is offering four days’ free entry to its nature reserves during the Great Southern Bioblitz taking place from Friday, 24 October to Monday, 27 October 2025

    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.

    REMINDER: City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    REMINDER: City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    18 October 2025

    The City would like to notify residents that the Soetwater Coastal Resort will be going cashless from 1 November 2025.

    City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    09 October 2025

    We have made the decision to go cashless at the entry gate of the Soetwater Resort in the interest of the safety and security of our staff and visitors

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    01 October 2025

    ​The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation

    City libraries unlock a new digital chapter

    City libraries unlock a new digital chapter

    14 September 2025

    City libraries announces new digital services

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    18 July 2025

    City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.

    ​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

    ​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

    25 June 2025

    Hundreds of young people from various schools and communities packed the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) this Wednesday for the opening of the Youth in Action Expo

     Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

    Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

    23 June 2025

    The event forms part of the City’s Youth Month celebrations and is aimed at promoting access to new recreational opportunities for young people.

    Encounters Documentary Festival scripts its 27th edition in Cape Town

    Encounters Documentary Festival scripts its 27th edition in Cape Town

    21 June 2025

    The festival takes place over 10 days from 19 – 29 June 2025 at the Labia Theatre, V&A Waterfront Ster-Kinekor and Bertha House Mowbray and The Bertha Movie House Isivivana Community Centre Khayelitsha.

    City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top global diplomats

    City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top global diplomats

    25 May 2025

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate, joined by its Energy counterpart, has held its annual event with a host of consul-generals.

    Fire Service draws a crowd on International Firefighters' Day

    Fire Service draws a crowd on International Firefighters' Day

    04 May 2025

    City celebrates International Firefighters' Day

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    16 April 2025

    Seven productions, including a feature film, two short films, two TV series, a reality TV show and an animated short are the first beneficiaries of the Film Fund.

    Two Oceans Marathon Week: Essential logistics and road closures

    Two Oceans Marathon Week: Essential logistics and road closures

    01 April 2025

    More than 30 000 athletes, combined for the Ultra and Half Marathons, are expected to hit the streets of Cape Town.

    Cape Town Carnival: 15 years of celebrating the Mother City’s creative and artistic legacy

    Cape Town Carnival: 15 years of celebrating the Mother City’s creative and artistic legacy

    12 March 2025

    The Cape Town Carnival’s 15th anniversary celebrations include a number of headline performers, including YoungstaCPT, DJ Ready D, Bravo Le Roux, Paxton Fielies and the SA Youth Choir.

    Scaling up: Cape Town clothing SMEs boosted by City-funded programme

    Scaling up: Cape Town clothing SMEs boosted by City-funded programme

    24 January 2025

    SMEs are vital to our localisation efforts

    UPDATE: Swimming pool operations

    UPDATE: Swimming pool operations

    07 January 2025

    At present, 27 swimming pools are open to the public, with the remaining 10 still scheduled for opening over the coming weeks.

    Sir Lowry's Pass cemetery extended with more than 500 burial spaces

    Sir Lowry's Pass cemetery extended with more than 500 burial spaces

    06 January 2025

    More burial spaces for Sir Lowry’s Pass cemetery

    City celebrates World Children’s Day with official opening of Dome Education Classroom at Green Point Park

    City celebrates World Children’s Day with official opening of Dome Education Classroom at Green Point Park

    20 November 2024

    City officially opened the much-anticipated Dome Education Classroom and Experiential Education Garden (EEG) in Green Point Park

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    18 October 2024

    This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

    Retreat swimming pool back in business

    Retreat swimming pool back in business

    18 October 2024

    With Retreat back in business, all eyes are now on Strand, which is set to reopen in early December.

    City libraries unlock a world of learning through play

    City libraries unlock a world of learning through play

    15 October 2024

    Research shows the importance of learning through play and the positive impact it has on children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

    Back the Women Boks at DHL Stadium and Athlone Stadium

    Back the Women Boks at DHL Stadium and Athlone Stadium

    21 September 2024

    Women World Rugby Tournament in Cape Town

    A day at the ballet

    A day at the ballet

    03 September 2024

    The opportunity to interact with artists and experience performing art in the workspace was created for young people across Cape Town

    World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

    World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

    31 July 2024

    ​Today, 31 July 2024, marks World Ranger Day. This year, the City has decided to share the stories of three of our passionate rangers who are taking good care of various City nature reserves across Cape Town.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    Cape Town to fund sixth Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    Cape Town to fund sixth Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    02 July 2024

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City’s approval of funding for another new Safe Space shelter

    City congratulates Team SA for winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show

    City congratulates Team SA for winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show

    24 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town wants to congratulate the South African team for winning gold at the Chelsea Flower Show

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