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    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    08 July 2026

    The City's bursary applications are set to open in August/September 2026

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    06 April 2026

    Through CAR, the City is redesigning and upgrading its core application environment, laying the groundwork for future-ready service delivery

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    25 March 2026

    The City's external financial support (bursaries)awards are intended to provide support to young members of the community who have demonstrated potential to take their studies further

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    07 July 2025

    The state-of-the-art AWRP is one of the key facilities in implementing the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s New Water Programme.

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    05 June 2025

    The morning consisted of noteworthy panel discussions amongst the City’s top tech and data experts.

    Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

    Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

    28 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town is an active participant in UNEP’s Generation Restoration programme in partnership with ICLEI Africa

    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.

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    19 July 2024

    In recognition of Mandela Day, Alderman Grant Twigg visited the unveiling of a mural at Tafelsig High School in Mitchells Plain and the Sinethemba Community Project in Khayelitsha.

    Applications for City’s 2024 external bursaries now open

    Applications for City’s 2024 external bursaries now open

    21 August 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year.

    City’s Urban Planning and Design expo kicks off with career day for high school learners

    City’s Urban Planning and Design expo kicks off with career day for high school learners

    28 July 2023

    The City’s Urban Planning and Design expo started today, 28 July 2023.

    Expo this week: Come and see how the City plans and designs Cape Town

    Expo this week: Come and see how the City plans and designs Cape Town

    25 July 2023

    The public is invited to visit the Civic Centre where the City’s Urban Planning and Design Department will be showcasing its multiple projects and planning initiatives

    Demystifying urban planning: Come see how the City does it

    Demystifying urban planning: Come see how the City does it

    19 July 2023

    The public is invited to visit the Civic Centre where the City will be showcasing its multiple projects and planning initiatives.

    Cape Town’s marine manufacturing industry sails oceans of opportunity

    Cape Town’s marine manufacturing industry sails oceans of opportunity

    06 June 2023

    There continues to be an incredible demand for Cape-made boats with local manufacturers processing orders for every work day of 2023

    City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

    City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

    31 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved the local neighbourhood plans or local spatial development frameworks (LSDFs) for Bo-Kaap, District Six, and Two Rivers

    City highlights blue economy opportunities at Ocean Innovation Africa

    City highlights blue economy opportunities at Ocean Innovation Africa

    23 February 2023

    We welcomed guests from across the globe to Ocean Innovation Africa, a three-day summit focused on the opportunities – and challenges – of the blue economy.

    City selects 45 graduates for on-the-job training

    City selects 45 graduates for on-the-job training

    05 February 2023

    The City is funding the interns’ stipends, capacity-building training programme, recruitment and induction

    Cape’s marine manufacturing industry battens down the hatches for a booming 2023

    Cape’s marine manufacturing industry battens down the hatches for a booming 2023

    01 December 2022

    Ocean activity is a significant contributor to the local and global economy with more than 90% of global trade taking place on sea routes.

    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.

    Boatica, Africa’s premier boating exhibition, docks in Cape Town

    Boatica, Africa’s premier boating exhibition, docks in Cape Town

    28 October 2022

    This weekend, we welcome the return of Africa’s premier boat show, Boatica Cape Town 2022, taking place at the V&A Waterfront

    Applications for City’s 2023 external bursaries now open

    Applications for City’s 2023 external bursaries now open

    31 August 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year.

    City launches innovative green Helderberg Environmental Centre

    City launches innovative green Helderberg Environmental Centre

    03 June 2022

    The Helderberg Environmental Centre is a success story of how alternative construction methods and sustainable design thinking can be achieved.

    Oceans of opportunity await in Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    Oceans of opportunity await in Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    20 May 2022

    It was a fantastic moment to celebrate the achievements of one of Cape Town’s high growth industries and to see that there is still much-untapped potential.

    Helderberg Nature Reserve boasts new green environmental centre

    Helderberg Nature Reserve boasts new green environmental centre

    02 December 2021

    The setting of the reserve on the slopes of the Helderberg, overlooking False Bay, makes it an ideal location to teach communities in and around Somerset West about the Western Cape’s plant and animal kingdom and our impact

    Three weeks left for comments on local neighbourhood plans for District Six, Bo-Kaap, Mamre

    Three weeks left for comments on local neighbourhood plans for District Six, Bo-Kaap, Mamre

    24 November 2021

    The City of Cape Town encourages residents to comment on the draft neighbourhood plans

    City hosting Open Day about Bo-Kaap local neighbourhood plan

    City hosting Open Day about Bo-Kaap local neighbourhood plan

    06 October 2021

    The Bo-Kaap is the oldest residential neighbourhood in South Africa and one of Cape Town’s most iconic areas with its rich history and unique architecture

    Residents encouraged to complete online survey about Bo-Kaap local neighbourhood plan

    Residents encouraged to complete online survey about Bo-Kaap local neighbourhood plan

    30 September 2021

    The Bo-Kaap is the oldest residential neighbourhood in South Africa and one of Cape Town’s most iconic areas with its rich history and unique architecture

    Neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six out for public comment

    Neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six out for public comment

    31 August 2021

    The purpose of the LSDF is to re-establish this once vibrant neighbourhood, to create a sense of belonging, and to establish a multicultural community

    City introduces ‘caretakers’ for District Six public realm

    City introduces ‘caretakers’ for District Six public realm

    30 August 2021

    The City appointed consultants to conduct a Public Realm Study within District Six and these consultants were introduced to the public on 29 June 2021.

    City introduces ‘caretakers’ for District Six public realm

    City introduces ‘caretakers’ for District Six public realm

    24 August 2021

    The City of Cape Town invites residents and stakeholders to join an online meeting where we will report back on the progress with the Public Realm Study for District Six

    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.

    City calls on District Six community to participate in Public Realm Study

    City calls on District Six community to participate in Public Realm Study

    29 June 2021

    The Public Realm Study is an in-depth analysis of all the public spaces and places in and related to District Six

    Strategic business partnerships provide skills that lead to jobs

    Strategic business partnerships provide skills that lead to jobs

    12 February 2021

    Together, we visited CapaCiTi Campus and the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn to explore future collaboration.

    City’s internship programme leads to job opportunities for 52 graduates

    City’s internship programme leads to job opportunities for 52 graduates

    04 February 2021

    The USIP is now in its 16th year and 479 interns have participated in the programme since 2005, with 86 of these interns currently working for the City of Cape Town.

    Recent African graduates, young professionals win competition to design future-fit home

    Recent African graduates, young professionals win competition to design future-fit home

    08 December 2020

    The My Clean Green Home competition was targeted at students and professionals in the built environment and forms part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival,

    City funds programmes to train new generation for the technology sector

    City funds programmes to train new generation for the technology sector

    01 December 2020

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee member for Economic opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos

    Capetonians encouraged to cherish Cape Town’s everyday Heritage

    Capetonians encouraged to cherish Cape Town’s everyday Heritage

    28 September 2020

    Heritage management is often mistakenly perceived as the practice and privilege of protecting and preserving selected moments or monuments of our past, whose value in today’s world may or may not be challenged

    To market, to market, to Cape Town Market we go

    To market, to market, to Cape Town Market we go

    23 July 2020

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

    It is going according to plan, despite COVID-19

    It is going according to plan, despite COVID-19

    04 June 2020

    The City has been able to approve 1 753 building plans, despite the lockdown.

    City to host webinar about sites for carbon-neutral development

    City to host webinar about sites for carbon-neutral development

    15 May 2020

    The four sites are available to interested parties for development as part of the C40 Reinventing Cities programme – a global architecture and urban design competition

    City extends deadline for carbon-neutral development proposals

    City extends deadline for carbon-neutral development proposals

    15 April 2020

    The four sites are available to interested and affected parties, private and third party sectors, such as non-governmental organisations, for development as part of the C40 Reinventing Cities programme

    Great interest in City’s sites for carbon-neutral development

    Great interest in City’s sites for carbon-neutral development

    18 February 2020

    The purpose of the C40 Reinventing Cities Programme is to transform underused urban sites into beacons of zero carbon emissions and resilient development

    56 graduates kick start their careers at the City

    56 graduates kick start their careers at the City

    03 February 2020

    The USIP is now in its 15th year and I’m proud to say that 470 interns have participated in the programme to date

    City Parks receives an award of excellence for its Smart Parks initiative

    City Parks receives an award of excellence for its Smart Parks initiative

    16 October 2015

    Cape Town City Park’s Smart Park project has been awarded excellence for the design and completion of three new parks.

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