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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

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town proudly presents the Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration on Freedom Day, Monday, 27 April 2026.

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    23 March 2026

    ​Enjoy a full day of live entertainment and engaging activities with your family and friends

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    08 December 2025

    City libraries are getting into the holiday spirit, and they’re hopeful that young patrons will return the favour in the form of overdue books.

    Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

    Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

    02 December 2025

    The summer holiday is the longest of the year and it can be a challenge to keep little hands and minds busy

    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.

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    20 June 2025

    The City’s libraries and recreation facilities are ready to keep learners busy and active this winter school holiday with hundreds of programmes.

    Cape Town's young Emerging Artists Shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town's young Emerging Artists Shine at Comic Con

    02 May 2025

    City assisted 10 young artists through training programmes to showcase their art at Comic Con Cape Town

    City facilitates physical, mental and emotional wellness through art

    City facilitates physical, mental and emotional wellness through art

    14 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Arts & Culture Branch completed a series of workshops in a pilot programme focused on supporting vulnerable communities and encouraging personal growth

    City tables fun at first Khayelitsha Market

    City tables fun at first Khayelitsha Market

    28 March 2025

    We encourage the public to attend the City’s first market at this popular location, which supports local talent and businesses

    Writing and publishing workshop gets youth on the page

    Writing and publishing workshop gets youth on the page

    26 March 2025

    The 62 youth from Dunoon, Philippi, Atlantis and Langa participated in the Conscious Craft of Creative Writing programme, which was facilitated by experts in the field.

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    19 February 2025

    City supports Cape Town Art Fair

    Steenberg Festival is back, promising more

    Steenberg Festival is back, promising more

    17 December 2024

    Visitors will find food vendors selling delicious dishes and a variety of arts, crafts, and fashion

    Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

    Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

    29 November 2024

    The holiday programmes start on Thursday, 12 December 2024 to Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at libraries, community centres, recreation facilities, sports grounds, play parks, green spaces and other public facilities

    Vendor registration open for Helderberg Night Market

    Vendor registration open for Helderberg Night Market

    22 November 2024

    The exciting Helderberg Night Market is right around the corner and local sellers are encouraged to apply for a spot today!

    Spring into holiday programmes

    Spring into holiday programmes

    17 September 2024

    The September holiday may be shorter, but that doesn't mean there's not much to do

    City’s programmes set to heat up the winter school holiday

    City’s programmes set to heat up the winter school holiday

    12 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department and City libraries have put together a programme for the school holidays.

    City partnership launches ‘Our Future’ project for children, supports women fighting hunger in Khayelitsha

    City partnership launches ‘Our Future’ project for children, supports women fighting hunger in Khayelitsha

    06 May 2024

    They launched the Lingomso ‘Our Future’ project aimed to help school children enhance their creativity and improve communication and motor skills.

    Don’t miss the Kuier@TheCastle market!

    Don’t miss the Kuier@TheCastle market!

    18 February 2024

    This coming weekend the Craft + Design Institute (CDI), the Castle of Good Hope and the City will launch Kuier@TheCastle, a new monthly market.

    Second masterclass completed

    Second masterclass completed

    13 February 2024

    Twenty emerging visual artists from across the city participated in a one-day masterclass facilitated by the City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch.

    Unity on the Square to entertain on Day of Reconciliation

    Unity on the Square to entertain on Day of Reconciliation

    13 December 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is a proud supporter of the third annual Unity on the Square concert featuring some of the Mother City’s top musicians on one stage.

    Summer holiday fun for everyone

    Summer holiday fun for everyone

    07 December 2023

    The festive season holiday is the longest school break on the calendar and while it's a time for our children to unwind, it can be stressful for parents who have to keep the young ones entertained.

    Vendor applications are now open for My Cape Town Market Atlantis

    Vendor applications are now open for My Cape Town Market Atlantis

    06 November 2023

    Applications are now open for trading bays for vendors to be part of My Cape Town Market Atlantis set to take place on Saturday, 2 December, and Sunday, 3 December.

    Langa centenary celebrated with art, music and an exhibition

    Langa centenary celebrated with art, music and an exhibition

    06 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch held a successful three day market and art exhibition in Langa.

    City and Artscape help take stories from page to stage

    City and Artscape help take stories from page to stage

    19 October 2023

    The New Voices Programme focuses on the developing and mentoring of scriptwriters to produce new work

    Spring into fun with the City’s holiday programmes

    Spring into fun with the City’s holiday programmes

    21 September 2023

    'While this holiday is shorter than others, our Recreation and Parks Department has packed in many activities for all ages.

    Join City libraries for Mandela Day

    Join City libraries for Mandela Day

    13 July 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s libraries will do their part for Mandela Day..

    Holiday programmes to beat the winter chill

    Holiday programmes to beat the winter chill

    15 June 2023

    The winter school holiday doesn't lend itself to many outdoor ventures, but that doesn't mean children have to be inactive or bored

    My Cape Town Market Green Point is back for more fun this Sunday

    My Cape Town Market Green Point is back for more fun this Sunday

    03 May 2023

    Following a successful event this past weekend, My Cape Town Market Green Point returns to the Old Bowling Green on Sunday, 7 May, with more of Cape Town’s most scrumptious foods, trendy designs and fashion, artisanal goodies and brilliant beverages.

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    26 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Mamre at its meeting today, 26 April 2023.

    Young talent takes centre stage at Langa Centenary Arts Festival

    Young talent takes centre stage at Langa Centenary Arts Festival

    04 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department launched the first of a series of recreational festivals.

    Pocket-Friendly Guide shows there’s something for everyone in Cape Town

    Pocket-Friendly Guide shows there’s something for everyone in Cape Town

    09 January 2023

    Statement by Alderman James Vos, Mayco Member for Economic Growth

    Atlantis Festive Season switch-on of lights and Night Market

    Atlantis Festive Season switch-on of lights and Night Market

    02 December 2022

    The annual switching on of the Festive Season lights will be hosted by Subcouncil 1 and will take place at 18:00 on Thursday, 15 December 2022.

    Summer of fun at City’s My Clean Green Home

    Summer of fun at City’s My Clean Green Home

    02 December 2022

    The City’s My Clean Green Home in Green Point Urban Park is open again to visitors for the summer season until Sunday, 18 December 2022.

    City libraries get better with age

    City libraries get better with age

    02 December 2022

    ​Four of the City’s libraries recently celebrated various milestones

    Hope of a Cleaner Future

    Hope of a Cleaner Future

    24 November 2022

    The saying "one man's waste is another's treasure", was proven today at the opening of a new public exhibition – the Festive Lights Switch-On Waste to Art Expo - at the Civic Centre in Cape Town

    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.

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    01 September 2022

    This Tourism Month, we are aiming to inspire discussions about rethinking tourism for development, including education and job creation, as well as how it impacts the environment and opportunities to grow sustainably through this future-focused theme

    A Celebration of Women through Art

    A Celebration of Women through Art

    16 August 2022

    The aim of the exhibition was to identify new artists, nurture talent and offer a platform to showcase their work.

    Family street dining and trading comes to Bo-Kaap

    Family street dining and trading comes to Bo-Kaap

    21 June 2022

    Taste local cuisine, participate in arts and crafts and enjoy live music and performances

    Family street dining and trading comes to Mitchells Plain

    Family street dining and trading comes to Mitchells Plain

    06 June 2022

    day will be filled with family fun including kids activities, local cuisine, arts and crafts and local entertainment.

    Call on residents to participate in mapping Strand’s future

    Call on residents to participate in mapping Strand’s future

    02 May 2022

    Meeting about the visionary urban regeneration of Strand central business district (CBD).

    Call on residents to participate in mapping Strand’s future

    Call on residents to participate in mapping Strand’s future

    28 April 2022

    All residents, business owners, and interested and affected parties are invited to the first meeting about the design and visionary urban regeneration strategy for Strand

    Celebrate Earth Day and see how to take climate action by visiting My Clean Green Home

    Celebrate Earth Day and see how to take climate action by visiting My Clean Green Home

    22 April 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s My Clean Green Home in Green Point Urban Park is open again to visitors in honour of Earth Day

    Beadwork training offers new hope to Mfuleni youth

    Beadwork training offers new hope to Mfuleni youth

    31 March 2022

    City partners with Western Cape Provincial Government to boost entrepreneural skills of young people in Mfuleni

    Hey Help Woman project turning creativity into opportunity in ward 84

    Hey Help Woman project turning creativity into opportunity in ward 84

    26 March 2022

    A project training women in Sir Lowry’s Pass and Chris Nissen Park to make crafts out of concrete is making a positive difference in these communities.

    Road closure for events in and around the CBD this weekend

    Road closure for events in and around the CBD this weekend

    24 February 2022

    ​Cape Town is bracing for a busy weekend of events, resulting in a number of road closures in the CBD and surrounding areas

    Africa’s largest street art festival brings new murals to the CBD

    Africa’s largest street art festival brings new murals to the CBD

    22 February 2022

    IPAF is organised by Baz-Art, an organisation dedicated to creating conversation through public art and show, expressed through a festival and murals.

    City calls on crafters to apply for festive season crafters’ market at Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    City calls on crafters to apply for festive season crafters’ market at Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    12 October 2021

    The City Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch is calling on all crafters from the communities neighbouring the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve, including Atlantis, Pella and Mamre, to apply to participate in the crafters’ market that will be hosted at the reserve during the festive season in November and December 2021.

    Opportunities for youth to learn new skills

    Opportunities for youth to learn new skills

    10 September 2021

    The Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department partnered with the local Recycle to Upcycle Organisation, which conducted arts and craft sessions teaching the participants how to make products which can then be sold

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