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    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    28 May 2026

    ​The ratings agency Moody’s has recognised Cape Town’s proactive efforts to reduce the impact of national electricity challenges

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    22 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    30 April 2026

    It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    29 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project

    Webinar series brings Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 budget to the public

    Webinar series brings Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 budget to the public

    05 September 2025

    Earlier this year, we set out Cape Town’s Budget of Hope

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    Cape Town calls on Nersa to reject Eskom’s 44% tariff hike

    Cape Town calls on Nersa to reject Eskom’s 44% tariff hike

    21 August 2024

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has written to the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) calling for the rejection of Eskom’s planned 44% tariff hike.

    City welcomes expert Chief Digital Officer, Andre Stelzner

    City welcomes expert Chief Digital Officer, Andre Stelzner

    07 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Stelzner to the role of IS&T Chief Digital Officer (CDO), with effect from 1 August 2024

    Celebrating 20 years of EPWP

    Celebrating 20 years of EPWP

    28 June 2024

    Launched by the National Government 20 years ago, the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is now in its 14th year of implementation at the City of Cape Town.

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Minister, give Cape Town direct access to disaster funding for faster fire, flood relief

    Minister, give Cape Town direct access to disaster funding for faster fire, flood relief

    05 November 2023

    The current nationally and ministerially-led process does not work for most of our fire-affected residents

    Major new clothing and textile distribution centre set to open in Cape Town

    Major new clothing and textile distribution centre set to open in Cape Town

    05 September 2023

    This is indicative of the fact that Cape Town continues to experience a development boom thanks to the City's mission to make the metro the easiest place in Africa to do business

    Record-breaking 96,86% capital budget spend for City Energy Directorate shows it’s serious about ending load-shedding, providing reliable supply

    Record-breaking 96,86% capital budget spend for City Energy Directorate shows it’s serious about ending load-shedding, providing reliable supply

    03 August 2023

    'The rapidly changing energy environment is giving well-run municipalities such as Cape Town a chance to truly reduce their sole reliance on Eskom for power

    City to undertake major upgrades at Mfuleni Public Transport Interchange

    City to undertake major upgrades at Mfuleni Public Transport Interchange

    04 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is calling on residents from Mfuleni to comment on the proposed plans to upgrade the Mfuleni Public Transport Interchange (PTI).

    Cape Town using gunshot detection, drones to pinpoint gang violence

    Cape Town using gunshot detection, drones to pinpoint gang violence

    04 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is combining gunshot detection technology and drones to pinpoint gun violence flare-ups and rapidly deploy policing resources

    Cape Town rates rebate proposals aim to help lower and middle income ratepayers

    Cape Town rates rebate proposals aim to help lower and middle income ratepayers

    21 February 2023

    We are increasing the rates exemption for all properties under R5 million

    Dear Mr President, time to devolve energy, policing, and rail to well-run local authorities

    Dear Mr President, time to devolve energy, policing, and rail to well-run local authorities

    08 February 2023

    We are ready to work with you, your Cabinet, and the national government on reversing key areas of state failure, but we need your help.

    Transfer of City-owned land to boost short, long-term skills development efforts in Cape Town

    Transfer of City-owned land to boost short, long-term skills development efforts in Cape Town

    31 January 2023

    Cape Town’s clothing and textile sector has been given a boost with the Council approval of the transfer of City-owned land in Mitchells Plain to a local non-profit organisation for the development of a skills training centre.

    General Valuation Roll 2022 live in February

    General Valuation Roll 2022 live in February

    26 January 2023

    Property valuations are determined by professional registered valuers based on the market value of properties at a certain date. For GV2022, the valuation date is 1 July 2022.

    President Ramaphosa must confirm whether the ANC is binning plans to devolve rail to the City of Cape Town

    President Ramaphosa must confirm whether the ANC is binning plans to devolve rail to the City of Cape Town

    23 January 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to confirm whether the national government intends scrapping plans to devolve the running of passenger rail

    President Ramaphosa, there is an immediate way to help SAPS fight crime

    President Ramaphosa, there is an immediate way to help SAPS fight crime

    09 January 2023

    The City of Cape Town has a pending request with the Ministers of Justice and Police for more policing powers to be devolved to the metro’s well-trained law enforcement agencies

    City invites graduates to apply for SCM internship programme

    City invites graduates to apply for SCM internship programme

    09 November 2022

    Supply chain management is critical to project and service delivery in the City

    Langa Hockey ‘shoots and scores’

    Langa Hockey ‘shoots and scores’

    23 August 2022

    The astroturf at the City's Langa Sports Centre has been the local Hockey Club's practice ground and sanctuary for the past eight years.

    City proud of staff achievements

    City proud of staff achievements

    03 June 2022

    The City has been recognising external opportunities for many years

    City avails R3,75bn in rates and tariffs help in new financial year

    City avails R3,75bn in rates and tariffs help in new financial year

    01 June 2022

    It takes a well-run city to manage debt sustainably and ensure that the City remains healthy enough to deliver on its core mandate

    City’s Annual Report Highlights 2020/21, achieves unqualified audit again

    City’s Annual Report Highlights 2020/21, achieves unqualified audit again

    24 February 2022

    The City once again achieved an unqualified audit, the only metro to achieve this 16 consecutive times since 2006

    City's Mobile Office service resumes

    City's Mobile Office service resumes

    13 February 2022

    Staff dedicated to this service were deployed to the City’s Corporate call centre to assist while this service was suspended.

    Cape Town residents: here’s how to reach your municipality

    Cape Town residents: here’s how to reach your municipality

    08 February 2022

    The City’s Customer Care Centre can be reached 24/7 on 0860 103 089

    City focusing on urban mobility to improve lives, economic growth

    City focusing on urban mobility to improve lives, economic growth

    06 February 2022

    Urban Mobility can be defined as Cape Town’s cardiovascular system. We need healthy arteries where the lifeblood moves without blockages and the integrated public transport system

    New political head of City Finance drives positive change

    New political head of City Finance drives positive change

    14 December 2021

    The Finance Directorate is the engine room of the City of Cape Town

    Atlantis graduates powered up for green economy

    Atlantis graduates powered up for green economy

    03 December 2021

    The 34 students received practical training in areas such as welding and production set-up.

    Making well-maintained roads, efficient urban mobility my business

    Making well-maintained roads, efficient urban mobility my business

    28 November 2021

    Our road networks connect us and enable business activity and job creation

    A new Mayoral Committee to turn Cape Town into a city of hope

    A new Mayoral Committee to turn Cape Town into a city of hope

    22 November 2021

    STATEMENT BY MAYOR GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

     Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill- Lewis

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill- Lewis

    18 November 2021

    This is the inaugural speech of Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Cape Town-based renewable developers successful in latest bid window

    Cape Town-based renewable developers successful in latest bid window

    29 October 2021

    STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    Stage 4 Eskom blackouts again - action needed now

    Stage 4 Eskom blackouts again - action needed now

    27 October 2021

    This amount of load-shedding is simply unsustainable to our residents and businesses and the South African economy as a whole.

    City continues to protect customers from a stage of daytime load-shedding where it can

    City continues to protect customers from a stage of daytime load-shedding where it can

    26 October 2021

    The City continues to call on National Government to expedite the processes related to independent power producers and the City remains committed to do everything in its power to reduce the heavy dependency on Eskom

    Entrepreneurs have until Friday to apply for training programme

    Entrepreneurs have until Friday to apply for training programme

    25 October 2021

    This exciting initiative is being actioned for the first time by the City’s Expanded Public Works Programme and UWC’s Centre For Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI).

    Mayor Dan Plato calls on President Ramaphosa to recall and replace Minister Cele with someone who cares about policing

    Mayor Dan Plato calls on President Ramaphosa to recall and replace Minister Cele with someone who cares about policing

    13 October 2021

    Since 2018, the number of police in the Western Cape has decreased, while the population has increased, along with their policing needs. In 2021, SAPS reported that they had 19 391 SAPS staff – 511 less than the 2018 total of 19 902 personnel.

    Trade winds to power up the economy

    Trade winds to power up the economy

    12 October 2021

    With another round of ‘unplanned’ load shedding, it is the single most urgent crisis faced by our country and the City.

    R113m ‘smart’ upgrade of Voëlvlei high lift water pump station on track

    R113m ‘smart’ upgrade of Voëlvlei high lift water pump station on track

    06 October 2021

    ​The R113 million upgrade of the Voëlvlei high lift water pump station will see installation of various smart features at the facility as well as general refurbishment.

    Opportunity for entrepreneurs to boost their business

    Opportunity for entrepreneurs to boost their business

    04 October 2021

    This exciting initiative is being actioned for the first time by the City’s Expanded Public Works Programme and UWC’s Centre For Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI).

    City releases Progress Report to Residents

    City releases Progress Report to Residents

    01 October 2021

    It has been a privilege and an honour to serve the residents of Cape Town as the Mayor of this wonderful, vibrant, diverse, and innovative city

    Supply Chain Management Policy update to enhance efficiency

    Supply Chain Management Policy update to enhance efficiency

    16 August 2021

    Invitation for comments on the draft revised Supply Chain Management Policy between 16 August 2021 and 14 September 2021.

    Africa’s first Netball World Cup - logo unveiled in host city, Cape Town

    Africa’s first Netball World Cup - logo unveiled in host city, Cape Town

    08 June 2021

    The 2023 Netball World Cup will be Africa’s first ever netball world cup

    City geared for attracting investment and job creation

    City geared for attracting investment and job creation

    19 April 2021

    ​Businesses are encouraged to contact the City of Cape Town to find out about financial and non-financial incentives on offer to domestic and international businesses investing in the city for the first time

    R1,4 million allocated to bolster safety efforts in Bellville CBD

    R1,4 million allocated to bolster safety efforts in Bellville CBD

    13 April 2021

    Subcouncil 6 provides annual funding for law enforcement efforts to improve safety and security in the area

    Showcasing Cape Town’s positive economic sentiments at World Travel Market Africa

    Showcasing Cape Town’s positive economic sentiments at World Travel Market Africa

    08 April 2021

    City of Cape Town will be participating an international panel at the virtual World Travel Market Africa.

    City provides rates rebates of almost R1,2 billion to residents

    City provides rates rebates of almost R1,2 billion to residents

    06 December 2020

    'The R1,2 billion relief offered ensures rates are affordable to our property owners who are most in need

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