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    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    29 June 2026

    The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    27 May 2026

    To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

    City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

    City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

    23 March 2026

    STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    30 November 2025

    At a special ceremony in the Council Chamber on Thursday, 27 November, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officially appointed the new Invest Cape Town Ambassadors.

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    13 November 2025

    The City has approved building plans to the value of nearly R8 billion in the first quarter of the current financial year.

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    05 June 2025

    Cape Town currently boasts more than 50 active City Improvement Districts

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    07 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    NHRA Exemption Areas promulgated

    NHRA Exemption Areas promulgated

    20 September 2024

    Generally, all buildings that are older than 60 years of age enjoy heritage protection in terms of the NHRA

    City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

    City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

    02 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town invites the public to collaborate with us in refining the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the CBD, which is to strategically shape the area’s future growth and development

    Cape Town's Content Partnership Showcases city’s unique tourism value proposition

    Cape Town's Content Partnership Showcases city’s unique tourism value proposition

    17 July 2024

    This programme shows our confidence that Cape Town's biggest drawcard for travellers and investors

    Council gives the nod for CIDs in Eastlake Island and Newlands

    Council gives the nod for CIDs in Eastlake Island and Newlands

    13 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved applications to establish Eastlake Island and Newlands City Improvement Districts (CIDs) in terms of section 5(1) of the CID By-law.

    City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

    City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

    11 April 2024

    In a ground-breaking move aiming to amplify Cape Town’s allure as a global destination.

    ‘Come invest in Cape Town’, Mayor Hill-Lewis tells US businesses

    ‘Come invest in Cape Town’, Mayor Hill-Lewis tells US businesses

    19 January 2024

    ​The US is a key economic partner to the City of Cape Town, and is the biggest source of foreign direct investment into the city economy by some distance.

    Cape Town announced as leading African city for climate action

    Cape Town announced as leading African city for climate action

    17 November 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town has received an A-rating for climate action and transparency.

    Council supports three-year agreement to host Boatica Cape Town

    Council supports three-year agreement to host Boatica Cape Town

    26 October 2023

    As the continent's premier boat show, Boatica is the ideal setting for buyers, networking, and to learn about new innovations in marine manufacturing.

    A Budget that builds hope for all

    A Budget that builds hope for all

    31 May 2023

    Budget Vote Speech

    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.

    Eskom’s exemption withdrawal welcomed

    Eskom’s exemption withdrawal welcomed

    05 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town welcomes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's withdrawal of the exemption granted to Eskom.

    Council approves extension of existing four CIDs

    Council approves extension of existing four CIDs

    30 March 2023

    CIDs are established by communities in order to supplement municipal services

    Cape Town’s load-shedding protection plans on track

    Cape Town’s load-shedding protection plans on track

    13 March 2023

    We are on track to offer protection from the first four stages of Eskom’s load-shedding within the next three years.

    Cape Town’s unemployment down 2,6%, lowest of the metros

    Cape Town’s unemployment down 2,6%, lowest of the metros

    28 February 2023

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City is encouraged by unemployment in Cape Town declining by 2,6 percentage points

    City encourages mining professionals to invest in Cape Town

    City encourages mining professionals to invest in Cape Town

    06 February 2023

    Statement by Alderman Eddie andrews, The City's Acting Mayor

    New data shows Cape Town’s passenger numbers exceed pre-Covid

    New data shows Cape Town’s passenger numbers exceed pre-Covid

    11 December 2022

    This past week, I joined ACSA Cape Town managing director, Mark Maclean, in flicking on the switch for holiday decorations at Africa’s award-winning Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), signalling that it is ready to welcome the world.

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    08 December 2022

    ​Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City springs into action for a cleaner Bellville

    City springs into action for a cleaner Bellville

    29 September 2022

    The City has stepped up to the challenge by putting 300 more boots on the ground to clean littering hotspots.

    City’s draft R713 million budget for growing Cape Town’s economy is a roadmap for a better tomorrow

    City’s draft R713 million budget for growing Cape Town’s economy is a roadmap for a better tomorrow

    07 April 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s draft 2022/23 R713 million budget earmarked for growing the local economy plots a roadmap for bolstering Cape Town’s small businesses and industries

    Plans to further uplift Bellville CBD area are under way

    Plans to further uplift Bellville CBD area are under way

    04 April 2022

    The City of Cape Town is embarking on the second phase of the upgrading of Kruskal Avenue in Bellville.

    City and Sarebi partner to empower Cape Town businesses for green economy

    City and Sarebi partner to empower Cape Town businesses for green economy

    29 March 2022

    City and Sarebi partner to empower Cape Town businesses for green economy

    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.

    Phase 2A roll out of City’s Integrated Public Transport Plan to deliver 8000 jobs

    Phase 2A roll out of City’s Integrated Public Transport Plan to deliver 8000 jobs

    29 July 2021

    It has been a tough few weeks for our country, and while Cape Town was spared the chaos, looting-related violence and economic sabotage that affected other parts of South Africa

    Cape Town’s continued economic resilience leads to further R3,6bn in building approvals

    Cape Town’s continued economic resilience leads to further R3,6bn in building approvals

    22 July 2021

    Between May 1 and July 15 2021, the City of Cape Town approved a further R3,6bn in building application approvals, leading to a total of nearly R21bn in approvals since the start of the national Covid-19 lockdown

    Council approves extension of existing nine CIDs

    Council approves extension of existing nine CIDs

    14 May 2021

    ​In terms of Section 15 of the Special Rating Area By-law - promulgated as per Provincial Notice No.7015/2012 as amended (SRA By-law), Council received applications to extend the terms of nine City Improvement Districts (CIDs) from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2026

    R3,9billion V and A Waterfront expansion gives major boost to ongoing economic recovery in Cape Town

    R3,9billion V and A Waterfront expansion gives major boost to ongoing economic recovery in Cape Town

    05 May 2021

    A R3,9billion expansion to the V&A Waterfront’s Canal District has been signed off by the Executive Mayor Dan Plato.

    Atlantis SEZ poised for impressive growth

    Atlantis SEZ poised for impressive growth

    18 February 2021

    Recently the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos, invited the French Ambassador, Aurélien Lechevallier, joined by his economic unit, to the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) on a fact-finding mission aimed at building investor confidence and investigating the possibility of future collaborations.

    City’s Strategic Business Partners secure R11bn in investment, 7 600 jobs despite lockdown

    City’s Strategic Business Partners secure R11bn in investment, 7 600 jobs despite lockdown

    05 February 2021

    The City of Cape Town focuses on attracting investment in high-growth sectors, which creates jobs and leads to economic expansion.

    City reveals first phase of Kruskal Avenue upgrade

    City reveals first phase of Kruskal Avenue upgrade

    28 October 2020

    City reveals first phase of Kruskal Avenue upgrade

    City facilitating development applications, investments to kick-start economy

    City facilitating development applications, investments to kick-start economy

    03 August 2020

    The City’s Development Management Department has remained committed to assessing and processing planning applications during the lockdown period.

    Council approval paves the way for further significant investment in Cape Town

    Council approval paves the way for further significant investment in Cape Town

    27 May 2020

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

    Parow Station Precinct exempted from heritage protection

    Parow Station Precinct exempted from heritage protection

    13 May 2020

    The exemption from Sections 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA) will allow owners of properties in this precinct to alter, improve and demolish buildings that are older than 60 years

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