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    Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

    Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

    05 August 2026

    Free MyCiTi event shuttle services will operate before and after the match for all valid ticket holders

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    31 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November

    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

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    17 May 2026

    Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

    Cape Town 10k reroutes to iconic finish for 2026 edition

    Cape Town 10k reroutes to iconic finish for 2026 edition

    05 May 2026

    ​For the first time in its 11-year history, the race will finish on the iconic Grand Parade with a backdrop of City Hall and Table Mountain

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Event Permit Office is monitoring 39 approved events taking place this week

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    31 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

    More than 100 000 Capetonians unite to celebrate Festive Lights Switch-On

    More than 100 000 Capetonians unite to celebrate Festive Lights Switch-On

    01 December 2025

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Capetonians showed amazing unity and Christmas spirit, with more than 100 000 festival-goers attending the Festive Lights Switch-on across the Grand Parade

    Festive Lights 2025: City ready to host 80 000+ crowd for free open-air concert

    Festive Lights 2025: City ready to host 80 000+ crowd for free open-air concert

    23 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s flagship event, the Festive Lights Switch-On, is taking place a week from today on Sunday, 30 November 2025 on the Grand Parade.

    Cape Town’s Musical Icons Unite in a Moving Tribute at the 2025 Festive Lights Switch-On

    Cape Town’s Musical Icons Unite in a Moving Tribute at the 2025 Festive Lights Switch-On

    11 November 2025

    As the City prepares to welcome the festive season, audiences can look forward to one of the most anticipated highlights of this year’s Festive Lights Switch-On - a special musical tribute.

    Cape Town gets ready to shine, sing and dance

    Cape Town gets ready to shine, sing and dance

    31 October 2025

    City announces artist line-up ahead of the Festive Lights Switch-On event

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    28 October 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    09 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that Marnus Botha from Somerset West has been named the winner of the inaugural Wear the Hope Challenge

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    09 October 2025

    City to host Cape Town Marathon as race prepares for World Majors review

    City announces Festive Lights ‘move with melody’ competition

    City announces Festive Lights ‘move with melody’ competition

    01 October 2025

    The competition opens today, 1 October to amateur performers of any age, in groups ranging from two to a maximum of 10 dancers per entry.

    Cape Town prepares hero’s welcome for Proteas

    Cape Town prepares hero’s welcome for Proteas

    21 September 2025

    The ICC World Test Champions Proteas are bringing their Mace Tour to Cape Town this month.

    A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

    A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

    05 August 2025

    City advisory on logistics for Totalsports Women's Race Day

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    31 July 2025

    The famous City Hall clock is ticking in perfect time and its beautiful bells are chiming once again after being fully restored.

    City boosts informal economy with close to 800 new trading opportunities

    City boosts informal economy with close to 800 new trading opportunities

    27 June 2025

    This is about creating well-managed environments that benefit everyone

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    27 May 2025

    Approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.

    Iconic route set for 10th edition of Cape Town 10K

    Iconic route set for 10th edition of Cape Town 10K

    08 May 2025

    A sold-out field of approximately 15 000 people will take to the streets from Woodbridge Island in Milnerton to Lower Long Street in the CBD.

    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.

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    02 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled an R875,4 million draft budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2025/26 financial year.

    Exciting March events await in the Mother City

    Exciting March events await in the Mother City

    05 March 2025

    The City’s Events Permit Office will monitor 109 events set to take place in March, covering a host of categories.

    Old timer gets a revamp

    Old timer gets a revamp

    04 March 2025

    The popular City Hall Turret Clock is set for mechanical sprucing up to get it chiming like new again.

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    03 March 2025

    City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

    City and SAPS host joint festive season safety parade

    City and SAPS host joint festive season safety parade

    13 December 2024

    The event included a parade of officers with their service animals, a convoy of vehicles and an exhibition on the Grand Parade of City and SAPS vehicles and equipment.

    November events frenzy sets the stage for an epic Cape Town summer

    November events frenzy sets the stage for an epic Cape Town summer

    03 December 2024

    The 206 events hosted in Cape Town this November saw around 400 000 people attending.

    It’s lights on for the Festive Season

    It’s lights on for the Festive Season

    26 November 2024

    The event theme this year is ‘People of Hope’, and offers something for everyone

    City announces Top 10 finalists for Festive Lights Switch-On Comedy Showdown

    City announces Top 10 finalists for Festive Lights Switch-On Comedy Showdown

    19 November 2024

    Everyone is welcome to join in the fun as the comedians, Lunga Tshuka, Stuart Taylor, and Angel Campey, will be the judges and entertainers, together with the 10 finalists.

    Festive Lights Switch-On: Artist Announcement – a shining celebration for the ‘People of Hope’

    Festive Lights Switch-On: Artist Announcement – a shining celebration for the ‘People of Hope’

    04 November 2024

    A phenomenal line-up of artists, entertainers and fine comedians will illuminate the stage and ignite the holiday spirit.

    Hopeful Humour – Cape Town’s Festive Lights Switch-On 2024 launches new comedy competition

    Hopeful Humour – Cape Town’s Festive Lights Switch-On 2024 launches new comedy competition

    29 October 2024

    The Festive Lights Switch-On, on Adderley Street, happening on 1 December 2024, is going to be brighter, more vibey and funnier than ever.

    Festive Lights Switch-On: save the date!

    Festive Lights Switch-On: save the date!

    22 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town is once again set to kick off the festive holiday season and welcome summer in spectacular fashion, with its largest outdoor free entertainment concert at Grand Parade

    Two Wild Olive trees planted to wrap up Arbor Month

    Two Wild Olive trees planted to wrap up Arbor Month

    26 September 2024

    Alderman Theresa Uys and Director Regan Melody led the planting of two Wild Olive trees at the Bellville Municipal building.

    Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

    Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

    10 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate this week hosts the ITLMPO of Southern Africa’s annual conference and annual general meeting.

    Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

    Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

    10 September 2024

    The opening of the conference was preceded by a parade by the uniformed staff of the Safe and Security Directorate at the Grand Parade early this morning.

    Mandela family joins City to usher in Arbor Week and Heritage Month

    Mandela family joins City to usher in Arbor Week and Heritage Month

    02 September 2024

    ​This past Friday, 30 August 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Strategic Assets and Environmental Management Departments kicked off its National Arbor Week and Heritage Month celebrations.

    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

    Totalsports Women’s Race attracts Africa’s elite

    Totalsports Women’s Race attracts Africa’s elite

    07 August 2024

    Some of Africa's elite women's field runners will lead a 12 000-strong 'sea of pink' in the streets of the CBD for the Totalsports Women's Race this Friday, 9 August 2024.

    City firefighters make a run to recruit more donors

    City firefighters make a run to recruit more donors

    02 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town's firefighters will continue their campaign with DKMS (previously the Sunflower Fund) by hitting the pavement in this year's Totalsports Women's Race

    City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

    City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

    04 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town is continuing to leverage and improve its Strategic Assets portfolio under the Economic Growth Directorate.

     Africa’s elite in the Mother City for Absa Cape Town 10K

    Africa’s elite in the Mother City for Absa Cape Town 10K

    08 May 2024

    City support ABSA Cape Town 10K event

    Stellar line-up of events this week

    Stellar line-up of events this week

    13 March 2024

    This Saturday, 16 March 2024, over 1 400 performers from across the city will take over Green Point for an extravaganza like no other at the Cape Town Carnival.

    March madness hits the Mother City: a jam-packed month of events awaits

    March madness hits the Mother City: a jam-packed month of events awaits

    01 March 2024

    The City's Events Permit Office anticipates permitting more than 60 events of varying sizes for the month of March.

    Greenlight for Malay Choirs Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar

    Greenlight for Malay Choirs Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar

    29 December 2023

    The events are a highlight on Cape Town's annual Events calendar.

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

     Festive Lights switch-on: road closures reminder

    Festive Lights switch-on: road closures reminder

    24 November 2023

    The Festive Lights switch-on event is expected to draw an 80 000+ crowd to the Grand Parade and surrounds on Sunday, 26 November 2023

    City ready to welcome thousands for Festive Lights Switch-On event

    City ready to welcome thousands for Festive Lights Switch-On event

    21 November 2023

    The Festive Lights Switch-On is a family-friendly event that has been a staple of Cape Town's events calendar for the last 20 years.

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