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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

    City starts with new sidewalk construction in Pelican Park

    City starts with new sidewalk construction in Pelican Park

    06 August 2026

    These new sidewalks in Pelican Park form part of the City’s ongoing investment in improving pedestrian infrastructure

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    29 July 2026

    The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

    Somerset West Municipal Court closed for a half day for renovations

    Somerset West Municipal Court closed for a half day for renovations

    27 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town wants to advise the public that the Somerset West Municipal Court will be closed to the public from 13:00 on Friday, 31 July 2026

    Temporary roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

    Temporary roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

    24 July 2026

    The work will include asphalt repairs at the Jakes Gerwel Drive and Voortrekker Road intersection.

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    21 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    09 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is making steady progress to ensure that all road maintenance

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    08 July 2026

    ​The project forms part of a road-widening scheme and aligns with the City’s Congestion Management Strategy.

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    03 July 2026

    ​The Municipal Planning By-law regulates development and land use in Cape Town

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    02 July 2026

    ​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

    Traffic management plan along Beach Road updated to accommodate Strand seawall works

    Traffic management plan along Beach Road updated to accommodate Strand seawall works

    02 July 2026

    The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area of the changes to the traffic management plan

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    30 June 2026

    The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    24 June 2026

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    24 June 2026

    The City's Human Resource Management Department hosted a successful Career Expo at the Durbanville Town Hall.

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town will launch a pilot cashless payment initiative at its Customer Interaction Centre and Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    18 June 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

    Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

    30 May 2026

    The Wildland Firefighters are seasonal employees who are employed annually in terms of the Fire and Rescue Service's summer readiness plan, when Cape Town experiences a surge in vegetation fires.

    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

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    28 May 2026

    Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    25 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

    Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

    Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

    22 May 2026

    Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event

    Schools for Clean Catchments project set to drive environmental awareness, cleaner waterways

    Schools for Clean Catchments project set to drive environmental awareness, cleaner waterways

    21 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    20 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit plans for inner-city affordable housing and mixed-use development of a municipal parking lot at the Civic Centre in the CBD

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    07 May 2026

    One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    04 May 2026

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Waste services still operational on upcoming public holidays

    Waste services still operational on upcoming public holidays

    24 April 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that waste collection will continue on the upcoming public holidays

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    24 April 2026

    City starts tree planting campaign with the planting of trees in Bonteheuwel

    Road maintenance and resurfacing works under way in Ottery

    Road maintenance and resurfacing works under way in Ottery

    23 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has commenced road resurfacing works along Ottery Road, New Ottery Road and Old Strandfontein Road in Ottery

     City hosts first engagement with sporting fraternity

    City hosts first engagement with sporting fraternity

    22 April 2026

    MAYCO Member, Cllr. Francine Higham and officials from the City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted the first in a series of seminars with the sporting fraternity at the Council Chambers on Saturday, 18 April 2026

    Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

    Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

    16 April 2026

    We would like to advise residents of the roadworks that will be under way over the next two months along Haytor Road.

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    15 April 2026

    Public participation is not only a legislative requirement, but something which the City of Cape Town takes very seriously

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    Interim measures for garden waste at City drop-off sites continue

    Interim measures for garden waste at City drop-off sites continue

    10 April 2026

    Residents are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly and to comply with site restrictions to ensure safe and efficient operations at all facilities.

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    09 April 2026

    STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    07 April 2026

    Information guide and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon

    Waste services to remain operational during Easter

    Waste services to remain operational during Easter

    01 April 2026

    Residents should also leave bins out until 21:00 each night to ensure collection

    City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

    City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

    01 April 2026

    Residents and business owners in the Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate areas are advised of road marking work that will take place along several roads in the area

    Interim measures for garden waste drop-off amid contractor fuel constraints

    Interim measures for garden waste drop-off amid contractor fuel constraints

    30 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate will implement temporary measures affecting garden waste drop-off services

    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

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