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    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    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-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

    City-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

    22 May 2026

    Supporting small businesses remains an important part of Cape Town’s economic growth approach

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    22 February 2026

    Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle

    City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town

    City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town

    03 February 2026

    The City and UCT, will in the coming months undertake research to test and understand electric MyCiTi buses

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    09 December 2025

    ​Cape Town-based clothing small businesses are closing 2025 on a high note through their participation in Cape Acceler8

    Nothing hazy about the impact of diesel emissions

    Nothing hazy about the impact of diesel emissions

    29 October 2025

    The emission of dark smoke from vehicles that are using public roads is a contravention of the City’s Air Quality Management By-law 2016.

    City supports grassroots football

    City supports grassroots football

    02 October 2025

    The action kicks off with the 14th edition of the Rygate Cubs Festival at the Johnston Road Sports Complex in Athlone

    City empowers industry partners to drive Cape Town’s economic growth

    City empowers industry partners to drive Cape Town’s economic growth

    13 August 2025

    These Special Purpose Vehicles and partnerships play a crucial role in our economic growth strategy.

    Stitched for success: Celebrating women who are shaping Cape Town’s economy

    Stitched for success: Celebrating women who are shaping Cape Town’s economy

    11 August 2025

    Businesses are now suppliers to several major South African clothing retailers.

    New murals transform City buildings

    New murals transform City buildings

    09 July 2025

    The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    04 July 2025

    As the new tariffs for the year come into effect, we thank our customers and ratepayers for their contribution to maintaining quality services and investing in our future infrastructure.

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    28 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed

    City celebrates its 650-strong nursing workforce this International Nurses Day

    City celebrates its 650-strong nursing workforce this International Nurses Day

    12 May 2025

    The theme this year highlights the importance of investing in nurses' well-being and recognising their contribution to global health and economic stability.

    Film fund applications open

    Film fund applications open

    06 May 2025

    ​The Film Fund intends to provide support to a range of productions, including short and feature films, music videos, commercials and reality TV series.

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    09 April 2025

    The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Record infrastructure, safety plans in Cape Town’s -Invested in Hope- Budget draft for 2025/2026

    Record infrastructure, safety plans in Cape Town’s -Invested in Hope- Budget draft for 2025/2026

    27 March 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a South African-record infrastructure investment of R39,7bn over three years in an address to City Council

    Major boost on the cards for Safety and Security

    Major boost on the cards for Safety and Security

    04 March 2025

    The Safety and Security Directorate has long wanted to expand the gains by the Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) to the rest of the city

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council gives City greenlight for partnership with Shark Spotters to assist with baboon management

    Council gives City greenlight for partnership with Shark Spotters to assist with baboon management

    05 December 2024

    ​Council has approved the proposed partnership with the Shark Spotters to assist with the implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan.

    Every voice must be heard: Public engagement period for Woodstock Hospital affordable housing site extended

    Every voice must be heard: Public engagement period for Woodstock Hospital affordable housing site extended

    26 November 2024

    We remain dedicated to our globally recognised affordable housing programme and ensuring we deliver to those who need it most.

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    01 October 2024

    The King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC), located north of the N2 Freeway, offers prime access to key employment hubs, amenities, and residential areas.

    Boost for Woodstock, affordable housing as City starts public engagement on plans for Woodstock Hospital site

    Boost for Woodstock, affordable housing as City starts public engagement on plans for Woodstock Hospital site

    29 September 2024

    ​The City has kicked off the public participation process for its Woodstock Hospital site.

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    13 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town joined National Treasury and several representatives from other municipalities at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

    Prescription drugs: handle with care

    Prescription drugs: handle with care

    02 September 2024

    Pharmacists are trained in all matters related to medication – from storage, handling and preparation, to dispensing and administering.

    Woodstock Hospital Development: A new dawn for much-needed affordable housing delivery

    Woodstock Hospital Development: A new dawn for much-needed affordable housing delivery

    30 August 2024

    Our plans for this site as a mixed use market and affordable housing development will be a game-changer, bringing much-needed affordable housing, and an economic and value boost to this area.

    City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

    City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

    14 August 2024

    With more than 30% of its households receiving free basic electricity and lifeline support, the City of Cape Town stands out by caring for communities with a comprehensive social relief package

    Council approves cut on Informal Trading tariffs

    Council approves cut on Informal Trading tariffs

    03 June 2024

    The tariff cut falls under an umbrella of initiatives by the City to make life easier for traders.

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    24 May 2024

    Modulêr's new site has expanded to 4 000m², a significant increase from its initial 700m² when it opened its doors just two years ago.

    Let’s pay our way: Rental payments boost safety, dignity in public housing

    Let’s pay our way: Rental payments boost safety, dignity in public housing

    19 May 2024

    The City is dependent on rental income to create safer and more dignified public housing spaces.

    City encourages industries to switch to treated effluent for water-wise non-potable use

    City encourages industries to switch to treated effluent for water-wise non-potable use

    16 February 2024

    Treated effluent can help reduce water bills when used as a direct substitute for tap water in manufacturing processes, irrigation and construction

    Law Enforcement records more than 12 000 arrests in a year

    Law Enforcement records more than 12 000 arrests in a year

    24 September 2023

    The City’s Law Enforcement Department made 12 069 arrests between July 2022 and June 2023

    City succeeds in appeals to proceed with 725 social housing units in Woodstock

    City succeeds in appeals to proceed with 725 social housing units in Woodstock

    14 September 2023

    ​Two City of Cape Town projects set to deliver 725 social housing units in Woodstock have successfully passed the heritage appeals phase.

    Portfolio Committee commends top-notch enforcement performance

    Portfolio Committee commends top-notch enforcement performance

    07 September 2023

    The performance indicators are a reflection of the progress made on operational directives, service delivery and enforcement initiatives.

    Film Cape Town provides platform for emerging filmmakers at FAME Week Africa

    Film Cape Town provides platform for emerging filmmakers at FAME Week Africa

    05 September 2023

    ​The third edition of FAME Week Africa, supported by the City of Cape Town, kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) this week

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

    02 September 2023

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

     City aims for a hat-trick in the National Arbor City Awards

    City aims for a hat-trick in the National Arbor City Awards

    02 August 2023

    City nominated for 2023 Arbor Awards

    Cape Town’s largest inner city social housing project gets heritage greenlight

    Cape Town’s largest inner city social housing project gets heritage greenlight

    31 July 2023

    Five inner city land parcels totalling over 1 300 social housing units reached critical land release milestones in the first year of our priority programme, and we are aiming for several more by the end of 2023.

    City of Hope connects traders to opportunities to help grow economy

    City of Hope connects traders to opportunities to help grow economy

    19 June 2023

    More than 400 traders attended the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate’s Informal Trading Economy and Expo held at the City Hall.

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