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    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    01 August 2026

    The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    2026 Hackathon looks to improve EPWP recruitment system

    2026 Hackathon looks to improve EPWP recruitment system

    16 July 2026

    Five teams of City interns competed in this year’s Innovation Hackathon to strengthen the City's Jobseekers Database.

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    10 July 2026

    As part of its project plan for the funding from the City, FORHB undertook various key activities

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    08 July 2026

    The City's bursary applications are set to open in August/September 2026

    City empowering youth to protect rivers, oceans and future

    City empowering youth to protect rivers, oceans and future

    29 June 2026

    The Junior River Wardens Programme invests in young people as future environmental leaders

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    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.

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    22 June 2026

    The City has praised learners and educators for their participation in its Energy Efficiency Schools Programme, part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

    Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

    19 June 2026

    Following an educational programme, participants enjoyed a variety of recreational activities facilitated by the Sports and Recreation Department

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    City libraries and recreation centres ready for winter school holiday fun

    19 June 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department’s programme is packed with activities and include sports and indoor games

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    18 June 2026

    The City’s Smart Cape programme is focused on expanding digital access and enabling opportunities within communities

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    18 June 2026

    City supported various Youth Day activities

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    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

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    City's future energy leaders play to learn

    City's future energy leaders play to learn

    14 May 2026

    The City is hosting Energy Efficiency Schools Programme (EESP) Play and Workshop events with schools across the metro to empower learners to make smart energy decisions

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    Cape Town youth lead the way as three schools celebrate Junior River Warden success

    Cape Town youth lead the way as three schools celebrate Junior River Warden success

    29 April 2026

    These learners have demonstrated that environmental stewardship is not just about the future; it is about active citizenship right now.

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    29 April 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    20 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    26 March 2026

    The #YouthStartCT class of 2026 was selected from 701 entries.

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    20 March 2026

    This is a special milestone for Observatory Library. It’s not only a historic building, but a longstanding community hub.

    R10,5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week

    R10,5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week

    27 February 2026

    Construction will begin next week, as part of a broader R15 million investment in City Health facilities this financial year

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    24 February 2026

    The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

    Youth lead wetlands education at Rondevlei Nature Reserve

    Youth lead wetlands education at Rondevlei Nature Reserve

    18 February 2026

    2026 Junior River Warden programme has commenced,

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    11 February 2026

    Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week.

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    30 January 2026

    Applications are open for the City’s annual Emerging Artists programme

    Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

    Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

    27 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the major R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics Stadium on 27 January

    Recycle today, protect tomorrow: City marks World Environmental Education Day

    Recycle today, protect tomorrow: City marks World Environmental Education Day

    26 January 2026

    The City is calling on Cape Town residents, especially the youth, to help reduce plastic waste as we commemorate World Environmental Education Day on Monday, 26 January 2026.

    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.

    Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    23 January 2026

    Young people with bold ideas and business ambitions are invited to apply for the 10th edition of the City’s #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge.

    All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution

    All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution

    17 December 2025

    Tackling plastic pollution is a global challenge

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    13 November 2025

    The City has launched a new Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Community Development Worker (CDW) Hub in Mamre.

    City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

    City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

    05 November 2025

    The City’s contact centre industry partner recently celebrated the stars on the local scene.

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    02 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations implementing arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding.

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

    Applications now open for Cape Town Junior City Council 2026

    Applications now open for Cape Town Junior City Council 2026

    24 October 2025

    The JCC is a non-political, City-run initiative that provides learners with first-hand experience in governance, budgeting, communication, and community impact

    Manzi inspires learners to tap into Cape Town’s water future

    Manzi inspires learners to tap into Cape Town’s water future

    19 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation mascot Manzi, visited the Grade 6 class at Lochnershof Primary School in Strand.

    Ballet outreach attracts hundreds of young people

    Ballet outreach attracts hundreds of young people

    18 October 2025

    The programme included structured workshops, and a participant showcase on the final day.

    Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

    Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

    10 October 2025

    By celebrating the milestones of our libraries, we highlight their role as vital community hubs for learning and connection

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    07 October 2025

    The latest exhibition is the first of three set to take place before the end of the year

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    06 October 2025

    Our new Junior River Warden Programme is an innovative environmental education initiative for learners in Grades 5 and 6 which introduces them to the importance of rivers, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems in Cape Town

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