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01 August 2026
On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.
10 July 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
05 June 2026
The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households
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.
02 April 2026
In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
30 March 2026
Fine Free Week saw the return of 12 442 items valued at R1 622 008
24 March 2026
During our visit, the lab’s technical teams demonstrated the meticulous testing processes applied to every single meter before installation
12 March 2026
Help is available and we encourage indigent residents and pensioners to apply for support with service and rates costs
04 February 2026
The City would like to remind residents that support is available to those who are struggling financially.
The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo.
20 November 2025
We’re asking our indigent residents and pensioners to apply for help with service and rates costs
26 September 2025
Our city-wide electrification programme has gained significant momentum, providing quality electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlement residents where feasible
25 August 2025
The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.
22 August 2025
This project holds particular importance as a portion of Greenfields was recently devastated by a fire
20 August 2025
The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.
17 August 2025
This milestone switch-on brings safe and reliable electricity to the households of this emergency relocation site
14 August 2025
Electrification projects form part of a city-wide programme which aims to provide electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlements residents
13 August 2025
We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage
The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is eager to continue the vitally important Dial-a-Ride service (DaR).
03 August 2025
The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.
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.
28 June 2025
Households are reminded that there is some room to reduce monthly municipal service costs.
26 June 2025
Mayor’s Council Speech
25 June 2025
The City of Cape Town Energy Directorate’s R1,7 million electrification project in Gugulethu’s Khikhi informal settlement
17 June 2025
Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.
28 May 2025
The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed
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.
08 May 2025
All City prepaid electricity meters supplied and installed by the City conform to National Standards and are tested by both the manufacturers and the City against stringent calibration standards
24 April 2025
23 April 2025
The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros
15 April 2025
City of Cape Town has tabled the most inclusive social assistance package for indigent relief and rates rebates based on an analysis of the 2025_26 draft budgets for each metro
09 April 2025
The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates
27 March 2025
“Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26
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
26 March 2025
The backyarder service electricity programme is a city-wide programme, which aims to provide electricity supply to backyarder residents living on City-owned rental property.
21 January 2025
The City’s Business Hub is ready to roll out its training support programme for Cape Town’s small businesses and entrepreneurs this year.
04 December 2024
The courts have repeatedly affirmed that Nersa may only approve tariffs based on detailed cost-of-supply studies
18 November 2024
The City called on Nersa to reject Eskom’s application.
06 October 2024
Deputy Mayor Alderman Eddie Andrews attended the Right to Entry Parade in Simon’s Town on Saturday, 5 October 2024, alongside Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga
11 September 2024
The City treats the emerging threats against City staff and contractors performing their official duties in these areas as unacceptable
22 August 2024
The City notes the protest in Lavender Hill related to disputed electricity meter tampering incidents.
21 August 2024
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has written to the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) calling for the rejection of Eskom’s planned 44% tariff hike.
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
25 July 2024
Council Speech- 25 July 2024
01 July 2024
The City of Cape Town is funding a record infrastructure investment in communities
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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