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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

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    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

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    10 July 2026

    ​The group of librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    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

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    18 June 2026

    The campaign intends to empower residents with knowledge about the Promotion of Access to Information Act

    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

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    05 June 2026

    ​Today, 5 June 2026, marks World Environment Day, followed by World Oceans Day on Monday, 8 June 2026

    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

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    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

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    Visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    Visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    07 May 2026

    ​The City is calling our residents, home renovators, learners, built environment professionals and new homeowners to visit our Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    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.

    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

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    13 April 2026

    ​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    02 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that the Battle of Muizenberg site has recently been listed in the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) provincial gazette

    Everyone welcome: City’s future energy leaders learn how to ACT at home

    Everyone welcome: City’s future energy leaders learn how to ACT at home

    26 March 2026

    Calling all Capetonians to visit the City’s Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    11 March 2026

    ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    Reminder to learn more about your right to access to information

    Reminder to learn more about your right to access to information

    23 February 2026

    The City’s Access to Information Unit has a dedicated walk-in public office, namely the Access to City Records Office in the Cape Town Civic Centre where the unit assists the public with the PAIA process

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    21 February 2026

    Five emerging creatives from the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Emerging Artist Programme exhibit their art at the Art Fair

    Learn more about your right to access to information

    Learn more about your right to access to information

    16 February 2026

    ​On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the City’s Legal Services Department will host a Public PAIA Awareness Campaign at the Cape Town Civic Centre

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    04 December 2025

    Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    04 December 2025

    On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    20 November 2025

    The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.

    City’s Early Childhood Development indaba empowers ECD operators to become compliant

    City’s Early Childhood Development indaba empowers ECD operators to become compliant

    10 November 2025

    Second Early Childhood Development (ECD) Indaba at the Civic Centre yesterday, 8 November 2025,

    Learn more about access to information

    Learn more about access to information

    02 October 2025

    This initiative forms part of the City’s campaign to make residents aware of the PAIA process and how they can apply to the City for access to information.

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    01 October 2025

    ​The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    City opens new R13,7 million synthetic soccer pitch in Fisantekraal

    City opens new R13,7 million synthetic soccer pitch in Fisantekraal

    16 September 2025

    The Fisantekraal Recreation Hub offers a range of programmes for the community, including after-school activities, girls' futsal, netball, rugby, fitness, as well as seniors' activities.

    City libraries launch Science Week

    City libraries launch Science Week

    02 August 2025

    City libraries to host events to celebrate National Science Week

    City marks World Drowning Prevention Day with young swimmers

    City marks World Drowning Prevention Day with young swimmers

    21 July 2025

    City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a vibrant, water safety celebration at the Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool in the heart of the city.

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    10 July 2025

    The group was the fourth to complete the SILL programme - the theme this year was 'Learning to play the game'

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    21 June 2025

    City libraries to offer another fine free week duirng the school holiday

    Encounters Documentary Festival scripts its 27th edition in Cape Town

    Encounters Documentary Festival scripts its 27th edition in Cape Town

    21 June 2025

    The festival takes place over 10 days from 19 – 29 June 2025 at the Labia Theatre, V&A Waterfront Ster-Kinekor and Bertha House Mowbray and The Bertha Movie House Isivivana Community Centre Khayelitsha.

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    20 June 2025

    The City’s libraries and recreation facilities are ready to keep learners busy and active this winter school holiday with hundreds of programmes.

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    05 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    05 June 2025

    The morning consisted of noteworthy panel discussions amongst the City’s top tech and data experts.

    Careers Expo draws large crowd at Parow Civic Centre

    Careers Expo draws large crowd at Parow Civic Centre

    12 May 2025

    Grade 11 and 12 learners from various Subcouncil 4 suburbs filled up the Parow Civic Centre hall for City's careers' exhibition day

    City equips home-based businesses with toolkits

    City equips home-based businesses with toolkits

    09 May 2025

    Residents from in and around Grassy Park attended the Home-Based Business Toolkit workshop that was held at the Grassy Park Civic Centre.

    5000 + learners benefit from career expos

    5000 + learners benefit from career expos

    25 April 2025

    City's Community Services and Health Directorate hosted various career expos

    World Travel Market Africa returns to ignite Cape Town and the continent!

    World Travel Market Africa returns to ignite Cape Town and the continent!

    08 April 2025

    Cape Town is proud to welcome travel and tourism professionals from around the world to the Mother City for World Travel Market Africa 2025

    City celebrates collaborative entrepreneurship with EETP Collaboration Awards

    City celebrates collaborative entrepreneurship with EETP Collaboration Awards

    07 April 2025

    The event honoured the most promising, innovative and impactful partnerships formed during the programme.

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    17 March 2025

    Activities included inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, sack races, swing ball and structured movement-based games.

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

    12 February 2025

    The network comprises of primary and high school STEM Clubs across the Western Cape, inspiring young learners to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

    City capacitates Early Childhood Development Centres

    City capacitates Early Childhood Development Centres

    09 February 2025

    In 2024, the City hosted a number of training interventions on a range of topics, reaching 1 668 ECD staff members from across the metropole.

    Cape Town to host first-ever Nomad Week in March 2025

    Cape Town to host first-ever Nomad Week in March 2025

    19 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town is thrilled to announce that the first-ever Nomad Week.

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