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    City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

    City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

    06 August 2026

    Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily

    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 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 Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    07 July 2026

    A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    03 July 2026

    Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    29 June 2026

    The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    22 June 2026

    ​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

    Reminder of public meeting about revitalising Main Rd in Rondebosch

    Reminder of public meeting about revitalising Main Rd in Rondebosch

    12 June 2026

    The City is calling on residents and stakeholders to collaborate with us on a new vision for Main Road in the Rondebosch central business district

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    10 June 2026

    The amended by-law is designed to streamline event approval processes, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for lower-risk events

    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.

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    28 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is working on this new vision for Main Road

    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

    City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits

    City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits

    10 May 2026

    Residents in Kraaifontein are gaining practical tools to reduce water use and avoid sewer blockages in their community, thanks to Manjiya Economic Development.

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    07 May 2026

    Our new wayleave management system exemplifies the City’s commitment to streamlining processes and delivering excellence.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    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

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town proudly presents the Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration on Freedom Day, Monday, 27 April 2026.

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    04 April 2026

    Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    25 March 2026

    In total, about 70 000 Capetonians work in BPO centres servicing international clients, while a further 30 000 residents are employed in domestic call centres

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    23 March 2026

    ​Enjoy a full day of live entertainment and engaging activities with your family and friends

    City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

    City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

    23 March 2026

    STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

    Cape clothing SMMEs learn money management tools in City-supported programme

    Cape clothing SMMEs learn money management tools in City-supported programme

    13 March 2026

    The CTFL sector is one of Cape Town's most important engines of economic activity, employing over 17 000 people across the city.

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    26 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate invites traders and vendors to apply for bays at the newly-completed Wallacedene Container Market.

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    23 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

    Licence to drive turns out to be fake

    Licence to drive turns out to be fake

    16 February 2026

    Metro Police officers arrested a motorist in Parow last 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.

    Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval

    Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval

    05 February 2026

    The City seeks Council approval to establish an appointment-only Department of Home Affairs office at the Civic Centre

    Strong turnout for Economic Growth Directorate’s Mitchells Plain activation

    Strong turnout for Economic Growth Directorate’s Mitchells Plain activation

    05 February 2026

    Residents and business owners from in and around Mitchells Plain turned out for the first Economic Growth Directorate community activation of the year.

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    31 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    26 January 2026

    Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

    This is Cape Town… in New York, London and Europe

    This is Cape Town… in New York, London and Europe

    20 January 2026

    This Is Cape Town, the City’s biggest and boldest tourism initiative to date, is landing in New York, London and several European cities this month.

    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

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    17 December 2025

    Travel and Leisure Asia and the U.S. News & World Report have respectively marked Cape Town in their top ranks for best destination this year.

    Summer celebrations return with My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden

    Summer celebrations return with My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden

    15 December 2025

    The My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden returns from 16 to 20 December 2025.

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    15 December 2025

    Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

    Second round of Water and Sanitation grant funding now open

    Second round of Water and Sanitation grant funding now open

    12 December 2025

    The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    03 December 2025

    This campaign is our most ambitious global push yet.

    Reminder to comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    Reminder to comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    17 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town reminder to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD (CBDMAP).

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    10 November 2025

    The public is invited to an Open Day on Wednesday, 12 November to see the draft urban design concept plan for on Erf 2187 in Green Point.

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