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    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    07 August 2026

    ​SmartCape provides free access to computers and the internet, while City libraries also offer digital literacy training

    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

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    03 August 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    29 July 2026

    The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

    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 of Cape Town launches enhanced MapViewer for enhanced spatial data access

    City of Cape Town launches enhanced MapViewer for enhanced spatial data access

    29 April 2026

    As Cape Town continues to embrace digital transformation, the new City of Cape Town MapViewer will serve as a centralised hub for critical spatial data, making it easier than ever to visualise the heartbeat of the City

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    06 April 2026

    Through CAR, the City is redesigning and upgrading its core application environment, laying the groundwork for future-ready service delivery

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    11 March 2026

    The SmartCape programme was initiated in July 2002 with five computers deployed at six public libraries across the City.

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    19 January 2026

    The suspect was one of 375 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

    Inmates have no right to coordinate crime from behind bars

    Inmates have no right to coordinate crime from behind bars

    28 September 2025

    Prisoners simply do not have the right to communicate freely beyond the prison walls.

     City of Cape Town website temporarily unavailable

    City of Cape Town website temporarily unavailable

    24 July 2025

    City of Cape Town website temporarily unavailable

    Cable theft jail term a jolt in the right direction

    Cable theft jail term a jolt in the right direction

    28 June 2025

    Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith

    City’s Hackathon strives to digitise business licence application process

    City’s Hackathon strives to digitise business licence application process

    20 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Innovation and Customer Insights wrapped up its Business Licence Innovation Hackathon

    City and partners host GIS Tech Day to share knowledge and drive smarter urban solutions

    City and partners host GIS Tech Day to share knowledge and drive smarter urban solutions

    09 June 2025

    On Thursday, 4 June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s GIS & Surveys unit, in partnership with Esri South Africa, hosted its annual GIS Tech Day.

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    10 April 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting last month, and is now available for public comment.

    City assists parents with online school applications

    City assists parents with online school applications

    13 March 2025

    Each year, many parents visit libraries to register their children for school admissions

    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

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    18 November 2024

    At a celebratory event on 8 November 2024, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked 100 years since the establishment of the Scientific Services branch in Athlone.

    Unlocking the City’s art and heritage

    Unlocking the City’s art and heritage

    20 September 2024

    The Digital Vault is an online tool to manage art and heritage objects owned by the City, and to make these accessible to everyone.

    City applauds increased accountability from motoring public

    City applauds increased accountability from motoring public

    11 August 2024

    Nearly 7 500 individuals attended roadshows since December to settle outstanding fines and warrants.

    City welcomes expert Chief Digital Officer, Andre Stelzner

    City welcomes expert Chief Digital Officer, Andre Stelzner

    07 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Stelzner to the role of IS&T Chief Digital Officer (CDO), with effect from 1 August 2024

    City provides smart parking solution to Artscape patrons and staff

    City provides smart parking solution to Artscape patrons and staff

    06 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town will now offer a parking solution to all Artscape Theatre patrons for the various shows on offer at the much loved Cape Town theatre.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    City revolutionises Wayleave Process with innovative digital solution

    City revolutionises Wayleave Process with innovative digital solution

    04 July 2024

    The City launched an online Wayleave Management System, shifting from an archaic paper based process to an efficient online system.

    City welcomes 19 graduates into Infrastructure Skills Development Grant Programme

    City welcomes 19 graduates into Infrastructure Skills Development Grant Programme

    22 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate, led by Alderman Theresa Uys, has proudly welcomed the appointment of 19 young exceptional graduates.

    Graduates called to register on City’s internship database by 18 August 2023

    Graduates called to register on City’s internship database by 18 August 2023

    06 August 2023

    Call for applications for various City Gaduate and Skills Development Programme

      CCTV detections on the up

    CCTV detections on the up

    23 July 2023

    Between April and June 2023, the SSU detected 7 339 incidents, including crime, vandalism, motor vehicle accidents, fires and other miscellaneous incidents

    Total of 1 296 new operating licences still available to metered-taxi operators

    Total of 1 296 new operating licences still available to metered-taxi operators

    04 May 2023

    The two-year moratorium on new applications for metered-taxi operating licences was lifted in February 2023 and is being executed in two phases.

    City proposes near half-a-billion rand budget for community services and facilities

    City proposes near half-a-billion rand budget for community services and facilities

    30 April 2023

    The Directorate has been allocated a draft capital budget of nearly R451 million for the 2023/24 financial year.

    City’s new one-stop-shop for all development related business

    City’s new one-stop-shop for all development related business

    16 February 2023

    ​The City only accepts building plan and land use applications online, through its e-services portal. This portal has now been upgraded to make it significantly easier for the public and professionals to do development related business with the City’s Development Management Department.

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    08 February 2023

    Work has been completed at a number of facilities, with more upgrades in the pipeline.

    City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

    City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

    29 September 2022

    ​The United Nations General Assembly has designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

    City embracing technology to benefit informal settlements residents

    City embracing technology to benefit informal settlements residents

    29 June 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Informal Settlements Department is testing new technologies, which will greatly benefit some of its most vulnerable residents in a new pilot project at its Bosasa Phase 2 development in Mfuleni.

    Nice turn out at the Delft Basket of Services

    Nice turn out at the Delft Basket of Services

    03 June 2022

    The people came in their numbers and were interacting with the officials, in their area, meaning they did not need to spend money on transport to get issues resolved

    Public encouraged to comment on management plan for Diep River Estuary

    Public encouraged to comment on management plan for Diep River Estuary

    27 May 2022

    The public participation process forms part of the review of the draft Diep River Estuary Management Plan.

    City pilots innovative MyCiTi bus traffic signalling system

    City pilots innovative MyCiTi bus traffic signalling system

    11 May 2022

    The City of Cape Town will test a new bus traffic signal system for MyCiTi at four intersections along Blaauwberg Road in Table View from today

    Reminder to residents that draft water services and waste management sector plans are open for comment

    Reminder to residents that draft water services and waste management sector plans are open for comment

    12 November 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town is encouraging the public to comment on the draft Water Services Development Plan 2022 – 2027 and the Integrated Waste Management Plan 2022 – 2027 which sets out how it intends to achieve its objectives over the next five years.

    Have your say on draft water services and waste management sector plans

    Have your say on draft water services and waste management sector plans

    28 October 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town is encouraging the public to comment on the draft Water Services Development Plan 2022 – 2027 and the Integrated Waste Management Plan 2022 – 2027

    City Partners with NSRI in cutting edge rip current experiment

    City Partners with NSRI in cutting edge rip current experiment

    19 October 2021

    Rip currents are powerful channels of fast-moving water

    Traffic Service turns to tech to root out duplicate licence plates

    Traffic Service turns to tech to root out duplicate licence plates

    10 October 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service continues to employ technology where possible to boost its enforcement efforts

    City shines as first municipality to receive certificates for energy smart buildings

    City shines as first municipality to receive certificates for energy smart buildings

    16 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that it has received Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for three of its municipal buildings

    Technology aids the fight against crime

    Technology aids the fight against crime

    16 June 2021

    EPIC is a technology and communication platform that allows for an integrated approach for the City’s Safety and Security departments and emergency services

    Twenty Smart City drivers honoured

    Twenty Smart City drivers honoured

    07 June 2021

    Smart Driver award ceremony.

    Criminals can’t hide from the eye in the sky

    Criminals can’t hide from the eye in the sky

    24 February 2021

    Criminals can’t hide from the eye in the sky

    Mayor's speech

    Mayor's speech

    28 January 2021

    Mayor's speech at a Council meeting held on 28 January 2021.

    City funds programmes to train new generation for the technology sector

    City funds programmes to train new generation for the technology sector

    01 December 2020

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee member for Economic opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos

    City enforcement agencies improve efficiency through mobile application

    City enforcement agencies improve efficiency through mobile application

    09 September 2020

    ​The City’s Safety and Security Directorate are using an integrated application on hand held devices

    Public invited to comment on draft Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy

    Public invited to comment on draft Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy

    13 August 2020

    As we face an unprecedented health crisis, lives and livelihoods are at risk. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing economic and social challenges facing Cape Town as well as South Africa as a whole.

    City IT specialist collaborates behind the scenes to assist EPIC frontline team

    City IT specialist collaborates behind the scenes to assist EPIC frontline team

    09 June 2020

    Being part of the EPIC team, allows me to make a positive contribution and a real difference to the lives of the City’s front line heroes

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