More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

02 August 2026

Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

31 July 2026

The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November

Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

30 July 2026

We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

27 July 2026

1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

Jobseekers advised to register at nearest Subcouncil, not Wale Street

24 July 2026

Jobseekers do not need to go to Wale Street to register on the City’s Jobseekers Database.

Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

21 July 2026

The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

02 July 2026

​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

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’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

12 June 2026

​The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.

City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

14 May 2026

The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

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.

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

50 years later: Celebrating the story of Mitchells Plain and its future

24 April 2026

The 50-year milestone matters

A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

14 April 2026

The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

01 April 2026

The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

29 March 2026

The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

17 March 2026

The Law Enforcement School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is at the forefront of Safety and Security’s social crime prevention efforts.

City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

13 March 2026

The road march through the streets of Cape Town has become a fixture on the City libraries calendar and marks the official start of South African Library Week

Building partnerships with Safe Spaces

11 March 2026

The MES Safe Space in Bellville helps rough sleepers with shelter and other social services

Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

18 February 2026

During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.

City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

11 February 2026

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

Dignity through affordable housing: R125,6m in new tenders out for prime developments

27 January 2026

The City’s pioneering affordable housing programme is characterised by well-packaged and de-risked properties fuelled by public private partnerships.

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

January to end with a flourish of exciting events

25 January 2026

City supports various events during the last week of January.

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

More than 100 000 Capetonians unite to celebrate Festive Lights Switch-On

01 December 2025

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Capetonians showed amazing unity and Christmas spirit, with more than 100 000 festival-goers attending the Festive Lights Switch-on across the Grand Parade

ShotSpotter areas drive firearm confiscations

16 November 2025

MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALDERMAN JP SMITH

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.

Cape Town joins global Vanguard Cities network to reduce homelessness

04 November 2025

Cape Town is the eighteenth city to join the programme, hosted by the Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH).

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.

Open Streets in the Inner City, Langa this summer as City, Young Urbanists team-up

31 October 2025

Every Sunday between now and March, Bree Street in the Inner City will be shut to traffic and open for pedestrians only

Langa to come alive with Open Streets this weekend

24 October 2025

Langa has a proud history with the Open Streets movement

Comment on revised proposals for managing travel demand

15 October 2025

Travel demand management is a collection of programmes, techniques and policies aimed at influencing the travel choices people make

Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

10 October 2025

​The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.

Hundreds of new Metro Police officers graduate in Cape Town

09 September 2025

The City of Cape Town today celebrated the graduation parade of over 700 new City police officers.

Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

21 August 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that 237 social housing units are to be built in the inner city as part of the City's affordable housing drive

Empowering women in trades

18 August 2025

This project was conceptualised and implemented by women to create new opportunities for women in trades historically dominated by men.

Tactical interventions to ensure safe passage for cyclists along Bree Street

08 August 2025

Improve the safety of cyclists along Bree Street between the intersections of Shortmarket Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue.

City gears up for a safer summer by wrapping up lifeguard assessments

08 August 2025

The assessment process ensures that only the most capable, skilled and safety-conscious individuals are selected to serve the public during the upcoming summer season

Thousands of rough sleepers assisted through City interventions

29 July 2025

The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters

Cape Town Games bring youth together in play

01 June 2025

Codes include friendly competitions in five-a-side soccer, fast-five-netball, dodgeball, three-a-side basketball, dominoes, table tennis, drie blikkies and puca.

City aims for clean sweep ahead of winter

15 May 2025

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is investing R90 million in its seasonal Winter Risk Mitigation Programme to help reduce flood and pollution risks.

City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

09 May 2025

The Winter Readiness Programme is but one of the many City interventions to assist persons living on the street.

Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

04 May 2025

​The City of Cape Town is hosting a third and final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

02 May 2025

Final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

City delivering real change

24 April 2025

Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

​Public encouraged to attend online info sessions about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

22 April 2025

The City of Cape Town encourages the public to attend the online information sessions about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

More milestones for the City’s Matrix® programme

16 April 2025

This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.

Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft Mobility and Access plan for Cape Town CBD

14 April 2025

​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD.