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    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’

    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

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    08 June 2026

    Salt River Market is among four inner-city sites where construction is set to begin this year on over 3 000 affordable units in total, including over 1 500 social housing rental apartments

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    21 May 2026

    ​The City’s Environmental Management Department (EMD) partnered with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) to support its Class in the Clouds education programme

    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.

    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

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    16 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

    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

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

    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

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

    Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

    18 February 2026

    As part of the City’s drive to enable more access to affordable housing opportunities on well-located land across the metro, it has issued two new tenders

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    12 February 2026

    South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    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

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    04 November 2025

    long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    04 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

    Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

    08 October 2025

    The City is pleased to engage residents on the proposed residentially led mixed use development on vacant City-owned property along a stretch of Kromboom Road.

    City Marks Arbor Month with Spring Planting

    City Marks Arbor Month with Spring Planting

    23 September 2025

    The City wrapped up this year’s Spring Cleaning programme and Arbor month by planting White Milkwood trees

    Waste services continue on Heritage Day

    Waste services continue on Heritage Day

    22 September 2025

    Residents are advised that refuse collection services will continue as normal on Wednesday, 24 September, which is Heritage Day.

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    19 September 2025

    The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg.

    Mayor celebrates new Gugulethu monument unveiling ahead of Heritage Day

    Mayor celebrates new Gugulethu monument unveiling ahead of Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Naming Committee was proud to support this monument proposal by the community steering committee led by Dr Mzwandile Plaatjies

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point

    Illegal fishing at local dams put wildlife at risk

    Illegal fishing at local dams put wildlife at risk

    29 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is calling on the public to help protect Rosendal Dam in Bellville

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    25 July 2025

    The statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) has begun for the proposed mixed-use development planned on prime land in Green Point, Cape Town.

    New murals transform City buildings

    New murals transform City buildings

    09 July 2025

    The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    05 June 2025

    The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    27 May 2025

    Approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.

    Revised Bo-Kaap Hotel design approved after extensive community input

    Revised Bo-Kaap Hotel design approved after extensive community input

    27 May 2025

    This appeal concerns an application near to a Masjid that is of profound heritage significance to all of Cape Town

    Have your say on Green Point’s prime property site

    Have your say on Green Point’s prime property site

    12 May 2025

    Thank you to the public who attended the City’s first online public engagement on Wednesday, 7 May to hear more about the vision for the well-located proposed Green Point mixed-use development site. The open house on Wednesday, 14 May is an in-person opportunity where the same information will be shared with interested and affected stakeholders.

    Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    17 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and interested parties to comment on the land use application for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site.

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    08 April 2025

    During the construction of the Bo-Kaap Market site upgrade, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate’s contractor uncovered a stone well on the property associated with the national heritage site, the Spolander House.

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    19 March 2025

    The City invites the public to participate by submitting their comments and inputs on the proposed redevelopment of the Good Hope Centre.

    Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    15 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town has launched a pre-registration process ahead of the public participation to kick off the journey to revitalise the iconic Good Hope Centre property.

    Step closer to revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    Step closer to revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    05 December 2024

    As a key step to revitalising the Good Hope Centre site, Council today approved the start of the public participation process to release this iconic property for proposed redevelopment. .

    City celebrates World Children’s Day with official opening of Dome Education Classroom at Green Point Park

    City celebrates World Children’s Day with official opening of Dome Education Classroom at Green Point Park

    20 November 2024

    City officially opened the much-anticipated Dome Education Classroom and Experiential Education Garden (EEG) in Green Point Park

    Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

    Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

    19 November 2024

    The City’s proposal envisions retaining the Good Hope Centre’s iconic dome while optimising the surrounding space for mixed-use potential.

    Mayco supports release of prime Green Point site for mixed-use development

    Mayco supports release of prime Green Point site for mixed-use development

    12 November 2024

    Today the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee greenlit a public participation process to release prime property in Green Point for mixed-use development, including affordable housing and commercial opportunities. The item will now serve on the City Council’s agenda on 5 December for authorisation to commence public participation.

    City publishes second annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City publishes second annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    08 November 2024

    The City’s second iteration of the Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued today.

    Locally extinct Cape Water Lily back in bloom to celebrate Earthshot Week

    Locally extinct Cape Water Lily back in bloom to celebrate Earthshot Week

    07 November 2024

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reintroduced the Cape Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea) at False Bay Nature Reserve: Rondevlei section.

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    01 November 2024

    It is positive for the whole city, positive for this heritage site, and positive for those who were living in indignity at this site for several years

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    29 October 2024

    As the most biodiverse city in the world, we have a responsibility to conserve and protect this unique biodiversity

    New forum to improve Soet River water quality

    New forum to improve Soet River water quality

    08 October 2024

    The Soet River passes through Lwandle, Nomzamo and Strand, then enters False Bay, passing through the Greenways Golf Estate.

    Renosterveld Garden opens in Majik Forest

    Renosterveld Garden opens in Majik Forest

    04 September 2024

    Majik Forest is a conservation area in Durbanville and this allows the City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department to manage the site as a sensitive natural system.

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