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    City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

    City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

    07 August 2026

    Alderman Uys highlighted the City’s continued commitment to advancing opportunities for women across its workforce

    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.

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    15 June 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting the public to comment from today, Monday, 15 June, on the draft updates to the Business Support Policy

    Digital Summit 2026 explores future of secure, resident-centred digital services

    Digital Summit 2026 explores future of secure, resident-centred digital services

    11 June 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town hosted this year’s Digital Summit on Tuesday, 9 June 2026

    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 welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    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

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    20 April 2026

    ​The new Safety and Security functionality on the City App allows the public to log certain categories of by-law and policing incidents

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    15 April 2026

    Public participation is not only a legislative requirement, but something which the City of Cape Town takes very seriously

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

    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

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    23 February 2026

    ​February is Language Activism Month, and on Saturday, 21 February 2026

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    22 February 2026

    Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle

    City encourages public to contribute ideas and insights via its refreshed online platform

    City encourages public to contribute ideas and insights via its refreshed online platform

    20 February 2026

    We are calling on our residents to register on the City’s Collaboration Platform which is a convenient and easy-to-use platform

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    14 February 2026

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at all the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs)

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    22 January 2026

    In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    12 December 2025

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

    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.

    Shape the City: Join the collaboration platform and share your ideas

    Shape the City: Join the collaboration platform and share your ideas

    20 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has refreshed its online Collaboration Platform, a dedicated digital space designed to enable residents and members of the public to actively engage in the development of the City

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    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.

    City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

    City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

    05 November 2025

    The City’s contact centre industry partner recently celebrated the stars on the local scene.

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    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.

    Cape Town's young Emerging Artists Shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town's young Emerging Artists Shine at Comic Con

    02 May 2025

    City assisted 10 young artists through training programmes to showcase their art at Comic Con Cape Town

    City celebrates International Women’s Day with Women in Tech

    City celebrates International Women’s Day with Women in Tech

    27 March 2025

    The Women-in-Digital event provided an opportunity for the audience, both internal and external, to listen to other inspirational women who are driving transformational initiatives

    City-supported better bellville together making a lasting impact

    City-supported better bellville together making a lasting impact

    24 March 2025

    The better.bellville.together programme

    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.

    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’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    12 August 2024

    The City supports 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) representing various sectors, from technology to clothing and call centres, which all contribute to upskilling people, creating employment and growing Cape Town's economy.

    Game on for open skies, ports, and visas to boost African trade

    Game on for open skies, ports, and visas to boost African trade

    25 July 2024

    These initiatives are crucial for South Africa to unlock trade opportunities and create a more business-friendly environment.

    City’s Inaugural Innovation Hackathon paves the way for enhanced public participation platforms

    City’s Inaugural Innovation Hackathon paves the way for enhanced public participation platforms

    21 May 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town's Innovation and Customer Insights team enters this week in high spirits as it successfully concluded the City's Inaugural Innovation Hackathon

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    Council approves spatial plan for Bellville CBD

    Council approves spatial plan for Bellville CBD

    12 December 2023

    The LSDF includes a core precinct masterplan for the Bellville CBD together with the long-term spatial vision, interventions and investments to support the implementation of this vision.

    Budgeting to make Cape Town the easiest place to do business

    Budgeting to make Cape Town the easiest place to do business

    02 April 2023

    The City’s draft 2023/24 budget builds on our work thus far in making Cape Town the easiest and best place to do business.

    City issues new plan to improve public transport and access

    City issues new plan to improve public transport and access

    17 October 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has drafted a new Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) outlining the strategies and plans for the next five years – 2023 to 2028

    City’s Jobs Connect programme partners with big businesses to create opportunities

    City’s Jobs Connect programme partners with big businesses to create opportunities

    12 October 2022

    Jobs Connect took off last year after I tasked the City's Enterprise and Investment Department to create a user-friendly platform that reduced the cost barriers to finding employment

    City libraries walk the talk

    City libraries walk the talk

    01 October 2022

    A new collaboration between the City of Cape Town’s Library Services and Tape Aids for the Avid Reader.

    City highlights Cape Town’s export and investment opportunities with US delegation

    City highlights Cape Town’s export and investment opportunities with US delegation

    09 September 2022

    Our goal as the City government is to build a stronger, more resilient and inclusive economy

    City's Jobs Connect links people with opportunities, simply and effectively

    City's Jobs Connect links people with opportunities, simply and effectively

    03 August 2022

    To provide knowledge, training and employment opportunities to job seekers across the City, particularly those who do not have the means to access such opportunities

    Reminder to participate in Bellville’s future planning

    Reminder to participate in Bellville’s future planning

    17 June 2022

    Residents reminded to comment on the LSD) for Bellville CBD.

    Participate in Bellville’s future planning

    Participate in Bellville’s future planning

    02 May 2022

    Stakeholders and interested parties have the opportunity to comment on the City of Cape Town’s proposed local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Bellville central business district

    Bellville’s future on the cards

    Bellville’s future on the cards

    28 April 2022

    The Bellville Future City Masterplan of 2021 and heritage studies informed the draft LSDF in terms of place making, tourism opportunities, and opportunities to celebrate the diverse heritage of the area

    City celebrates World Consumer Rights Day

    City celebrates World Consumer Rights Day

    15 March 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Ombudsman Office invited members of the public to pop by its exhibition at the Cape Town Civic Centre between 09:00 and 12:00 today

    Cape Town’s continued economic resilience leads to further R3,6bn in building approvals

    Cape Town’s continued economic resilience leads to further R3,6bn in building approvals

    22 July 2021

    Between May 1 and July 15 2021, the City of Cape Town approved a further R3,6bn in building application approvals, leading to a total of nearly R21bn in approvals since the start of the national Covid-19 lockdown

    City’s new Climate Change Strategy aims to make Cape Town stronger

    City’s new Climate Change Strategy aims to make Cape Town stronger

    22 July 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Climate Change Strategy is now available online as a digital publication on the City’s website

    City engages business sector on Covid-19 recovery plans

    City engages business sector on Covid-19 recovery plans

    08 April 2021

    Mayor Dan Plato hosted representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, hospitality sector and entrepreneurs for a discussion on how the City is charting an economic recovery path and demonstrate how the City is enabling business to navigate the lingering Covid-19 pandemic.

    Residents, interested parties reminded to register for public engagements about future District Six

    Residents, interested parties reminded to register for public engagements about future District Six

    12 August 2020

    Re-establishing the community of District Six is one of the most exciting and important projects the City will be undertaking in collaboration with the National Government

    Women in business programme to train more young women

    Women in business programme to train more young women

    09 August 2020

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management

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