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    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    06 August 2026

    ​The By-law aims to improve compliance with the City’s existing Rates Policy

    Housing the City Tour goes to Uitsig

    Housing the City Tour goes to Uitsig

    31 July 2026

    'This week in Uitsig, residents were able to get help with housing needs applications, updates on housing projects in the area, homeownership enquiries

     City’s Title Deed-To-Door programme delivers to Delft beneficiaries

    City’s Title Deed-To-Door programme delivers to Delft beneficiaries

    25 June 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Carl Pophaim, Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements visited Delft to personally deliver title deeds to residents at their homes

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig

    City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig

    08 May 2026

    Through this initiative, residents can access a ‘one-stop-shop’ of Human Settlements services directly in their communities

    Human Settlements Roadshow brings services to Lotus River residents

    Human Settlements Roadshow brings services to Lotus River residents

    29 January 2026

    This week, City Human Settlements teams were in Lotus River, providing residents with real-time assistance and solutions to a wide range of Human Settlements related enquiries

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    14 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

    City committed to upgrading Dunoon Site 5 following fire

    City committed to upgrading Dunoon Site 5 following fire

    11 January 2026

    Media Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim

    Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

    Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

    10 January 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined City teams on the ground at Dunoon.

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    City committed to dignity, safety of Khayelitsha residents

    City committed to dignity, safety of Khayelitsha residents

    16 December 2025

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, CARL POPHAIM

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    25 August 2025

    ​The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.

    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

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    03 August 2025

    ​The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.

    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.

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    17 July 2025

    City Council approved the debt write-off of approximately R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries.

    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.

    Major boost on the cards for Safety and Security

    Major boost on the cards for Safety and Security

    04 March 2025

    The Safety and Security Directorate has long wanted to expand the gains by the Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) to the rest of the city

    Mr President, put fire affected residents first by devolving emergency funding to the City

    Mr President, put fire affected residents first by devolving emergency funding to the City

    27 December 2024

    Statement by the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim

    City reminds residents of Ocean View Customer Interaction Centre closure

    City reminds residents of Ocean View Customer Interaction Centre closure

    23 December 2024

    The decision to close the office was made after long deliberations, it was advertised and also discussed at open meetings of the subcouncil.

    Closure of Ocean View Customer Interaction Centre

    Closure of Ocean View Customer Interaction Centre

    10 December 2024

    Residents are encouraged to visit another interaction centre, particularly the new Fish Hoek Customer Interaction Centre, and to make use of the City’s various, convenient online options

    Every voice must be heard: Public engagement period for Woodstock Hospital affordable housing site extended

    Every voice must be heard: Public engagement period for Woodstock Hospital affordable housing site extended

    26 November 2024

    We remain dedicated to our globally recognised affordable housing programme and ensuring we deliver to those who need it most.

    City recognises tenants who pay their way

    City recognises tenants who pay their way

    19 November 2024

    The City recognised 50 of its Manenberg Community Residential Unit (CRU) tenants who have consistently paid their rent over the past few years.

    Boost for Woodstock, affordable housing as City starts public engagement on plans for Woodstock Hospital site

    Boost for Woodstock, affordable housing as City starts public engagement on plans for Woodstock Hospital site

    29 September 2024

    ​The City has kicked off the public participation process for its Woodstock Hospital site.

    Dedicated to service: City’s Human Settlements Call Centre expanded

    Dedicated to service: City’s Human Settlements Call Centre expanded

    25 August 2024

    The call centre agents within Human Settlements typically deal with approximately 30 000 enquiries per year

    City Customer Offices closed on National Women's Day

    City Customer Offices closed on National Women's Day

    06 August 2024

    The City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed for the public holiday

    City to assist Shelley Road tenants with home ownership process

    City to assist Shelley Road tenants with home ownership process

    05 August 2024

    The City has found solutions to assist occupants and their dependents at nine municipal-owned residences in Shelley Road, Salt River.

    Shelley Road tenants may qualify for transfer or discounted sale of units

    Shelley Road tenants may qualify for transfer or discounted sale of units

    15 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is in the process of assessing whether occupants of the nine Shelley Road residences in Salt River qualify for property transfers under Human Settlements legislation and policy.

      More than 6 500 flood kits issued and rising in unprecedented storm impact

    More than 6 500 flood kits issued and rising in unprecedented storm impact

    11 July 2024

    'With 6 500 flood assistance kits already issued, some relocations done and milling material delivered to soak up the water where possible

    Minister Kubayi, it’s time to devolve emergency funding to the City

    Minister Kubayi, it’s time to devolve emergency funding to the City

    09 July 2024

    The City's disaster risk management and front line service teams are on the ground to assist the vulnerable residents in the informal settlements which have been severely affected by the inclement weather that has hit Cape Town.

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    09 July 2024

    Our frontline teams are out there serving Capetonians with great dedication and pride in these difficult storm conditions.

    Draft Budget proposed more than R3 bn on informal settlements upgrades and services; more than R1 bn on formal, affordable housing

    Draft Budget proposed more than R3 bn on informal settlements upgrades and services; more than R1 bn on formal, affordable housing

    04 April 2024

    Our draft Budget is one of shifting gears and finding solutions for the South African and Cape Town housing context

    Council approves subsidies for micro-developers in lower income areas

    Council approves subsidies for micro-developers in lower income areas

    28 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council has adopted the creation of a Development Charges Fund to support micro-developers building affordable housing in lower income communities.

    Sheriff concludes Green Point Tennis Courts eviction

    Sheriff concludes Green Point Tennis Courts eviction

    22 February 2024

    The eviction took place today, 22 February, under the court's direction, via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

    High Court grants final eviction order for parts of Culemborg in Cape Town CBD

    High Court grants final eviction order for parts of Culemborg in Cape Town CBD

    15 February 2024

    ​The Western Cape High Court has granted a final eviction order in the City of Cape Town’s application regarding the unlawful occupation at the various road reserves and bridges around Culemborg in the Cape Town CBD.

    Majority of Green Point Tennis Courts unlawful occupants accept shelter offers

    Majority of Green Point Tennis Courts unlawful occupants accept shelter offers

    07 February 2024

    Unlawful occupants who have not accepted any offer of shelter are to be evicted under the Western Cape High Court order for this site.

    Mayco Member Pophaim partners with Gift of the Givers to bring hope to Hillview

    Mayco Member Pophaim partners with Gift of the Givers to bring hope to Hillview

    23 January 2024

    Today's partnership with Gift of the Givers is a testament to our commitment to the well-being of our communities.

    Minister, give Cape Town direct access to disaster funding for faster fire, flood relief

    Minister, give Cape Town direct access to disaster funding for faster fire, flood relief

    05 November 2023

    The current nationally and ministerially-led process does not work for most of our fire-affected residents

    Driving title deed delivery for redress, empowerment in Bonteheuwel

    Driving title deed delivery for redress, empowerment in Bonteheuwel

    31 October 2023

    New homeowners in Bonteheuwel were celebrated today, 31 October 2023, as they received their title deeds.

    Delivery in action: City hands over title deeds in Nomzamo

    Delivery in action: City hands over title deeds in Nomzamo

    30 October 2023

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is moving ahead with its mission to provide dignity and to enable redress to residents in all areas in the metro.

    Full assessments of worst-affected informal settlements ongoing

    Full assessments of worst-affected informal settlements ongoing

    26 September 2023

    City disaster risk management and frontline service teams remain on the ground assisting vulnerable residents in informal areas that have been impacted by the extraordinary storm that ravaged Cape Town,

    City continues to deliver services as best it can while SANTACO strike continues

    City continues to deliver services as best it can while SANTACO strike continues

    10 August 2023

    ​The City is taking extraordinary measures to mitigate the impact on service delivery while the SANTACO strike is continuing.

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    08 August 2023

    'Protecting commuters is our number one priority, and I was glad to join residents on a bus escorted by law enforcement from Mitchells Plain to Town this morning.

    Title deeds roadshow assists Victoria Mxenge residents

    Title deeds roadshow assists Victoria Mxenge residents

    26 July 2023

    The City continues to assist residents with their title deeds across the metro and we encourage more residents to visit a Title Deeds roadshow event when it reaches their area.

    City maintains resilient payment ratio

    City maintains resilient payment ratio

    02 June 2023

    The City has an annual payment ratio of 97,01% and a monthly payment ratio of 108,62% as at 31 March 2023

    A Budget that builds hope for all

    A Budget that builds hope for all

    31 May 2023

    Budget Vote Speech

    New Transport Minister misinforms parliament on Central Line relocation

    New Transport Minister misinforms parliament on Central Line relocation

    17 May 2023

    The City will follow due process in terms of the Municipal Planning By-law and other applicable policies in assessing the rezoning and development applications

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    26 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Mamre at its meeting today, 26 April 2023.

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