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

    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

    City and LGSETA sign skills partnership to expand training and opportunity

    City and LGSETA sign skills partnership to expand training and opportunity

    31 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    24 July 2026

    Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    16 July 2026

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon this week at the Allfashion Sourcing event.

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    10 July 2026

    As part of its project plan for the funding from the City, FORHB undertook various key activities

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    03 July 2026

    Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Sod turning celebration: City breaks ground at Belhar Infill housing project

    Sod turning celebration: City breaks ground at Belhar Infill housing project

    23 June 2026

    The Belhar Infill housing project represents more than just the construction of homes for residents

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    16 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has renewed calls for Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, which has been ranked last in the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

    City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits

    City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits

    10 May 2026

    Residents in Kraaifontein are gaining practical tools to reduce water use and avoid sewer blockages in their community, thanks to Manjiya Economic Development.

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    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

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    26 March 2026

    The #YouthStartCT class of 2026 was selected from 701 entries.

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    19 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    24 February 2026

    The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    23 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

    A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

    A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

    13 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Atterbury Trust, has started with a community-led house-painting initiative in Uitsig

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    City backs new business process outsourcing investment into Mitchells Plain

    City backs new business process outsourcing investment into Mitchells Plain

    09 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says hundreds of new call centre jobs are on the way in Mitchells Plain.

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.

    Second round of Water and Sanitation grant funding now open

    Second round of Water and Sanitation grant funding now open

    12 December 2025

    The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.

    Historic land exchange transaction confirmed between the City and National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

    Historic land exchange transaction confirmed between the City and National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

    12 December 2025

    The ceremonial signing follows the adoption of recommendations by Council on Thursday, 4 December, to transfer ownership of land in the Parliamentary precinct

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    04 December 2025

    The City Council has approved the in-principle transfer by way of a public competitive process of well-located and spatially integrated City-owned land in Woodstock for the purpose of a mixed income development.

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    04 December 2025

    On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

    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.

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    23 November 2025

    As a City we have been working with partners in areas such as Khayelitsha and others for more than a decade to enable community-led upgrade projects

    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

    City’s Ease of Doing Business index shows real improvement across indicators

    City’s Ease of Doing Business index shows real improvement across indicators

    09 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town this week took to the stage at the Western Cape Investment Summit.

    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.

    City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

    City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

    31 October 2025

    Northern suburbs residents turned out this week to engage with select small businesses.

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    21 October 2025

    The City is excited to invite Woodstock and Salt River residents, interested parties and others in the central-city precinct to visit our Open Day on 25 October 2025

    Challenges and opportunities ahead for Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    Challenges and opportunities ahead for Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, represented the City at the inaugural African Boating Conference.

    The 3rd annual Bellville Business Expo is back to help local SMMEs grow

    The 3rd annual Bellville Business Expo is back to help local SMMEs grow

    14 October 2025

    ​STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    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

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    08 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officiated at the opening of a facility in Paarden Eiland for Everlectric.

    City publishes economic profiles for 70+ industrial and commercial precincts in Cape Town

    City publishes economic profiles for 70+ industrial and commercial precincts in Cape Town

    02 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town has developed comprehensive profiles for more than 70 Economic Areas in Cape Town

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    30 September 2025

    The latest performance figures out of Cape Town International Airport prove what we’ve long believed

    Port of Cape Town improves, now for private sector management

    Port of Cape Town improves, now for private sector management

    29 September 2025

    It is most welcome that Cape Town’s port had the most improved score globally in the latest World Bank index

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    26 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS).

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

    18 September 2025

    SACMST was among 11 organisations selected in May 2025 to receive support for local initiatives aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery

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