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    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    10 March 2026

    The Ease of Doing Business programme is a key priority for this administration.

    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

    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

    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

    More houses handed over in Cape Town than all Gauteng metros combined

    More houses handed over in Cape Town than all Gauteng metros combined

    27 November 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says more state-subsidised houses have been handed over in Cape Town than all three Gauteng metros combined over the last five years

    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

    City goes Title-Deed-To-Door in Mitchells Plain to deliver deeds, break bread with beneficiaries

    City goes Title-Deed-To-Door in Mitchells Plain to deliver deeds, break bread with beneficiaries

    14 August 2025

    We encourage beneficiaries in older City of Cape Town housing developments who do not have their title deed to contact the City.

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    02 July 2025

    Scammers posing as City health inspectors are once again targeting businesses, demanding payment for fake 'health certificates'.

    Bishop Lavis and Valhalla Park residents receive title deeds

    Bishop Lavis and Valhalla Park residents receive title deeds

    02 July 2025

    City’s title deeds and homeownership drive to hand over title deeds to beneficiaries at their homes in Bishop Lavis.

    Kensington families receive title deeds from Mayor Hill-Lewis

    Kensington families receive title deeds from Mayor Hill-Lewis

    19 June 2025

    Residents of the Kensington area were excited to receive title deeds which confirmed their home ownership status.

    Driven by delivery: Building our City of Hope through Human Settlements delivery

    Driven by delivery: Building our City of Hope through Human Settlements delivery

    16 May 2025

    Human Settlements grant funding goes directly into the communities who need it most and we will be doing so much more in the new financial year

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    08 May 2025

    Our roadshows are an opportunity for residents to interact directly with Human Settlements officials who are available to offer real time solutions to queries and answers to questions

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    16 April 2025

    Two Scottsdene families are the most recent beneficiaries of the title deeds of their homes as part of the City’s ongoing title deed handover campaign.

    City plans to spend R8,3 bn on human settlements housing, informality and services

    City plans to spend R8,3 bn on human settlements housing, informality and services

    06 April 2025

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate plans to spend approximately R8,3 bn in capital and operational budget.

    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.

    City proposes revised policy for public transport fares

    City proposes revised policy for public transport fares

    09 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town is proposing a revised fares policy for public transport services

    Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot

    Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot

    05 March 2025

    After the conclusion of a successful year-long electricity ‘wheeling’ pilot project, the City of Cape Town is opening its electricity grid to private electricity sales and trading.

    Kalkfontein families now homeowners thanks to City’s No Cost Transfer programme

    Kalkfontein families now homeowners thanks to City’s No Cost Transfer programme

    31 January 2025

    The City distributed title deeds to families residing in Council Rental Units as part of the City’s campaign to accelerate title deed delivery.

    Mixed-use development planned for part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area

    Mixed-use development planned for part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area

    11 December 2024

    The stadium’s central location is ideal for business and employment opportunities as it is on main public transport routes

    Mayor Hill-Lewis hands over title deeds to Manenberg families

    Mayor Hill-Lewis hands over title deeds to Manenberg families

    17 November 2024

    Residents of Manenberg were thrilled to receive their title deeds.

    Recommendations on rail devolution to serve before Council

    Recommendations on rail devolution to serve before Council

    07 November 2024

    Rail Devolution models

    Mayor Hill-Lewis delivers title deeds to Beacon Valley families

    Mayor Hill-Lewis delivers title deeds to Beacon Valley families

    14 May 2024

    Delivering title deeds to Beacon Valley families right on their doorstep was a truly special moment

    Eskom cancels talks on transferring supply areas to City of Cape Town

    Eskom cancels talks on transferring supply areas to City of Cape Town

    13 May 2024

    ​Eskom has broken-off talks to transfer its supply areas to the City of Cape Town.

    Steady increase in demand for MyCiTi bus service

    Steady increase in demand for MyCiTi bus service

    30 April 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is currently expanding the MyCiTi bus service footprint to the metro-south east with new route roll-outs to connect communities from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Wynberg and Claremont.

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    01 February 2024

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

    Cape Town receives a Clean Audit for 2022-23

    Cape Town receives a Clean Audit for 2022-23

    29 January 2024

    A clean audit is far more than just symbolic recognition, it is the very basis for better service delivery for residents

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Tenants become homeowners via Cape Town’s ‘No Cost Transfer’ programme

    Tenants become homeowners via Cape Town’s ‘No Cost Transfer’ programme

    14 December 2023

    About a year ago we launched a unique programme to enable qualifying beneficiaries to take ownership of their own homes at no cost.

    Dignity through property-ownership: Next chapter of City’s unique home-ownership drive launched

    Dignity through property-ownership: Next chapter of City’s unique home-ownership drive launched

    22 October 2023

    ​Mrs Patricia Fortune, 62, from Beacon Valley is the latest successful beneficiary of the City’s unique home-ownership transfer at no cost programme.

    99,3% of City’s human settlements capital budget spent; emphasises great need for partnerships

    99,3% of City’s human settlements capital budget spent; emphasises great need for partnerships

    02 August 2023

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate has been lauded for its top performance, spending 99,3% of its more than R880 million capital budget in the 2022/23 financial year.

    City’s Title Deeds Drive heads to Kuyasa

    City’s Title Deeds Drive heads to Kuyasa

    14 June 2023

    The City’s Human Settlement’s Title Deeds Drive visited the residents of Kuyasa, Khayelitsha today, 14 June 2023

    Some R1,2bn for City public housing upgrades

    Some R1,2bn for City public housing upgrades

    08 June 2023

    ​The City has allocated more than R1,2 bn in total over the next three years for repairs and maintenance of its public housing rental stock

    Urban Waste Management budget highlights 2023-24

    Urban Waste Management budget highlights 2023-24

    05 June 2023

    The total capital budget for 2023/24 is approximately R714 million.

    Almost R200m boost for Cape Town’s economic sector development, R2,4 bn for human settlements unlocking opportunities

    Almost R200m boost for Cape Town’s economic sector development, R2,4 bn for human settlements unlocking opportunities

    01 June 2023

    The City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth and Acting Mayco Member for Human Settlements, Alderman James Vos tabled the budgets of these two key directorates in Counci

    A Budget that builds hope for all

    A Budget that builds hope for all

    31 May 2023

    Budget Vote Speech

    Cape Town launches Ease of Doing Business Index to drive economic growth and job creation

    Cape Town launches Ease of Doing Business Index to drive economic growth and job creation

    09 May 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo, and Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth have launched the City’s new Ease of Doing Business Index, with the aim of making Cape Town the easiest place to do business in Africa.

    City’s R38 million programme to drive homeownership starts soon

    City’s R38 million programme to drive homeownership starts soon

    27 April 2023

    ​The City is gearing up to launch its property home-ownership transfer at no cost programme which is expected to unlock a range of opportunities for qualifying beneficiaries.

    R37,8 m to transfer homes to tenants; enable affordable housing in R7,6 bn City human settlements budget

    R37,8 m to transfer homes to tenants; enable affordable housing in R7,6 bn City human settlements budget

    30 March 2023

    ​The City’s proposed R7,6 billion human settlements budget for the next three years focuses on public housing upgrades, affordable housing in well-located areas

    A Budget for Building Hope

    A Budget for Building Hope

    29 March 2023

    It is about building the future we want for Cape Town. Building a City of Hope for All.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis tables Cape Town’s ‘Building Hope’ Budget for 2023-24

    Mayor Hill-Lewis tables Cape Town’s ‘Building Hope’ Budget for 2023-24

    29 March 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today tabled Cape Town’s ‘Building Hope’ Budget for 2023/24,with the draft now open for public participation until 5 May.

    Step forward for Cape Health Tech Park, a potential game-changer for Africa’s vaccine production

    Step forward for Cape Health Tech Park, a potential game-changer for Africa’s vaccine production

    21 February 2023

    In a step forward for the research and manufacturing of vaccines in Africa

    Taking stock of the year that was

    Taking stock of the year that was

    30 December 2022

    MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was

    Urban Mobility Portfolio Committee’s take on 2022

    Urban Mobility Portfolio Committee’s take on 2022

    12 December 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Portfolio Committee has been working to ensure that Cape Town’s road infrastructure

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    08 December 2022

    ​Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Another 160 social housing units approved and 300 more shelter beds for central Cape Town

    Another 160 social housing units approved and 300 more shelter beds for central Cape Town

    08 December 2022

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced another milestone for affordable housing land release today

    Nine more days to comment on draft plan to improve public transport and access

    Nine more days to comment on draft plan to improve public transport and access

    02 December 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town has extended the closing date for comments on the new Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) to Sunday, 11 December 2022.

    City enables Durbanville homeowners

    City enables Durbanville homeowners

    27 November 2022

    The City continues to assist beneficiaries of Community Residential Units (CRUs) and other City-owned properties through its No Cost Transfer Programme by enabling them to become first-time homeowners.

    City enables new homeowners

    City enables new homeowners

    18 November 2022

    The City of Cape Town continues to support beneficiaries of Community Residential Units (CRUs) and similar City-owned low-cost housing properties through its No Cost Transfer Programme by enabling them to become new homeowners. The new programme was approved by Council in October 2022 and will assist qualifying residents across the city. Read more below:

    Reminder to comment on draft plan to improve public transport and access

    Reminder to comment on draft plan to improve public transport and access

    16 November 2022

    Residents are reminded to comment on the City of Cape Town’s new Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan.

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