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    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

    New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

    New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

    27 July 2026

    ​The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold

    City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

    City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

    23 July 2026

    ​The City would like to advise residents and visitors that by next week, the contractor will start dismantling the four remaining beach huts on the eastern side of the Muizenberg beachfront

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    08 July 2026

    ​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    03 July 2026

    The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

    New traffic signals on Old Oak Road welcomed

    New traffic signals on Old Oak Road welcomed

    01 July 2026

    New traffic signals have been installed at the intersection of Old Oak Road and Melina Street to assist with traffic calming and management in the area.

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    30 June 2026

    ​One of the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate's 2026 grant funding recipients, Lokshin Pioneers, hosted Project Khuseleka, meaning 'to be protected'

    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).

    Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

    Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

    15 June 2026

    We deeply appreciate and welcome the Commissioner's support for more policing powers for our Metro police

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

    07 June 2026

    Food safety is a highly legislated space, but the onus is on everyone to help promote it by adhering to basic practices, whether you run a business or are cooking for your household.

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    06 June 2026

    Service requests and policing-related issues are most common, with NWs in Edgemead and Heideveld accounting for the highest usage statistics.

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    31 May 2026

    The Department has concluded a series of sessions with thousands of learners aged seven to 18, aimed at discouraging tobacco use and creating awareness of the dangers of smoking.

    City rolls out innovative bus traffic signal system along Blaauwberg Road

    City rolls out innovative bus traffic signal system along Blaauwberg Road

    25 May 2026

    City rolls out innovative bus traffic signal system along Blaauwberg Road

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    30 April 2026

    The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

    Roadworks along Plattekloof Road commencing this evening

    Roadworks along Plattekloof Road commencing this evening

    28 April 2026

    The benefits of newly resurfaced roads include improved road safety conditions and riding quality, and prolonging the longevity of the city’s road network

    City busy implementing new heavy vehicle lane and compulsory stop on Kloof Nek Road

    City busy implementing new heavy vehicle lane and compulsory stop on Kloof Nek Road

    22 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with road marking along Kloof Nek Road, Tafelberg Road and St Michaels Road

    Take part in the 2026 City Nature Challenge and capture Cape Town’s living nature

    Take part in the 2026 City Nature Challenge and capture Cape Town’s living nature

    20 April 2026

    Residents in Cape Town are spoilt for choice with an array of nature reserves and conservation areas right on their doorstep

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    20 April 2026

    City clinics are taking delivery of nearly 18 500 doses of vaccine – by 24 April, all facilities should have stock

    City’s Smart Speed Signs an effective speed calming tool

    City’s Smart Speed Signs an effective speed calming tool

    14 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate continues to install Smart Speed Signs (SSS) on request from wards across Cape Town.

    New water use target, Cape Town’s dam levels dip to 45,9%

    New water use target, Cape Town’s dam levels dip to 45,9%

    10 April 2026

    From April, the City has changed to a proactive winter water savings target, now calling on Team Cape Town to collectively use less than 860 million litres a day.

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    08 April 2026

    Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industr

    City welcomes ruling declaring advertising signage along N2 unlawful

    City welcomes ruling declaring advertising signage along N2 unlawful

    31 March 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town welcomes the ruling of the Western Cape High Court on Friday, 27 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

    City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

    26 March 2026

    The City's Roads Infrastructure Management team is currently doing permanent pothole repairs

    Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

    Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

    23 March 2026

    Theft, vandalism, and illegal electricity connections remain the primary drivers of electricity infrastructure faults and outages

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    Construction of pedestrian footways in Bellville, Uitzicht, Eversdal and Peerless Park West

    Construction of pedestrian footways in Bellville, Uitzicht, Eversdal and Peerless Park West

    17 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with the construction of pedestrian footways along several road segments to improve safety and accessibility for residents

    Road resurfacing gets under way in Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    Road resurfacing gets under way in Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    13 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has begun a series of road resurfacing projects across Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

    09 March 2026

    ​The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.

    Repair work begins on Strand Street pedestrian bridge

    Repair work begins on Strand Street pedestrian bridge

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with repairs to the pedestrian bridge across Strand Street, between the Cape Town Station taxi deck and the Golden Arrow bus station in the CBD

    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

    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

    City’s Graffiti Unit tackles youth gang tags

    City’s Graffiti Unit tackles youth gang tags

    20 February 2026

    The City’s Graffiti Unit hosted a community clean-up in Manenberg this week targeting gang tags made by youth as they mark their territories.

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    19 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town is strengthening its response to teen mental health and suicide prevention

    Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

    Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

    18 February 2026

    ​The City’s Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) continue to make strides in communities in the fight against crime.

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    17 February 2026

    We are elated to see employment hit record levels in Cape Town, with 470 000 jobs added over the current local government term.

    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)

    Road resurfacing under way in Bellville

    Road resurfacing under way in Bellville

    10 February 2026

    The City is doing roadworks along Frans Conradie Drive in Boston as well as on Old Paarl Road in Bellville.

    Residents advised of temporary road closures along Imam Haron Road

    Residents advised of temporary road closures along Imam Haron Road

    09 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents and all road users in the Claremont area of temporary road closures to allow for the MyCiTi phase 2A construction works to proceed in the vicinity.

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    09 February 2026

    Jakes Gerwel road works

    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.

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town

    City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town

    03 February 2026

    The City and UCT, will in the coming months undertake research to test and understand electric MyCiTi buses

    Beware of EPWP job scams

    Beware of EPWP job scams

    27 January 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has recently become aware of a new EPWP jobs scam, circulating on Whatsapp

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    26 January 2026

    These services have supported thousands of Capetonians in accessing work opportunities, upskilling courses, and equipping small business owners with information resources

    Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

    Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

    23 January 2026

    The City is encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of free enterprise development services offered through the City’s Business Hub.

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade moving into 6th gear

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade moving into 6th gear

    22 January 2026

    The upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is in full swing after the builders’ break.

    Cape Town Mayor calls for end to delay in more policing powers for City police

    Cape Town Mayor calls for end to delay in more policing powers for City police

    22 January 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia can no longer delay granting more policing powers for City police.

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