Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

30 July 2026

The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

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

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

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

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

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

EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

27 May 2026

To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

City-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

22 May 2026

Supporting small businesses remains an important part of Cape Town’s economic growth approach

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.

50 years later: Celebrating the story of Mitchells Plain and its future

24 April 2026

The 50-year milestone matters

Cape Town SMMEs take care of business

23 April 2026

​Business owners from 35 Cape Town-based companies are gathering this week for the City’s High Impact Supplier Development Programme

Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

13 April 2026

​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

02 April 2026

This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s

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

Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

16 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Strong turnout for Economic Growth Directorate’s Mitchells Plain activation

05 February 2026

Residents and business owners from in and around Mitchells Plain turned out for the first Economic Growth Directorate community activation of the year.

Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

28 January 2026

A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

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

23 January 2026

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

Reminder to comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

17 November 2025

The City of Cape Town reminder to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD (CBDMAP).

City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

31 October 2025

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

Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

30 October 2025

Today Council approved the sale of Portion 9 of Farm 732 (±9,23 ha) in Wynland Industrial Park, Kraaifontein, for R61 million (excl. VAT).

City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

18 October 2025

The City welcomed Grade 12 learners from Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Nyanga and Philippi high schools

Comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

17 October 2025

The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and stakeholders to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD (CBDMAP).

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

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.

Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

07 October 2025

The Mayoral Committee has recommended the transfer of City-owned land to the Biological and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (BioVac).

City and Western Cape Government partner to boost school recycling

18 September 2025

​The City of Cape Town has joined forces with the Western Cape Government (WCG) and Polyco to launch Waste Warriors 2, a new and improved initiative to help schools establish community recycling collection

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.

Boost Your Business – SMMEs invited to exclusive lunchtime livestream

25 August 2025

The City of Cape Town is calling on Cape Town-based small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs to join the Economic Growth Directorate’s lunchtime business offering session

SMMEs invited to lunchtime livestream with Economic Growth

15 August 2025

​The City of Cape Town is calling on Cape Town-based small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs to join the Economic Growth Directorate’s lunchtime business offering session

City-backed Enterprise Development initiatives drive SMME growth across Cape Town

06 August 2025

10th annual City of Cape Town Smart Supplier Programme

Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

30 June 2025

Place-making is one of the pillars of our City strategy to stimulate jobs, investment, and enterprise development

Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

26 June 2025

The amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that we will vote on today will do more than any other programme

Open Letter by the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

25 June 2025

City celebrates collaborative entrepreneurship with EETP Collaboration Awards

07 April 2025

The event honoured the most promising, innovative and impactful partnerships formed during the programme.

City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

02 April 2025

The City of Cape Town has tabled an R875,4 million draft budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2025/26 financial year.

Apply now for City’s popular Smart Supplier Programme

12 February 2025

The programme, which runs over eight months, aims to support and develop local businesses by equipping them with the skills to work successfully with corporate supply chains

Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

06 November 2024

Jobs Connect, Cape Town’s leading workforce development programme, continues to be a game-changer – not only for job seekers, but also for the city’s small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs).

City’s informal trading infrastructure projects gather pace

25 October 2024

The Wallacedene Gateway Market, at the corner of Botfontein and Boesak Roads in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, involves the construction of infrastructure, including water and electricity connections.

Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

18 October 2024

This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

Call on community to participate in crafting a spatial vision for Spine Road Corridor

08 October 2024

There is pressure from a multitude of land uses and activities in the road reserve – these range from car washes to salons, restaurants, local mechanics and spaza shops

Big growth opportunity for Capetonian clothing and textile SMEs with City-funded Origin8 programme

02 October 2024

The City of Cape Town is calling on Cape Town-based small and medium-sized enterprises in the clothing, textile, footwear, and leather (CTFL) sector to apply now to participate in ‘Origin8

ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

15 September 2024

The training initiative was a joint effort between City Health and the Community Arts & Culture Development Department.

Business Retention and Expansion unit helps Cape Town enterprises to save millions

04 September 2024

The Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) unit has facilitated hundreds of business engagements, driving investment and economic activity across key industrial areas

More than R460m budgeted for EPWP skills development projects in 2024_25

20 August 2024

The City encourages jobseekers to please ensure their up-to-date details are uploaded onto the City’s Jobseekers’ Database to stand a chance of placement in EPWP projects,

Female-run Khayelitsha business set to reach new heights with EPWP support

08 August 2024

The EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme, now in its third year, equips entrepreneurs with essential skills to meet their goals through comprehensive training and development modules provided by the University of the Western Cape

City of Cape Town, Atterbury, Old Mutual Properties and others join forces to eradicate construction mafia in development projects

05 August 2024

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE BY THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN, ATTERBURY, OLD MUTUAL AND SAPOA

City training programme helps small business expand

02 August 2024

The City's EPWP programmes are not only aimed at creating jobs, but also strengthening and growing businesses, which is evident by Bonolo Holdings' massive development through the Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme.

Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

01 August 2024

The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments and new provisions to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) that regulates development and land use in the city.