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    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

    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.

     City hosts first engagement with sporting fraternity

    City hosts first engagement with sporting fraternity

    22 April 2026

    MAYCO Member, Cllr. Francine Higham and officials from the City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted the first in a series of seminars with the sporting fraternity at the Council Chambers on Saturday, 18 April 2026

    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

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

    Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval

    Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval

    05 February 2026

    The City seeks Council approval to establish an appointment-only Department of Home Affairs office at the Civic Centre

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    21 August 2025

    New small businesses are emerging, gaining greater access to markets, and creating jobs in the township economy

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    18 June 2025

    Initiating a two-phase process to support operating licences to meet the demand for metered taxi and e-hailing services within the city

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    25 April 2025

    Council approves 11 property transactions

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    28 February 2025

    The City is exploring a long-term vision for this strategically located site, which includes the land on which the KDMGC and the Clyde Pinelands Football Club are located

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    30 January 2025

    The City Council has approved the sale and lease of 36 City-owned properties.

    Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Town’s creative industry

    Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Town’s creative industry

    29 November 2024

    The City is thrilled to announce the approval of a lease agreement in Paardevlei, Somerset West, which will see the construction of a R900 million film set, propelling Cape Town’s vibrant creative economy.

    Moving in day for new Goodwood social housing tenants

    Moving in day for new Goodwood social housing tenants

    23 November 2024

    ​The City welcomed the latest group of tenants at the massive 1 055-unit Goodwood Station social housing partnership project.

    New R1,2bn development set to drive jobs, growth in Cape Town’s CBD

    New R1,2bn development set to drive jobs, growth in Cape Town’s CBD

    15 November 2024

    The auction is a key part of the Economic Growth Directorate’s strategy to leverage City-owned land in ways that stimulate private sector investment, create jobs, and foster long-term growth.

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    01 October 2024

    The King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC), located north of the N2 Freeway, offers prime access to key employment hubs, amenities, and residential areas.

    Building stronger communities: City's Ottery social housing project open day

    Building stronger communities: City's Ottery social housing project open day

    03 September 2024

    Social Housing has been shown to have numerous advantages for the surrounding area through the provision of clean and safe living spaces contributing to improved surveillance at a neighbourhood scale

    Affordable Social Housing milestone reached: City hosts Open Day for Lansdowne development

    Affordable Social Housing milestone reached: City hosts Open Day for Lansdowne development

    27 August 2024

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate held an open day to discuss plans for a new social housing project in the Lansdowne area that will add value to the area.

    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.

    Mayor welcomes social housing tenants to 1 055-unit Goodwood Station

    Mayor welcomes social housing tenants to 1 055-unit Goodwood Station

    01 August 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed new tenants.

    Tenanting set to begin at Goodwood mega social housing project

    Tenanting set to begin at Goodwood mega social housing project

    18 September 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis inspected construction progress on Monday 18 September, along with Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim.

    City issues tender for R103m Cape Town CBD affordable housing development

    City issues tender for R103m Cape Town CBD affordable housing development

    11 September 2023

    The City is excited to announce the release of R103 million worth of prime property of approximately 9 000 m² in size along New Market Street, Cape Town CBD.

    Social housing - register on the City Housing Needs Register

    Social housing - register on the City Housing Needs Register

    28 August 2023

    Social housing opportunities provide families with affordable housing on well-located, accessible land, close to urban areas.

    Council approves release of R25m worth of prime land in Parow for social housing

    Council approves release of R25m worth of prime land in Parow for social housing

    24 August 2023

    These pockets of land in Parow are situated near Voortrekker Road, the Tygerberg and Unisa campuses, and many more well-located desirable areas

    Green Point site lease auction generates valuable revenue for service delivery

    Green Point site lease auction generates valuable revenue for service delivery

    24 August 2023

    Today Council approved the offer by Virgin Active South Africa to lease a portion of Erf 1056-Re, situated in Bill Peters Drive, Green Point, for R3,7 million a month.

    New chapter for Tygervalley and Plumstead Libraries

    New chapter for Tygervalley and Plumstead Libraries

    14 June 2023

    The City’s Library and Information Services is pleased to announce that a new lease agreement will ensure that the Tygervalley and Plumstead Libraries continue to provide a service to residents.

    Tenants move into Maitland Mews social housing development

    Tenants move into Maitland Mews social housing development

    11 May 2023

    ​Tenants are currently moving into the City of Cape Town’s well-located Maitland Mews social housing development in central Cape Town

    City demonstrates social housing delivery to visiting Gauteng delegation

    City demonstrates social housing delivery to visiting Gauteng delegation

    21 April 2023

    Social housing is a key pillar of the strategy to deliver more affordable social housing projects, located in well-located areas.

    King David Mowbray Golf Club lease renewal on Council agenda

    King David Mowbray Golf Club lease renewal on Council agenda

    18 April 2023

    The Cape Town City Council will, on 26 April 2023, consider the authorising of public comment on the 10-year renewal of the King David Mowbray golf club.

    R575m Goodwood social housing project progressing well

    R575m Goodwood social housing project progressing well

    17 April 2023

    The City and its partner, DCI Community Housing Services, look forward to handing over the housing opportunities

    City’s Pickwick social housing site in Salt River advertised

    City’s Pickwick social housing site in Salt River advertised

    05 March 2023

    The sale and development of this well-located site in Salt River forms a part of the City’s Accelerated Land Release for Affordable Housing Programme to unlock development opportunities in areas across the metro

    City's new Parow social housing site advertised

    City's new Parow social housing site advertised

    26 February 2023

    The City of Cape Town has advertised a tender for the sale and development of the Parow sub-precinct 1 site.

    New City Voortrekker corridor social housing site advertised

    New City Voortrekker corridor social housing site advertised

    19 February 2023

    The proposed sale and development of the well-located erven forms part of the City’s Accelerated Land Release for Affordable Housing Programme

     City extends funding to well-located R575 m social housing project

    City extends funding to well-located R575 m social housing project

    09 February 2023

    ​Today, 9 February 2023, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi and senior officials in the Human Settlements directorate visited the social housing project in well-located Goodwood to check on its progress

    Maitland social housing opportunities makes progress

    Maitland social housing opportunities makes progress

    25 January 2023

    ​The City’s Maitland Mews partnership social housing project, situated in the well-located Maitland area is making steady progress

    New Killarney Raceway lease to rev up investment, SMME and job opportunities

    New Killarney Raceway lease to rev up investment, SMME and job opportunities

    22 December 2022

    It gives me great pleasure to share that the City has formally signed a new lease for Killarney International Raceway operated by Western Province Motor Club (WPMC).

    New R38 million central city social housing site advertised

    New R38 million central city social housing site advertised

    09 December 2022

    The City is driving the intensification of affordable housing delivery in urban areas across the metro.

    City’s Maitland social housing project progressing well

    City’s Maitland social housing project progressing well

    05 September 2022

    ​Today, 5 September 2022, City of Cape Town officials visited its new R93 million inner city social housing project, Maitland Mews

    Parow land release public participation commences

    Parow land release public participation commences

    04 September 2022

    In total, the land parcels are 4 000m2 in size.

    City agrees to lease Khayelitsha office space for Sassa and its beneficiaries

    City agrees to lease Khayelitsha office space for Sassa and its beneficiaries

    15 August 2022

    I am pleased to announce that the City has reached an agreement with the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) for the use of the City-owned Kuyasa Sub-council office.

    Public participation processes approved for central city social housing projects

    Public participation processes approved for central city social housing projects

    29 May 2022

    Council has approved the commencement of the public participation processes for more than 700 social housing units in the central city area.

    Surprise visit to City’s Lavender Hill CRU tenants

    Surprise visit to City’s Lavender Hill CRU tenants

    12 April 2022

    Councillor Booi and officials in the City’s Public Housing Department visited residents in Lavender Hill and handed over sweet treats to a very special tenant

    City turns sod at new inner city Maitland social housing project

    City turns sod at new inner city Maitland social housing project

    02 March 2022

    This development forms part of a broader precinct development comprising some 1 200 affordable housing units in total

    Important milestone for City's Fruit and Veg social housing project, update on inner city projects

    Important milestone for City's Fruit and Veg social housing project, update on inner city projects

    07 February 2022

    Cllr Booi visits Fruit and Veg Social Housing project in Zonnebloem.

    First tenants move into Conradie Park affordable social housing project

    First tenants move into Conradie Park affordable social housing project

    04 February 2022

    The City of Cape Town and partners’ Conradie Park housing project reached a significant milestone today, 4 February 2022, when its first tenants moved in

    Qualifying tenants encouraged to become property owners

    Qualifying tenants encouraged to become property owners

    25 January 2022

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi, visited the Grassy Park and Lotus River areas today, 25 January 2022, to speak to Community Residential Unit (CRU) tenants about the City’s rental sales programme.

     City encourages tenants to make rental payments, help is available

    City encourages tenants to make rental payments, help is available

    14 January 2022

    ‘The City thanks all tenants who have continued to pay their rental diligently during these difficult times

    City's housing offices' operating hours, pay accounts online

    City's housing offices' operating hours, pay accounts online

    15 December 2021

    The City reminds customers of the closure of its housing offices during the festive season.

    City enforcement agencies make 240 arrests

    City enforcement agencies make 240 arrests

    15 November 2021

    Officers made 85 arrests during patrols in the past week

    Construction under way at new R93m Maitland Mews social housing project

    Construction under way at new R93m Maitland Mews social housing project

    21 October 2021

    This project forms part of the Maitland Metro rejuvenation project and intends to develop at least 1 200 residential opportunities over the next eight years in this centrally located node

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