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    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    06 August 2026

    ​The By-law aims to improve compliance with the City’s existing Rates Policy

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    05 August 2026

    ​The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed for Women’s Day

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    21 July 2026

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is alerting residents to housing opportunity scam attempts on social media platforms.

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    17 July 2026

    Various City departments will be stationed at the Gugulethu Civic Hall in NY50 on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

    2026 Hackathon looks to improve EPWP recruitment system

    2026 Hackathon looks to improve EPWP recruitment system

    16 July 2026

    Five teams of City interns competed in this year’s Innovation Hackathon to strengthen the City's Jobseekers Database.

    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    25 June 2026

    'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    24 June 2026

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town will launch a pilot cashless payment initiative at its Customer Interaction Centre and Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed on 16 June public holiday

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed on 16 June public holiday

    12 June 2026

    ​The City’s Customer Interaction Centres will be closed on Tuesday,16 June 2026, for the Youth Day public holiday

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    11 June 2026

    The expo brings together hospitality industry suppliers and buyers from across Africa for a packed programme

    Christmas Bands, Malay Choirs and Minstrel information session

    Christmas Bands, Malay Choirs and Minstrel information session

    04 June 2026

    The City is calling for Minstrel associations, Minstrel troupe leaders, Christmas band associations, individual bands, and Malay choir associations to register for the information session.

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    25 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

    Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

    Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

    21 May 2026

    Cape Town has in excess of 600 scrap dealers and bucket shops

    SMME business boost just a click away

    SMME business boost just a click away

    20 May 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is urging Cape Town-based Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) looking for a boost to apply for the Productivity Efficiency Programme

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    29 April 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development

    City warns residents of housing scams targeting potential beneficiaries in Belhar

    City warns residents of housing scams targeting potential beneficiaries in Belhar

    22 April 2026

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is aware of a poorly written letter or email currently in circulation targeting potential beneficiaries in Belhar

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    14 April 2026

    The City advises residents that its SAP and eServices system will be offline over the coming weekend, 18 to 20 April 2026, for necessary system maintenance.

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    09 April 2026

    STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

    Cape Town to buy 500MW from Energy Traders at below Eskom rates

    Cape Town to buy 500MW from Energy Traders at below Eskom rates

    29 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is set to become the first municipality in South Africa to procure electricity at scale from licenced energy traders and aggregators.

    Cape Town welcomes unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25 financial year

    Cape Town welcomes unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25 financial year

    27 March 2026

    The City welcomes the AG’s confirmation of Cape Town’s unqualified and sound financial management

    #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.

    City office closures March to May 2026

    City office closures March to May 2026

    19 March 2026

    The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed on certain days during the next few months

    Apply now for City indigent and pensioner support

    Apply now for City indigent and pensioner support

    12 March 2026

    Help is available and we encourage indigent residents and pensioners to apply for support with service and rates costs

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    11 March 2026

    ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

    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.

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    05 March 2026

    Vendor applications are now open and will close on Wednesday

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    ‘Happy letter’ causes sadness for City residents

    ‘Happy letter’ causes sadness for City residents

    27 February 2026

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate urges residents to be on alert for scams targeting housing project beneficiaries.

    Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

    Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

    19 February 2026

    The lower rate-in-rand is among several proposed measures to help keep property rates increases to a minimum for most homeowners

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    17 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has intensified outreach efforts through participation in the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz programme

    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

    Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance

    Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance

    09 February 2026

    The City’s Bellville motor vehicle registration and licensing (MVRL) located in Reed Street will be closed for approximately six weeks from Monday, 16 February 2026, for maintenance

    Strong turnout for Economic Growth Directorate’s Mitchells Plain activation

    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.

    Pensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account payments

    Pensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account payments

    04 February 2026

    ​The City would like to remind residents that support is available to those who are struggling financially.

    Human Settlements Roadshow brings services to Lotus River residents

    Human Settlements Roadshow brings services to Lotus River residents

    29 January 2026

    This week, City Human Settlements teams were in Lotus River, providing residents with real-time assistance and solutions to a wide range of Human Settlements related enquiries

    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

    Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    23 January 2026

    Young people with bold ideas and business ambitions are invited to apply for the 10th edition of the City’s #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge.

    City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams

    City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams

    14 January 2026

    The City reiterates that City housing opportunities are free and qualifying residents will never be asked to pay for placement on the City’s Housing Needs Register, or for allocation of housing opportunities

    Beach safety operations yield positive returns

    Beach safety operations yield positive returns

    06 January 2026

    Llifeguards and other emergency services were kept busy, but drowning statistics are lower compared to the previous season.

    Beachgoers urged to embrace the safe zones this New Year’s weekend

    Beachgoers urged to embrace the safe zones this New Year’s weekend

    30 December 2025

    Since 1 December, there have been 19 non-fatal drownings at Cape Town’s beaches.

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    17 December 2025

    The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    12 December 2025

    The City’s Revenue Department offices as well as Traffic Services’ driving licence testing centres, Human Settlements’ offices and municipal courts will be closed on various days over the festive season

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    05 December 2025

    Ensure all bins are placed out for servicing as early as possible, as reduced peak traffic over this period means crews travel quickly on their routes.

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