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30 July 2026
The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states
22 July 2026
The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited
16 July 2026
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon this week at the Allfashion Sourcing event.
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
03 July 2026
Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP
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
02 June 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park
14 May 2026
Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.
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
01 April 2026
The new Manufacturing Support Policy not only expands its focus to 33 areas around Cape Town
MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS
19 March 2026
Yesterday’s waste becomes high value materials used across industries
13 March 2026
The CTFL sector is one of Cape Town's most important engines of economic activity, employing over 17 000 people across the city.
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
24 February 2026
The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.
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.
28 January 2026
A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope
11 November 2025
The City of Cape Town added 40 000 jobs since the last quarter, the highest of the metros.
23 October 2025
Cape Town is open for business
21 October 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, represented the City at the inaugural African Boating Conference.
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.
07 October 2025
The Mayoral Committee has recommended the transfer of City-owned land to the Biological and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (BioVac).
14 September 2025
The City unveiled the fifth edition of the City’s flagship place-marketing magazine, This Is Cape Town to coincide with Tourism Month.
13 August 2025
These Special Purpose Vehicles and partnerships play a crucial role in our economic growth strategy.
11 August 2025
Businesses are now suppliers to several major South African clothing retailers.
06 August 2025
10th annual City of Cape Town Smart Supplier Programme
14 July 2025
At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award
01 July 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that there will be a minor disruption in recycling collection services in some areas
26 June 2025
hrough our funding of these industry-focused partners working in fields more than 15 700 jobs were created in Cape Town in 2024
11 June 2025
On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, various stakeholders hosted a plenary session to help raise awareness on the Integrated Waste Management By-Law.
22 May 2025
Business and industry leaders, government officials, and investors gathered at City Hall this week for the inaugural Cape Town Manufacturing Summit.
01 May 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has written to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau.
14 April 2025
Cape Town’s world-class appeal isn’t just found in its breath-taking landscapes or vibrant city life
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.
The City of Cape Town welcomed the participants of the ninth edition of the annual #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge last night.
31 March 2025
Cape Town reaches an exciting milestone with the official registration of the transfer of City-owned properties to the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ).
10 February 2025
We’re encouraged to see Cape Town’s jobs growth outpacing other cities based on a new research report
28 January 2025
More than R6,4 billion in investments and over 15 000 jobs were directly secured in 2024.
13 December 2024
Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly to drive this growth through targeted investments, workforce development and business expansion initiatives.
21 October 2024
The City proudly supports this event which showcases the best in local marine manufacturing
City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate hosted panel discussions on various topics related to growing Cape Town’s economy.
18 October 2024
This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024
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
25 September 2024
Launched in March 2024, the programme titled Project Present saw the Cluster partner with 14 leading clothing manufacturers, representing over 6 000 employees
20 September 2024
The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is gearing up for the sale auction of a prime 9,2 hectare industrial property located in the well-established and growing Wynland Industrial Park in Kraaifontein
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
12 August 2024
The City supports 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) representing various sectors, from technology to clothing and call centres, which all contribute to upskilling people, creating employment and growing Cape Town's economy.
25 July 2024
These initiatives are crucial for South Africa to unlock trade opportunities and create a more business-friendly environment.
26 June 2024
Alderman Vos has convened round table discussions with boat builders to explore additional measures to support and expand this vital industry.
13 June 2024
The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
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
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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