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    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes first electric bus for new MyCiTi fleet

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes first electric bus for new MyCiTi fleet

    23 July 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the arrival of ‘Evie’, the City’s first fully electric MyCiTi bus

    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.

    Water provision secured as part of MyCiTi roll-out in Philippi and surrounds

    Water provision secured as part of MyCiTi roll-out in Philippi and surrounds

    26 June 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate in collaboration with the Water and Sanitation Directorate is busy replacing 100-year-old bulk water mains in the Philippi and Browns Farm areas

    City casts MyCiTi red lanes along AZ Berman

    City casts MyCiTi red lanes along AZ Berman

    21 June 2026

    The first red MyCiTi bus lanes cast along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    07 April 2026

    ​​These upgrades are part of the City’s regular maintenance programme to keep roads safe and in good condition for all users

    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

    Resurfacing works commence along Military Road in Steenberg

    Resurfacing works commence along Military Road in Steenberg

    24 March 2026

    Road resurfacing project in Steenberg

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    19 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined

    Resurfacing work begins on Main Road in Claremont and Diep River

    Resurfacing work begins on Main Road in Claremont and Diep River

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has started doing major resurfacing work along Main Road in Claremont and Diep River, aimed at improving road quality and traffic flow

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    12 March 2026

    Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

    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.

    Road resurfacing in Belgravia well on track

    Road resurfacing in Belgravia well on track

    04 March 2026

    Councillor Rob Quintas went out to Belgravia to see the excellent progress being made by the City’s Roads Infrastructure Management team yesterday

    Residents enjoy improved route along upgraded Kommetjie Road

    Residents enjoy improved route along upgraded Kommetjie Road

    26 February 2026

    Kommetjie Road upgrade completed

    Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

    Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

    20 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town invites artists and creative practitioners to submit concept proposals for public artworks at the new MyCiTi bus station in Claremont.

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    09 February 2026

    Jakes Gerwel road works

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    08 January 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    City provides update on Kommetjie Road upgrade

    City provides update on Kommetjie Road upgrade

    25 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents that the end is in sight for the roadworks along Kommetjie Road. Although the project works needed to be extended due to unforeseen circumstances

    City wrapping up Manenberg road rehabilitation project

    City wrapping up Manenberg road rehabilitation project

    21 November 2025

    would like to thank Manenberg residents and road users for their patience and cooperation over the past eight months.

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    07 November 2025

    The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

    Cape Town completes major MyCiTi bus depots for new routes from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

    Cape Town completes major MyCiTi bus depots for new routes from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

    23 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has completed the construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots on the corner of Spine Road and Mew Way between Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain

    Goodwood road repairs advancing

    Goodwood road repairs advancing

    21 October 2025

    The City’s Roads Infrastructure Management team has commenced with permanent pothole repair work in Goodwood.

    Residents to comment on proposed MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi

    Residents to comment on proposed MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi

    10 September 2025

    MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi-Phase 2A

    Postponed to 30 August-Temporary traffic circle conversion at Govan Mbeki and Duinefontein Roads

    Postponed to 30 August-Temporary traffic circle conversion at Govan Mbeki and Duinefontein Roads

    21 August 2025

    ​The MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project work that is currently under way requires the City to convert the four-way signalised intersection at Duinefontein Road and Govan Mbeki Road

    Temporary traffic circle conversion at Govan Mbeki and Duinefontein Roads

    Temporary traffic circle conversion at Govan Mbeki and Duinefontein Roads

    20 August 2025

    ​The MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project work that is currently under way requires the City to convert the four-way signalised intersection at Duinefontein Road and Govan Mbeki Road

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    30 July 2025

    ​In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    Roadworks along Wetton Road median to commence in July

    Roadworks along Wetton Road median to commence in July

    04 July 2025

    ​The public is advised of planned roadworks in the median of Wetton Road, at the intersection giving access to the Racecourse in Wynberg.

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    26 June 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26

    City updates residents on Jakes Gerwel Drive road rehabilitation works

    City updates residents on Jakes Gerwel Drive road rehabilitation works

    03 June 2025

    We would like to thank each resident and commuter for the patience and understanding they have demonstrated since we commenced with the work

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    28 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    23 May 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform the public that processes are under way to obtain environmental approvals for the repairs to Kloof Road.

    Residents invited to information day about proposed upgrades to roads in Muizenberg

    Residents invited to information day about proposed upgrades to roads in Muizenberg

    12 May 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is proposing road infrastructure upgrades in Muizenberg to increase the capacity of the local road network and improve public transport operations and active mobility

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    City updates Mitchells Plain residents on major roadworks underway

    City updates Mitchells Plain residents on major roadworks underway

    16 April 2025

    The City project managers responsible for major road projects updated residents at the Lenteguer Administrative Building

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft Mobility and Access plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft Mobility and Access plan for Cape Town CBD

    14 April 2025

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

    Vandalism and illegal dumping contributes to flooding in the City

    Vandalism and illegal dumping contributes to flooding in the City

    14 April 2025

    Vandalism and illegal dumping- flooding

    Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

    Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

    10 April 2025

    We are grateful to the community of Welgemoed as a whole for the patience and support they displayed while this major upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive was under way

    Mitchells Plain roadworks unpacked: City to update residents at upcoming information day

    Mitchells Plain roadworks unpacked: City to update residents at upcoming information day

    02 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town invites residents and road users in Mitchells Plain to a public information day on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, at the Lentegeur Administrative Building

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    City making great progress with major roadworks along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    City making great progress with major roadworks along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    26 March 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility recently went out to the Jakes Gerwel Drive project site where the City is currently rehabilitating a large section of the road.

    Parking area in front of Muizenberg Civic Centre closed to allow beachfront upgrade

    Parking area in front of Muizenberg Civic Centre closed to allow beachfront upgrade

    18 March 2025

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls

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