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22 July 2026
The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited
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
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.
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.
09 December 2025
Cape Town-based clothing small businesses are closing 2025 on a high note through their participation in Cape Acceler8
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.
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
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
24 January 2025
SMEs are vital to our localisation efforts
13 December 2024
Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly to drive this growth through targeted investments, workforce development and business expansion initiatives.
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
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.
22 April 2024
The programme came on the back of a research report by the CCTC which highlighted the industry's low youth participation, especially within leadership roles.
02 April 2024
The City funds organisations in several industries to drive investment promotion, research, and skills development for residents and SMMEs.
01 February 2024
STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS
27 September 2023
The garment manufacturer is a division of the Ivili Group, a South African woman-owned company that is aiming to lead the charge towards increasing locally produced
05 September 2023
This is indicative of the fact that Cape Town continues to experience a development boom thanks to the City's mission to make the metro the easiest place in Africa to do business
27 July 2023
This week, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, visited the revamped Prestige clothing manufacturing plant in Epping.
29 May 2023
Just over 23 800 people work in Cape Town's clothing and textile industry
10 March 2023
22 December 2021
Cape Town’s clothing industry is closing 2021 on a high after they announced the winners of the first Business Accelerator project.
20 October 2021
Clothing and textile continues to be a major player in Cape Town’s economy and, through the City’s continued support of Strategic Business Partners (SBPs) such as the Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC), the Cape Clothing & Textile Cluster (CCTC), and the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), we are helping to grow the sector back to where it was many years ago before the influx of cheap imports
19 October 2021
Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos
12 May 2021
Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Management , Alderman James Vos
05 March 2021
The City provides funding to SBPs in order to actively seek out opportunities to grow the local economy by attracting investment and create jobs.
24 February 2021
The City provides funding to Strategic Business Partners (SBPS) to help in our pursuit of inclusive socio-economic growth
05 February 2021
The City of Cape Town focuses on attracting investment in high-growth sectors, which creates jobs and leads to economic expansion.
11 November 2020
‘The City provides funding to Strategic Business Partners to address developmental challenges but also, to actively seek opportunities to grow our economy by attracting investment and create jobs
09 November 2020
The City’s Strategic Business Partners progress report.
31 August 2020
Statement by the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos.
20 May 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated preventative measures have fundamentally changed the way we work
12 May 2020
Undoubtedly the COVID-19 pandemic requires manufacturers to adapt to the current environment and plan for resilience and recovery post-COVID-19
30 April 2020
Statement by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management
23 April 2020
I am pleased that these organisations have found innovative ways to continue working.
06 April 2020
The clothing and textiles industry is traditionally a significant employer in the Cape Town economy
23 February 2020
I welcomed the opportunity to attend the Fashion Graduate Recruitment Showcase (FGRS) hosted by the Cape Town
09 February 2020
Last year alone, R2.6 billion worth of investment was secured, 5 720 jobs were created and 2 048 people were trained by the City’s Special Business Partners
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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