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05 August 2026
The renewal application process must be completed before 31 August 2026
14 July 2026
Pensioners, social grant recipients and qualifying indigent residents must reapply.
10 July 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
11 June 2026
Renew pensioner and indigent benefits before 1 July
No one will be without water.
05 June 2026
The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households
04 June 2026
In the new Financial Year starting on 1 July, the City has proposed more than R8,3 billion in social assistance to qualifying pensioners and indigent residents
27 May 2026
The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.
13 May 2026
The roadshows make the often arduous task of fine and warrant representations across different magisterial districts far easier
30 April 2026
Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews
02 April 2026
In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
12 March 2026
Help is available and we encourage indigent residents and pensioners to apply for support with service and rates costs
04 February 2026
The City would like to remind residents that support is available to those who are struggling financially.
25 January 2026
City supports various events during the last week of January.
16 January 2026
There were no fatal or non-fatal drownings recorded at municipal swimming pools – a remarkable feat, considering just how popular these facilities were with patrons enjoying a day out.
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
20 November 2025
We’re asking our indigent residents and pensioners to apply for help with service and rates costs
19 November 2025
The scammers are out in full force and during International Fraud Awareness Week, currently under way until 22 November
25 August 2025
The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.
20 August 2025
The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.
13 August 2025
We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage
03 August 2025
The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.
24 July 2025
Next week, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be heading to the Tokai Library, Robinvale Community Hall in Atlantis and the Kensington Civic Centre.
26 June 2025
Mayor’s Council Speech
The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26
28 May 2025
The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed
30 April 2025
The City is looking to extend rates rebates to more property owners and pensioners.
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.
23 April 2025
The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros
15 April 2025
City of Cape Town has tabled the most inclusive social assistance package for indigent relief and rates rebates based on an analysis of the 2025_26 draft budgets for each metro
09 April 2025
The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates
28 February 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service, in collaboration with Municipal Courts, Revenue Services, and other key departments, will host its annual public roadshow at the Parow Civic Centre, corner of Voortrekker and Talent Streets, Parow.
30 January 2025
Cape Town’s City Council today adopted the metro’s latest Annual Report for 2023/24, which includes a clean audit report from the Auditor General (AG).
14 January 2025
Doris Barrish Johnson-centenary birthday
04 December 2024
The courts have repeatedly affirmed that Nersa may only approve tariffs based on detailed cost-of-supply studies
20 November 2024
In commemoration of International Fraud Awareness Week, the City’s Ethics and Forensic Services Department embarked on a number of initiatives to educate and engage residents on how not to become a victim of fraud
18 November 2024
The suspect has 262 fines, 114 warrants and owes the City R209 200.
The City called on Nersa to reject Eskom’s application.
21 August 2024
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has written to the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) calling for the rejection of Eskom’s planned 44% tariff hike.
06 August 2024
The City of Cape Town will now offer a parking solution to all Artscape Theatre patrons for the various shows on offer at the much loved Cape Town theatre.
24 July 2024
The next roadshow will take place at the Lentegeur Civic in Merrydale Road, Mitchells Plain from 29 to 31 July 2024.
01 July 2024
The City of Cape Town is funding a record infrastructure investment in communities
31 May 2024
Speech by the City's Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at a special council meeting on 31 May 2024.
The City of Cape Town has passed the Building For Jobs Budget 2024/25.
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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