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     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    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

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    15 June 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting the public to comment from today, Monday, 15 June, on the draft updates to the Business Support Policy

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    13 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town's Community, Arts and Culture Development (CACD) Emerging Artists Programme has celebrated the successful completion of its annual programme

    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.

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    26 May 2026

    On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    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

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    01 April 2026

    The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

    Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

    23 January 2026

    The City is encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of free enterprise development services offered through the City’s Business Hub.

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    22 January 2026

    In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.

    City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

    City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

    31 October 2025

    Northern suburbs residents turned out this week to engage with select small businesses.

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    07 October 2025

    The latest exhibition is the first of three set to take place before the end of the year

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    21 August 2025

    Two female-led EPWP projects highlight the invaluable role women play in strengthening the City’s administration while building their own skills, confidence and career prospects.

    Thousands of rough sleepers assisted through City interventions

    Thousands of rough sleepers assisted through City interventions

    29 July 2025

    The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters

    City to support NGO shelters ahead of winter cold

    City to support NGO shelters ahead of winter cold

    11 April 2025

    The winter aid programme is critical in easing the load on shelters

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    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.

    City records more than 10 000 engagements with rough sleepers since July

    City records more than 10 000 engagements with rough sleepers since July

    01 April 2025

    ​The Street People Programme Unit within the Community, Arts & Culture Development Department (CACD) is at the forefront of the City’s efforts to help persons off the street

    New City-supported skills incubator opens doors to thriving call centre industry

    New City-supported skills incubator opens doors to thriving call centre industry

    27 March 2025

    This initiative is about more than just jobs; it’s about creating sustainable career paths for young people in Cape Town

    Young Capetonians ready to get to work after graduating from City-funded programme

    Young Capetonians ready to get to work after graduating from City-funded programme

    14 February 2025

    A total of 130 young Capetonians this week celebrated their graduation from the City-funded Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator.

    Apply now for City’s popular Smart Supplier Programme

    Apply now for City’s popular Smart Supplier Programme

    12 February 2025

    The programme, which runs over eight months, aims to support and develop local businesses by equipping them with the skills to work successfully with corporate supply chains

    World Read Aloud Day fills hospital halls

    World Read Aloud Day fills hospital halls

    05 February 2025

    World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) was founded by LIT World in 2010 as a celebration of reading aloud, community literacy, and the importance of sharing stories.

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    18 November 2024

    A total of 72 entrepreneurs have used the mentorship and guidance provided through the City’s EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme to complete a three-year certification.

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    21 October 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate hosted panel discussions on various topics related to growing Cape Town’s economy.

    Young readers hit milestone

    Young readers hit milestone

    11 October 2024

    The 1000 Stories before School Reading campaign has been running for just over two years

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    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.

    Call centres ‘dial up’ another 10 000 jobs in Cape

    Call centres ‘dial up’ another 10 000 jobs in Cape

    01 August 2024

    ​Today the City of Cape Town celebrated with the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector for adding more than 10 000 local jobs in one year from March 2023 - 2024.

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    05 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department bid a sad, yet exciting, farewell to a cohort of 56 Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme graduates.

    Emerging artists to showcase at Africa’s largest art fair

    Emerging artists to showcase at Africa’s largest art fair

    16 February 2024

    Five local visual artists, who are part of the Emerging Artist Programme (EAP) within the City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch

    City opens BPO Sunday School; 3 475 new call centre jobs between October - December

    City opens BPO Sunday School; 3 475 new call centre jobs between October - December

    28 November 2023

    Thanks to the City's commitment towards skills development and investment promotion of high growth industries such as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Cape Town has become an internationally sought-after location for businesses and investors in the sector.

    City libraries’ programme and career expos uplift and inspire

    City libraries’ programme and career expos uplift and inspire

    28 June 2023

    The WISE programme is aimed at empowering women from local communities and from all walks of life.

    City’s inaugural Bellville Business Expo shines a light on small businesses and area’s economic potential

    City’s inaugural Bellville Business Expo shines a light on small businesses and area’s economic potential

    11 June 2023

    The Bellville Business Expo is launched in partnership with the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP).

    City disburses more than R11,6m to NGO sector

    City disburses more than R11,6m to NGO sector

    30 May 2023

    The City has a well-established track record of services and support to vulnerable individuals, as well as the NPOs who work tirelessly in pursuit of making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

    Cape Town launches Ease of Doing Business Index to drive economic growth and job creation

    Cape Town launches Ease of Doing Business Index to drive economic growth and job creation

    09 May 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo, and Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth have launched the City’s new Ease of Doing Business Index, with the aim of making Cape Town the easiest place to do business in Africa.

    City-funded CBD Regeneration Project helps homeless Capetonians reclaim dignity through upskilling, jobs

    City-funded CBD Regeneration Project helps homeless Capetonians reclaim dignity through upskilling, jobs

    30 April 2023

    This past week, Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, visited the City-funded CBD Regeneration Project which has recruited hundreds of homeless Capetonians who have been upskilled and employed in communities across Cape Town.

    City disappointed by delay in CBD unlawful occupations matter due to late notice to oppose

    City disappointed by delay in CBD unlawful occupations matter due to late notice to oppose

    19 April 2023

    The City welcomes any constructive engagement on our well-publicised plan to increase dignified transitional shelter and help more people off the streets, with court assistance where necessary

    Safe Space residents show drive to succeed

    Safe Space residents show drive to succeed

    18 April 2023

    The learners classes were facilitated by TLC Outreach Projects in Table View

    City extends winter readiness applications for shelters

    City extends winter readiness applications for shelters

    05 April 2023

    ​Registered non-profit organisations that offer accommodation to vulnerable groups have until 14 April to apply for aid to sustain their operations through winter

      Comment opens on new Safe Space to help more people off the streets in the CBD

    Comment opens on new Safe Space to help more people off the streets in the CBD

    05 April 2023

    The proposed 300-bed Safe Space is well-positioned to help more people off the streets in the CBD and seaboard area.

    City libraries transform women’s lives

    City libraries transform women’s lives

    03 March 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s libraries are kicking off another round of the Women’s Information Skills Empowerment (WISE) programme

    City plans R230m in Safe Space expansions and operations to help homeless off the streets

    City plans R230m in Safe Space expansions and operations to help homeless off the streets

    01 March 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced plans to dramatically raise budgets to expand dignified transitional shelter for the homeless in Cape Town.

    High Court orders the serving of eviction notices at CBD unlawful occupations

    High Court orders the serving of eviction notices at CBD unlawful occupations

    20 February 2023

    Eviction notices are to be served at unlawful occupation hotspots along Buitengracht Street, FW De Klerk Boulevard, Foregate Square, Taxi Rank and Foreshore, Helen Suzman Boulevard, Strand Street, Foreshore / N1, Virginia Avenue and Mill Street Bridge in the city.

    4 100 new international-facing call centre jobs in Cape Town thus far this year

    4 100 new international-facing call centre jobs in Cape Town thus far this year

    18 October 2022

    The programme commenced on 1 October 2022 and will run through to January 2023 with a goal to train Grade 11s and matriculants at 40 schools.

    City’s Jobs Connect programme partners with big businesses to create opportunities

    City’s Jobs Connect programme partners with big businesses to create opportunities

    12 October 2022

    Jobs Connect took off last year after I tasked the City's Enterprise and Investment Department to create a user-friendly platform that reduced the cost barriers to finding employment

    World Homelessness Day: City working to expand dignified transitional shelter

    World Homelessness Day: City working to expand dignified transitional shelter

    09 October 2022

    As we mark World Homelessness Day, the City of Cape Town continues its programme to expand dignified transitional shelter options.

    Young women successfully complete resilience programme

    Young women successfully complete resilience programme

    12 July 2022

    Skills development and how to be better prepared for a real life disaster also formed part of the programme.

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