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    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

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    30 June 2026

    The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    24 June 2026

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    28 May 2026

    Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    25 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

    Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

    Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

    22 May 2026

    Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event

    Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

    Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

    29 April 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee is committed to ensuring excellent service delivery to all residents of Cape Town.

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    28 April 2026

    Cape Town stands ready to be the first metro to run its local trains

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    25 March 2026

    The City's external financial support (bursaries)awards are intended to provide support to young members of the community who have demonstrated potential to take their studies further

    Cape Town welcomes changes to DDM regulations, resolving intergovernmental dispute

    Cape Town welcomes changes to DDM regulations, resolving intergovernmental dispute

    15 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the amended District Development Model regulations released for public comment on 13 March.

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    26 February 2026

    The court affirmed the three authorities’ constitutional and statutory mandate to work together

    City advancing practical, scalable energy solutions to define sustainable future

    City advancing practical, scalable energy solutions to define sustainable future

    25 February 2026

    The Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, addressed Africa’s Green Economy Summit today, 25 February 2026

    The next 90 days will shape Cape Town’s winter water outlook

    The next 90 days will shape Cape Town’s winter water outlook

    25 February 2026

    Cape Town is not in a drought, but the window to avoid water restrictions later this year is narrowing. Based on the current water usage trend, dam storage could drop as low as 40% by May if this year’s rainfall is average.

    Mayor welcomes reopening of Mitchells Plain rail corridor

    Mayor welcomes reopening of Mitchells Plain rail corridor

    23 February 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed Prasa’s reopening of the Kapteinsklip passenger rail line along the Mitchells Plain corridor

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

    Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

    13 February 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).

    Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

    Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

    04 February 2026

    Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    Cape Town dam levels: almost 20% lower compared to last year

    Cape Town dam levels: almost 20% lower compared to last year

    28 January 2026

    Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62,2%, which will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.

    Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further

    Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further

    07 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging all residents, businesses and visitors to immediately reduce water consumption as usage has spiked once again over recent hot days, resulting in dam levels dropping 19% below what was available at the same time last year. This may raise concerns about water security in the months ahead should usage not reduce as quickly as possible this summer.

    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

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

    Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

    07 November 2025

    City aims to be South Africa’s first to take over passenger rail following the tabling of a detailed Rail Business Plan

    Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

    Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

    30 October 2025

    Today Council approved the sale of Portion 9 of Farm 732 (±9,23 ha) in Wynland Industrial Park, Kraaifontein, for R61 million (excl. VAT).

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    23 October 2025

    Cape Town is open for business

    City Health strengthens preventative mental health measures

    City Health strengthens preventative mental health measures

    08 October 2025

    There has been a marked increase in the number of client engagements in the past year, as services expanded from three subdistricts to all eight City Health subdistricts.

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    26 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS).

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    23 September 2025

    The City marks the strides made to curb carbon emissions and human-induced climate change through its organic waste diversion pilot projects.

    Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    03 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS) and we want to hear from you.

    Hundreds of Cape Town jobs retained through City-funded Productivity Efficiency Programme

    Hundreds of Cape Town jobs retained through City-funded Productivity Efficiency Programme

    02 September 2025

    The programme assists SMMEs who are in distress or need guidance on improving their operations

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    24 August 2025

    The City is concerned that President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation promise for increased affordable housing funding is yet to materialise.

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    30 June 2025

    Place-making is one of the pillars of our City strategy to stimulate jobs, investment, and enterprise development

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    15 June 2025

    A new chapter in collaborative water management has begun with the launch of the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum (V-CMF).

    Mayoral Fund lends its hand to Durbanville Children’s Home

    Mayoral Fund lends its hand to Durbanville Children’s Home

    11 June 2025

    The Durbanville Children’s Home, benefitted from a R150 000 donation from the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Fund

    Public participation opens on using part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area for mixed-use development

    Public participation opens on using part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area for mixed-use development

    06 June 2025

    The stadium’s central location is ideal for business and employment opportunities as it is located on main public transport route

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    05 June 2025

    Cape Town currently boasts more than 50 active City Improvement Districts

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    30 May 2025

    Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area.

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    29 May 2025

    The Cape Baboon Partnership has taken over the responsibility for certain operational tasks

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    27 May 2025

    The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city

    Mayco recommends re-appointment of Cape Town Tourism as City’s Destination Marketing Organisation

    Mayco recommends re-appointment of Cape Town Tourism as City’s Destination Marketing Organisation

    21 May 2025

    Working with CTT is one of the City’s most valuable in-roads to the industry and helps us to shape our tourism landscape

    Upcoming property auction to unlock private sector investment

    Upcoming property auction to unlock private sector investment

    15 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town will host its latest property auction on Thursday, 29 May.

    Film fund applications open

    Film fund applications open

    06 May 2025

    ​The Film Fund intends to provide support to a range of productions, including short and feature films, music videos, commercials and reality TV series.

    City Manager signs Workplace Skills Plan for 2025

    City Manager signs Workplace Skills Plan for 2025

    30 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s City Manager, Lungelo Mbandazayo, has signed the 2025 Workplace Skills Plan

    Ringing in a centenary of Africa’s only carillon musical instrument

    Ringing in a centenary of Africa’s only carillon musical instrument

    30 April 2025

    This week marks the 100-year anniversary of the inauguration of the City Hall carillon, an iconic musical instrument and the only one in Africa.

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