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    New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

    New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

    27 July 2026

    ​The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    City, CapeBPO launch leadership programme as BPO sector creates record number of jobs

    City, CapeBPO launch leadership programme as BPO sector creates record number of jobs

    29 June 2026

    The Leadership Excellence Programme addresses a critical part of strengthening Cape Town’s BPO value proposition

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    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

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    10 June 2026

    There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    28 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is working on this new vision for Main Road

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    08 April 2026

    Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industr

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    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

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    01 April 2026

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    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

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    17 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.

    City backs new business process outsourcing investment into Mitchells Plain

    City backs new business process outsourcing investment into Mitchells Plain

    09 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says hundreds of new call centre jobs are on the way in Mitchells Plain.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    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

    New homes for Freedom Park beneficiaries

    New homes for Freedom Park beneficiaries

    18 December 2025

    This project stands as a shining example of what is possible when communities and the City work together

    Holiday housing handover: New homes for Mau Mau beneficiaries

    Holiday housing handover: New homes for Mau Mau beneficiaries

    15 December 2025

    ​The City is thrilled to hand over 12 homes at its Gugulethu Infill housing project.

    Remember, MyCiTi is the way to go this festive

    Remember, MyCiTi is the way to go this festive

    15 December 2025

    MyCiTi services over the festive period

    City Ombud advises of festive office closures

    City Ombud advises of festive office closures

    09 December 2025

    The City’s Ombud advises residents of office closures during the festive seaso

    MyCiTi is the way to go this festive

    MyCiTi is the way to go this festive

    03 December 2025

    We are pleased to announce that the MyCiTi buses will continue to operate from morning until evening, seven days a week over the festive season.

    Crime stats: City offers resources to up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

    Crime stats: City offers resources to up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

    28 November 2025

    These latest crime stats make it clear that violent crime continues to plague some of our most vulnerable communities

    Check out your waste when shopping this festive

    Check out your waste when shopping this festive

    25 November 2025

    Consumers need to make conscious choices to reduce unnecessary packaging, limit impulse buying and help shift the market toward more sustainable products.

    First phase of City's Edward Avenue homes progressing well

    First phase of City's Edward Avenue homes progressing well

    23 October 2025

    The City is pleased to announce that its Edward Avenue housing project is progressing well.

    Challenges and opportunities ahead for Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    Challenges and opportunities ahead for Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, represented the City at the inaugural African Boating Conference.

    City seeks public input on updated Traffic By-Law amendments

    City seeks public input on updated Traffic By-Law amendments

    19 September 2025

    The City’s Traffic By-Law is nearly 15 years old, having first been promulgated in 2011.

    Bonteheuwel families receive new homes

    Bonteheuwel families receive new homes

    16 September 2025

    The Bonteheuwel Infill project is just one of several housing projects currently under way across the metro

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    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.

    Mayor calls for urgent solution to SAPS Anti-Gang Unit resource crisis

    Mayor calls for urgent solution to SAPS Anti-Gang Unit resource crisis

    24 August 2025

    Earlier this month, the City filed a game-changing proposal for municipal police to be granted powers to investigate crime and up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences.

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    20 August 2025

    ​The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    13 August 2025

    We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage

    Cape Town seeks expanded policing powers to fight gang, gun and drug crime

    Cape Town seeks expanded policing powers to fight gang, gun and drug crime

    08 August 2025

    City has filed a game-changing proposal for municipal police to be granted powers to investigate crime and up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

    Dial-a-Ride service to continue assisting wheelchair users, those with severe walking impairments

    Dial-a-Ride service to continue assisting wheelchair users, those with severe walking impairments

    07 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town will, as from 8 September 2025, implement changes to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    03 August 2025

    ​The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    25 July 2025

    The statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) has begun for the proposed mixed-use development planned on prime land in Green Point, Cape Town.

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    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

    Homes delivered to first Bonteheuwel infill housing project beneficiaries

    Homes delivered to first Bonteheuwel infill housing project beneficiaries

    13 July 2025

    This project will ultimately benefit 273 families from Bonteheuwel and surrounds, once completed in June 2026.

    City partnership programmes put young Capetonians to work

    City partnership programmes put young Capetonians to work

    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

    Kensington families receive title deeds from Mayor Hill-Lewis

    Kensington families receive title deeds from Mayor Hill-Lewis

    19 June 2025

    Residents of the Kensington area were excited to receive title deeds which confirmed their home ownership status.

    Cape Town urges Police Minister to expand proposal for more municipal policing powers

    Cape Town urges Police Minister to expand proposal for more municipal policing powers

    12 June 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City will ask Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to expand his proposal for more powers.

    Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests

    Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests

    11 June 2025

    As winter sets in, the increased rain could lead to sewer overflows and more frequent blockages.

    Gun conviction rates: Vast majority of cases don’t go to trial

    Gun conviction rates: Vast majority of cases don’t go to trial

    04 June 2025

    Claimed conviction rates of 80-90% are misleading due to how many cases never go to trial

    Crime Stats: Illegal firearm arrests show welcome increase

    Crime Stats: Illegal firearm arrests show welcome increase

    23 May 2025

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced this week that City policing operations are removing over 400 illegal guns from the streets every year

    Justice system convicts just 5% from 1 670 guns seized by City police

    Justice system convicts just 5% from 1 670 guns seized by City police

    22 May 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says City policing operations are removing over 400 illegal guns from the streets every year

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    03 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

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