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    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    07 July 2026

    ​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    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.

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    22 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    30 April 2026

    It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone

    City Manager leads sting operation in tender corruption probe

    City Manager leads sting operation in tender corruption probe

    04 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has commended City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo for his bravery in support of a SAPS sting operation yesterday, 3 March.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    29 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project

    SARS extends incentives for urban renewal in Cape Town’s Urban Development Zone (UDZ)

    SARS extends incentives for urban renewal in Cape Town’s Urban Development Zone (UDZ)

    29 July 2025

    The Urban Development Zone encourages the private sector to invest in and develop commercial and residential properties in inner-city areas served by public transport services

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    04 July 2025

    As the new tariffs for the year come into effect, we thank our customers and ratepayers for their contribution to maintaining quality services and investing in our future infrastructure.

    Cape Town asks Concourt to invalidate Public Procurement Bill

    Cape Town asks Concourt to invalidate Public Procurement Bill

    11 June 2025

    The City has wide-ranging concerns about new red tape introduced in the Bill

    Cape Town set to soften tariff increases for higher value properties

    Cape Town set to soften tariff increases for higher value properties

    30 April 2025

    The City is looking to extend rates rebates to more property owners and pensioners.

    Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

    Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

    23 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros

    Reminder to comment on proposed Faure New Water Scheme’s service delivery model

    Reminder to comment on proposed Faure New Water Scheme’s service delivery model

    14 April 2025

    The City is conducting a feasibility study in terms of the Section 78 process of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 and requires input from the local community.

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    09 April 2025

    The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates

    Have your say on proposed Faure New Water Scheme’s service delivery model

    Have your say on proposed Faure New Water Scheme’s service delivery model

    01 April 2025

    Residents have another opportunity on Thursday, 3 April 2025, to attend a public meeting where the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will unpack its plans for the proposed Faure New Water Scheme (FNWS

    City training interventions address scarce skills development

    City training interventions address scarce skills development

    09 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services and Human Resources Directorate has successfully implemented a number of training interventions that benefited its Service and Sales workers

    Science and expertise at the heart of City’s planned desalination plant

    Science and expertise at the heart of City’s planned desalination plant

    29 January 2025

    The City’s plan to establish a desalination plant in Paarden Eiland will be driven and informed by science, expertise and collaboration.

    City seeks High Court review of Nersa’s unlawful electricity tariff-setting decisions

    City seeks High Court review of Nersa’s unlawful electricity tariff-setting decisions

    04 December 2024

    The courts have repeatedly affirmed that Nersa may only approve tariffs based on detailed cost-of-supply studies

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    17 September 2024

    The study will be undertaken by a suitably qualified transaction advisory team, who have been appointed as approved by Council resolution.

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    13 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town joined National Treasury and several representatives from other municipalities at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024

    22 August 2024

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024 – Cape Town spends SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure

    Cape Town spent SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure in 2023_24

    Cape Town spent SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure in 2023_24

    22 August 2024

    In total, a full 94% of the City's infrastructure budget was spent or contractually committed for 2023/24.

    City of Cape Town, Atterbury, Old Mutual Properties and others join forces to eradicate construction mafia in development projects

    City of Cape Town, Atterbury, Old Mutual Properties and others join forces to eradicate construction mafia in development projects

    05 August 2024

    JOINT MEDIA RELEASE BY THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN, ATTERBURY, OLD MUTUAL AND SAPOA

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    13 June 2024

    ​The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.

    City Chartered Accountant Academy delivers top CAs

    City Chartered Accountant Academy delivers top CAs

    16 March 2024

    The Chartered Accountant (CA) Academy at the City of Cape Town is developing well-rounded and top-notch accounting professionals for the public sector.

    Cape Town makes over R25m in Cash for Power payments

    Cape Town makes over R25m in Cash for Power payments

    26 February 2024

    ​Cape Town businesses and households have already earned over R25,8m under the City’s Cash for Power programme.

    Cape Town opens Cash for Power residential applications

    Cape Town opens Cash for Power residential applications

    12 February 2024

    ​Cape Town has become the first city to enable residential households to earn cash for power from their solar PV generation systems.

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN MOBILITY, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN MOBILITY, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    05 February 2024

    Statistics reveal how the City keeps Capetonians moving.

    Statistics reveal how the City keeps Capetonians moving

    Statistics reveal how the City keeps Capetonians moving

    04 February 2024

    The Urban Mobility Directorate's efforts are focused on keeping people, goods, and services on the move with a well maintained and expanding road network, and improved access to public transport services.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis condemns R107m housing grant-funding cuts

    Mayor Hill-Lewis condemns R107m housing grant-funding cuts

    07 December 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has condemned the R107m in national housing funding cuts to the City, as part of nationwide cuts to grant-funding for municipalities and provinces.

    Cape Town achieving 79% of procurements at below-market rates

    Cape Town achieving 79% of procurements at below-market rates

    27 November 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is achieving 79% of its procurements at below-market rates for a range of goods and services essential to service delivery

    Council to release land for 1800-unit inner city housing project

    Council to release land for 1800-unit inner city housing project

    26 October 2023

    Even as our city and our country have come together so wonderfully in support of our sports teams, so we have watched in growing alarm as the world increasingly has been rent apart by the horrors of war.

    Council approves signing of MOA for Presidential Employment Programme: CBD Regeneration Project

    Council approves signing of MOA for Presidential Employment Programme: CBD Regeneration Project

    29 August 2023

    The Economic Growth Directorate's management of the PEP: CBD Regeneration Project occurred in July 2022

    Central line relocations: City assisting Prasa, HDA with development application

    Central line relocations: City assisting Prasa, HDA with development application

    29 August 2023

    The City is required to impartially administer this application process under the Municipal Planning By-Law, and is currently assisting Prasa’s implementing agent, HDA, to pass compliance and completion checks for their submission dated 7 August.

    City continues to help unemployed engineering, science graduates register with professional bodies and secure employment

    City continues to help unemployed engineering, science graduates register with professional bodies and secure employment

    13 July 2023

    City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate has, through the Infrastructure Skills Development Grant Programme (ISDG), helped unemployed engineering and science graduates register with their various professional bodies

    City seeks National Treasury approval for informal settlement funds

    City seeks National Treasury approval for informal settlement funds

    09 June 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town has approached National Treasury to approve the use of informal settlement grant funding received unexpectedly from the National Human Settlements Department on the eve of financial year-end.

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    25 May 2023

    Today, the monetary policy committee will announce what most economists say will be a 50-basis-point hike in interest rates.

    New Transport Minister misinforms parliament on Central Line relocation

    New Transport Minister misinforms parliament on Central Line relocation

    17 May 2023

    The City will follow due process in terms of the Municipal Planning By-law and other applicable policies in assessing the rezoning and development applications

    Extra funds for informal settlements must be spent lawfully

    Extra funds for informal settlements must be spent lawfully

    15 May 2023

    Contrary to National Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s remarks yesterday, the City of Cape Town has already allocated funds for upgrades to 16 informal settlements in Khayelitsha formed during the Covid-19 lockdown.

    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.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis calls on Finance Minister to prioritise energy security, rail devolution

    Mayor Hill-Lewis calls on Finance Minister to prioritise energy security, rail devolution

    21 February 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to announce wide-ranging incentives for households to invest in energy security

    How to get cash for power

    How to get cash for power

    10 February 2023

    The City is first focusing on commercial customers. The amount of energy that they can produce is limited by the size of their system which is limited by the size of their connection to the City grid

    ‘Hit the stupid rule button’, Mayor encourages City staff in red-tape cutting bid

    ‘Hit the stupid rule button’, Mayor encourages City staff in red-tape cutting bid

    03 February 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town has introduced a stupid rule button for staff which aims to promote an ease of doing business mindset amongst staf

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    26 January 2023

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Cash for power: Cape Town gets Treasury exemption to pay businesses and residents directly

    Cash for power: Cape Town gets Treasury exemption to pay businesses and residents directly

    24 January 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City can now pay cash for power fed into the local electricity grid.

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    27 October 2022

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City’s financial results show resilience despite challenges

    City’s financial results show resilience despite challenges

    31 August 2022

    The City's performance has shown an overall improvement, despite an approved budgeted deficit.

    Engineering and science students tap into water and sanitation experience

    Engineering and science students tap into water and sanitation experience

    25 August 2022

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Graduate Intern Programme(GIP), offers career orientation training which consists of practical and experiential learning exposure in the different career streams including Engineering and Science which are identified as critical and scarce skills for the directorate.

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