External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

07 August 2026

The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

City invites public to Nyanga PTI upgrade information session

04 August 2026

The project includes new buildings and roofing, improved roads, upgraded taxi facilities, new toilets and more

Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

30 July 2026

The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

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

Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

16 July 2026

The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon this week at the Allfashion Sourcing event.

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

Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

07 July 2026

A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

03 July 2026

Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

29 June 2026

In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

29 June 2026

The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

23 June 2026

The City of Cape Town congratulates GreenCape on being named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the African Impact Investment Awards, announced on 11 June 2026 at the Africa Impact Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.

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

Reminder of public meeting about revitalising Main Rd in Rondebosch

12 June 2026

The City is calling on residents and stakeholders to collaborate with us on a new vision for Main Road in the Rondebosch central business district

Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

05 June 2026

The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

02 June 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

28 May 2026

Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

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

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

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

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.

Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

13 May 2026

City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

05 May 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

Film project funding applications now open

30 April 2026

The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

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

50 years later: Celebrating the story of Mitchells Plain and its future

24 April 2026

The 50-year milestone matters

City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

20 April 2026

The official opening of the City’s brand-new state-of-the-art electricity depot in Hout Bay marks a major step forward

Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

14 April 2026

World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026, the continent’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, kicked off this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

13 April 2026

​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

10 April 2026

These synergies have also generated over R155 million in financial benefits and created 411 jobs across the economy

Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

07 April 2026

​​These upgrades are part of the City’s regular maintenance programme to keep roads safe and in good condition for all users

Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

04 April 2026

Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

02 April 2026

The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability

City marks continued progress as more families receive homes in Dido Valley

02 April 2026

Our teams have worked hard to deliver these opportunities and we celebrate with the families as they move into their new homes

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

Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

29 March 2026

With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.

Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

25 March 2026

In total, about 70 000 Capetonians work in BPO centres servicing international clients, while a further 30 000 residents are employed in domestic call centres

Residents advised of temporary partial road closure along Claremont Boulevard

22 March 2026

Cape Town turns waste into opportunity

19 March 2026

Yesterday’s waste becomes high value materials used across industries

Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

15 March 2026

The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area

City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

24 February 2026

The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

District Six’s Chapel Street project on track

10 February 2026

​The City is pleased to confirm that the Chapel Street upgrade project in District Six is on track to be completed by July this year.

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

29 January 2026

All work, no play

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

Dignity through affordable housing: R125,6m in new tenders out for prime developments

27 January 2026

The City’s pioneering affordable housing programme is characterised by well-packaged and de-risked properties fuelled by public private partnerships.

New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

26 January 2026

Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

23 January 2026

Young people with bold ideas and business ambitions are invited to apply for the 10th edition of the City’s #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge.

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

15 December 2025

Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

Historic land exchange transaction confirmed between the City and National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

12 December 2025

The ceremonial signing follows the adoption of recommendations by Council on Thursday, 4 December, to transfer ownership of land in the Parliamentary precinct