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    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    14 July 2026

    The well attended engagement with these key City partners comes ahead of a busy festive season of cultural events.

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    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

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    10 June 2026

    The amended by-law is designed to streamline event approval processes, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for lower-risk events

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    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

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    11 May 2026

    The Class Two Certification for Wesfleur is valid until November 2030 and for Blue Downs until November 2031.

    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

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    28 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable from midnight on Friday, 1 May 2026 to 07:00 on Saturday, 2 May 2026

    City commends communities stepping up for cleaner neighbourhoods

    City commends communities stepping up for cleaner neighbourhoods

    23 April 2026

    The City would like to thank the many community groups who have taken the initiative to organise community-led clean-up events in their areas.

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    14 April 2026

    The City advises residents that its SAP and eServices system will be offline over the coming weekend, 18 to 20 April 2026, for necessary system maintenance.

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town proudly presents the Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration on Freedom Day, Monday, 27 April 2026.

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

    Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

    18 March 2026

    City to investigate concerns raised during the public participation process about the draft LSDF for the Big Bay area.

    City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

    City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

    13 March 2026

    The road march through the streets of Cape Town has become a fixture on the City libraries calendar and marks the official start of South African Library Week

    March events provide a major economic boost

    March events provide a major economic boost

    06 March 2026

    March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    05 March 2026

    Vendor applications are now open and will close on Wednesday

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Event Permit Office is monitoring 39 approved events taking place this week

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    18 February 2026

    During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    17 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has intensified outreach efforts through participation in the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz programme

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    26 January 2026

    Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

    January to end with a flourish of exciting events

    January to end with a flourish of exciting events

    25 January 2026

    City supports various events during the last week of January.

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    15 January 2026

    The City remains committed to working with the CTMCA to secure a lawfully permissible venue for the event in question.

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    02 January 2026

    Excitement is building ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday 5 January

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    30 December 2025

    The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.

    For the record: Minstrel Road march route

    For the record: Minstrel Road march route

    28 December 2025

    The City is currently finalising the permit application for the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade or the Cape Town Street Parade.

    Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026

    Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026

    24 December 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office is currently reviewing an application for a revised route for the Cape Town Street Parade (Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade) in 2026

    Summer celebrations return with My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden

    Summer celebrations return with My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden

    15 December 2025

    The My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden returns from 16 to 20 December 2025.

    City’s e-Services offline from 24 to 29 December 2025

    City’s e-Services offline from 24 to 29 December 2025

    10 December 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s e-Services portal will be unavailable from 12:00 on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 to 06:30 on Monday, 29 December 2025

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    20 November 2025

    The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.

    City’s eServices will be offline from this afternoon until Saturday afternoon

    City’s eServices will be offline from this afternoon until Saturday afternoon

    14 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    11 November 2025

    Alderman Theresa Uys attended the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to share City tech advances

    Vendor applications open for the Grassy Park Festive Market

    Vendor applications open for the Grassy Park Festive Market

    11 November 2025

    Vendors are encouraged to apply now for a spot at the Grassy Park Festive Market.

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    10 November 2025

    The public is invited to an Open Day on Wednesday, 12 November to see the draft urban design concept plan for on Erf 2187 in Green Point.

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    04 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    28 October 2025

    The new Filming By-law will allow the Film Permit Office to better manage filming activity on private and public property.

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    17 October 2025

    The market will run from 16 - 20 December 2025, between 16:00 and 22:00, at the Company’s Garden in the Cape Town CBD.

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Scottsdene

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Scottsdene

    13 October 2025

    Interested vendors are encouraged to apply now for trading bays at My Cape Town Market Scottsdene, set to take place on Saturday, 6 December, and Sunday, 7 December 2025

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    Traffic fine roadshow returns to Parow

    Traffic fine roadshow returns to Parow

    04 September 2025

    The roadshows offer a 'one stop shop' for those with outstanding fines and warrants and have proven to be hugely popular.

    New Housing the City Tour launches

    New Housing the City Tour launches

    04 September 2025

    Through this outreach tour, our teams are taking Human Settlements directly to the people

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    03 September 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department launched Arbor Month with a ceremonial tree planting and awareness event at Westridge Gardens, in Mitchells Plain, earlier today, 3 September 2025

    More compost bins rolling out in September

    More compost bins rolling out in September

    28 August 2025

    Mamre, Khayelitsha, Plumstead, Tokai and Eerste Rivier residents can claim a compost bin in September. Remember, only 250 bins will be available at each session.

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