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    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    29 July 2026

    The new facilities will include passenger shelters and improvements to the surrounding pedestrian infrastructure

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    21 July 2026

    ​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

    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

    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

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    25 June 2026

    The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    Another week, another crayfish bust

    Another week, another crayfish bust

    15 June 2026

    The Law Enforcement Marine Unit were led to an illegal haul of West Coast Rock Lobster tails at the Old Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, 14 June.

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    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

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

    12 June 2026

    Libraries play such an important role in our communities and renovating, regular maintenance and upgrades are investments in future learning

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    24 May 2026

    Public libraries across Cape Town are undergoing major upgrades as the City invests millions to improve spaces where residents, especially young people, learn, study and access the internet

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    20 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit plans for inner-city affordable housing and mixed-use development of a municipal parking lot at the Civic Centre in the CBD

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    17 May 2026

    Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    14 May 2026

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    04 May 2026

    ​Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    28 April 2026

    The Cape Town Marathon is being assessed on the event’s operational standards and participant experience as part of its bid to join the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors.

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    24 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is revitalising key transport corridors with a comprehensive road resurfacing programme now under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, and Epping Industrial

    Red and yellow brigade delivers egg-cellence

    Red and yellow brigade delivers egg-cellence

    03 April 2026

    The teams delivered Easter treats to more than 300 young children at four locations around the city

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

    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

    Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

    Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

    24 March 2026

    The works include the repainting and refreshing of road markings to ensure better visibility for both motorists and pedestrians

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

    07 March 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Domestic violence response leads to illegal ammunition cache

    Domestic violence response leads to illegal ammunition cache

    23 February 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 417 suspects and issued 89 454 fines during weekly patrols

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    16 January 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

    Red and yellow brigade spreads Christmas cheer

    Red and yellow brigade spreads Christmas cheer

    20 December 2025

    The City's Fire & Rescue Services and Shoprite/Checkers are delivering gifts and festive treats to six community social welfare organisations.

    Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

    Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

    19 December 2025

    ​Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 22 December 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 22 December 2025

    19 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    04 December 2025

    The City Council has approved the in-principle transfer by way of a public competitive process of well-located and spatially integrated City-owned land in Woodstock for the purpose of a mixed income development.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

    07 November 2025

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 6 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 6 November 2025

    02 November 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    25 October 2025

    The Chess@Libraries initiative is a collaboration between the City’s Library and Information Services Department and the Western Cape Chess Federation.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    24 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    21 October 2025

    The City is excited to invite Woodstock and Salt River residents, interested parties and others in the central-city precinct to visit our Open Day on 25 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    18 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    09 October 2025

    City to host Cape Town Marathon as race prepares for World Majors review

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    07 October 2025

    The latest exhibition is the first of three set to take place before the end of the year

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate continues to invest in electrical infrastructure by rolling out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 August to 28 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 August to 28 August 2025

    23 August 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    21 August 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that 237 social housing units are to be built in the inner city as part of the City's affordable housing drive

    K9 Virus knocks a sock off

    K9 Virus knocks a sock off

    18 August 2025

    Metro Police officers arrested 65 suspects and issued 2 699 fines during weekly patrols.

    A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

    A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

    05 August 2025

    City advisory on logistics for Totalsports Women's Race Day

    Neighbourhoods come alive with (opera) music

    Neighbourhoods come alive with (opera) music

    15 July 2025

    We have audiences in under resourced areas who may not get the opportunity to attend live concerts that feature classical, spiritual, and operatic performances

    Woodstock NMT lane repaired and open for use again

    Woodstock NMT lane repaired and open for use again

    09 July 2025

    ​The City has recently completed repair work along the Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) lane between Paarden Eiland and Woodstock.

    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.

    Recycling collection schedule change, delays for some areas

    Recycling collection schedule change, delays for some areas

    01 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that there will be a minor disruption in recycling collection services in some areas

    ​Residents advised of upcoming repairs and upgrades at various drop-off sites

    ​Residents advised of upcoming repairs and upgrades at various drop-off sites

    24 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town will be conducting repairs and upgrades at several City drop-off sites during July and August 2025

    UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

    UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

    29 May 2025

    Residents across Cape Town, from University Estate to the City Bowl and the Atlantic Sea Board, are urged to reduce their water consumption as repairs to critical infrastructure continue.

    Urgent appeal to consumers in various areas around Cape Town to reduce their water consumption

    Urgent appeal to consumers in various areas around Cape Town to reduce their water consumption

    28 May 2025

    Ongoing technical issues at the Molteno Reservoir Pump Station have left several areas across Cape Town from University Estate to the Atlantic Sea Board experiencing low water pressure or no water at all.

    City libraries’ career expos reach record attendance

    City libraries’ career expos reach record attendance

    26 May 2025

    The 2025 career expos have attracted 4 587 visitors, surpassing last year’s total figure of 2 440 across 13 events.

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