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    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 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

    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

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    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.

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    22 February 2026

    The Cape Town-based Century City Conference Centre has made history.

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    21 November 2025

    Cape Town is an incredible city with a wide variety of attractions and experiences for travellers of all interests and backgrounds

    City publishes economic profiles for 70+ industrial and commercial precincts in Cape Town

    City publishes economic profiles for 70+ industrial and commercial precincts in Cape Town

    02 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town has developed comprehensive profiles for more than 70 Economic Areas in Cape Town

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    30 September 2025

    The latest performance figures out of Cape Town International Airport prove what we’ve long believed

    City empowers industry partners to drive Cape Town’s economic growth

    City empowers industry partners to drive Cape Town’s economic growth

    13 August 2025

    These Special Purpose Vehicles and partnerships play a crucial role in our economic growth strategy.

    City welcomes new digital visa schemes for film and events industries

    City welcomes new digital visa schemes for film and events industries

    09 July 2025

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

    Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment

    Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment

    11 June 2025

    The City this week launched a coat-hanger marketing campaign at the Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa.

    City summit puts manufacturing at the heart of Cape Town’s economic agenda

    City summit puts manufacturing at the heart of Cape Town’s economic agenda

    22 May 2025

    Business and industry leaders, government officials, and investors gathered at City Hall this week for the inaugural Cape Town Manufacturing Summit.

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    11 April 2025

    On Thursday 10 April, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, spoke at the World Travel Market Tourism Investment Conference at the CTICC Global Stage

    City welcomes expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

    City welcomes expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

    09 April 2025

    By streamlining visa processes, this initiative will boost our country’s tourism sector and strengthen the broader economy.

    All hands on deck to manage cruise liner congestion

    All hands on deck to manage cruise liner congestion

    11 March 2025

    Increased traffic volumes are anticipated on Wednesday, when both the MSC Musica and the Norwegian Dawn drop anchor in Cape Town Harbour.

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    18 October 2024

    This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

    New ‘Choose Cape Town’ campaign to boost tourism, jobs this season

    New ‘Choose Cape Town’ campaign to boost tourism, jobs this season

    27 August 2024

    The vibrant new branding will greet arriving and departing travellers at the airport's international terminal, inviting them to 'choose ocean adventure,

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    12 August 2024

    The City supports 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) representing various sectors, from technology to clothing and call centres, which all contribute to upskilling people, creating employment and growing Cape Town's economy.

    Game on for open skies, ports, and visas to boost African trade

    Game on for open skies, ports, and visas to boost African trade

    25 July 2024

    These initiatives are crucial for South Africa to unlock trade opportunities and create a more business-friendly environment.

    Royal congestion expected with docking of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise liners

    Royal congestion expected with docking of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise liners

    10 April 2024

    Traffic Signal Operators will monitor CCTV cameras to pinpont the location and extent of vehicle queues and activate appropriate signal timing plans to best manage these queues.

    Why Cape Town’s economy works – and how it will shine brighter than ever

    Why Cape Town’s economy works – and how it will shine brighter than ever

    04 April 2024

    One of the clearest indications of a region's economic well-being is its jobs report

    City’s industry partnership programme fuelling jobs, billions in investments

    City’s industry partnership programme fuelling jobs, billions in investments

    02 April 2024

    The City funds organisations in several industries to drive investment promotion, research, and skills development for residents and SMMEs.

    Cape Town’s status as repeat tourism destination welcomed, embraced and celebrated

    Cape Town’s status as repeat tourism destination welcomed, embraced and celebrated

    08 January 2024

    Diverse job opportunities, unique landscapes, exciting experiences and Cape Town’s rich culture are just some of the things that make it an attractive destination for people visit and return to.

    Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

    Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

    14 December 2023

    The City has worked closely and continuously with partners such as CTT and Wesgro's Air Access and Cruise Cape Town programmes to ensure an increased number of flights and cruise ships to match the rise in demand from travellers.

    Cruise control: City readies for bumper season

    Cruise control: City readies for bumper season

    03 November 2023

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, addressed guests at the official opening of the 2023/2024 cruise season

    Cape Town calling: Big BPO opportunities for British investors

    Cape Town calling: Big BPO opportunities for British investors

    18 October 2023

    Amplify5's expansion in Cape Town is an affirmation of our strength in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market.

    With Choose Cape Town, one tourism-related job in every household is in sight

    With Choose Cape Town, one tourism-related job in every household is in sight

    01 September 2023

    Cape Town is the top destination for rich culture, fun, adventure and diverse cuisine, and visitors will now hear all about it on land, at sea and in the air with the City’s exciting new destination campaign.

    Construction begins for Africa's first dedicated gigawatt battery storage plant in Cape Town

    Construction begins for Africa's first dedicated gigawatt battery storage plant in Cape Town

    17 August 2023

    The start of construction on a facility that's set to be Africa’s first dedicated gigawatt battery storage manufacturing plant was a landmark moment.

    City ‘docks’ cruise sector as growing opportunity for Cape Town’s economy

    City ‘docks’ cruise sector as growing opportunity for Cape Town’s economy

    14 August 2023

    ​The cruise sector is another tourism opportunity that is key to growing Cape Town’s economy.

    City engaging industries to ensure economic stability amid taxi strike impact

    City engaging industries to ensure economic stability amid taxi strike impact

    10 August 2023

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a meeting with food and beverage companies to address concerns around economic activity related to their sectors due to the ongoing taxi strike.

    City prepares for Brazil travel campaign ahead of first direct flight between São Paulo and Cape Town

    City prepares for Brazil travel campaign ahead of first direct flight between São Paulo and Cape Town

    11 July 2023

    Plans for the City to roll out a major digital travel campaign in Brazil to build momentum ahead of the launch of the first direct flight between São Paulo and Cape Town.

    City and Wesgro work hand in glove to secure investments

    City and Wesgro work hand in glove to secure investments

    05 July 2023

    Our partnership with Wesgro is an example of this success, with the organisation being the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape

    Cape Town IT graduates celebrate with new jobs

    Cape Town IT graduates celebrate with new jobs

    05 June 2023

    The graduates completed a 12-month course Career Sprint with practical training on coding and other aspects of software development.

    Enlit Africa puts spotlight on innovative energy solutions

    Enlit Africa puts spotlight on innovative energy solutions

    18 May 2023

    The importance of this conference, taking place in this country and on this continent, at this time in our world, cannot be understated.

    World Travel Awards Africa: Cape Town, local attractions nominated in nine categories

    World Travel Awards Africa: Cape Town, local attractions nominated in nine categories

    17 April 2023

    The World Travel Awards are the gold standard for the industry, bringing global attention to local destinations, attractions and operators.

    Two Oceans Marathon athletes ready to hit the road

    Two Oceans Marathon athletes ready to hit the road

    13 April 2023

    Approximately 29 000 runners are expected to take on the Two Oceans Marathon's ultra and half marathons this weekend.

    CTICC construction on track as venue set to host hundreds of events in coming year

    CTICC construction on track as venue set to host hundreds of events in coming year

    26 March 2023

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

    Step forward for Cape Health Tech Park, a potential game-changer for Africa’s vaccine production

    Step forward for Cape Health Tech Park, a potential game-changer for Africa’s vaccine production

    21 February 2023

    In a step forward for the research and manufacturing of vaccines in Africa

    City’s Growth Coalition highlights market access opportunities for food and beverage businesses

    City’s Growth Coalition highlights market access opportunities for food and beverage businesses

    15 February 2023

    For businesses to function, they need to be able to get their products to buyers and consumers, both local and international

    Women power lights up Cape Town’s green economy

    Women power lights up Cape Town’s green economy

    03 February 2023

    This plant will focus on servicing the local market as well as exporting to the rest of Africa

    City to expand on key programmes to drive economic growth, jobs

    City to expand on key programmes to drive economic growth, jobs

    16 November 2022

    The City has announced that it has renewed its appointment of Wesgro, Cape Town and the province’s investment promotion agency, to expand on key programmes that have helped to drive economic growth and job opportunities.

    Cape Town’s cruise season is ready to set sail

    Cape Town’s cruise season is ready to set sail

    16 October 2022

    This weekend I had the opportunity to mark the official opening of Cape Town’s sailing season with the Cape Royal Yacht Club.

    Mayor Welcomes Global Dining Experience arriving in Cape Town in 2023

    Mayor Welcomes Global Dining Experience arriving in Cape Town in 2023

    14 October 2022

    It is also testament to the appeal of Cape Town as a place to bring premier initiatives which not only are enjoyable for all foodies

    City urges Transnet unions to return to negotiating table

    City urges Transnet unions to return to negotiating table

    10 October 2022

    With the majority of exports and imports moving into and out of South Africa via its ports, the current strike action by Transnet workers is set to be a further blow to our fragile economy.

    City highlights Cape Town’s tech opportunities at SA Innovation Summit

    City highlights Cape Town’s tech opportunities at SA Innovation Summit

    28 September 2022

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member For Economic Growth, James Vos

    City advocates for partnerships that drive open skies, streamlined visa regime and industry growth

    City advocates for partnerships that drive open skies, streamlined visa regime and industry growth

    16 September 2022

    Thanks to the promotion of Cape Town as a cruise destination, we are looking forward to a total of 104 ship visits carrying more than 195 000 visitors over the upcoming 2022/23 season.

    City highlights Cape Town’s export and investment opportunities with US delegation

    City highlights Cape Town’s export and investment opportunities with US delegation

    09 September 2022

    Our goal as the City government is to build a stronger, more resilient and inclusive economy

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    01 September 2022

    This Tourism Month, we are aiming to inspire discussions about rethinking tourism for development, including education and job creation, as well as how it impacts the environment and opportunities to grow sustainably through this future-focused theme

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    26 May 2022

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

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