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

    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.

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Domestic animal survey results are in

    Domestic animal survey results are in

    04 October 2025

    The survey returned an animal count of 32 185 – 1 749 of which were documented during drone flyovers and manual counts.

    City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor invites residents to webinar on invasive PSHB

    City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor invites residents to webinar on invasive PSHB

    19 June 2025

    Webinar to educate residents about PSHB

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    12 June 2025

    City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

    City, GreenCape connect agritech leaders for industry growth

    City, GreenCape connect agritech leaders for industry growth

    27 May 2025

    The City and its green energy growth partner, GreenCape, have hosted the first-ever AgTech Connect

    City celebrates collaborative entrepreneurship with EETP Collaboration Awards

    City celebrates collaborative entrepreneurship with EETP Collaboration Awards

    07 April 2025

    The event honoured the most promising, innovative and impactful partnerships formed during the programme.

    #YouthStartCT participants get going

    #YouthStartCT participants get going

    02 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town welcomed the participants of the ninth edition of the annual #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge last night.

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    13 March 2025

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting the commemoration for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement, acknowledged internationally on 15 March each year.

    #YouthStartCT scores deadline extension

    #YouthStartCT scores deadline extension

    09 March 2025

    Now in its ninth year, the competition is open to persons 18 – 35 years of age, with existing businesses or business ideas.

    #YouthStartCT applications are open!

    #YouthStartCT applications are open!

    16 February 2025

    The accelerator programme for start-up entrepreneurs aims to contribute to skills development, innovation and job creation in Cape Town.

    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

    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.

    Update on confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals

    Update on confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals

    24 June 2024

    There are currently seven confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals.

    #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners announced

    #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners announced

    14 June 2024

    City hosted another successful #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge

    City-funded better. bellville. together. initiative creates jobs and more

    City-funded better. bellville. together. initiative creates jobs and more

    28 May 2024

    The better. bellville. together. is a City-funded place-making initiative and a pioneering endeavour dedicated to revitalising the Bellville region.

    Time to do business as #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge gets under way

    Time to do business as #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge gets under way

    17 April 2024

    City's programme to assist entrepeneurs with business training

    Youth Cadet recruits put through their paces

    Youth Cadet recruits put through their paces

    07 March 2024

    Metro Police Department hosted a weekend camp for Cadets

     City opens applications for the annual #YouthStartCT  to youth entrepreneurs

    City opens applications for the annual #YouthStartCT to youth entrepreneurs

    11 February 2024

    City creates opportunities for young business entrepeneurs

    Let’s twist again for a water-wise summer

    Let’s twist again for a water-wise summer

    17 December 2023

    The City of Cape Town is reminding citizens and businesses to patch leaks and use water wisely this summer as the hot days draw near.

    No stopping 2023 #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

    No stopping 2023 #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

    22 June 2023

    This year, the competition saw existing businesses go head to head, but also created space for young people with business ideas.

    2023 YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge gets down to business

    2023 YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge gets down to business

    07 June 2023

    ​Last month, the City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department narrowed down the participants in the #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge from 162 to the top 100

    Mayor calls for private sector participation in the Port of Cape Town

    Mayor calls for private sector participation in the Port of Cape Town

    06 June 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for greater private sector participation in the Port of Cape Town to drive job-creating economic growth.

    Top 100 ready for action in the 2023 #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    Top 100 ready for action in the 2023 #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    05 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department last night hosted the launch of the annual #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial challenge

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    26 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Mamre at its meeting today, 26 April 2023.

    City gives running start to young entrepreneurs

    City gives running start to young entrepreneurs

    13 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department invites young entrepreneurs to apply for participation in the annual #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial challenge

    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

    Small businesses have a role to play in diverting organic waste from landfill

    Small businesses have a role to play in diverting organic waste from landfill

    17 February 2023

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT, ALDERMAN GRANT TWIGG

    Initiatives aim to help improve inland water quality and liveability of rivers in the Sand River catchment

    Initiatives aim to help improve inland water quality and liveability of rivers in the Sand River catchment

    29 November 2022

    Tackling pollution to improve inland water quality and health of waterbodies in a set of priority river catchments – including the Sand River Catchment - is a key focus for the City

    Boatica, Africa’s premier boating exhibition, docks in Cape Town

    Boatica, Africa’s premier boating exhibition, docks in Cape Town

    28 October 2022

    This weekend, we welcome the return of Africa’s premier boat show, Boatica Cape Town 2022, taking place at the V&A Waterfront

    City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

    City joins call to action on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

    29 September 2022

    ​The United Nations General Assembly has designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

    City funds yet another mass animal sterilisation project

    City funds yet another mass animal sterilisation project

    10 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town is once again partnering with animal welfare organisations in the interest of pet health.

     City hosts Comoros Islands delegation at Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme

    City hosts Comoros Islands delegation at Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme

    10 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town hosted a delegation from the Comoros Islands at the Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme

    Residents reminded to use water wisely leading up to summer

    Residents reminded to use water wisely leading up to summer

    03 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate advises residents to be more cautious about their water usage as the current rainfall is noticeably lower than the previous hydrological year.

    Reminder: Strategy for District Six’s public realm on display

    Reminder: Strategy for District Six’s public realm on display

    08 June 2022

    Residents and nominated Caretakers have been collaborating with the City over the past year on the Public Realm Strategy for District Six

    Strategy for District Six’s public realm on display

    Strategy for District Six’s public realm on display

    03 June 2022

    The City of Cape Town, residents, and nominated Caretakers have been collaborating over the past year on the Public Realm Strategy for District Six

    Oceans of opportunity await in Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    Oceans of opportunity await in Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    20 May 2022

    It was a fantastic moment to celebrate the achievements of one of Cape Town’s high growth industries and to see that there is still much-untapped potential.

    City concludes workshops on Public Realm Study for District Six

    City concludes workshops on Public Realm Study for District Six

    29 March 2022

    The City of Cape Town has concluded the sixth and last co-design workshop on the public realm

    Solar Power Africa event shines light on Cape Town’s green economic opportunities

    Solar Power Africa event shines light on Cape Town’s green economic opportunities

    20 February 2022

    The conference, which ran from 16 to 18 February last week, attracts a vast number of participants and industry exhibitors each year

    City hosts fourth virtual update about Public Realm Study for District Six

    City hosts fourth virtual update about Public Realm Study for District Six

    26 January 2022

    The City of Cape Town is hosting the fourth virtual meeting to give residents, the community of District Six, and stakeholders and interested parties an update about the year-long project on the public realm

    Permission to Use Certificates issued for District Six development

    Permission to Use Certificates issued for District Six development

    18 January 2022

    The City of Cape Town has issued ‘Permission to Use’ Certificates for the District Six development which is being undertaken by the National Government.

    Philippi farm hatches new opportunities

    Philippi farm hatches new opportunities

    17 January 2022

    Chamomile Farming Enterprises unveils expanded facility.

    Refined spatial vision for District Six in the making

    Refined spatial vision for District Six in the making

    09 December 2021

    A refined spatial vision for District Six is in the making with residents being the focal point of the process.

    Come see the future of District Six

    Come see the future of District Six

    05 December 2021

    The City of Cape Town, residents, and nominated Caretakers have been collaborating over the past few months on the Public Realm Study for District Six

    Three weeks left for comments on local neighbourhood plans for District Six, Bo-Kaap, Mamre

    Three weeks left for comments on local neighbourhood plans for District Six, Bo-Kaap, Mamre

    24 November 2021

    The City of Cape Town encourages residents to comment on the draft neighbourhood plans

    Public encouraged to comment on proposed environmental authorisation exclusions in Atlantis

    Public encouraged to comment on proposed environmental authorisation exclusions in Atlantis

    19 November 2021

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to comment.

    City hosts meeting about draft neighbourhood plan for District Six

    City hosts meeting about draft neighbourhood plan for District Six

    25 October 2021

    The City invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to a meeting where attendees will have the opportunity to comment on the draft LSDF, and to ask questions

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