Amid growing national pressure, Cape Town unlocks another R256 million land opportunity for affordable homes

06 August 2026

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

Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

08 July 2026

​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

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 takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

02 July 2026

​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

18 June 2026

These murals are more than public artworks, they are a platform for communities to express their role in shaping an energy-conscious future

Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

04 May 2026

We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

15 April 2026

The coordinators of the WWP equipped a group of 20 CPUT student volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills

Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

12 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

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.

Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

20 February 2026

​A number of public swimming pools will close from Monday, 23 February 2026, as part of an important programme of planned infrastructure repairs

A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

13 February 2026

The City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Atterbury Trust, has started with a community-led house-painting initiative in Uitsig

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.

City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

23 January 2026

The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.

Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

28 November 2025

The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

20 November 2025

The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

Comment on revised proposals for managing travel demand

15 October 2025

Travel demand management is a collection of programmes, techniques and policies aimed at influencing the travel choices people make

City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

23 September 2025

The City marks the strides made to curb carbon emissions and human-induced climate change through its organic waste diversion pilot projects.

City's creativity boost: R3,2 million powers Arts and Culture

16 September 2025

Organisations that provides arts, culture and heritage programmes received Grant-in-Aid from the City of Cape Town

Empowering women in trades

18 August 2025

This project was conceptualised and implemented by women to create new opportunities for women in trades historically dominated by men.

Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

24 July 2025

​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

13 July 2025

City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

23 June 2025

building a platform for young people to thrive

City strives for facilities management data based decisions

17 June 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate will receive expert support from Finland

City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

10 June 2025

Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition launch-City of Cape Town, presented unique challenges, innovative responses

City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

15 May 2025

The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day

Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

04 May 2025

​The City of Cape Town is hosting a third and final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

02 May 2025

Final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD

City Manager signs Workplace Skills Plan for 2025

30 April 2025

The City of Cape Town’s City Manager, Lungelo Mbandazayo, has signed the 2025 Workplace Skills Plan

​Public encouraged to attend online info sessions about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

22 April 2025

The City of Cape Town encourages the public to attend the online information sessions about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft Mobility and Access plan for Cape Town CBD

14 April 2025

​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD.

Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

07 April 2025

​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

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.

Youth take the lead at Camp Cape Town

06 April 2025

The City’s Recreation and Parks Department’s annual Camp Cape Town has wrapped up after an inspiring and action-packed week at the scenic Zandvlei Resort in Muizenberg

Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

03 April 2025

​The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels

Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

28 March 2025

The City of Cape Town is an active participant in UNEP’s Generation Restoration programme in partnership with ICLEI Africa

City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

28 February 2025

The City is exploring a long-term vision for this strategically located site, which includes the land on which the KDMGC and the Clyde Pinelands Football Club are located

City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

12 February 2025

The network comprises of primary and high school STEM Clubs across the Western Cape, inspiring young learners to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Cape Town to host first-ever Nomad Week in March 2025

19 January 2025

The City of Cape Town is thrilled to announce that the first-ever Nomad Week.

Potsdam Sustainability Campus set to improve quality of life for Capetonians

22 November 2024

The Potsdam Sustainability Campus is a dynamic, living campus - a place where ideas can be tested, mistakes can be made, and innovative solutions can emerge

City Energy Directorate is top metro performer in SA

29 October 2024

The City’s management of the implementation of the national prepaid meter software update programme, finishing the updates well ahead of the national November 2024 deadline

Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

14 October 2024

The CPBMJTT wants to thank affected communities for their ongoing support.

City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

17 September 2024

The study will be undertaken by a suitably qualified transaction advisory team, who have been appointed as approved by Council resolution.

City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

02 September 2024

​The City of Cape Town invites the public to collaborate with us in refining the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the CBD, which is to strategically shape the area’s future growth and development

JET Municipal Conference: Cape Town shares insights on green energy transition successes

30 August 2024

JET municipal financing is one of the crucial levers required to unlock the full potential of South Africa's growing renewable energy ecosystem.

Update on upcoming transitioning period, Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group

29 August 2024

The CPBMJTT received over 120 nomination forms for representatives to serve on the CPBAG and is currently assessing these.

More than R460m budgeted for EPWP skills development projects in 2024_25

20 August 2024

The City encourages jobseekers to please ensure their up-to-date details are uploaded onto the City’s Jobseekers’ Database to stand a chance of placement in EPWP projects,

Court order processes complete for various Cape Town CBD sites

16 August 2024

​Over 160 people have relocated from the streets to dignified transitional Safe Space shelters

Celebrating 20 years of EPWP

28 June 2024

Launched by the National Government 20 years ago, the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is now in its 14th year of implementation at the City of Cape Town.

Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

13 June 2024

​The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.