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    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    01 August 2026

    On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town call for private sector partners

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town call for private sector partners

    20 July 2026

    We welcome Transnet’s call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    16 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has renewed calls for Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, which has been ranked last in the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    30 March 2026

    The Public Emergency Communication Centre is the first port of call for emergency and enforcement-related issues.

    Reminder to help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

    Reminder to help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

    25 March 2026

    The updated strategy now provides direction on tackling new and growing issues

    Help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

    Help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town is updating its Freight Management Strategy

    Port of Cape Town improves, now for private sector management

    Port of Cape Town improves, now for private sector management

    29 September 2025

    It is most welcome that Cape Town’s port had the most improved score globally in the latest World Bank index

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town progress, emphasises urgency of private sector management

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town progress, emphasises urgency of private sector management

    17 September 2025

    An efficient port is essential for job-creating growth, and the City is optimistic of an economic boost

    Cape Town International arrivals set for smooth entry as BMA, WCG and City team-up

    Cape Town International arrivals set for smooth entry as BMA, WCG and City team-up

    18 August 2025

    A smoother, faster experience at the airport means tourists get to Table Mountain before sunset, and the tour guide in Langa does not lose business due to airport delays

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    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 to plant 115 new trees as part of roll-out of MyCiTi service in Claremont

    City to plant 115 new trees as part of roll-out of MyCiTi service in Claremont

    01 April 2025

    The construction work related to the roll-out of the MyCiTi bus service to Claremont commenced last month, including the setup of the contractor’s site camp.

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town inclusion in RFI for private sector partnerships

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town inclusion in RFI for private sector partnerships

    24 March 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Port of Cape Town’s inclusion in government’s Request For Information (RFI) process

    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.

    Cape Town Carnival: 15 years of celebrating the Mother City’s creative and artistic legacy

    Cape Town Carnival: 15 years of celebrating the Mother City’s creative and artistic legacy

    12 March 2025

    The Cape Town Carnival’s 15th anniversary celebrations include a number of headline performers, including YoungstaCPT, DJ Ready D, Bravo Le Roux, Paxton Fielies and the SA Youth Choir.

    Port of Cape Town private partners should top Minister Creecy’s agenda

    Port of Cape Town private partners should top Minister Creecy’s agenda

    03 March 2025

    We are encouraged that national government will this month test private sector appetite for partnerships on ports and freight rail.

    SONA: Cape Town ready to help President reform policing, rail and more

    SONA: Cape Town ready to help President reform policing, rail and more

    07 February 2025

    We are especially encouraged by the President’s emphasis on taking illegal guns off the street to bring down violent crime in our most vulnerable communities.

    SONA 2025: Ports, Policing, and Passenger Rail top Cape Town’s priorities

    SONA 2025: Ports, Policing, and Passenger Rail top Cape Town’s priorities

    04 February 2025

    Mayor's comment ahead of State of the Nation Address (SONA)

    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

    Grassroots football shines at Kapstadt CUP 2024

    Grassroots football shines at Kapstadt CUP 2024

    07 October 2024

    City of Cape Town host a successful Kapstadt CUP 2024

    Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

    Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

    20 September 2024

    ​The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is gearing up for the sale auction of a prime 9,2 hectare industrial property located in the well-established and growing Wynland Industrial Park in Kraaifontein

    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.

    Cape Town Port ranks as worst performer globally – urgent call to turn this ship around

    Cape Town Port ranks as worst performer globally – urgent call to turn this ship around

    07 June 2024

    The Port of Cape Town has been identified in the newly published World Bank Container Port Performance Index 2023 as the worst-performing port in the world.

    Announcement for private partner at Port of Cape Town most welcome

    Announcement for private partner at Port of Cape Town most welcome

    26 April 2024

    The announcement by Transnet that it is finally seeking a private partner for development at the Port of Cape Town is long overdue.

    Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

    Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

    17 April 2024

    The City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit continues to lead initiatives aimed at bolstering economic sustainability and resilience within the metro's industrial sectors.

    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.

    Council approves new spatial vision for Maitland

    Council approves new spatial vision for Maitland

    27 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for Maitland at its meeting earlier today.

    Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day 2024 with City Ombudsman

    Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day 2024 with City Ombudsman

    14 March 2024

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting its annual exhibition in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day tomorrow, 15 March 2024

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    01 February 2024

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

    ‘Come invest in Cape Town’, Mayor Hill-Lewis tells US businesses

    ‘Come invest in Cape Town’, Mayor Hill-Lewis tells US businesses

    19 January 2024

    ​The US is a key economic partner to the City of Cape Town, and is the biggest source of foreign direct investment into the city economy by some distance.

    Port of Cape Town - City calls for deadline on private sector involvement

    Port of Cape Town - City calls for deadline on private sector involvement

    10 January 2024

    The City of Cape Town is calling for a clear deadline for private sector involvement in the Port of Cape Town.

    City commences with aeration trial at Diep River

    City commences with aeration trial at Diep River

    04 December 2023

    One of the most significant impacts of the pollution is the drop of dissolved oxygen levels in the river.

    City hosts another traffic fine roadshow

    City hosts another traffic fine roadshow

    25 November 2023

    The roadshow kicks off on Friday, 1 December 2023, at the Cape Town Civic Centre.

    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

    City reiterates call to allow private sector contribution to Cape Town port

    City reiterates call to allow private sector contribution to Cape Town port

    02 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town has called on the National Government to immediately publish the Freight Logistics Roadmap and to get going on bringing the private sector into the Port of Cape Town.

    City Ombudsman Kuils River satellite office relocates

    City Ombudsman Kuils River satellite office relocates

    24 October 2023

    The City’s Office of the Ombudsman’s satellite office in Kuils River will be relocating from today, 24 October 2023 to the Kuils River Municipal Complex.

    Cape Town takes top prize – again – at the World Travel Awards Africa

    Cape Town takes top prize – again – at the World Travel Awards Africa

    16 October 2023

    We're proud to receive continued recognition in these prestigious awards, confirming Cape Town as a leading tourism destination on the continent.

    City celebrates World Ombudsman Day

    City celebrates World Ombudsman Day

    12 October 2023

    ​The City’s Ombudsman’s office plays an instrumental role in ensuring complaints from members of the public against the City are resolved.

    Condolences on the tragic passing of SA Navy Mariners

    Condolences on the tragic passing of SA Navy Mariners

    21 September 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has extended the City’s condolences on the passing of SA Navy mariners in a tragic incident off the Kommetjie coastline yesterday, 20 September.

    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.

    Cape Town’s port should be privatised next to drive economic growth, create jobs

    Cape Town’s port should be privatised next to drive economic growth, create jobs

    02 August 2023

    This release emanates from an interview conducted by Sue Segar of the Cape Business News.

    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.

    Resurfacing of various roads in Macassar and Firgrove

    Resurfacing of various roads in Macassar and Firgrove

    29 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises the public of roadworks on various road segments in Macassar and Firgrove.

    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.

    Province approves City’s Diep River Estuary Management

    Province approves City’s Diep River Estuary Management

    03 April 2023

    ​The Western Cape Provincial Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has approved the City of Cape Town’s Diep River Estuary Management Plan

    The Ocean Race anchors in Cape Town

    The Ocean Race anchors in Cape Town

    07 February 2023

    Cape Town this week continues its long-standing relationship with the Ocean Race.

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    26 January 2023

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council adopts Diep River Estuary Management Plan

    Council adopts Diep River Estuary Management Plan

    08 December 2022

    The Diep River Estuary Management Plan is another example of our absolute commitment to, over time, improve the quality of our inland waterbodies

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