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    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    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

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    24 June 2026

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    Reminder of public meeting about revitalising Main Rd in Rondebosch

    Reminder of public meeting about revitalising Main Rd in Rondebosch

    12 June 2026

    The City is calling on residents and stakeholders to collaborate with us on a new vision for Main Road in the Rondebosch central business district

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    25 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

    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

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

    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

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    18 March 2026

    Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.

    Cape Town welcomes changes to DDM regulations, resolving intergovernmental dispute

    Cape Town welcomes changes to DDM regulations, resolving intergovernmental dispute

    15 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the amended District Development Model regulations released for public comment on 13 March.

    Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update

    Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update

    11 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today met with National Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, at District Six and received an update from project teams on the restitution project

    City shares expertise, best practices about CIDs with Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality from Graaff Reinet

    City shares expertise, best practices about CIDs with Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality from Graaff Reinet

    29 January 2026

    The City is recognised by municipalities across the country for its success in establishing and effecting regulatory oversight of CIDs in Cape Town

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    26 January 2026

    Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

    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.

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    13 November 2025

    The City has approved building plans to the value of nearly R8 billion in the first quarter of the current financial year.

    Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

    Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

    06 November 2025

    roadworks in the Cape Town City Centre; District Six; Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland areas

    Comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    Comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    17 October 2025

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

    Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

    Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

    10 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    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

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    01 October 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Council approved several amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    30 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting an Open Day about the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton on Saturday, 4 October 2025.

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    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.

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    More time to nominate representatives passionate about local neighbourhood planning

    More time to nominate representatives passionate about local neighbourhood planning

    21 September 2025

    The City has extended the deadline for the nomination of representatives to serve on the Spatial Planning Collectives

    Reminder to nominate representatives to serve on Spatial Planning Collectives across Cape Town

    Reminder to nominate representatives to serve on Spatial Planning Collectives across Cape Town

    27 August 2025

    The City is reminding residents’ associations, stakeholders, and organisations with a direct interest in spatial planning to nominate representatives

    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

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point

    City calls for representatives to serve on Spatial Planning Collectives across Cape Town

    City calls for representatives to serve on Spatial Planning Collectives across Cape Town

    13 August 2025

    Residents are directly affected by land use, and the nature, form and location of developments in their areas

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    28 July 2025

    Online briefing session about the directorate’s budget priorities for the current financial year

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    30 June 2025

    Place-making is one of the pillars of our City strategy to stimulate jobs, investment, and enterprise development

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    26 June 2025

    The amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that we will vote on today will do more than any other programme

    ​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

    ​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

    25 June 2025

    Hundreds of young people from various schools and communities packed the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) this Wednesday for the opening of the Youth in Action Expo

    Public participation opens on using part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area for mixed-use development

    Public participation opens on using part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area for mixed-use development

    06 June 2025

    The stadium’s central location is ideal for business and employment opportunities as it is located on main public transport route

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    05 June 2025

    Cape Town currently boasts more than 50 active City Improvement Districts

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    30 May 2025

    Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area.

    Traffic Fine Roadshow rolls into Lentegeur for six days

    Traffic Fine Roadshow rolls into Lentegeur for six days

    09 May 2025

    The Roadshows are spearheaded by the Cape Town Traffic Services with the City's Legal Services.

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

    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

    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

    Council approves spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    Council approves spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    25 April 2025

    The City collaborated extensively with residents and interested and affected parties in finalising the LSDF.

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

    ​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.

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    14 April 2025

    ​In line with strategic imperatives, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2025/26 financial year

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for 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.

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

    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

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