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     City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    21 July 2026

    The City is pleased to announce the commencement of a project to extend the very popular St James coastal walkway

    City honours fallen members

    City honours fallen members

    04 July 2026

    A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    08 June 2026

    Salt River Market is among four inner-city sites where construction is set to begin this year on over 3 000 affordable units in total, including over 1 500 social housing rental apartments

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    02 June 2026

    ​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    05 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

    Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

    02 April 2026

    This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s

    City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

    City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

    24 March 2026

    The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    11 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially launched the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg.

    Mayor calls on Prasa to act on alleged gang-links to central line contracts

    Mayor calls on Prasa to act on alleged gang-links to central line contracts

    10 March 2026

    Calling on Prasa to suspend the implicated officials pending a full investigation, establish the total amount of contract-funding that flowed to gang-linked companies

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    16 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026.

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    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

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

    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.

    Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

    Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

    19 December 2025

    ​Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    07 November 2025

    Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

    Cape Town joins global Vanguard Cities network to reduce homelessness

    Cape Town joins global Vanguard Cities network to reduce homelessness

    04 November 2025

    Cape Town is the eighteenth city to join the programme, hosted by the Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH).

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    01 October 2025

    ​The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    25 September 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce the release of findings from its inaugural city-wide Cape Town Household Survey, conducted between February and October 2024

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    04 September 2025

    Table View Beachfront upgrades

    Cape Town hosts historic first Metro Mayors’ meeting

    Cape Town hosts historic first Metro Mayors’ meeting

    27 August 2025

    Cape Town is proud to host this first meeting and I hope this will become a more regular engagement

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    18 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

    City celebrates 30 years of Bush Radio

    City celebrates 30 years of Bush Radio

    11 August 2025

    Bush Radio is one of Cape Town’s oldest community radio stations and has played a big role in the history of Cape Town

    Fallen Safety and Security staff members honoured on Remembrance Day

    Fallen Safety and Security staff members honoured on Remembrance Day

    26 July 2025

    Remembrance Day held to honour staff members who have lost their lives

    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

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor for the 52nd time since 1971

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor for the 52nd time since 1971

    19 May 2025

    This marks the 52nd election since the Council's establishment in 1971, showcasing its ongoing commitment to youth leadership development.

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    Urban Mobility staff recognised for outstanding service excellence

    Urban Mobility staff recognised for outstanding service excellence

    14 April 2025

    We are particularly proud to honour those who have dedicated 25 to 45 years of service to our city

    World Bank visits Cape Town’s water and sanitation sites

    World Bank visits Cape Town’s water and sanitation sites

    26 March 2025

    A high-level delegation from the World Bank took time out of the 14th International Water Association (IWA) Conference to visit key water and sanitation facilities in Cape Town.

    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 opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot

    Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot

    05 March 2025

    After the conclusion of a successful year-long electricity ‘wheeling’ pilot project, the City of Cape Town is opening its electricity grid to private electricity sales and trading.

    Shaping future leaders of Cape Town

    Shaping future leaders of Cape Town

    27 February 2025

    ​The Junior City Council (JCC) remains a beacon of youth leadership development, equipping Grade 10 and 11 learners with the skills and confidence to become ambassadors for the City of Cape Town.

    City’s Water and Sanitation Security and Protection Unit, a pillar of strength for operations

    City’s Water and Sanitation Security and Protection Unit, a pillar of strength for operations

    24 January 2025

    The unit primarily focuses on escorting and protecting operational staff as they carry out essential services, such as pipe repairs and installations

    City hosted its second successful Property Developers Forum

    City hosted its second successful Property Developers Forum

    12 November 2024

    Property Dev Forum Nov 2024

    Deputy Mayor Andrews to run Sanlam Cape Town Marathon for 42 200 pairs of school shoes

    Deputy Mayor Andrews to run Sanlam Cape Town Marathon for 42 200 pairs of school shoes

    15 October 2024

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews is championing his ‘Soles for Souls’ campaign, an initiative dedicated to providing 42 200 pairs of school shoes to children in need across Cape Town.

    Final stretch for Jip de Jager Drive roadworks

    Final stretch for Jip de Jager Drive roadworks

    03 October 2024

    We are in the final stretch of the major Jip de Jager Drive road upgrade project in Welgemoed, Bellville

    City firmly rejects Eskom's proposed 44% electricity tariff increase and will continue to fight it

    City firmly rejects Eskom's proposed 44% electricity tariff increase and will continue to fight it

    25 September 2024

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ENERGY, ALDERMAN XANTHEA LIMBERG

    Protest over meter investigation cases, amid Eskom-driven tariff hike, cost of living crisis

    Protest over meter investigation cases, amid Eskom-driven tariff hike, cost of living crisis

    22 August 2024

    ​The City notes the protest in Lavender Hill related to disputed electricity meter tampering incidents.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    Reminder: Have your say on proposed new Subcouncil boundaries before 30 July 2024

    Reminder: Have your say on proposed new Subcouncil boundaries before 30 July 2024

    23 July 2024

    With the ongoing budget cuts from National Government, it was decided that the boundaries of the subcouncils be reviewed

    Junior City Council elects new executive committee for 2024 term

    Junior City Council elects new executive committee for 2024 term

    10 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council (JCC) elected their Executive Committee Members this past weekend.

    City creates thousands of permanent job opportunities in Cape Town each year

    City creates thousands of permanent job opportunities in Cape Town each year

    06 June 2024

    ​Over the past year, the City of Cape Town has appointed 2 208 new permanent staff members.

    ​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

    ​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

    31 May 2024

    Speech by the City's Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at a special council meeting on 31 May 2024.

     Taipei Liaison Office donates annual medical supplies, brings dignity to the vulnerable

    Taipei Liaison Office donates annual medical supplies, brings dignity to the vulnerable

    21 May 2024

    Today, the City of Cape Town has received another donation of much-needed medical equipment from the local Taipei Liaison Office. This marks over 12 years of invaluable support from our steadfast partnership.

    Eskom cancels talks on transferring supply areas to City of Cape Town

    Eskom cancels talks on transferring supply areas to City of Cape Town

    13 May 2024

    ​Eskom has broken-off talks to transfer its supply areas to the City of Cape Town.

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