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    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    17 July 2026

    Investors, entrepreneurs and private and public sector leaders gathered in Cape Town for the three-day India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit.

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    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, CapeBPO launch leadership programme as BPO sector creates record number of jobs

    City, CapeBPO launch leadership programme as BPO sector creates record number of jobs

    29 June 2026

    The Leadership Excellence Programme addresses a critical part of strengthening Cape Town’s BPO value proposition

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town congratulates GreenCape on being named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the African Impact Investment Awards, announced on 11 June 2026 at the Africa Impact Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.

    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).

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    28 May 2026

    Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    27 May 2026

    To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

    City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits

    City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits

    10 May 2026

    Residents in Kraaifontein are gaining practical tools to reduce water use and avoid sewer blockages in their community, thanks to Manjiya Economic Development.

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    29 April 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development

    City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

    City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

    20 April 2026

    The official opening of the City’s brand-new state-of-the-art electricity depot in Hout Bay marks a major step forward

    Update on A Day of 1000 Opportunities at Athlone Stadium

    Update on A Day of 1000 Opportunities at Athlone Stadium

    16 April 2026

    The City empathises with the plight of so many Capetonians in their bid to secure work.

    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

    Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

    Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

    10 April 2026

    These synergies have also generated over R155 million in financial benefits and created 411 jobs across the economy

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    08 April 2026

    Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industr

    Council gives go-ahead for Manufacturing Support Policy to spur investment in Cape Town’s 33 industrial hubs

    Council gives go-ahead for Manufacturing Support Policy to spur investment in Cape Town’s 33 industrial hubs

    01 April 2026

    The new Manufacturing Support Policy not only expands its focus to 33 areas around Cape Town

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    01 April 2026

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

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    26 March 2026

    The #YouthStartCT class of 2026 was selected from 701 entries.

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    10 March 2026

    The Ease of Doing Business programme is a key priority for this administration.

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    24 February 2026

    The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    17 February 2026

    We are elated to see employment hit record levels in Cape Town, with 470 000 jobs added over the current local government term.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    31 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    06 January 2026

    The city was filled with the unmistakable rhythm of Ghoema, vibrant satin costumes and the infectious energy of the Kaapse Klopse troupes.

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    15 December 2025

    Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    30 November 2025

    At a special ceremony in the Council Chamber on Thursday, 27 November, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officially appointed the new Invest Cape Town Ambassadors.

    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’s Ease of Doing Business index shows real improvement across indicators

    City’s Ease of Doing Business index shows real improvement across indicators

    09 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town this week took to the stage at the Western Cape Investment Summit.

    Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

    Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

    30 October 2025

    Today Council approved the sale of Portion 9 of Farm 732 (±9,23 ha) in Wynland Industrial Park, Kraaifontein, for R61 million (excl. VAT).

    Final countdown for jobseekers on EPWP database

    Final countdown for jobseekers on EPWP database

    29 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling all jobseekers registered on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Jobseeker Database to ensure their details are up to date.

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    23 October 2025

    Cape Town is open for business

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    07 October 2025

    The Mayoral Committee has recommended the transfer of City-owned land to the Biological and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (BioVac).

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    06 October 2025

    Our new Junior River Warden Programme is an innovative environmental education initiative for learners in Grades 5 and 6 which introduces them to the importance of rivers, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems in Cape Town

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    28 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has announced the latest rollout of the City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programme.

    Be part of the new Bo-Kaap market: Calling all local Bo-Kaap traders, vendors and makers

    Be part of the new Bo-Kaap market: Calling all local Bo-Kaap traders, vendors and makers

    03 September 2025

    This initiative is aimed at supporting traders as they establish themselves in the market.

    Empowering Tafelsig youth through water and sanitation workshops

    Empowering Tafelsig youth through water and sanitation workshops

    03 September 2025

    The Ummati Community Upliftment Project, a non-profit organisation based in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    21 August 2025

    New small businesses are emerging, gaining greater access to markets, and creating jobs in the township economy

    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

    Empowering women in trades

    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.

    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

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