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    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    24 April 2026

    City starts tree planting campaign with the planting of trees in Bonteheuwel

    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

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    07 November 2025

    The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

    Council adopts Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan and puts Biodiversity Priority Areas on the map

    Council adopts Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan and puts Biodiversity Priority Areas on the map

    05 August 2025

    Council adopted the Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan

    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

    Mayco recommends re-appointment of Cape Town Tourism as City’s Destination Marketing Organisation

    Mayco recommends re-appointment of Cape Town Tourism as City’s Destination Marketing Organisation

    21 May 2025

    Working with CTT is one of the City’s most valuable in-roads to the industry and helps us to shape our tourism landscape

    Film fund applications open

    Film fund applications open

    06 May 2025

    ​The Film Fund intends to provide support to a range of productions, including short and feature films, music videos, commercials and reality TV series.

    Another big new call centre dials up in Cape Town – with plans for more

    Another big new call centre dials up in Cape Town – with plans for more

    16 April 2025

    TP is one of the biggest BPO companies in the world, with more than 500 000 employees at divisions all over the world

    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.

    Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

    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

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    19 March 2025

    The City invites the public to participate by submitting their comments and inputs on the proposed redevelopment of the Good Hope Centre.

    Old timer gets a revamp

    Old timer gets a revamp

    04 March 2025

    The popular City Hall Turret Clock is set for mechanical sprucing up to get it chiming like new again.

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    28 February 2025

    The CPBMJTT welcomes the Shark Spotters who will be implementing selected operational tasks under the banner of the Cape Baboon Partnership

    Deputy Mayor invites residents to online meeting: City’s Biodiversity Spatial Plan currently open for public comment

    Deputy Mayor invites residents to online meeting: City’s Biodiversity Spatial Plan currently open for public comment

    17 February 2025

    The City’s Biodiversity Management branch will explain the importance of the critical draft policy

    City provides guidelines to remain most biodiverse city in the world

    City provides guidelines to remain most biodiverse city in the world

    13 February 2025

    Cape Town was the first municipality in South Africa to develop and implement a spatial biodiversity plan, which is fitting since this beautiful city claims the title of the most biodiverse city in the world

    City signs partnership agreement with Shark Spotters, supported by SANParks and CapeNature

    City signs partnership agreement with Shark Spotters, supported by SANParks and CapeNature

    20 December 2024

    SANParks and CapeNature as parties to the CPBMJTT are committed to initiating their own discussions with the Shark Spotters who will be assisting with the implementation of the Baboon Strategic Management Plan on the Cape Peninsula.

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team welcomes withdrawal of litigation

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team welcomes withdrawal of litigation

    06 December 2024

    This morning, 6 December 2024, Ryno Engelbrecht, Baboon Matters, Beauty Without Cruelty, and Jo-Ann Bosman, have withdrawn their litigation against SANParks, Cape Nature, and the City of Cape Town in the Western Cape High Court.

    Council gives City greenlight for partnership with Shark Spotters to assist with baboon management

    Council gives City greenlight for partnership with Shark Spotters to assist with baboon management

    05 December 2024

    ​Council has approved the proposed partnership with the Shark Spotters to assist with the implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan.

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    04 December 2024

    Cape Town is ready to welcome the world this holiday season.

    Funding Call: Apply for support for film projects

    Funding Call: Apply for support for film projects

    17 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Film Office invites filmmakers to apply for support for their projects.

    Council approves new policy for Designing Quality Places

    Council approves new policy for Designing Quality Places

    25 August 2024

    Council approved the City’s new policy for Designing Quality Places at its meeting on 22 August 2024.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    City praises teachers for shaping future tourism leaders

    City praises teachers for shaping future tourism leaders

    29 July 2024

    There has been increasing interest in tourism among young people, with 22 000 Grade 12 learners in the Western Cape taking the Tourism National Senior Certificate Examination this year

    Comment on proposed Geelsloot Ponds upgrade in Somerset West

    Comment on proposed Geelsloot Ponds upgrade in Somerset West

    02 July 2024

    The Catchment, Stormwater and River Management branch has begun public participation related to the multi-faceted Geelsloot Ponds upgrade.

    New Mayoral Committee Member for Energy

    New Mayoral Committee Member for Energy

    28 June 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has appointed Alderman Xanthea Limberg as the City’s new Mayoral Committee Member for Energy.

    Energy security for economic growth a key focus at City’s Energy Water Waste Forum

    Energy security for economic growth a key focus at City’s Energy Water Waste Forum

    07 June 2024

    Cape Town continues to hold steady with employment-enabling initiatives, and the potential in the energy sector is huge as we move to cleaner energy resources

    Plans in place for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals Confluence

    Plans in place for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals Confluence

    06 June 2024

    The project is currently in its design phase, with work scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025.

    Budget boost for the informal economy

    Budget boost for the informal economy

    07 April 2024

    The City is investing a total of R118,5 million in local economic development infrastructure and upgrades, and the provision of business training this financial year.

    DRM helps communities become more robust

    DRM helps communities become more robust

    10 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) facilitated a series of community training sessions.

    Public invited to follow discussions on passenger rail, minibus-taxis, congestion, extortion, spatial equity at City’s Urban Mobility Summit

    Public invited to follow discussions on passenger rail, minibus-taxis, congestion, extortion, spatial equity at City’s Urban Mobility Summit

    27 September 2023

    This year, the City is celebrating Transport Month under the banner ‘Building Resilience and Driving Transport Reform'

    Residents encouraged to comment on revised Urban Design Policy

    Residents encouraged to comment on revised Urban Design Policy

    19 September 2023

    ​Urban design manages the relationship between people, the urban space, and the local environment.

    City’s Urban Planning and Design expo kicks off with career day for high school learners

    City’s Urban Planning and Design expo kicks off with career day for high school learners

    28 July 2023

    The City’s Urban Planning and Design expo started today, 28 July 2023.

    Expo this week: Come and see how the City plans and designs Cape Town

    Expo this week: Come and see how the City plans and designs Cape Town

    25 July 2023

    The public is invited to visit the Civic Centre where the City’s Urban Planning and Design Department will be showcasing its multiple projects and planning initiatives

    Demystifying urban planning: Come see how the City does it

    Demystifying urban planning: Come see how the City does it

    19 July 2023

    The public is invited to visit the Civic Centre where the City will be showcasing its multiple projects and planning initiatives.

    Cape Town’s electricity wheeling pilot gets the greenlight

    Cape Town’s electricity wheeling pilot gets the greenlight

    07 June 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that 15 commercial electricity suppliers will start wheeling electricity through Cape Town’s grid following City Council approval later this month

    Comment period for Strandfontein coastal node draft development framework extended

    Comment period for Strandfontein coastal node draft development framework extended

    17 January 2023

    The City has identified the Strandfontein resort area on the False Bay coastline as suitable for possible development.

    Residents encouraged to comment on draft development framework for Strandfontein coastal node

    Residents encouraged to comment on draft development framework for Strandfontein coastal node

    14 November 2022

    Comment on the draft framework plan for the Strandfontein resort that has been identified for possible development.

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon gets a revised route for Marathon Majors candidacy

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon gets a revised route for Marathon Majors candidacy

    10 October 2022

    If successful, Cape Town will become part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025, joining Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York.

    Energy future-fit: City accepts R1,8m assistance donation for its new energy plans

    Energy future-fit: City accepts R1,8m assistance donation for its new energy plans

    07 March 2022

    The Energy Directorate is currently embarking on a number of projects relating to renewable energy purchase and generation

    Mayor delivers adjustment budget speech aimed at restoring hope, giving dignity, and promoting economic growth

    Mayor delivers adjustment budget speech aimed at restoring hope, giving dignity, and promoting economic growth

    27 January 2022

    Our city can restore hope in South Africa by standing as a shining example of what it really means to give people dignity, to unpick the legacy of apartheid

    Council Speech delivered by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council Speech delivered by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    27 January 2022

    An Adjustment Budget to deliver care, dignity, safety and pride

    Informal traders dive in to first of several City workshops this year

    Informal traders dive in to first of several City workshops this year

    26 January 2022

    The two-day course was attended by 10 delegates who were given insights on issues including financial management and budgeting, effective communication and conflict resolution

    Growing Cape Town’s economy remains key priority

    Growing Cape Town’s economy remains key priority

    12 December 2021

    The recovery from the Covid-19 crisis must lead to a different economy.

    City and industry partners increase efforts to spur growth, jobs

    City and industry partners increase efforts to spur growth, jobs

    10 September 2021

    Statement by the City's mayoral Committee memeber for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management , Alderma Vos

    Mayor Plato applauds city officials for winning top prize in 2021 National Arbor Awards

    Mayor Plato applauds city officials for winning top prize in 2021 National Arbor Awards

    02 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town has a proud history of increasing our green infrastructure and ensuring our natural landscape remains intact

    Mowing project ‘landscapes’ city

    Mowing project ‘landscapes’ city

    16 August 2021

    The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is one of government's programmes aimed at alleviating poverty and reducing unemployment.

    R4bn River Club Development gets go ahead; Khoi heritage to be honoured

    R4bn River Club Development gets go ahead; Khoi heritage to be honoured

    19 April 2021

    Erf 151832, a 15-hectare parcel of land has been approved for development by the Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust

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