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    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    30 July 2026

    The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

    2026 Hackathon looks to improve EPWP recruitment system

    2026 Hackathon looks to improve EPWP recruitment system

    16 July 2026

    Five teams of City interns competed in this year’s Innovation Hackathon to strengthen the City's Jobseekers Database.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    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

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    23 October 2025

    ​From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices and driving licence testing centres

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    26 June 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26

    City’s Hackathon strives to digitise business licence application process

    City’s Hackathon strives to digitise business licence application process

    20 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Innovation and Customer Insights wrapped up its Business Licence Innovation Hackathon

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    28 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    09 April 2025

    The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Record infrastructure, safety plans in Cape Town’s -Invested in Hope- Budget draft for 2025/2026

    Record infrastructure, safety plans in Cape Town’s -Invested in Hope- Budget draft for 2025/2026

    27 March 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a South African-record infrastructure investment of R39,7bn over three years in an address to City Council

    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.

    ANPR nets yet another big fish

    ANPR nets yet another big fish

    18 November 2024

    The suspect has 262 fines, 114 warrants and owes the City R209 200.

    City welcomes expert Chief Digital Officer, Andre Stelzner

    City welcomes expert Chief Digital Officer, Andre Stelzner

    07 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Stelzner to the role of IS&T Chief Digital Officer (CDO), with effect from 1 August 2024

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    05 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department bid a sad, yet exciting, farewell to a cohort of 56 Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme graduates.

    Reminder of public holiday City Customer Office closures

    Reminder of public holiday City Customer Office closures

    23 April 2024

    Residents are reminded that the City’s customer offices will be closed on several public holidays over the next few weeks.

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    Building for Jobs Budget- Cape Town tables record Infrastructure spend

    Building for Jobs Budget- Cape Town tables record Infrastructure spend

    27 March 2024

    In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the scale of Cape Town's infrastructure spending – worth R120bn over ten years

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    31 January 2024

    As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    08 August 2023

    'Protecting commuters is our number one priority, and I was glad to join residents on a bus escorted by law enforcement from Mitchells Plain to Town this morning.

    Safety and Security Training Centre expands its offerings

    Safety and Security Training Centre expands its offerings

    08 June 2023

    The Metro Police Safety and Security Training Academy provides training and development to the City's three enforcement services – both permanent staff and volunteers.

    A Budget that builds hope for all

    A Budget that builds hope for all

    31 May 2023

    Budget Vote Speech

    A Budget for Building Hope

    A Budget for Building Hope

    29 March 2023

    It is about building the future we want for Cape Town. Building a City of Hope for All.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis tables Cape Town’s ‘Building Hope’ Budget for 2023-24

    Mayor Hill-Lewis tables Cape Town’s ‘Building Hope’ Budget for 2023-24

    29 March 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today tabled Cape Town’s ‘Building Hope’ Budget for 2023/24,with the draft now open for public participation until 5 May.

    City installs generators to combat load-shedding at walk-in facilities

    City installs generators to combat load-shedding at walk-in facilities

    22 February 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is busy installing generators and inverter systems at City facilities where the public has direct interaction with officials

    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

    Taking stock of the year that was

    Taking stock of the year that was

    30 December 2022

    MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    08 December 2022

    ​Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City activates Disaster Coordinating Team to manage load-shedding risks

    City activates Disaster Coordinating Team to manage load-shedding risks

    07 December 2022

    The DCT is a multi-departmental response, coordinated by the City's Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    27 October 2022

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City’s new top management boasts world-class leaders

    City’s new top management boasts world-class leaders

    01 September 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town has appointed nine new highly skilled, purpose driven and innovative leaders to serve on its Executive Management Team

    Significant new progress in city-owned land release for social housing

    Significant new progress in city-owned land release for social housing

    28 July 2022

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis delivered on Thursday, 28 July 2022

    City’s Disaster Operations Centre geared for another week of load-shedding

    City’s Disaster Operations Centre geared for another week of load-shedding

    04 July 2022

    The City’s transversal Disaster Operations Centre(DOC) will be activated at 16:00 today to manage any potential risks for the residents of Cape Town

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    26 May 2022

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Our hope lies in taking control of our destiny

    Our hope lies in taking control of our destiny

    28 April 2022

    Speech by the City's Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Suspected ATM scammers come up short

    Suspected ATM scammers come up short

    25 April 2022

    Suspects caught when they wanted to scam clients at ATM

    Address to Council on Tabling of Draft Budget

    Address to Council on Tabling of Draft Budget

    31 March 2022

    Council Speech by Mayor, Geordin Hill Lewis

    City’s Annual Report Highlights 2020/21, achieves unqualified audit again

    City’s Annual Report Highlights 2020/21, achieves unqualified audit again

    24 February 2022

    The City once again achieved an unqualified audit, the only metro to achieve this 16 consecutive times since 2006

    City calling for world-class leaders to join its Executive Management Team

    City calling for world-class leaders to join its Executive Management Team

    14 January 2022

    The City is advertising nine Executive Director positions reporting directly to the City of Cape Town’s City Manager.

    City restores power to parts of Area 7

    City restores power to parts of Area 7

    21 December 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department has been working throughout the night to restore power to Area 7

    City shines as first municipality to receive certificates for energy smart buildings

    City shines as first municipality to receive certificates for energy smart buildings

    16 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that it has received Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for three of its municipal buildings

    Mayor Dan Plato condemns resurgence of taxi violence

    Mayor Dan Plato condemns resurgence of taxi violence

    14 July 2021

    There have been further shootings this morning and it is unacceptable for residents to be caught in this taxi conflict

    Neighbourhood watches find their stride

    Neighbourhood watches find their stride

    14 February 2021

    Cape Town Executive Mayor Dan Plato and Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith visited Ilitha Park and Site B in Khayelitsha on Thursday evening as a series of community neighbourhood watch support visits across the metro continues.

    City’s Driving Licence Testing Centres committed to service delivery

    City’s Driving Licence Testing Centres committed to service delivery

    21 January 2021

    Driving Licence Testing Centres tackling backlog created by lockdown.

    City customers reminded to use online options, switch to eBilling

    City customers reminded to use online options, switch to eBilling

    14 January 2021

    Reminder to customers to switch to eBilling.

    How to lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman

    How to lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman

    07 January 2021

    Only lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman if the department to which you have submitted a complaint has not responded sufficiently

    How to lodge a complaint with the City Ombudsman

    How to lodge a complaint with the City Ombudsman

    18 December 2020

    If a member of the public has lodged an enquiry with a City line department and an insufficient response has been received, the Office of the City Ombudsman

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