Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

22 June 2026

​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

28 May 2026

The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is working on this new vision for Main Road

Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District

07 May 2026

​The City of Cape Town has commenced with construction work to improve pedestrian walkways and the implementation of traffic calming measures at selected locations across the Blaauwberg District.

Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

01 April 2026

The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

Building partnerships with Safe Spaces

11 March 2026

The MES Safe Space in Bellville helps rough sleepers with shelter and other social services

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

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.

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.

City offers practical experience to future urban planners

23 September 2025

The City’s Spatial Planning and Envionment Directorate hosted 39 third-year Urban and Regional Planning (URP) students

SARS extends incentives for urban renewal in Cape Town’s Urban Development Zone (UDZ)

29 July 2025

The Urban Development Zone encourages the private sector to invest in and develop commercial and residential properties in inner-city areas served by public transport services

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

30 June 2025

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

Open Letter by the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

25 June 2025

Cycle lanes along the bustling Bree Street upgraded

10 June 2025

Bree Street cycle lane between Shortmarket Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue

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

05 June 2025

Cape Town currently boasts more than 50 active City Improvement Districts

City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

23 April 2025

This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

10 April 2025

We are grateful to the community of Welgemoed as a whole for the patience and support they displayed while this major upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive was under way

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

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

Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season

02 December 2024

The City of Cape Town has deployed over 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pools ahead of the summer tourism boom.

Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

01 October 2024

The King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC), located north of the N2 Freeway, offers prime access to key employment hubs, amenities, and residential areas.

Access solutions included in draft spatial development framework for Cape Town CBD

13 September 2024

​The City recently published its draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD for public comment.

City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

02 September 2024

​The City of Cape Town invites the public to collaborate with us in refining the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the CBD, which is to strategically shape the area’s future growth and development

Catchment Management Forum to reinforce health of the Diep River

25 August 2024

The City joined the newly established Diep River Catchment Management Forum for a walk along the Diep River on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.

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.

Council gives the nod for CIDs in Eastlake Island and Newlands

13 June 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved applications to establish Eastlake Island and Newlands City Improvement Districts (CIDs) in terms of section 5(1) of the CID By-law.

Council gives green light for improvements to keep traffic moving along the M3 in Newlands

12 June 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Council earlier today approved changes to intersections along the M3 in Newlands.

City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

05 June 2024

​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

City-funded better. bellville. together. initiative creates jobs and more

28 May 2024

The better. bellville. together. is a City-funded place-making initiative and a pioneering endeavour dedicated to revitalising the Bellville region.

Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

17 April 2024

The City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit continues to lead initiatives aimed at bolstering economic sustainability and resilience within the metro's industrial sectors.

City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

11 April 2024

In a ground-breaking move aiming to amplify Cape Town’s allure as a global destination.

Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, improved beach facilities, resilient coastline and reserves

10 April 2024

Budget 2024/25 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels, and the preservation of our nature reserves.

Council approves new spatial vision for Maitland

27 March 2024

​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for Maitland at its meeting earlier today.

City hosts open day about upgrade of Chapel Street in District Six

16 February 2024

The City of Cape Town is hosting an open day on 24 February 2024 where the Urban Planning and Design Department will present the draft detailed design for the upgrading of the historical Chapel Street in District Six.

Phone one number for all development related queries

31 January 2024

The City of Cape Town has launched a new one-stop number for all building plan and development related queries.

City’s prime CBD property lease auction set to boost the economy

25 January 2024

The City is getting ready to auction a lease opportunity of the bulk development rights on the Foreshore Tower site, a prime location for revenue generation and job creation.

City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

08 December 2023

The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the new Outdoor Advertising By-law at its last meeting for the year held yesterday, 7 December 2023.

City's Business Retention and Expansion programme giving big boost to local SMMEs

01 December 2023

The BR&E unit, which operates under the Investment Facilitation Branch umbrella, also works in partnership with industrial businesses and various city improvement districts which seeks to assist businesses in these industrial areas.

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

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

City rolls out Business Retention and Expansion programme in Stikland

20 July 2023

This week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos launched the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programme in Stikland.

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.

City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

31 May 2023

​The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved the local neighbourhood plans or local spatial development frameworks (LSDFs) for Bo-Kaap, District Six, and Two Rivers

Council to confirm Special Rating Areas for Clifton, Upper Kenilworth, Park Island, Pinelands

16 May 2023

​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has approved several applications for Special Rating Areas (SRAs) at its meeting earlier today, 16 May 2023

City rolls out Business Retention and Expansion programme in Epping

08 May 2023

This week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, launched the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programme in Epping, the largest industrial district in the greater Cape Town area.

City’s Easter safety measures in place

05 April 2023

The message is simple – take common sense with you wherever you go this Easter weekend

Council approves extension of existing four CIDs

30 March 2023

CIDs are established by communities in order to supplement municipal services

World Homelessness Day: City working to expand dignified transitional shelter

09 October 2022

As we mark World Homelessness Day, the City of Cape Town continues its programme to expand dignified transitional shelter options.

Cape Town the 9th best city in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller readers

07 October 2022

This is the latest of several top listings for the Mother City, with the global Timeout.com brand giving Cape Town the 11th spot in its '53 best cities in the world' list.