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06 August 2026
30 July 2026
We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government
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.
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
25 June 2026
STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
24 April 2026
The 50-year milestone matters
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
17 March 2026
The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.
12 February 2026
South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.
29 January 2026
All work, no play
12 December 2025
Arlene Wehr joined the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service in 1996 – becoming only the third female to do so at the time.
18 July 2025
City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.
27 June 2025
Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.
26 June 2025
Mayor’s Council Speech
The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26
The amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that we will vote on today will do more than any other programme
11 June 2025
Primary school learners from across Cape Town gathered at the DHL Stadium to caucus on matters pertaining to urban mobility
04 June 2025
Freedom of speech should not violate the rights of others
28 May 2025
The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed
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.
11 April 2025
On Thursday 10 April, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, spoke at the World Travel Market Tourism Investment Conference at the CTICC Global Stage
27 March 2025
The Women-in-Digital event provided an opportunity for the audience, both internal and external, to listen to other inspirational women who are driving transformational initiatives
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
19 February 2025
Urbanisation is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. By 2050 an estimated 70% of the world’s population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018).
07 February 2025
We are especially encouraged by the President’s emphasis on taking illegal guns off the street to bring down violent crime in our most vulnerable communities.
07 December 2024
We are united by a common mission: to strengthen accountability amongst ourselves as men, and our role as leaders in government, communities, and families.
05 December 2024
Council speech – 5 December 2024
Today, 5 December 2024, marks International Volunteer Day, the City and SANParks would like to thank all of the passionate environmental volunteers for their exemplary efforts to improve and maintain the beauty and healthy condition of Cape Town’s natural environment.
The City of Cape Town is set to have complete business plans in place by mid-2025 to take over the management of passenger rail services in the metro.
12 November 2024
*Below is the full speech text delivered by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at the Remembrance Day event in Adderley Street, Cape Town
21 October 2024
City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate hosted panel discussions on various topics related to growing Cape Town’s economy.
18 October 2024
This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024
06 October 2024
Deputy Mayor Alderman Eddie Andrews attended the Right to Entry Parade in Simon’s Town on Saturday, 5 October 2024, alongside Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga
22 August 2024
Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024 – Cape Town spends SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure
27 July 2024
Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith led the service and wreath-laying ceremony, attended by relatives of the fallen members.
25 July 2024
Council Speech- 25 July 2024
There is opportunity – and reason for optimism – in this new Government of National Unity.
12 June 2024
Council Speech
The City of Cape Town is set to release its sixth inner city property for social housing development following City Council approval today.
31 May 2024
Speech by the City's Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at a special council meeting on 31 May 2024.
The City of Cape Town has passed the Building For Jobs Budget 2024/25.
27 March 2024
City Council budget speech 2024
In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the scale of Cape Town's infrastructure spending – worth R120bn over ten years
22 February 2024
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has condemned a major R540m cut in national funding.
19 February 2024
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana not to cut grant-funding to municipalities and provinces as part of budget austerity measures
12 February 2024
Cape Town has become the first city to enable residential households to earn cash for power from their solar PV generation systems.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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