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    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    07 July 2026

    A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    17 May 2026

    Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

    Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

    29 April 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee is committed to ensuring excellent service delivery to all residents of Cape Town.

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    28 April 2026

    The Cape Town Marathon is being assessed on the event’s operational standards and participant experience as part of its bid to join the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors.

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    02 February 2026

    'The City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public transport systems

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    20 January 2026

    David Kramer was on hand to personally accept the honour, while Taliep Petersen’s posthumous award was accepted by his daughters, Jawaahier, Fatiema, and Aeesha Petersen.

    Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events

    Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events

    29 December 2025

    The Cape Malay Road March will usher in the New Year with traditional Malay music, drums and marching as several choirs take to the streets of the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 31 December 2025

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    28 October 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

    Traffic impact for Speed Classic Cape Town

    Traffic impact for Speed Classic Cape Town

    21 October 2025

    Speed Classic Cape Town is taking place on Philip Kgosana Drive on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 October 2025

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    18 October 2025

    The City welcomed Grade 12 learners from Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Nyanga and Philippi high schools

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    19 September 2025

    On Sunday, 21 September 2025, the Elevated Freeway (Outbound) road closure will be in place between Walter Sisulu and the N1/N2 split between 04:00 – 12:00

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    05 September 2025

    planned road closure on the elevated Freeway (outbound) between Walter Sisulu and the N1/N2 split on 7 and 21 September 2025 from 04:00 to 12:00

    Cape Town hosts historic first Metro Mayors’ meeting

    Cape Town hosts historic first Metro Mayors’ meeting

    27 August 2025

    Cape Town is proud to host this first meeting and I hope this will become a more regular engagement

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    31 July 2025

    The famous City Hall clock is ticking in perfect time and its beautiful bells are chiming once again after being fully restored.

    Smash-and-grab reports highlight hotspots

    Smash-and-grab reports highlight hotspots

    18 July 2025

    Data from the Metro Police CCTV network shows that while incidents tend to fluctuate in hotspot areas, vigilance remains key.

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    18 July 2025

    City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.

    Daytime roadworks along Nelson Mandela Boulevard today

    Daytime roadworks along Nelson Mandela Boulevard today

    16 July 2025

    Today the City’s Road Infrastructure Management team will apply new line markings on Nelson Mandela Boulevard, between Hertzog Boulevard and Father John Oliver footbridge to improve road safety and visibility.

    Daytime roadworks along Nelson Mandela Boulevard this weekend

    Daytime roadworks along Nelson Mandela Boulevard this weekend

    13 June 2025

    The ongoing roadworks on Nelson Mandela Boulevard to be done during day time hours this long weekend.

    Roadworks along Nelson Mandela Boulevard

    Roadworks along Nelson Mandela Boulevard

    05 May 2025

    The project forms part of the City’s regular road maintenance schedule that seeks to ensure that we keep Cape Town moving on good quality roads

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    04 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting a third and final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 7 May 2025

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    02 May 2025

    Final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD

    ​Public encouraged to attend online info sessions about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    ​Public encouraged to attend online info sessions about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    22 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town encourages the public to attend the online information sessions about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    Cape Town tables most inclusive social package for indigents relief, pensioners

    Cape Town tables most inclusive social package for indigents relief, pensioners

    15 April 2025

    City of Cape Town has tabled the most inclusive social assistance package for indigent relief and rates rebates based on an analysis of the 2025_26 draft budgets for each metro

    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

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    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.

    City speeds to a decade of dedicated highway patrols

    City speeds to a decade of dedicated highway patrols

    30 March 2025

    For the financial year to date (July 2024 – February 2025), staff have responded to more than 4 000 vehicle breakdowns.

    All hands on deck to manage cruise liner congestion

    All hands on deck to manage cruise liner congestion

    11 March 2025

    Increased traffic volumes are anticipated on Wednesday, when both the MSC Musica and the Norwegian Dawn drop anchor in Cape Town Harbour.

    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.

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    03 March 2025

    City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Cape Town leads SA cities on jobs growth over last decade

    Cape Town leads SA cities on jobs growth over last decade

    10 February 2025

    We’re encouraged to see Cape Town’s jobs growth outpacing other cities based on a new research report

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    13 January 2025

    A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    01 November 2024

    It is positive for the whole city, positive for this heritage site, and positive for those who were living in indignity at this site for several years

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    16 October 2024

    A field of approximately 21 000 runners, including some of Africa’s top athletes, will take on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday.

    City celebrates return of Navy Festival to Cape Town

    City celebrates return of Navy Festival to Cape Town

    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

    Two Wild Olive trees planted to wrap up Arbor Month

    Two Wild Olive trees planted to wrap up Arbor Month

    26 September 2024

    Alderman Theresa Uys and Director Regan Melody led the planting of two Wild Olive trees at the Bellville Municipal building.

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction order

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction order

    19 September 2024

    ​City social development professionals have assisted the national DPW by documenting the personal circumstances of each of the unlawful occupants via on-site interviews

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust announce proposed Lupin Park upgrade and renaming

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust announce proposed Lupin Park upgrade and renaming

    17 September 2024

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust proposed upgade of Lupin Park

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    13 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town joined National Treasury and several representatives from other municipalities at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

    Mandela family joins City to usher in Arbor Week and Heritage Month

    Mandela family joins City to usher in Arbor Week and Heritage Month

    02 September 2024

    ​This past Friday, 30 August 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Strategic Assets and Environmental Management Departments kicked off its National Arbor Week and Heritage Month celebrations.

    City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

    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

    School Resource Officers keep learners in the running

    School Resource Officers keep learners in the running

    13 August 2024

    The City has 96 School Resource Officers (SROs), deployed at 45 schools to assist with scholar safety, crime prevention and by-law enforcement in the areas around schools.

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    19 July 2024

    In recognition of Mandela Day, Alderman Grant Twigg visited the unveiling of a mural at Tafelsig High School in Mitchells Plain and the Sinethemba Community Project in Khayelitsha.

    City libraries get back into coding action

    City libraries get back into coding action

    01 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s libraries are getting in on the coding action once again

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction application

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction application

    21 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the national Department of Public Works’ launching of an eviction application.

    High Court grants eviction order for various Cape Town CBD occupations

    High Court grants eviction order for various Cape Town CBD occupations

    19 June 2024

    The order includes a standing interdict against any further unlawful occupation of these areas and further City-owned public spaces by respondents identified in the application.

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