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    Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

    Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

    07 August 2026

    We must make full use of all policing resources in Cape Town as SAPS are under severe pressure

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    05 August 2026

    ​The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed for Women’s Day

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    03 August 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

    Somerset West Municipal Court closed for a half day for renovations

    Somerset West Municipal Court closed for a half day for renovations

    27 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town wants to advise the public that the Somerset West Municipal Court will be closed to the public from 13:00 on Friday, 31 July 2026

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    13 July 2026

    The Mayor was speaking at the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court where a suspect arrested by Metro Police in Woodlands

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    13 May 2026

    The roadshows make the often arduous task of fine and warrant representations across different magisterial districts far easier

    Roadshow cracks nearly R16m in traffic fine representations

    Roadshow cracks nearly R16m in traffic fine representations

    01 April 2026

    ​The roadshows, hosted three to four times a year, have become one of the most popular City outreaches

    City office closures March to May 2026

    City office closures March to May 2026

    19 March 2026

    The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed on certain days during the next few months

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    12 March 2026

    The City invites members of the public to meet the City’s new Ombudsman, Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

    06 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    13 February 2026

    The City absolutely rejects spurious allegations of fraud and corruption made by an unhappy unsuccessful bidder pertaining to the tender process of outdoor video display screens.

    Mayor welcomes ‘short-term’ SANDF, calls on President to act now on more metro policing powers

    Mayor welcomes ‘short-term’ SANDF, calls on President to act now on more metro policing powers

    12 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the SANDF deployment for short-term stabilisation support to SAPS in gang crime hotspots

    SONA: Cape Town calls for more Metro Policing powers to fight gangs

    SONA: Cape Town calls for more Metro Policing powers to fight gangs

    09 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Ramaphosa to commit in SONA to devolving policing powers for City police to investigate gang, gun, and drug crime

    Cape Town Mayor calls for end to delay in more policing powers for City police

    Cape Town Mayor calls for end to delay in more policing powers for City police

    22 January 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia can no longer delay granting more policing powers for City police.

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    12 December 2025

    The City’s Revenue Department offices as well as Traffic Services’ driving licence testing centres, Human Settlements’ offices and municipal courts will be closed on various days over the festive season

    Cape Town welcomes final court order on Nersa decision timetable

    Cape Town welcomes final court order on Nersa decision timetable

    05 December 2025

    The court accepted the City’s argument that Nersa’s timelines come too late for municipal budgeting processes

    City offices festive season closures

    City offices festive season closures

    04 December 2025

    December holidays will impact the operating hours of the City’s Customer Offices.

    Drive fine-free this festive season

    Drive fine-free this festive season

    30 November 2025

    The final traffic fine roadshow for the year starts on Friday, 5 December.

    Court adopts Cape Town’s proposals for timeous NERSA decisions

    Court adopts Cape Town’s proposals for timeous NERSA decisions

    02 November 2025

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s adoption of the City’s proposals to impose new decision-making timelines on Nersa.

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    01 October 2025

    ​The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation

    City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

    City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed on the public holiday, 24 September 2025

    City welcomes opportunity for court determination on Dial-a-Ride constitutional and funding obligations

    City welcomes opportunity for court determination on Dial-a-Ride constitutional and funding obligations

    05 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town welcomes the opportunity for the Western Cape High Court to assess the constitutional and funding obligations regarding the Dial-a-Ride service

    Traffic fine roadshow returns to Parow

    Traffic fine roadshow returns to Parow

    04 September 2025

    The roadshows offer a 'one stop shop' for those with outstanding fines and warrants and have proven to be hugely popular.

    Devolution: City prepares for next steps

    Devolution: City prepares for next steps

    21 August 2025

    The motion for the devolution of policing powers was on the agenda for today's Council meeting

    Cape Town seeks expanded policing powers to fight gang, gun and drug crime

    Cape Town seeks expanded policing powers to fight gang, gun and drug crime

    08 August 2025

    City has filed a game-changing proposal for municipal police to be granted powers to investigate crime and up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

    City Customer Offices closed for Women’s Day

    City Customer Offices closed for Women’s Day

    05 August 2025

    ​The City’s customer offices will be closed on Saturday.

    Bluedowns Municipal Court temporarily closed until further notice

    Bluedowns Municipal Court temporarily closed until further notice

    28 July 2025

    The National Department of Justice and Constitutional Development closed the magistrate’s court this morning due to protest action

    Concourt grants direct access for Cape Town’s Public Procurement Bill challenge

    Concourt grants direct access for Cape Town’s Public Procurement Bill challenge

    15 July 2025

    We welcome the Concourt granting direct access to hear this vital matter

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    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.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    City strives for facilities management data based decisions

    City strives for facilities management data based decisions

    17 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate will receive expert support from Finland

    Cape Town urges Police Minister to expand proposal for more municipal policing powers

    Cape Town urges Police Minister to expand proposal for more municipal policing powers

    12 June 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City will ask Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to expand his proposal for more powers.

    Cape Town asks Concourt to invalidate Public Procurement Bill

    Cape Town asks Concourt to invalidate Public Procurement Bill

    11 June 2025

    The City has wide-ranging concerns about new red tape introduced in the Bill

    City Customer Offices closed for Youth Day

    City Customer Offices closed for Youth Day

    10 June 2025

    The City’s customer offices will be closed on Monday, 16 June 2025.

    Gun conviction rates: Vast majority of cases don’t go to trial

    Gun conviction rates: Vast majority of cases don’t go to trial

    04 June 2025

    Claimed conviction rates of 80-90% are misleading due to how many cases never go to trial

    Justice system convicts just 5% from 1 670 guns seized by City police

    Justice system convicts just 5% from 1 670 guns seized by City police

    22 May 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says City policing operations are removing over 400 illegal guns from the streets every year

    Justice for Emaan: Mayor welcomes sentencing of accused

    Justice for Emaan: Mayor welcomes sentencing of accused

    05 May 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s sentencing of the two killers and gang members responsible for the tragic murder of seven-year-old Emaan Solomons

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    10 April 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting last month, and is now available for public comment.

    Wynberg Municipal Court closed until further notice

    Wynberg Municipal Court closed until further notice

    08 April 2025

    Due to an incident at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court earlier today, both the Municipal Court and the Magistrate’s Court have been closed to the public for the rest of the day.

    Traffic Fine Roadshow drives to Parow

    Traffic Fine Roadshow drives to Parow

    28 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service, in collaboration with Municipal Courts, Revenue Services, and other key departments, will host its annual public roadshow at the Parow Civic Centre, corner of Voortrekker and Talent Streets, Parow.

    Somerset West Municipal Court temporarily closed until further notice

    Somerset West Municipal Court temporarily closed until further notice

    23 January 2025

    Water flooded the first floor of the Municipal Court on the corner of Main and Church Streets in Somerset West

    City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

    City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

    20 December 2024

    The City’s Customer Interaction Centres are usually busier over the festive period as many residents choose this period to pay their municipal accounts, renew licence discs and attend to other urgent business

    ConCourt confirms there is no right to emergency accommodation in location of choice at State's expense

    ConCourt confirms there is no right to emergency accommodation in location of choice at State's expense

    20 December 2024

    The Constitutional Court confirmed that the Constitution does not guarantee a person a right to emergency housing at government expense at the location of their choice.

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