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    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    29 July 2026

    ​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    Public warned not to fall for unpaid parking fees scam

    Public warned not to fall for unpaid parking fees scam

    21 July 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to alert the public to a scam calling on road users to click on a link to pay so-called ‘unpaid parking fees’.

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    18 June 2026

    The campaign intends to empower residents with knowledge about the Promotion of Access to Information Act

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    Property owners can install stopcocks to prevent water supply disruptions and save water

    Property owners can install stopcocks to prevent water supply disruptions and save water

    26 January 2026

    Private isolating valves, also known as stopcocks, play a vital role in preventing unnecessary water supply disruptions.

    City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams

    City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams

    14 January 2026

    The City reiterates that City housing opportunities are free and qualifying residents will never be asked to pay for placement on the City’s Housing Needs Register, or for allocation of housing opportunities

    City of Cape Town warns public against fake job advertisement circulating in Mitchells Plain

    City of Cape Town warns public against fake job advertisement circulating in Mitchells Plain

    09 January 2026

    The City has been made aware of false information circulating, claiming there are opportunities for a R13 000 monlty contract.

    Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge

    Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge

    18 December 2025

    Alcohol consumption in public spaces remains one of the biggest headaches for enforcement and emergency services, particularly over the festive season.

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    04 December 2025

    Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.

    Be aware, report water disconnection scams

    Be aware, report water disconnection scams

    02 December 2025

    ​Residents are reminded to be alert and aware of scammers posing as City Water and Sanitation staff soliciting payment from customers to avoid supposed water restrictions/disconnections

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    20 November 2025

    We’re asking our indigent residents and pensioners to apply for help with service and rates costs

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    19 November 2025

    ​The scammers are out in full force and during International Fraud Awareness Week, currently under way until 22 November

    Be alert to housing scams this festive season

    Be alert to housing scams this festive season

    10 November 2025

    Residents and potential housing beneficiaries must be extra cautious ahead of and during the festive season.

    Manzi drops in like it’s hot in Tafelsig

    Manzi drops in like it’s hot in Tafelsig

    10 November 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation staff and Manzi, their mascot, visited Paramount High School in Tafelsig.

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    23 October 2025

    Cape Town is open for business

    REMINDER: City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    REMINDER: City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    18 October 2025

    The City would like to notify residents that the Soetwater Coastal Resort will be going cashless from 1 November 2025.

    City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    09 October 2025

    We have made the decision to go cashless at the entry gate of the Soetwater Resort in the interest of the safety and security of our staff and visitors

    City bursaries application deadline looms

    City bursaries application deadline looms

    07 October 2025

    ​The application window for City bursaries closes this Friday, 10 October 2025

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city

    City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

    City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

    12 September 2025

    The City is always on the lookout for new talent and I am pleased to extend an invitation to all Cape Town-based candidates

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    23 August 2025

    One team's efforts in particular have stood out - the Anti-Land Invasion Unit's B Shift impounded 25 trucks in Dunoon and Mfuleni.

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    The holiday is a fine (free) time to bring back overdue library material

    21 June 2025

    City libraries to offer another fine free week duirng the school holiday

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    11 June 2025

    On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, various stakeholders hosted a plenary session to help raise awareness on the Integrated Waste Management By-Law.

    Register for upcoming trading opportunities at Green Point Market

    Register for upcoming trading opportunities at Green Point Market

    12 May 2025

    Interested traders are encouraged to register on the City’s e-services portal to view and apply for available trading opportunities.

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    25 April 2025

    Cellphone impounds dropped by 16% between July 2022 and June 2024

    2025 City Nature Challenge on the go this weekend

    2025 City Nature Challenge on the go this weekend

    24 April 2025

    ​Cape Town residents and visitors are reminded to take part in this year’s City Nature Challenge by capturing photos of any plants or animals on their smart phones or cameras.

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    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.

    Capetonians invited to take part in 2025 City Nature Challenge

    Capetonians invited to take part in 2025 City Nature Challenge

    17 April 2025

    Cape Town residents and visitors are invited to participate in this year’s City Nature Challenge by capturing photos of any plants or animals on their smart phones or cameras

    Traffic Services lift the load

    Traffic Services lift the load

    03 April 2025

    This vertical lift truck makes it so much easier to remove vehicles, particularly ones that are parked in and can’t be moved using the conventional tow trucks

    Tap out extortion in informal settlements

    Tap out extortion in informal settlements

    11 March 2025

    Taps and toilets are part of the basic services provided by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate through its Informal Settlement and Basic Services (ISBS) branch.

    City Nature Reserves move to cashless payment options

    City Nature Reserves move to cashless payment options

    24 January 2025

    We have made the decision in the interest of the safety and security of staff and visitors who will no longer need to handle cash on the Nature Reserve premises

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    21 October 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate hosted panel discussions on various topics related to growing Cape Town’s economy.

    NHRA Exemption Areas promulgated

    NHRA Exemption Areas promulgated

    20 September 2024

    Generally, all buildings that are older than 60 years of age enjoy heritage protection in terms of the NHRA

    Threats against City electricity meter staff and contractors appear politically driven

    Threats against City electricity meter staff and contractors appear politically driven

    11 September 2024

    The City treats the emerging threats against City staff and contractors performing their official duties in these areas as unacceptable

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to impound machinery used for illegal construction work

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to impound machinery used for illegal construction work

    26 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments and new provisions to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) that regulates development and land use in the city.

    Indigent customers reminded not to exceed 15 000 litres of free water a month

    Indigent customers reminded not to exceed 15 000 litres of free water a month

    23 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate provides registered indigent customers with a free water allocation of 15 000 litres (15kl) per month.

    Film permit surge spotlights Cape Town’s appeal as international film destination

    Film permit surge spotlights Cape Town’s appeal as international film destination

    03 July 2024

    The Film Permit Office issued 4 757 film permits between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024 – a 22% increase from the 3 910 permits issued in the preceding financial year (2022/23).

    City warns residents of scam artists claiming to disconnect water

    City warns residents of scam artists claiming to disconnect water

    30 June 2024

    Residents are urged to be on alert and aware of a scam doing the rounds.

    Traffic fines: pay the right way

    Traffic fines: pay the right way

    12 June 2024

    Motorists are reminded that third party service providers are not endorsed by the City's Traffic Service.

     City steps up efforts to fight illegal dumping

    City steps up efforts to fight illegal dumping

    08 March 2024

    City's enforcement agencies issued fines for illegal dumping and littering

    Don’t miss the Kuier@TheCastle market!

    Don’t miss the Kuier@TheCastle market!

    18 February 2024

    This coming weekend the Craft + Design Institute (CDI), the Castle of Good Hope and the City will launch Kuier@TheCastle, a new monthly market.

    A milestone for Mitchells Plain

    A milestone for Mitchells Plain

    30 January 2024

    Years of hard work and collaboration will now help residents create a safer and more beautiful Mitchells Plain, following the decision to waive application fees for the leasing of identified high-risk lanes.

     Fewer alcohol confiscations no ‘dop’ in the ocean

    Fewer alcohol confiscations no ‘dop’ in the ocean

    21 January 2024

    alcohol confiscation during the Festive Season

    Tenants become homeowners via Cape Town’s ‘No Cost Transfer’ programme

    Tenants become homeowners via Cape Town’s ‘No Cost Transfer’ programme

    14 December 2023

    About a year ago we launched a unique programme to enable qualifying beneficiaries to take ownership of their own homes at no cost.

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

    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 clears out liquor pound as festive season looms

    City clears out liquor pound as festive season looms

    03 November 2023

    Recently, over the weekend of 20 – 22 October, officers confiscated 1 176 units of alcohol (604 litres).

    Dignity through property-ownership: Next chapter of City’s unique home-ownership drive launched

    Dignity through property-ownership: Next chapter of City’s unique home-ownership drive launched

    22 October 2023

    ​Mrs Patricia Fortune, 62, from Beacon Valley is the latest successful beneficiary of the City’s unique home-ownership transfer at no cost programme.

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