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    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    08 July 2026

    The City's bursary applications are set to open in August/September 2026

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    19 May 2026

    ​The drills, coordinated by the Safety and Security Directorate happen quarterly and put several role-players through their paces.

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    20 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    08 April 2026

    Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industr

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    17 February 2026

    We are elated to see employment hit record levels in Cape Town, with 470 000 jobs added over the current local government term.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    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

    Cape Town adds 40 000 jobs, highest quarterly jobs gain of SA’s metros

    Cape Town adds 40 000 jobs, highest quarterly jobs gain of SA’s metros

    11 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town added 40 000 jobs since the last quarter, the highest of the metros.

    City warns jobseekers of fraudulent recruitment communication

    City warns jobseekers of fraudulent recruitment communication

    03 October 2025

    warning to residents and jobseekers of fraudsters and scammers offering fake opportunities with the City

    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 hosting info day about neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    City hosting info day about neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    03 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town encourages local residents, stakeholders and interested and affected parties to attend the information day about the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas

    Call for comment on neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    Call for comment on neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    15 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to comment on the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas in the Far South

    City-backed Enterprise Development initiatives drive SMME growth across Cape Town

    City-backed Enterprise Development initiatives drive SMME growth across Cape Town

    06 August 2025

    10th annual City of Cape Town Smart Supplier Programme

    Youth ambassadors create solutions to tackle community issues

    Youth ambassadors create solutions to tackle community issues

    19 June 2025

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department brought together 41 young people.

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    12 June 2025

    City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

    City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top global diplomats

    City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top global diplomats

    25 May 2025

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate, joined by its Energy counterpart, has held its annual event with a host of consul-generals.

    Cape Town receives upgrade from Moody’s ratings

    Cape Town receives upgrade from Moody’s ratings

    02 May 2025

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the City’s credit rating upgrade announced by ratings agency Moody’s Investor Services on 2 May.

    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.

    Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

    Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

    23 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros

    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

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    02 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled an R875,4 million draft budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2025/26 financial year.

    #YouthStartCT participants get going

    #YouthStartCT participants get going

    02 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town welcomed the participants of the ninth edition of the annual #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge last night.

    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

    Mayor welcomes Cape Town’s Clean Audit from AG

    Mayor welcomes Cape Town’s Clean Audit from AG

    30 January 2025

    ​Cape Town’s City Council today adopted the metro’s latest Annual Report for 2023/24, which includes a clean audit report from the Auditor General (AG).

    Alderman Eddie Andrews calling men to action at National Men’s Parliament

    Alderman Eddie Andrews calling men to action at National Men’s Parliament

    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.

    Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

    Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

    06 November 2024

    Jobs Connect, Cape Town’s leading workforce development programme, continues to be a game-changer – not only for job seekers, but also for the city’s small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs).

    City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee checks on informal settlements

    City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee checks on informal settlements

    22 October 2024

    Informality is a reality in Cape Town, as it is across South Africa and many parts of the world

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    18 October 2024

    This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

    City welcomes opening of Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UWC

    City welcomes opening of Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UWC

    12 October 2024

    The Centre, established in 2013, has grown into a vital institution supporting aspiring student entrepreneurs and small business owners in surrounding communities.

    New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

    New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

    18 July 2024

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate's Informal Settlements Basic Services Branch provides a janitorial service for toilets placed in informal settlements.

    Cape Town gets Moody’s Credit Rating Upgrade

    Cape Town gets Moody’s Credit Rating Upgrade

    01 July 2024

    The agency noted that good governance is enabling the City to fund major infrastructure investments due to the metro's healthy revenue collection rate keeping debt levels relatively low.

     Youth Day celebrations abound

    Youth Day celebrations abound

    18 June 2024

    Young people joined the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate in celebrating Youth Day.

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    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.

    ​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

    ​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

    31 May 2024

    Speech by the City's Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at a special council meeting on 31 May 2024.

    Cape Town approves SA’s biggest pro-poor infrastructure investment

    Cape Town approves SA’s biggest pro-poor infrastructure investment

    31 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town has passed the Building For Jobs Budget 2024/25.

    Cape Town tables most inclusive social package for indigents, pensioners

    Cape Town tables most inclusive social package for indigents, pensioners

    21 May 2024

    Cape Town also has the highest proportion of residents benefitting from free basic water and electricity, according to StatsSA's non-financial census data for municipalities released in March 2024.

    Cape Town puts R5,5m into recruiting youth for jobs

    Cape Town puts R5,5m into recruiting youth for jobs

    15 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town is putting a R5,5m budget behind Jobs Connect – a recruitment platform to link young people with employers, which also includes work readiness training opportunities

    Why Cape Town’s economy works – and how it will shine brighter than ever

    Why Cape Town’s economy works – and how it will shine brighter than ever

    04 April 2024

    One of the clearest indications of a region's economic well-being is its jobs report

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    Power Play Women’s Tournament creates buzz in Kleinvlei

    Power Play Women’s Tournament creates buzz in Kleinvlei

    27 March 2024

    The Power Play for Women Cricket Tournament showcases our commitment to promoting the development and impact of women's sport in our communities.

    Transforming businesses through City’s High Impact Programme

    Transforming businesses through City’s High Impact Programme

    20 March 2024

    This week, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, met with entrepreneurs.

    City partners with National Business Institute for an artisan skills development programme

    City partners with National Business Institute for an artisan skills development programme

    19 March 2024

    The City welcomed the group of 31 selected learners to the programme and provided further insight to what this opportunity entails.

    Cape Town ranked first in latest Good Governance Africa index

    Cape Town ranked first in latest Good Governance Africa index

    18 March 2024

    The report notes that 'Cape Town, the highest ranked metro, scores well across the GPI categories

    Cape Town adds another 43 000 jobs, maintains SA’s lowest unemployment rate

    Cape Town adds another 43 000 jobs, maintains SA’s lowest unemployment rate

    20 February 2024

    Cape Town has maintained the lowest broad unemployment rate of all SA metros

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