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

A busy week of events ahead

12 July 2026

Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

25 June 2026

The Bayview U16 Youth Cup is one of several grassroots football events supported by the City through the Special Events Committee.

City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

18 June 2026

The City’s Smart Cape programme is focused on expanding digital access and enabling opportunities within communities

City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

18 June 2026

City supported various Youth Day activities

50 years later: Celebrating the story of Mitchells Plain and its future

24 April 2026

The 50-year milestone matters

A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

14 April 2026

The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

Thrilling finish to 37th Bayhill Premier Cup

07 April 2026

The competition kicked off on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at Erica Park Stadium in Belhar with the group stages.

Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

17 March 2026

The Law Enforcement School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is at the forefront of Safety and Security’s social crime prevention efforts.

Tournament fixtures announced for 37th Bayhill Premier Cup

15 March 2026

City Departments Recreation and Parks, Events and the organisers of the tournament hosted the official fixture draw at the Banqueting Hall in the Cape Town Civic Centre last night.

Non-stop sporting action hits the Mother City over this weekend

03 December 2025

​Cape Town is in for an exciting weekend of sporting action from 5 – 7 December 2025

Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

02 December 2025

The summer holiday is the longest of the year and it can be a challenge to keep little hands and minds busy

Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

26 November 2025

The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

25 October 2025

The Chess@Libraries initiative is a collaboration between the City’s Library and Information Services Department and the Western Cape Chess Federation.

City supports grassroots football

02 October 2025

The action kicks off with the 14th edition of the Rygate Cubs Festival at the Johnston Road Sports Complex in Athlone

Deputy Mayor welcomes Springbok Women back home

17 September 2025

I want to thank all the women who participated at the World Cup and represented South Africa for their inspiring performance throughout the tournament

City opens new R13,7 million synthetic soccer pitch in Fisantekraal

16 September 2025

The Fisantekraal Recreation Hub offers a range of programmes for the community, including after-school activities, girls' futsal, netball, rugby, fitness, as well as seniors' activities.

Stage set for an exciting summer of events

04 September 2025

the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

New venue, same intense court action for squash championships

14 August 2025

Makers Landing, at the heart of Cape Town’s Cruise Terminal, will crown the 2025 U17 and U19 Growthpoint SA Squash Nationals champions later this week.

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.

Open Letter by the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

25 June 2025

Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

23 June 2025

The event forms part of the City’s Youth Month celebrations and is aimed at promoting access to new recreational opportunities for young people.

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

Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

20 June 2025

The City’s libraries and recreation facilities are ready to keep learners busy and active this winter school holiday with hundreds of programmes.

Youth Day Classic Basketball tournament dribbles in for its fifth edition

19 June 2025

City hosts the fifth edition of the Youth Day Classic Basketball Tournament

Youth day events draw hundreds

17 June 2025

Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.

City libraries make moves with chess tournaments

14 June 2025

The number of libraries taking part in this year’s round of chess tournaments has more than doubled.

Cape Town Games bring youth together in play

01 June 2025

Codes include friendly competitions in five-a-side soccer, fast-five-netball, dodgeball, three-a-side basketball, dominoes, table tennis, drie blikkies and puca.

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

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.

Bayhill Premier Cup – it’s a wrap!

21 April 2025

The finals took place at Athlone Stadium, with more than 6 000 spectators in attendance.

A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

15 April 2025

The City’s Events Permit Office has permitted and will be monitoring at least 27 events going into the long Easter weekend.

All systems go for 2025 Bayhill Premier Cup

12 April 2025

Over the Easter long weekend, 32 teams from the Western Cape, the rest of South Africa and abroad, will vie for top honours.

City gets communities moving for World Day for Physical Activity

08 April 2025

World Day for Physical Activity was observed on Sunday, 6 April 2025 – and the City showcased how it promotes active, healthy lifestyles for all ages.

Bay Hill Cup draw gets the ball rolling

16 March 2025

City support the annual Bay Hill Cup

Resurfaced hockey turf gets a (leading) pass

26 February 2025

Bellville Hockey Club hosted the opening of their season on the newly resurfaced turf.

Durbanville in for a hole lot of action at Standard Bank Ladies Open

18 February 2025

The Durbanville Golf Club will host the Standard Bank Ladies Open from Thursday, 20 February 2025.

A month of world-class events and memorable experiences in Cape Town

04 February 2025

The City is hosting a lot of events during February

Be part of history at Cape Town SVNS – the biggest party in town

05 December 2024

Cape Town once again sets the stage for excitement on and off the field.

Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

29 November 2024

The holiday programmes start on Thursday, 12 December 2024 to Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at libraries, community centres, recreation facilities, sports grounds, play parks, green spaces and other public facilities

Get your tickets for Bafana's Afcon qualifier

08 November 2024

Bafana Bafana return to Cape Town after nine years to play in the African Cup of Nations at the DHL Stadium

Events for the entire family in Cape Town this November

06 November 2024

City to host various events during November

Cape Town's epic week of football, music and kites

22 October 2024

Major events taking place in Cape Town this week and over the weekend

Hockey legends show they still have game

12 October 2024

City of Cape Town is a sponsor partner in the World Masters Hockey Wolrd Cup

Grassroots football shines at Kapstadt CUP 2024

07 October 2024

City of Cape Town host a successful Kapstadt CUP 2024

Cape Town’s October events line-up has festivals, sport, and global music

02 October 2024

October is loaded with topnotch events

City youth shine in soccer showdown

30 September 2024

Soccer youth tournament played at Salberau Sport Field in Elsies River

 Chess tournament makes all the right moves

29 September 2024

This year’s Chess@Libraries is the biggest one yet with 150 players on board at the final tournament in Parow on Friday, 27 September.

Back the Women Boks at DHL Stadium and Athlone Stadium

21 September 2024

Women World Rugby Tournament in Cape Town

City’s U19 Netball Tournament concludes with a thrilling finale

03 September 2024

The City of Cape Town’s highly anticipated U19 Netball Tournament concluded this weekend with an exciting finale at the Stephan Reagan Sports Complex in Mitchells Plain.