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    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    30 July 2026

    The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    17 July 2026

    Investors, entrepreneurs and private and public sector leaders gathered in Cape Town for the three-day India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit.

    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

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    16 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has renewed calls for Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, which has been ranked last in the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    11 June 2026

    The expo brings together hospitality industry suppliers and buyers from across Africa for a packed programme

    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    23 April 2026

    The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

    Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

    Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

    14 April 2026

    World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026, the continent’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, kicked off this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    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

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    07 April 2026

    Information guide and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    01 April 2026

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    March events provide a major economic boost

    March events provide a major economic boost

    06 March 2026

    March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    22 February 2026

    The Cape Town-based Century City Conference Centre has made history.

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    21 February 2026

    Five emerging creatives from the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Emerging Artist Programme exhibit their art at the Art Fair

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    31 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    This is Cape Town… in New York, London and Europe

    This is Cape Town… in New York, London and Europe

    20 January 2026

    This Is Cape Town, the City’s biggest and boldest tourism initiative to date, is landing in New York, London and several European cities this month.

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    17 December 2025

    Travel and Leisure Asia and the U.S. News & World Report have respectively marked Cape Town in their top ranks for best destination this year.

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    03 December 2025

    This campaign is our most ambitious global push yet.

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    30 November 2025

    At a special ceremony in the Council Chamber on Thursday, 27 November, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officially appointed the new Invest Cape Town Ambassadors.

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

    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.

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    21 November 2025

    Cape Town is an incredible city with a wide variety of attractions and experiences for travellers of all interests and backgrounds

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    30 September 2025

    The latest performance figures out of Cape Town International Airport prove what we’ve long believed

    City launches latest edition of This Is Cape Town magazine to boost visitor economy

    City launches latest edition of This Is Cape Town magazine to boost visitor economy

    14 September 2025

    The City unveiled the fifth edition of the City’s flagship place-marketing magazine, This Is Cape Town to coincide with Tourism Month.

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    Council greenlights public participation on sale of City’s Cape Town International Convention Centre shares

    Council greenlights public participation on sale of City’s Cape Town International Convention Centre shares

    21 August 2025

    The CTICC will remain a convention centre and the land would remain City-owned.

    Cape Town International arrivals set for smooth entry as BMA, WCG and City team-up

    Cape Town International arrivals set for smooth entry as BMA, WCG and City team-up

    18 August 2025

    A smoother, faster experience at the airport means tourists get to Table Mountain before sunset, and the tour guide in Langa does not lose business due to airport delays

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    24 July 2025

    ​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

    City welcomes new digital visa schemes for film and events industries

    City welcomes new digital visa schemes for film and events industries

    09 July 2025

    STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    The world is calling Cape Town: 10 400 new BPO jobs created

    The world is calling Cape Town: 10 400 new BPO jobs created

    02 June 2025

    Over 10 427 new jobs have been created in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector

    Mayco recommends re-appointment of Cape Town Tourism as City’s Destination Marketing Organisation

    Mayco recommends re-appointment of Cape Town Tourism as City’s Destination Marketing Organisation

    21 May 2025

    Working with CTT is one of the City’s most valuable in-roads to the industry and helps us to shape our tourism landscape

    New Codes of Conduct to preserve Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    New Codes of Conduct to preserve Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    12 May 2025

    Codes of Conduct for Permissible Activities at the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR)

    Countdown to Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert

    Countdown to Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert

    20 April 2025

    ​The event on Thursday, 24 April 2025, will feature performances from a dynamic mix of international icons and local talent.

    Another big new call centre dials up in Cape Town – with plans for more

    Another big new call centre dials up in Cape Town – with plans for more

    16 April 2025

    TP is one of the biggest BPO companies in the world, with more than 500 000 employees at divisions all over the world

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    11 April 2025

    On Thursday 10 April, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, spoke at the World Travel Market Tourism Investment Conference at the CTICC Global Stage

    City welcomes expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

    City welcomes expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

    09 April 2025

    By streamlining visa processes, this initiative will boost our country’s tourism sector and strengthen the broader economy.

    World Travel Market Africa returns to ignite Cape Town and the continent!

    World Travel Market Africa returns to ignite Cape Town and the continent!

    08 April 2025

    Cape Town is proud to welcome travel and tourism professionals from around the world to the Mother City for World Travel Market Africa 2025

    Two Oceans Marathon Week: Essential logistics and road closures

    Two Oceans Marathon Week: Essential logistics and road closures

    01 April 2025

    More than 30 000 athletes, combined for the Ultra and Half Marathons, are expected to hit the streets of Cape Town.

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    13 March 2025

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting the commemoration for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement, acknowledged internationally on 15 March each year.

    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.

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    04 March 2025

    Indian outbound travel is projected to experience phenomenal growth with global travel technology company, Travelport, projecting that the country’s outbound travel market will reach 39 million people by 2028

    Cape Town calls for Open Skies to boost economy, lower air travel costs

    Cape Town calls for Open Skies to boost economy, lower air travel costs

    19 February 2025

    South Africa is a signatory to both the Yamoussoukro Decision and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)- key agreements designed to liberalise air transport across Africa.

    Robbie Williams and Green Day set to rock the Mother City at Calabash 2025

    Robbie Williams and Green Day set to rock the Mother City at Calabash 2025

    18 January 2025

    The event takes place at DHL Stadium on 22 and 23 January 2025.

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    08 January 2025

    The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    04 December 2024

    Cape Town is ready to welcome the world this holiday season.

    Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Town’s creative industry

    Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Town’s creative industry

    29 November 2024

    The City is thrilled to announce the approval of a lease agreement in Paardevlei, Somerset West, which will see the construction of a R900 million film set, propelling Cape Town’s vibrant creative economy.

    New R1,2bn development set to drive jobs, growth in Cape Town’s CBD

    New R1,2bn development set to drive jobs, growth in Cape Town’s CBD

    15 November 2024

    The auction is a key part of the Economic Growth Directorate’s strategy to leverage City-owned land in ways that stimulate private sector investment, create jobs, and foster long-term growth.

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    Green Coast status awarded to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve coastline for fifth time

    29 October 2024

    As the most biodiverse city in the world, we have a responsibility to conserve and protect this unique biodiversity

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