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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

    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 further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    03 July 2026

    Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    29 June 2026

    The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    15 June 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting the public to comment from today, Monday, 15 June, on the draft updates to the Business Support Policy

    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

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    27 May 2026

    To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

    City-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

    City-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

    22 May 2026

    Supporting small businesses remains an important part of Cape Town’s economic growth approach

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    13 April 2026

    ​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

    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

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    05 March 2026

    Vendor applications are now open and will close on Wednesday

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    26 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate invites traders and vendors to apply for bays at the newly-completed Wallacedene Container Market.

    Much loved Mayors Craft Market starts this Friday

    Much loved Mayors Craft Market starts this Friday

    24 February 2026

    The market will run from 07:00 to 14:30 on the trading days. Marketers can be found on the 2nd floor of the Cape Town Civic Centre.

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    24 February 2026

    The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    16 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026.

    Strong turnout for Economic Growth Directorate’s Mitchells Plain activation

    Strong turnout for Economic Growth Directorate’s Mitchells Plain activation

    05 February 2026

    Residents and business owners from in and around Mitchells Plain turned out for the first Economic Growth Directorate community activation of the year.

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    26 January 2026

    These services have supported thousands of Capetonians in accessing work opportunities, upskilling courses, and equipping small business owners with information resources

    Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

    Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

    23 January 2026

    The City is encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of free enterprise development services offered through the City’s Business Hub.

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    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.

    November Mayor's Craft Market perfectly timed for gifting season

    November Mayor's Craft Market perfectly timed for gifting season

    21 November 2025

    The upcoming Mayor’s Craft Market, kicking off on Thursday, 27 November 2025, is not to be missed!

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    07 November 2025

    The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

    City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

    City-backed Bellville Business Expo levels up SMMEs

    31 October 2025

    Northern suburbs residents turned out this week to engage with select small businesses.

    The 3rd annual Bellville Business Expo is back to help local SMMEs grow

    The 3rd annual Bellville Business Expo is back to help local SMMEs grow

    14 October 2025

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

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    23 September 2025

    The City marks the strides made to curb carbon emissions and human-induced climate change through its organic waste diversion pilot projects.

    Hundreds of Cape Town jobs retained through City-funded Productivity Efficiency Programme

    Hundreds of Cape Town jobs retained through City-funded Productivity Efficiency Programme

    02 September 2025

    The programme assists SMMEs who are in distress or need guidance on improving their operations

    Boost Your Business – SMMEs invited to exclusive lunchtime livestream

    Boost Your Business – SMMEs invited to exclusive lunchtime livestream

    25 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on Cape Town-based small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs to join the Economic Growth Directorate’s lunchtime business offering session

    SMMEs invited to lunchtime livestream with Economic Growth

    SMMEs invited to lunchtime livestream with Economic Growth

    15 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is calling on Cape Town-based small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs to join the Economic Growth Directorate’s lunchtime business offering session

    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

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    26 June 2025

    The amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that we will vote on today will do more than any other programme

    Local informal traders invited to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

    Local informal traders invited to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

    15 May 2025

    An exciting opportunity for local informal traders to showcase and sell their products at the City's Tygerberg Nature Reserve.

    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.

    Online reporting function turns the dial on noise complaints

    Online reporting function turns the dial on noise complaints

    27 April 2025

    In the current financial year, the number of complaints is yet again nearing the 2 000 mark.

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    23 April 2025

    This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

    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.

    Reducing waste at our fingertips

    Reducing waste at our fingertips

    02 April 2025

    The City currently manages about 2,1 million tonnes of waste annually, with about 31,53% of this waste currently diverted from landfill

    Popular Mayor’s Craft Market promises a variety of products and services

    Popular Mayor’s Craft Market promises a variety of products and services

    28 March 2025

    ‘I am quite pleased to welcome back crafters to this second 2025 market

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Cape Town secures R2,8 bn in finance for major electricity grid upgrades

    Cape Town secures R2,8 bn in finance for major electricity grid upgrades

    28 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town has secured R2,8 billion in development finance towards major electricity grid upgrades.

    City’s Productivity Efficiency Programme ready to help businesses build back better

    City’s Productivity Efficiency Programme ready to help businesses build back better

    25 February 2025

    The programme assists SMMEs with focused strategies to help them improve their operations.

    City ready to host first Mayor's Craft Market of the year

    City ready to host first Mayor's Craft Market of the year

    21 February 2025

    The popular Mayor’s Craft Market makes its return to the Cape Town Civic Centre next week, from Thursday, 27 February until Friday, 28 February 2025

    Apply now for City’s popular Smart Supplier Programme

    Apply now for City’s popular Smart Supplier Programme

    12 February 2025

    The programme, which runs over eight months, aims to support and develop local businesses by equipping them with the skills to work successfully with corporate supply chains

    Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront under way

    Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront under way

    09 February 2025

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls.

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