It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

31 July 2026

The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November

City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

30 July 2026

The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

17 July 2026

Various City departments will be stationed at the Gugulethu Civic Hall in NY50 on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

14 July 2026

The well attended engagement with these key City partners comes ahead of a busy festive season of cultural events.

City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

05 July 2026

Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

03 July 2026

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

#YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

24 June 2026

It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

24 June 2026

The City's Human Resource Management Department hosted a successful Career Expo at the Durbanville Town Hall.

Youth Day celebrations at Adriaanse Library

19 June 2026

Following an educational programme, participants enjoyed a variety of recreational activities facilitated by the Sports and Recreation Department

City’s Mobile Office heading to Lwandle and Grassy Park

15 June 2026

These mobile office visits bring essential municipal services closer to residents, making it easier to access support right in their own neighbourhoods.

Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

12 June 2026

​Nearly 200 staff members have been promoted or appointed to sergeant or inspector

Langa library starts a new chapter with completed upgrades

12 June 2026

Libraries play such an important role in our communities and renovating, regular maintenance and upgrades are investments in future learning

City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

08 June 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River this week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

City’s Mobile Office heading to Masiphumelele and Richwood

28 May 2026

These mobile office visits bring essential municipal support to residents' doorsteps

City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

28 May 2026

The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is working on this new vision for Main Road

From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

26 May 2026

​Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.

City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

24 May 2026

Public libraries across Cape Town are undergoing major upgrades as the City invests millions to improve spaces where residents, especially young people, learn, study and access the internet

City’s Mobile Office heads to Kirstenhof and Edgemead

24 May 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Church of the Holy Spirit Lifestyle Centre in Kirstenhof

City’s Mobile Office heads to Wallacedene Community Hall

18 May 2026

​This week, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Wallacedene Community Hall on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

17 May 2026

Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

Ben Friedman Square to be named Strand Muslim Square; R2,1 billion in rates relief already provided

30 April 2026

The promise of freedom is not measured in history

Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

17 April 2026

The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism

Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

15 April 2026

Public participation is not only a legislative requirement, but something which the City of Cape Town takes very seriously

City’s Mobile Office going to Gugulethu and Blue Downs next week

10 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will once again be on the move to provide residents with convenient access to essential municipal services.

Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

04 April 2026

Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West next week

20 March 2026

The City’s Customer Relations Department’s mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically.

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.

Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

13 March 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Goodwood Library celebrated its 65th birthday this week.

City’s Mobile Office heading to Atlantis next week

13 March 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Atlantis next week

City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

06 March 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

03 March 2026

The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

City calling for comments on closure of Buttskop Road, Blackheath

22 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town is proposing a permanent road closure of Buttskop Road from Trafford Road to Van Riebeeck Road, and Meadow Road in Blackheath.

Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

22 February 2026

Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle

City’s Mobile Office to wrap up February in Eerste River and Lwandle

20 February 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Eerste River and Lwandle next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

Opera comes to Cape Town’s neighbourhoods

20 February 2026

Road closures: 2026 State of the Nation Address

06 February 2026

City announces road closures for the State of the Nation Address

Mfuleni turns 50: Mayor joins residents for open-air celebration

02 February 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined Mfuleni residents for the community’s 50th Anniversary commemoration on 31 January.

Council Speech 29 January 2026

29 January 2026

All work, no play

New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

26 January 2026

Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

23 January 2026

The City's Mobile Office is heading to Belhar and Mfuleni next week to bring essential municipal services.

David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

20 January 2026

David Kramer was on hand to personally accept the honour, while Taliep Petersen’s posthumous award was accepted by his daughters, Jawaahier, Fatiema, and Aeesha Petersen.

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

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.

Festive Lights 2025: City ready to host 80 000+ crowd for free open-air concert

23 November 2025

The City of Cape Town’s flagship event, the Festive Lights Switch-On, is taking place a week from today on Sunday, 30 November 2025 on the Grand Parade.

City's Mobile Office heading to Westlake and Muizenberg

21 November 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Westlake United Church Trust in Westlake to provide a wide range of municipal services.

Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

20 November 2025

This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

City's Mobile Office heading to Langa next week

14 November 2025

As we wrap up our Mobile Office visits for 2025, we are bringing the City’s services closer to the residents of Langa for their convenience.

All hands on deck as joint services tackle sewage, waste and roadworks in Bishop Lavis

13 November 2025

The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.

Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

12 November 2025

Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.