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    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    Housing the City Tour goes to Uitsig

    Housing the City Tour goes to Uitsig

    31 July 2026

    'This week in Uitsig, residents were able to get help with housing needs applications, updates on housing projects in the area, homeownership enquiries

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

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

    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.

    Sod turning celebration: City breaks ground at Belhar Infill housing project

    Sod turning celebration: City breaks ground at Belhar Infill housing project

    23 June 2026

    The Belhar Infill housing project represents more than just the construction of homes for residents

    City hands over homes to Gugulethu infill housing project beneficiaries

    City hands over homes to Gugulethu infill housing project beneficiaries

    18 June 2026

    The Gugulethu Infill housing project will deliver 1 004 homes to qualifying beneficiaries and their families

    Two new tenders for affordable housing developments open for submission

    Two new tenders for affordable housing developments open for submission

    17 June 2026

    The City’s accelerated land release for affordable housing opportunities programme brings bankable, investment-ready, packaged and rezoned properties to the market

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    10 June 2026

    The amended by-law is designed to streamline event approval processes, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for lower-risk events

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    Human Settlements Portfolio Committee inspects City housing projects

    Human Settlements Portfolio Committee inspects City housing projects

    21 May 2026

    The City’s Human Settlements Portfolio Committee conducted an oversight visit to various projects to check on their progress.

    Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

    Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

    21 May 2026

    Cape Town has in excess of 600 scrap dealers and bucket shops

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act

    City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig

    City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig

    08 May 2026

    Through this initiative, residents can access a ‘one-stop-shop’ of Human Settlements services directly in their communities

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    02 April 2026

    The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    17 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.

    Homes handed over in City's Edward Avenue project

    Homes handed over in City's Edward Avenue project

    19 February 2026

    Over the next few months, we will hand over all the homes in this project to the qualifying beneficiaries

    Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

    Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

    18 February 2026

    As part of the City’s drive to enable more access to affordable housing opportunities on well-located land across the metro, it has issued two new tenders

    City hands over homes to Greenville Phase 5 beneficiaries

    City hands over homes to Greenville Phase 5 beneficiaries

    01 February 2026

    This is one of the City’s most innovative housing projects, as it makes use of Benex Block technology

    City welcomes significant increase in applications from food premises

    City welcomes significant increase in applications from food premises

    31 January 2026

    A Certificate Of Acceptability (COA) is a legal document confirming that a food business meets basic hygiene and food safety standards

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    02 January 2026

    Excitement is building ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday 5 January

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    30 December 2025

    The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.

    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

    First homes handed over in City's Edward Avenue project

    First homes handed over in City's Edward Avenue project

    19 December 2025

    The Edward Avenue project comprises a total of 124 housing units and forms part of the City’s ongoing housing delivery programme.

    New homes for Freedom Park beneficiaries

    New homes for Freedom Park beneficiaries

    18 December 2025

    This project stands as a shining example of what is possible when communities and the City work together

    Holiday housing handover: New homes for Mau Mau beneficiaries

    Holiday housing handover: New homes for Mau Mau beneficiaries

    15 December 2025

    ​The City is thrilled to hand over 12 homes at its Gugulethu Infill housing project.

    City celebrates major milestone as 270 new homes handed over in Bonteheuwel

    City celebrates major milestone as 270 new homes handed over in Bonteheuwel

    10 December 2025

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is proud to celebrate with the new homeowners of the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    06 December 2025

    Cape Town experiences a surge in traffic volumes over the festive season

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    04 December 2025

    Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.

    City Human Settlements Committee conducts oversight visit to housing projects

    City Human Settlements Committee conducts oversight visit to housing projects

    03 December 2025

    The final two projects are part of the Managed Settlements Program (MSP), which is designed to respond to unlawful land occupation.

    Drive fine-free this festive season

    Drive fine-free this festive season

    30 November 2025

    The final traffic fine roadshow for the year starts on Friday, 5 December.

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    Steady progress as City hands over more homes in historic Dido Valley, Simon’s Town

    Steady progress as City hands over more homes in historic Dido Valley, Simon’s Town

    19 November 2025

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate has marked yet another meaningful milestone at the historic Dido Valley housing development,

    Statement on Congestion Charge

    Statement on Congestion Charge

    29 October 2025

    The City would like to set the record straight on “congestion charge” for Cape Town media reports.

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    28 October 2025

    The new Filming By-law will allow the Film Permit Office to better manage filming activity on private and public property.

    First phase of City's Edward Avenue homes progressing well

    First phase of City's Edward Avenue homes progressing well

    23 October 2025

    The City is pleased to announce that its Edward Avenue housing project is progressing well.

    New homes for Bonteheuwel families

    New homes for Bonteheuwel families

    19 October 2025

    The City handed over 30 homes to beneficiaries of the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project.

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    28 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has announced the latest rollout of the City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programme.

    City seeks public input on updated Traffic By-Law amendments

    City seeks public input on updated Traffic By-Law amendments

    19 September 2025

    The City’s Traffic By-Law is nearly 15 years old, having first been promulgated in 2011.

    Bonteheuwel families receive new homes

    Bonteheuwel families receive new homes

    16 September 2025

    The Bonteheuwel Infill project is just one of several housing projects currently under way across the metro

    Building hope: New homes for Mau Mau beneficiaries

    Building hope: New homes for Mau Mau beneficiaries

    15 September 2025

    The City’s Gugulethu Infill housing project, which will deliver 1 004 housing opportunities in total

    Statistics bare the weight that Law Enforcement carries

    Statistics bare the weight that Law Enforcement carries

    06 September 2025

    The department has just over 2 200 uniformed members who, in the past year, issued 376 113 fines for transgressions across nearly 30 different pieces of municipal and national legislation and attended 312 211 service requests across the metropole.

    New Housing the City Tour launches

    New Housing the City Tour launches

    04 September 2025

    Through this outreach tour, our teams are taking Human Settlements directly to the people

    Cape Town hosts historic first Metro Mayors’ meeting

    Cape Town hosts historic first Metro Mayors’ meeting

    27 August 2025

    Cape Town is proud to host this first meeting and I hope this will become a more regular engagement

    City hosts housing education session for Bonteheuwel beneficiaries

    City hosts housing education session for Bonteheuwel beneficiaries

    20 August 2025

    This project highlights the City’s commitment to empowering residents, enabling redress and improving access to well-located housing opportunities across the metro

    Council adopts Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan and puts Biodiversity Priority Areas on the map

    Council adopts Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan and puts Biodiversity Priority Areas on the map

    05 August 2025

    Council adopted the Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan

    Adoption of NEMA Environmental Management Frameworks

    Adoption of NEMA Environmental Management Frameworks

    17 July 2025

    Adoption of NEMA Environmental Management Frameworks, Urban Area for Cape Town to facilitate investment

    City sets record straight on Project 300 recruitment outcomes

    City sets record straight on Project 300 recruitment outcomes

    14 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has condemned recent disinformation campaigns on social media.

    Homes delivered to first Bonteheuwel infill housing project beneficiaries

    Homes delivered to first Bonteheuwel infill housing project beneficiaries

    13 July 2025

    This project will ultimately benefit 273 families from Bonteheuwel and surrounds, once completed in June 2026.

    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

    City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits construction projects

    City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits construction projects

    12 June 2025

    Members of the City’s Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visited two construction projects currently under way.

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