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    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    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

    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

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    23 February 2026

    ​February is Language Activism Month, and on Saturday, 21 February 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    08 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officiated at the opening of a facility in Paarden Eiland for Everlectric.

    Devolution: City prepares for next steps

    Devolution: City prepares for next steps

    21 August 2025

    The motion for the devolution of policing powers was on the agenda for today's Council meeting

    Driven by delivery: Building our City of Hope through Human Settlements delivery

    Driven by delivery: Building our City of Hope through Human Settlements delivery

    16 May 2025

    Human Settlements grant funding goes directly into the communities who need it most and we will be doing so much more in the new financial year

    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.

    Affordable housing vision: Great first leg of Woodstock Hospital public participation followed by more engagements

    Affordable housing vision: Great first leg of Woodstock Hospital public participation followed by more engagements

    31 January 2025

    We’ve concluded the first leg of the public participation period for intended mixed income and affordable housing development at the Woodstock Hospital site

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    30 January 2025

    The City Council has approved the sale and lease of 36 City-owned properties.

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Final Council meeting reminder for 2024

    Final Council meeting reminder for 2024

    04 December 2024

    The final council meeting of the City of Cape Town will be held virtually tomorrow Thursday, 5 December 2024

    Every voice must be heard: Public engagement period for Woodstock Hospital affordable housing site extended

    Every voice must be heard: Public engagement period for Woodstock Hospital affordable housing site extended

    26 November 2024

    We remain dedicated to our globally recognised affordable housing programme and ensuring we deliver to those who need it most.

    DRMC takes places of worship through their safety paces

    DRMC takes places of worship through their safety paces

    24 November 2024

    Emergency response protocols, evacuation procedures, and ways to mitigate risks during various crises were on the agenda.

    Mayco supports release of prime Green Point site for mixed-use development

    Mayco supports release of prime Green Point site for mixed-use development

    12 November 2024

    Today the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee greenlit a public participation process to release prime property in Green Point for mixed-use development, including affordable housing and commercial opportunities. The item will now serve on the City Council’s agenda on 5 December for authorisation to commence public participation.

    President Ramaphosa quietly announces major delay to National Rail Devolution Strategy

    President Ramaphosa quietly announces major delay to National Rail Devolution Strategy

    29 October 2024

    The President stated in his weekly newsletter: ‘Work is under way to develop a National Rail Masterplan that will lay out the future for rail in South Africa.

    Woodstock Hospital Development: A new dawn for much-needed affordable housing delivery

    Woodstock Hospital Development: A new dawn for much-needed affordable housing delivery

    30 August 2024

    Our plans for this site as a mixed use market and affordable housing development will be a game-changer, bringing much-needed affordable housing, and an economic and value boost to this area.

    Cape Town secures a further R2,8bn in finance for infrastructure investment

    Cape Town secures a further R2,8bn in finance for infrastructure investment

    23 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has secured a further R2,8bn in financing towards its plans for a South African record infrastructure investment over three years.

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024

    22 August 2024

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024 – Cape Town spends SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

     Mayor briefs Council on Cape Town’s GNU Advocacy Agenda

    Mayor briefs Council on Cape Town’s GNU Advocacy Agenda

    25 July 2024

    There is opportunity – and reason for optimism – in this new Government of National Unity.

    Cape Town secures R3,5bn finance towards record infrastructure spend

    Cape Town secures R3,5bn finance towards record infrastructure spend

    25 June 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has secured a further R3,5bn in financing towards its plans for a South African record infrastructure investment over three years

    ​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

    ​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

    31 May 2024

    Speech by the City's Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at a special council meeting on 31 May 2024.

    Cape Town approves SA’s biggest pro-poor infrastructure investment

    Cape Town approves SA’s biggest pro-poor infrastructure investment

    31 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town has passed the Building For Jobs Budget 2024/25.

    Cape Town tables most inclusive social package for indigents, pensioners

    Cape Town tables most inclusive social package for indigents, pensioners

    21 May 2024

    Cape Town also has the highest proportion of residents benefitting from free basic water and electricity, according to StatsSA's non-financial census data for municipalities released in March 2024.

    Mayco greenlights subsidies for micro-developers in low-income areas

    Mayco greenlights subsidies for micro-developers in low-income areas

    06 February 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee today adopted the creation of a Development Charges Fund to support micro-developers building affordable housing in lower income communities.

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    31 January 2024

    As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.

    Cape Town receives a Clean Audit for 2022-23

    Cape Town receives a Clean Audit for 2022-23

    29 January 2024

    A clean audit is far more than just symbolic recognition, it is the very basis for better service delivery for residents

    Cape Town to release another inner city property for social housing

    Cape Town to release another inner city property for social housing

    25 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town is set to release its New Market Street property for social housing development following City Council approval today, 25 May 2023.

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    25 May 2023

    Today, the monetary policy committee will announce what most economists say will be a 50-basis-point hike in interest rates.

    King David Mowbray Golf Club lease renewal on Council agenda

    King David Mowbray Golf Club lease renewal on Council agenda

    18 April 2023

    The Cape Town City Council will, on 26 April 2023, consider the authorising of public comment on the 10-year renewal of the King David Mowbray golf club.

    Mayco greenlights major Potsdam WWTW upgrade contracts for Council approval

    Mayco greenlights major Potsdam WWTW upgrade contracts for Council approval

    22 March 2023

    Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit two major construction contracts linked to the R5bn upgrade of Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW)

    Tender appeals dismissed, Potsdam WWTW upgrade contracts head to Council

    Tender appeals dismissed, Potsdam WWTW upgrade contracts head to Council

    26 February 2023

    The City’s tender appeals authority has dismissed appeals on two major contracts linked to the R5bn upgrade of Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW). These contracts are now set to serve on the City Council agenda in March, for a final statutory public participation before awards to the successful bidders.

    City encourages mining professionals to invest in Cape Town

    City encourages mining professionals to invest in Cape Town

    06 February 2023

    Statement by Alderman Eddie andrews, The City's Acting Mayor

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    26 January 2023

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Cape Town’s power procurement aims for four-stages of load-shedding protection

    Cape Town’s power procurement aims for four-stages of load-shedding protection

    26 January 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis briefed the City Council today on progress with the three-phase procurement for load-shedding protection

    Cape Town receives clean audit for 2021-22

    Cape Town receives clean audit for 2021-22

    19 January 2023

    My thanks go to every official who takes pride in delivery to residents, and does so with integrity and determination.

    Taking stock of the year that was

    Taking stock of the year that was

    30 December 2022

    MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was

    City Manager appointment confirmed by Council

    City Manager appointment confirmed by Council

    02 November 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town has re-appointed current City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    27 October 2022

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council to approve rapid title deed transfer programme and yet more social housing land release

    Council to approve rapid title deed transfer programme and yet more social housing land release

    27 October 2022

    ​Two major steps forward in the Land Release for Affordable Housing Mayoral Priority Programme are in the process of being approved by the City Council today, 27 October.

    Significant new progress in city-owned land release for social housing

    Significant new progress in city-owned land release for social housing

    28 July 2022

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis delivered on Thursday, 28 July 2022

    Historic Salt River Market set for social housing construction

    Historic Salt River Market set for social housing construction

    28 July 2022

    Today the City government has tabled the release of the Salt River Market precinct for development and construction of social housing, as well as the release of a second, even larger site at Pickwick Road.

    City pushes for continued industry growth in renewed agreement with Cape Town Tourism

    City pushes for continued industry growth in renewed agreement with Cape Town Tourism

    12 July 2022

    Having seen first-hand the value tourism creates for local communities while celebrating culture and natural beauty

    Special Council meeting virtual attendance

    Special Council meeting virtual attendance

    30 May 2022

    The Council meeting will be broadcast live on the City’s YouTube page

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