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    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 equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town proudly presents the Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration on Freedom Day, Monday, 27 April 2026.

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    23 March 2026

    ​Enjoy a full day of live entertainment and engaging activities with your family and friends

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    Observatory Library marks 128 years as a community icon

    20 March 2026

    This is a special milestone for Observatory Library. It’s not only a historic building, but a longstanding community hub.

    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.

    Summer celebrations return with My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden

    Summer celebrations return with My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden

    15 December 2025

    The My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden returns from 16 to 20 December 2025.

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    09 December 2025

    ​Cape Town-based clothing small businesses are closing 2025 on a high note through their participation in Cape Acceler8

    Fun is loading at the Grassy Park Festive Market

    Fun is loading at the Grassy Park Festive Market

    08 December 2025

    Hosted by the City's Economic Growth Directorate and endorsed by Ward Councillor Donovan Nelson of Ward 65, the Grassy Park Festive Market will be building on the popular community markets held across the city.

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    08 December 2025

    City libraries are getting into the holiday spirit, and they’re hopeful that young patrons will return the favour in the form of overdue books.

    Council gives go-ahead for Cape Town’s new Market Management Policy

    Council gives go-ahead for Cape Town’s new Market Management Policy

    04 December 2025

    Today, Council approved the new Market Management Policy, which will now be implemented to strengthen, expand and better manage markets on City-owned land.

    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.

    Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

    Keep cool with the City’s summer holiday programme

    02 December 2025

    The summer holiday is the longest of the year and it can be a challenge to keep little hands and minds busy

    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!

    Vendor applications open for the Grassy Park Festive Market

    Vendor applications open for the Grassy Park Festive Market

    11 November 2025

    Vendors are encouraged to apply now for a spot at the Grassy Park Festive Market.

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Scottsdene

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Scottsdene

    13 October 2025

    Interested vendors are encouraged to apply now for trading bays at My Cape Town Market Scottsdene, set to take place on Saturday, 6 December, and Sunday, 7 December 2025

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

    Be part of the new Bo-Kaap market: Calling all local Bo-Kaap traders, vendors and makers

    Be part of the new Bo-Kaap market: Calling all local Bo-Kaap traders, vendors and makers

    03 September 2025

    This initiative is aimed at supporting traders as they establish themselves in the market.

    City empowers industry partners to drive Cape Town’s economic growth

    City empowers industry partners to drive Cape Town’s economic growth

    13 August 2025

    These Special Purpose Vehicles and partnerships play a crucial role in our economic growth strategy.

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    01 July 2025

    The Arts Aweh! programme provided young people, aged six to 18, with creative learning experiences and an opportunity to participate in various art forms.

    City partnership programmes put young Capetonians to work

    City partnership programmes put young Capetonians to work

    26 June 2025

    hrough our funding of these industry-focused partners working in fields more than 15 700 jobs were created in Cape Town in 2024

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    Fun for all ages this winter school holiday

    20 June 2025

    The City’s libraries and recreation facilities are ready to keep learners busy and active this winter school holiday with hundreds of programmes.

    Fire Service draws a crowd on International Firefighters' Day

    Fire Service draws a crowd on International Firefighters' Day

    04 May 2025

    City celebrates International Firefighters' Day

    Cape Town's young Emerging Artists Shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town's young Emerging Artists Shine at Comic Con

    02 May 2025

    City assisted 10 young artists through training programmes to showcase their art at Comic Con Cape Town

    City firefighters turn up the heat to celebrate International Firefighters’ Day

    City firefighters turn up the heat to celebrate International Firefighters’ Day

    27 April 2025

    International Firefighters' Day is observed to honour firefighters for their service, and to remember those who lost their lives.

    City facilitates physical, mental and emotional wellness through art

    City facilitates physical, mental and emotional wellness through art

    14 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Arts & Culture Branch completed a series of workshops in a pilot programme focused on supporting vulnerable communities and encouraging personal growth

    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

    City tables fun at first Khayelitsha Market

    City tables fun at first Khayelitsha Market

    28 March 2025

    We encourage the public to attend the City’s first market at this popular location, which supports local talent and businesses

    Writing and publishing workshop gets youth on the page

    Writing and publishing workshop gets youth on the page

    26 March 2025

    The 62 youth from Dunoon, Philippi, Atlantis and Langa participated in the Conscious Craft of Creative Writing programme, which was facilitated by experts in the field.

    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

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    19 February 2025

    City supports Cape Town Art Fair

    Cape Town entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for scale-up programme

    Cape Town entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for scale-up programme

    14 February 2025

    The project is targeted at local businesses that centre one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    City training interventions address scarce skills development

    City training interventions address scarce skills development

    09 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services and Human Resources Directorate has successfully implemented a number of training interventions that benefited its Service and Sales workers

    Steenberg Festival is back, promising more

    Steenberg Festival is back, promising more

    17 December 2024

    Visitors will find food vendors selling delicious dishes and a variety of arts, crafts, and fashion

    Libraries offer children the gift of going fine free

    Libraries offer children the gift of going fine free

    09 December 2024

    The fine free week will allow young patrons, up to the age of 17, the opportunity to return library materials.

    Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

    Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

    29 November 2024

    The holiday programmes start on Thursday, 12 December 2024 to Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at libraries, community centres, recreation facilities, sports grounds, play parks, green spaces and other public facilities

    Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

    Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

    29 November 2024

    Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.

    Vendor registration open for Helderberg Night Market

    Vendor registration open for Helderberg Night Market

    22 November 2024

    The exciting Helderberg Night Market is right around the corner and local sellers are encouraged to apply for a spot today!

    Mayor's Craft Market returns to Cape Town Civic Centre

    Mayor's Craft Market returns to Cape Town Civic Centre

    19 November 2024

    This market is part of the Mayor’s Skills Development and Poverty Alleviation Programme and it offers registered vendors a free opportunity to sell their goods

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    18 October 2024

    This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

    Winter's going ... but not quite gone

    Winter's going ... but not quite gone

    29 September 2024

    Impact assessments this winter recorded 788 affected areas, just over 52 000 structures and approximately 167 000 persons.

    Spring into holiday programmes

    Spring into holiday programmes

    17 September 2024

    The September holiday may be shorter, but that doesn't mean there's not much to do

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    12 August 2024

    The City supports 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) representing various sectors, from technology to clothing and call centres, which all contribute to upskilling people, creating employment and growing Cape Town's economy.

    Female-run Khayelitsha business set to reach new heights with EPWP support

    Female-run Khayelitsha business set to reach new heights with EPWP support

    08 August 2024

    The EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme, now in its third year, equips entrepreneurs with essential skills to meet their goals through comprehensive training and development modules provided by the University of the Western Cape

    Design challenge ‘wastes’ no time sparking creativity

    Design challenge ‘wastes’ no time sparking creativity

    26 July 2024

    A total of 80 innovators have been selected to participate in the programme, which began on Monday, 22 July.

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