Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

25 June 2026

STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

City Health records lowest reported foodborne illness cases in three years

07 June 2026

Food safety is a highly legislated space, but the onus is on everyone to help promote it by adhering to basic practices, whether you run a business or are cooking for your household.

City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

28 May 2026

Residents are encouraged to check the City’s website or call ahead before visiting the nearest office

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

Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

25 May 2026

The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

21 May 2026

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

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

City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

28 April 2026

The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable from midnight on Friday, 1 May 2026 to 07:00 on Saturday, 2 May 2026

City strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

15 April 2026

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is intensifying its focus on waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and composting

Some City services offline for system maintenance

14 April 2026

The City advises residents that its SAP and eServices system will be offline over the coming weekend, 18 to 20 April 2026, for necessary system maintenance.

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

Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

07 April 2026

​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

City office closures March to May 2026

19 March 2026

The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed on certain days during the next few months

Recycle today, protect tomorrow: City marks World Environmental Education Day

26 January 2026

The City is calling on Cape Town residents, especially the youth, to help reduce plastic waste as we commemorate World Environmental Education Day on Monday, 26 January 2026.

All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution

17 December 2025

Tackling plastic pollution is a global challenge

Drive fine-free this festive season

30 November 2025

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

Don’t fall into the ‘grease trap’

27 November 2025

As part of the City of Cape Town’s summer readiness efforts, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified inspections of grease traps at restaurants and food businesses to prevent sewer blockages and overflows.

Check out your waste when shopping this festive

25 November 2025

Consumers need to make conscious choices to reduce unnecessary packaging, limit impulse buying and help shift the market toward more sustainable products.

City’s mobile Swop Shop brings recycling rewards closer to home

18 November 2025

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is bringing recycling closer to home with its mobile Swop Shop trailer.

MyCiTi moves over to modern bus validators

13 November 2025

City gears up for a busy November events calendar

04 November 2025

The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

Let’s keep Guy Fawkes on mute

23 October 2025

The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre has recorded decreases in complaints related to the illegal sale of fireworks

City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

18 September 2025

​The City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed on the public holiday, 24 September 2025

Traffic fine roadshow returns to Parow

04 September 2025

The roadshows offer a 'one stop shop' for those with outstanding fines and warrants and have proven to be hugely popular.

New Housing the City Tour launches

04 September 2025

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

Temporary closure of City Strand Customer Interaction and Motor Vehicle Licencing office

13 August 2025

​The City wishes to inform residents that the Strand Customer Interaction and Motor Vehicle Registration and Licencing office will be closed until further notice

City Customer Offices closed for Women’s Day

05 August 2025

​The City’s customer offices will be closed on Saturday.

Bluedowns Municipal Court temporarily closed until further notice

28 July 2025

The National Department of Justice and Constitutional Development closed the magistrate’s court this morning due to protest action

Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

02 July 2025

Scammers posing as City health inspectors are once again targeting businesses, demanding payment for fake 'health certificates'.

Open Letter by the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

25 June 2025

City Customer Offices closed for Youth Day

10 June 2025

The City’s customer offices will be closed on Monday, 16 June 2025.

World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

07 June 2025

Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

The anatomy of a Traffic Fine Roadshow

04 June 2025

The Traffic Fine Roadshows are not slowing down

Traffic Fine Roadshow rolls into Lentegeur for six days

09 May 2025

The Roadshows are spearheaded by the Cape Town Traffic Services with the City's Legal Services.

Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

08 May 2025

Our roadshows are an opportunity for residents to interact directly with Human Settlements officials who are available to offer real time solutions to queries and answers to questions

City Customer Interaction Centre public holiday closures

15 April 2025

Residents are encouraged to make use of the City’s easy and convenient online services during this time.

Wynberg Municipal Court closed until further notice

08 April 2025

Due to an incident at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court earlier today, both the Municipal Court and the Magistrate’s Court have been closed to the public for the rest of the day.

City Customer Interaction Centre closures March to May 2025

14 March 2025

The Customer Interaction Centres at our municipal offices will be closed on certain days during the next few months

Closure of Kuils River revenue office for electricity upgrades

13 March 2025

Residents are encouraged to make use of the various convenient online payment options.

Firearm arrest rounds out another busy week

10 March 2025

Taking illegal, stolen and unregistered firearms – real or fake – off our streets makes our communities safer

Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

03 March 2025

City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Somerset West Municipal Court temporarily closed until further notice

23 January 2025

Water flooded the first floor of the Municipal Court on the corner of Main and Church Streets in Somerset West

City Health records 55% increase in food-related service requests

22 January 2025

Most complaints relate to dates of durability (or what people perceive as expired foodstuff), unhygienic conditions at food premises and food quality concerns.

Payments essential for City services, thank you

16 January 2025

​The City thanks residents who have already paid their municipal accounts this month.

City reminds residents of Ocean View Customer Interaction Centre closure

23 December 2024

The decision to close the office was made after long deliberations, it was advertised and also discussed at open meetings of the subcouncil.

City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

20 December 2024

The City’s Customer Interaction Centres are usually busier over the festive period as many residents choose this period to pay their municipal accounts, renew licence discs and attend to other urgent business

City commends businesses that recognise waste as a valuable resource

19 December 2024

Hotel Verde’s journey to achieving Net Zero Waste was guided by two core strategies - sustainable purchasing policy and waste separation and composting.

Closure of Ocean View Customer Interaction Centre

10 December 2024

Residents are encouraged to visit another interaction centre, particularly the new Fish Hoek Customer Interaction Centre, and to make use of the City’s various, convenient online options

City Customer Office festive closures

09 December 2024

Residents are also urged to settle their municipal accounts using one of many online options during this period for an accurate, efficient and secure payment process