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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

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    21 July 2026

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is alerting residents to housing opportunity scam attempts on social media platforms.

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    02 July 2026

    More sites have been released in this term of office alone than in the decade prior under the City’s Mayoral Priority Programme

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    30 June 2026

    The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    29 June 2026

    This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    16 June 2026

    Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    08 June 2026

    Salt River Market is among four inner-city sites where construction is set to begin this year on over 3 000 affordable units in total, including over 1 500 social housing rental apartments

    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

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

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

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

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    31 March 2026

    Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams

    City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams

    14 January 2026

    The City reiterates that City housing opportunities are free and qualifying residents will never be asked to pay for placement on the City’s Housing Needs Register, or for allocation of housing opportunities

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    14 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

    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

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    15 December 2025

    Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    04 December 2025

    The City Council has approved the in-principle transfer by way of a public competitive process of well-located and spatially integrated City-owned land in Woodstock for the purpose of a mixed income development.

    More houses handed over in Cape Town than all Gauteng metros combined

    More houses handed over in Cape Town than all Gauteng metros combined

    27 November 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says more state-subsidised houses have been handed over in Cape Town than all three Gauteng metros combined over the last five years

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    23 November 2025

    As a City we have been working with partners in areas such as Khayelitsha and others for more than a decade to enable community-led upgrade projects

    Be alert to housing scams this festive season

    Be alert to housing scams this festive season

    10 November 2025

    Residents and potential housing beneficiaries must be extra cautious ahead of and during the festive season.

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    21 October 2025

    The City is excited to invite Woodstock and Salt River residents, interested parties and others in the central-city precinct to visit our Open Day on 25 October 2025

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    30 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting an Open Day about the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton on Saturday, 4 October 2025.

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    25 September 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce the release of findings from its inaugural city-wide Cape Town Household Survey, conducted between February and October 2024

    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

    City hosting info day about neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    City hosting info day about neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    03 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town encourages local residents, stakeholders and interested and affected parties to attend the information day about the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    25 August 2025

    ​The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    24 August 2025

    The City is concerned that President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation promise for increased affordable housing funding is yet to materialise.

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    21 August 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that 237 social housing units are to be built in the inner city as part of the City's affordable housing drive

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point

    Call for comment on neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    Call for comment on neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

    15 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to comment on the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas in the Far South

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    12 August 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce that the revised Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) was Gazetted on Friday, 8 August 2025.

    R8,4 bn human settlements budget for upgrading informal settlements, Council flats, serviced plots provision, subsidy housing

    R8,4 bn human settlements budget for upgrading informal settlements, Council flats, serviced plots provision, subsidy housing

    12 August 2025

    Over the next three years, we will see human settlements delivery against all odds

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    03 August 2025

    ​The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    17 July 2025

    City Council approved the debt write-off of approximately R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries.

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    26 June 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26

    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

    We’re all ears: Help fight online misinformation, scams and blow the whistle

    We’re all ears: Help fight online misinformation, scams and blow the whistle

    23 June 2025

    ‘Our world is rapidly changing and technological advances bring opportunities and challenges

    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.

    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

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    25 April 2025

    Council approves 11 property transactions

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