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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.

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    07 July 2026

    A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    15 June 2026

    City Health is aware of the recent increase in food safety-related complaints received and allegations made regarding foodstuffs purchased

    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.

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    11 May 2026

    The Class Two Certification for Wesfleur is valid until November 2030 and for Blue Downs until November 2031.

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    14 April 2026

    For decades, Vygieskraal has been a cornerstone of community sport in Cape Town

    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

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    Mayor opens R31m upgrade to Wesfleur Athletics track

    Mayor opens R31m upgrade to Wesfleur Athletics track

    25 February 2026

    A large upgrade project has been completed

    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.

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    22 February 2026

    The Cape Town-based Century City Conference Centre has made history.

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    R1,3 bn upgrade in the pipeline for Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works

    R1,3 bn upgrade in the pipeline for Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works

    21 November 2025

    ​Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend an Open Day at the Macassar New Civic Centre on Thursday, 27 November 2025

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    20 November 2025

    The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.

    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.

    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 hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    04 August 2025

    Early Childhood Development is the foundation of any healthy, capable and thriving societyV

    Water and Sanitation marks major quality milestones

    Water and Sanitation marks major quality milestones

    19 June 2025

    In celebration of World Accreditation Day, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted a recognition event.

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    11 June 2025

    On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, various stakeholders hosted a plenary session to help raise awareness on the Integrated Waste Management By-Law.

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    05 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.

    ​Green Point Athletics Stadium track gets world-class certification

    ​Green Point Athletics Stadium track gets world-class certification

    05 June 2025

    The stadium track opened to the public in 2015 and has been used extensively by the public for athletics meets and events

    City equips home-based businesses with toolkits

    City equips home-based businesses with toolkits

    09 May 2025

    Residents from in and around Grassy Park attended the Home-Based Business Toolkit workshop that was held at the Grassy Park Civic Centre.

    Online reporting function turns the dial on noise complaints

    Online reporting function turns the dial on noise complaints

    27 April 2025

    In the current financial year, the number of complaints is yet again nearing the 2 000 mark.

    A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

    A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

    15 April 2025

    The City’s Events Permit Office has permitted and will be monitoring at least 27 events going into the long Easter weekend.

    Roadshow yields impressive results

    Roadshow yields impressive results

    17 December 2024

    The roadshow assisted 3 004 persons who made representations on 34 509 outstanding fines and warrants.

    Agreement greases the wheels for spinning enthusiasts

    Agreement greases the wheels for spinning enthusiasts

    29 November 2024

    The agreement will allow a portion of the Lentegeur Sport Ground to be used as a practice ground for spinning,

    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.

    ‘Tis the season to be healthy

    ‘Tis the season to be healthy

    21 November 2024

    This time of year is when most of us let our hair down and overindulge because we’ve worked hard and deserve a break.

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    18 November 2024

    At a celebratory event on 8 November 2024, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked 100 years since the establishment of the Scientific Services branch in Athlone.

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    18 November 2024

    A total of 72 entrepreneurs have used the mentorship and guidance provided through the City’s EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme to complete a three-year certification.

    Green Point Athletic Stadium on track for world-class upgrade

    Green Point Athletic Stadium on track for world-class upgrade

    17 November 2024

    Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, recently inspected the progress of significant upgrades under way at the Green Point Athletic Stadium.

    Warrant dodger can’t bail jail

    Warrant dodger can’t bail jail

    07 October 2024

    Two motorists on the Top 100 list of offenders were arrested during an operation in the Mitchells Plain area

    Second Permit Advisory Forum meeting held on marine outfalls

    Second Permit Advisory Forum meeting held on marine outfalls

    14 August 2024

    Another quarterly Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) meeting was held earlier this month to engage public stakeholders in the review of the discharge permit conditions of the three marine outfalls.

    City Health tucks into food safety

    City Health tucks into food safety

    07 June 2024

    ​World Food Safety Day is celebrated worldwide annually on June 7.

    Public invited to first Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls permits

    Public invited to first Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls permits

    22 April 2024

    Public invited to first Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls permits

    Carrying the message beyond International Day of Zero Waste

    Carrying the message beyond International Day of Zero Waste

    08 April 2024

    The City together with Rusthof Neighbourhood Watch and the Keep Rusthof forum spent Saturday, 6 April 2024, raising awareness in the Rusthof community about the impact of waste on the environment.

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

      City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

    City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

    08 December 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the new Outdoor Advertising By-law at its last meeting for the year held yesterday, 7 December 2023.

    Residents reminded to comment on Zandvlei estuarine management plan

    Residents reminded to comment on Zandvlei estuarine management plan

    12 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town encourages residents and interested and affected parties to comment on the draft management plan for the Zandvlei Estuary in Muizenberg.

    Zandvlei estuarine management plan available for public comment

    Zandvlei estuarine management plan available for public comment

    01 October 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town encourages residents and interested and affected parties to comment on the draft management plan for the Zandvlei Estuary in Muizenberg.

    An EVENTful week for the permit office

    An EVENTful week for the permit office

    29 September 2023

    The Events Permit Office had a busy week monitoring 62 permitted events between Friday, 22 September and Thursday, 28 September 2023.

    Dinosaur festival called off due to non-compliance

    Dinosaur festival called off due to non-compliance

    22 September 2023

    The permit office would like to caution residents and visitors that the event has been deemed illegal due to non-compliance with the Events By-Law and the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act.

    City expands its social support net

    City expands its social support net

    17 September 2023

    Target areas are childhood development, youth development, homeless people, substance abuse, vulnerable groups, and arts, culture and heritage programmes.

    City’s Fire Service pivots to address new fire risks

    City’s Fire Service pivots to address new fire risks

    05 July 2023

    The City's Fire and Rescue Service notes the increased use of items like inverters and other items, powered by rechargeable batteries, solar installations and the use of generators.

    City invites comment on the draft Filming By-law

    City invites comment on the draft Filming By-law

    20 June 2023

    Public invited to comment on the proposed amendments to the Film By-law

    Generator noise complaints more than triple in the past year

    Generator noise complaints more than triple in the past year

    02 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department has received nearly 200 generator noise complaints over a 12-month period.

    Bayhill Premier Cup Tournament fixtures finalised for kick off

    Bayhill Premier Cup Tournament fixtures finalised for kick off

    16 March 2023

    ​Thirty-two under-19 football clubs will take to Erica Park sportsfield in Belhar over the Easter Weekend

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