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    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    03 July 2026

    ​The Municipal Planning By-law regulates development and land use in Cape Town

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    03 July 2026

    The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    18 June 2026

    The campaign intends to empower residents with knowledge about the Promotion of Access to Information Act

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    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

    Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

    Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

    27 April 2026

    Athlone library ropened after burglary disrupted services

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    20 April 2026

    ​The new Safety and Security functionality on the City App allows the public to log certain categories of by-law and policing incidents

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    24 March 2026

    During our visit, the lab’s technical teams demonstrated the meticulous testing processes applied to every single meter before installation

    Reminder to learn more about your right to access to information

    Reminder to learn more about your right to access to information

    23 February 2026

    The City’s Access to Information Unit has a dedicated walk-in public office, namely the Access to City Records Office in the Cape Town Civic Centre where the unit assists the public with the PAIA process

    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

    Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

    Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

    19 February 2026

    The lower rate-in-rand is among several proposed measures to help keep property rates increases to a minimum for most homeowners

    Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

    Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

    18 February 2026

    As part of the City’s drive to enable more access to affordable housing opportunities on well-located land across the metro, it has issued two new tenders

    Learn more about your right to access to information

    Learn more about your right to access to information

    16 February 2026

    ​On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the City’s Legal Services Department will host a Public PAIA Awareness Campaign at the Cape Town Civic Centre

    Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    08 December 2025

    Reminder to comment on the proposed upgrades along Turfhall Road between Belgravia Road and Newfields Road.

    Have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    Have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    12 November 2025

    Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the proposed road infrastructure upgrades along Turfhall Road

    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 foots R15 million bill for stolen, vandalised water and sanitation infrastructure

    City foots R15 million bill for stolen, vandalised water and sanitation infrastructure

    07 October 2025

    Between July 2024 and June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate was forced to spend more than R15,3 million to repair and replace vandalised or stolen infrastructure.

    Learn more about access to information

    Learn more about access to information

    02 October 2025

    This initiative forms part of the City’s campaign to make residents aware of the PAIA process and how they can apply to the City for access to information.

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    26 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS).

    Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    03 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS) and we want to hear from you.

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    24 August 2025

    The City is investing in the safety of its clinics, libraries, parks and other facilities to ensure they remain open and accessible for generations to come.

    R100 000 reward for information on Swartklip Road Pump Station attack

    R100 000 reward for information on Swartklip Road Pump Station attack

    22 August 2025

    The City strongly condemns the deliberate vandalism of the Swartklip Road Pump Station in Tafelsig, which has left the facility completely inoperable. This will result in sewer overflows in the area.

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    23 May 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform the public that processes are under way to obtain environmental approvals for the repairs to Kloof Road.

    Justice system convicts just 5% from 1 670 guns seized by City police

    Justice system convicts just 5% from 1 670 guns seized by City police

    22 May 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says City policing operations are removing over 400 illegal guns from the streets every year

    Local informal traders invited to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

    Local informal traders invited to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

    15 May 2025

    An exciting opportunity for local informal traders to showcase and sell their products at the City's Tygerberg Nature Reserve.

    Power Precision: City’s cutting-edge electricity meter testing facility sets the standard

    Power Precision: City’s cutting-edge electricity meter testing facility sets the standard

    08 May 2025

    All City prepaid electricity meters supplied and installed by the City conform to National Standards and are tested by both the manufacturers and the City against stringent calibration standards

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    25 April 2025

    Cellphone impounds dropped by 16% between July 2022 and June 2024

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    27 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Environment and Heritage Resources Information Centre (EHRIC) has recently completed 23 000 scans relating to the history and development of Cape Town.

    City condemns intimidation of water debt management staff

    City condemns intimidation of water debt management staff

    24 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town strongly condemns recent incidents of intimidation, directed at staff while they are executing their duties.

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    21 November 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate can confirm that several processes are under way to ensure the repair work to a section of Kloof Road can commence in 2025

    Don't let your money go down the drain, use a qualified plumber

    Don't let your money go down the drain, use a qualified plumber

    26 September 2024

    Property owners are reminded to use plumbers who are qualified from an accredited education and training institution under the South African Qualifications Authority.

    City to engage public on Promotion of Access to Information Act

    City to engage public on Promotion of Access to Information Act

    23 September 2024

    The City’s Legal Services Department will be hosting a public Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Awareness Campaign

    Last call to comment on proposed one-way conversion of Acacia Road, Kraaifontein

    Last call to comment on proposed one-way conversion of Acacia Road, Kraaifontein

    20 September 2024

    ​Road users and businesses in the Kraaifontein Industria area are reminded to comment on the proposal to convert Acacia Road into a permanent one-way road in a clockwise direction.

    City to consider all comments submitted on proposed changes to Municipal Planning By-law

    City to consider all comments submitted on proposed changes to Municipal Planning By-law

    06 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town published the proposed revised Municipal Planning By-law on 22 July 2024 for public comment.

    Proposed one-way road conversion of Acacia Road in Kraaifontein

    Proposed one-way road conversion of Acacia Road in Kraaifontein

    26 August 2024

    The City is inviting residents and businesses to actively participate by sharing their views and expertise on the proposal to convert Acacia Road in Kraaifontein Industria into a one-way

    City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

    City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

    04 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town is continuing to leverage and improve its Strategic Assets portfolio under the Economic Growth Directorate.

    Traffic fine roadshow 3

    Traffic fine roadshow 3

    19 June 2024

    City's Traffic Service will be hosting another traffic fine roadshow

    City hosts Promotion of Access to Information awareness session

    City hosts Promotion of Access to Information awareness session

    17 May 2024

    The PAIA awareness session will be hosted by the City's Access to Information Unit, a branch of our Legal Services Department.

    City to appoint new contractor for Kruskal Avenue upgrades in Bellville CBD

    City to appoint new contractor for Kruskal Avenue upgrades in Bellville CBD

    19 April 2024

    ​The City’s Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate would like to advise residents, businesses and users about the delay in the construction of the second phase of the Kruskal Avenue upgrade in the Bellville central business district (CBD).

    Last call to have your say on the dualling of Berkley Road and realignment of Alexandra Road in Maitland

    Last call to have your say on the dualling of Berkley Road and realignment of Alexandra Road in Maitland

    18 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate proposes to upgrade Berkley Road into a double carriageway between the M5 and Ndabeni/Ryger Street and to realign Alexandra Road through the Maitland Abattoir.

    Have your say on the dualling of Berkley Road and realignment of Alexandra Road in Maitland

    Have your say on the dualling of Berkley Road and realignment of Alexandra Road in Maitland

    22 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate proposes to upgrade Berkley Road into a double carriageway and realign Alexandra Road in Maitland.

    City invites residents to information sessions about their right to access information held by Public Entities

    City invites residents to information sessions about their right to access information held by Public Entities

    20 March 2024

    The City welcomes residents to come and engage the subject experts on any appeals and access to information queries.

    Always use an accredited plumber for household leaks and water installations

    Always use an accredited plumber for household leaks and water installations

    16 January 2024

    The City reminds property owners to ensure that they only make use of accredited plumbers to install or modify water systems on their properties to ensure compliance with municipal by-laws.

    Reminder to submit comments about proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

    Reminder to submit comments about proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

    06 December 2023

    ​In November last year, the City of Cape Town published the draft development framework for the Strandfontein coastal node for public comment.

    Promotion of Access to Information Engagement Session at Cape Town

    Promotion of Access to Information Engagement Session at Cape Town

    15 November 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Legal Services Department would like to invite members of the public to an engagement session on the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) to be held at the Cape Town Civic Centre on Wednesday

    Participate in environmental process for proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

    Participate in environmental process for proposed mixed-use development for Strandfontein coastal node

    14 November 2023

    In November last year, the City of Cape Town published the draft development framework for the Strandfontein coastal node for public comment.

    With a remote work visa, Cape Town’s peak season could be year-round

    With a remote work visa, Cape Town’s peak season could be year-round

    24 October 2023

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

    Bellville Library to offer limited services

    Bellville Library to offer limited services

    03 February 2023

    ​The change in operations comes after a spate of vandalism incidents

    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

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