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    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    24 July 2026

    Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

    Two new tenders for affordable housing developments open for submission

    Two new tenders for affordable housing developments open for submission

    17 June 2026

    The City’s accelerated land release for affordable housing opportunities programme brings bankable, investment-ready, packaged and rezoned properties to the market

    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.

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    04 April 2026

    Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

    Cape Town urges Finance Minister to protect municipal and infrastructure funding

    Cape Town urges Finance Minister to protect municipal and infrastructure funding

    24 February 2026

    We are calling for no cuts to municipal funding or infrastructure investment in this National Budget

    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

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    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

    Historic land exchange transaction confirmed between the City and National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

    Historic land exchange transaction confirmed between the City and National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

    12 December 2025

    The ceremonial signing follows the adoption of recommendations by Council on Thursday, 4 December, to transfer ownership of land in the Parliamentary precinct

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    05 December 2025

    Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.

    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

    R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

    R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

    25 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is rehabilitating 28 km of bulk sewer pipelines across the Cape Flats, South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade project

    Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

    Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

    30 October 2025

    Today Council approved the sale of Portion 9 of Farm 732 (±9,23 ha) in Wynland Industrial Park, Kraaifontein, for R61 million (excl. VAT).

    Families receive title deeds from Mayor Hill-Lewis in Steenberg

    Families receive title deeds from Mayor Hill-Lewis in Steenberg

    15 October 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, held an event in Steenberg to hand over title deeds to residents as part of a service blitz.

    Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

    Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

    08 October 2025

    The City is pleased to engage residents on the proposed residentially led mixed use development on vacant City-owned property along a stretch of Kromboom Road.

    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

    City goes Title-Deed-To-Door in Mitchells Plain to deliver deeds, break bread with beneficiaries

    City goes Title-Deed-To-Door in Mitchells Plain to deliver deeds, break bread with beneficiaries

    14 August 2025

    We encourage beneficiaries in older City of Cape Town housing developments who do not have their title deed to contact the City.

    ​Have your say on the Faure New Water Scheme feasibility study

    ​Have your say on the Faure New Water Scheme feasibility study

    04 August 2025

    The Faure New Water Scheme is one of the key drivers of the City’s New Water Programme

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    25 July 2025

    The statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) has begun for the proposed mixed-use development planned on prime land in Green Point, Cape Town.

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    Bishop Lavis and Valhalla Park residents receive title deeds

    Bishop Lavis and Valhalla Park residents receive title deeds

    02 July 2025

    City’s title deeds and homeownership drive to hand over title deeds to beneficiaries at their homes in Bishop Lavis.

    Kensington families receive title deeds from Mayor Hill-Lewis

    Kensington families receive title deeds from Mayor Hill-Lewis

    19 June 2025

    Residents of the Kensington area were excited to receive title deeds which confirmed their home ownership status.

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    18 June 2025

    Initiating a two-phase process to support operating licences to meet the demand for metered taxi and e-hailing services within the city

    Public participation opens on using part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area for mixed-use development

    Public participation opens on using part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area for mixed-use development

    06 June 2025

    The stadium’s central location is ideal for business and employment opportunities as it is located on main public transport route

    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

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    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

    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

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    16 April 2025

    Two Scottsdene families are the most recent beneficiaries of the title deeds of their homes as part of the City’s ongoing title deed handover campaign.

    City plans to spend R8,3 bn on human settlements housing, informality and services

    City plans to spend R8,3 bn on human settlements housing, informality and services

    06 April 2025

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate plans to spend approximately R8,3 bn in capital and operational budget.

    Cape Town bags first Waste Strategy for a cleaner city

    Cape Town bags first Waste Strategy for a cleaner city

    01 April 2025

    Council recently approved Cape Town’s first Waste Strategy. This proactive game plan outlines the City’s approach over the next 10 years to manage waste more effectively and sustainably, in collaboration with all Cape Town stakeholders, to help create a cleaner Cape Town for all.

    Transfer of City-owned properties to Atlantis SEZ lands milestone

    Transfer of City-owned properties to Atlantis SEZ lands milestone

    31 March 2025

    Cape Town reaches an exciting milestone with the official registration of the transfer of City-owned properties to the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ).

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    19 March 2025

    The City invites the public to participate by submitting their comments and inputs on the proposed redevelopment of the Good Hope Centre.

    Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot

    Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot

    05 March 2025

    After the conclusion of a successful year-long electricity ‘wheeling’ pilot project, the City of Cape Town is opening its electricity grid to private electricity sales and trading.

    Kalkfontein families now homeowners thanks to City’s No Cost Transfer programme

    Kalkfontein families now homeowners thanks to City’s No Cost Transfer programme

    31 January 2025

    The City distributed title deeds to families residing in Council Rental Units as part of the City’s campaign to accelerate title deed delivery.

    Mixed-use development planned for part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area

    Mixed-use development planned for part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area

    11 December 2024

    The stadium’s central location is ideal for business and employment opportunities as it is on main public transport routes

    City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits key City housing project

    City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits key City housing project

    03 December 2024

    We are particularly pleased with the progress and improvements being made at the Gugulethu Infill project

    Mayor Hill-Lewis hands over title deeds to Manenberg families

    Mayor Hill-Lewis hands over title deeds to Manenberg families

    17 November 2024

    Residents of Manenberg were thrilled to receive their title deeds.

    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

    Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

    Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

    20 September 2024

    ​The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is gearing up for the sale auction of a prime 9,2 hectare industrial property located in the well-established and growing Wynland Industrial Park in Kraaifontein

    City gives greenlight for transfer of school, clinic sites to Western Cape Government

    City gives greenlight for transfer of school, clinic sites to Western Cape Government

    29 August 2024

    One such site is an erf in The Hague community in Delft, which will be used for the erection of a school.

    City to assist Shelley Road tenants with home ownership process

    City to assist Shelley Road tenants with home ownership process

    05 August 2024

    The City has found solutions to assist occupants and their dependents at nine municipal-owned residences in Shelley Road, Salt River.

    Shelley Road tenants may qualify for transfer or discounted sale of units

    Shelley Road tenants may qualify for transfer or discounted sale of units

    15 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is in the process of assessing whether occupants of the nine Shelley Road residences in Salt River qualify for property transfers under Human Settlements legislation and policy.

    City teams still battling to clear waste backlogs

    City teams still battling to clear waste backlogs

    11 July 2024

    Unfortunately, widespread disruption to the City’s waste management system and service delays are expected for the rest of the week due to storm impacts.

    City’s R796m Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation on track

    City’s R796m Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation on track

    19 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making significant progress with South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade of its kind, rehabilitating 28km of bulk sewer pipelines.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis delivers title deeds to Beacon Valley families

    Mayor Hill-Lewis delivers title deeds to Beacon Valley families

    14 May 2024

    Delivering title deeds to Beacon Valley families right on their doorstep was a truly special moment

    City approves transfer of 52 school sites to Western Cape Government

    City approves transfer of 52 school sites to Western Cape Government

    29 April 2024

    As of July 2022, the City has given the green light to transfer 52 City of Cape Town-owned properties to be used as schools to the Western Cape Provincial Government.

    City accepts late transfer of National Human Settlements funding, denies ANC claims

    City accepts late transfer of National Human Settlements funding, denies ANC claims

    05 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town confirms that R70 555 000 in Informal Settlements Upgrade Partnership Grant (ISUPG) funding was gazetted for transfer to the City by the National Minister on 20 March 2024

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