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    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    07 August 2026

    ​SmartCape provides free access to computers and the internet, while City libraries also offer digital literacy training

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    11 March 2026

    The SmartCape programme was initiated in July 2002 with five computers deployed at six public libraries across the City.

    Sign up for City’s Business Hub 2025 training programme for SMMEs

    Sign up for City’s Business Hub 2025 training programme for SMMEs

    21 January 2025

    The City’s Business Hub is ready to roll out its training support programme for Cape Town’s small businesses and entrepreneurs this year.

    Half a million Capetonians benefit from City’s free SmartCape programmes

    Half a million Capetonians benefit from City’s free SmartCape programmes

    28 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services and the SmartCape project team visited the Harare Library in Khayelitsha.

    Gear up for growth with the City’s Business Hub

    Gear up for growth with the City’s Business Hub

    07 February 2024

    The programmes are part of a suite of development initiatives from the Business Hub, overseen by the Economic Growth Directorate, to support small enterprises in Cape Town.

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    31 January 2024

    As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.

    Diabetes data shows room for growth

    Diabetes data shows room for growth

    14 November 2023

    November is National Diabetes Month, while 14 November is World Diabetes Day.

    Private sector encouraged to increase procurement from small businesses

    Private sector encouraged to increase procurement from small businesses

    26 July 2023

    This marks the programme's seventh year and saw the City partner with Smart Procurement World who facilitated the initiative.

    City’s business support programme heads to Delft

    City’s business support programme heads to Delft

    20 April 2023

    Through our Business Helpdesk, we have attended to 2 482 enquiries in the last year

    Kick 2023 into high gear with City’s free workshops for entrepreneurs

    Kick 2023 into high gear with City’s free workshops for entrepreneurs

    02 February 2023

    The workshops are part of a programme of development initiatives from the Business Hub which supports SMMEs in the metro.

    Bring your business to life with the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    Bring your business to life with the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    24 November 2022

    This week, I had the pleasure to launch the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy, an online portal that will host free learning material.

    City celebrates entrepreneurs graduating from the High Impact Supplier Development Programme

    City celebrates entrepreneurs graduating from the High Impact Supplier Development Programme

    01 November 2022

    Small businesses are the lifeblood of innovation and jobs in South Africa

    Cape Town entrepreneurs encouraged to sign up for free workshops

    Cape Town entrepreneurs encouraged to sign up for free workshops

    06 September 2022

    Registering for upcoming free business development workshops is only a click away for entrepreneurs

    City expands Business Hub services in metro and empowers graduates with much-needed work experience

    City expands Business Hub services in metro and empowers graduates with much-needed work experience

    12 August 2022

    The Business Hub opened its office in Cape Town CBD in 2019 and since then has assisted thousands of small businesses, traders, and aspiring entrepreneurs

    City celebrates Capetonian entrepreneurs taking part in the Smart Supplier Programme

    City celebrates Capetonian entrepreneurs taking part in the Smart Supplier Programme

    27 July 2022

    The Smart Supplier programme is just one of several initiatives from the City government that supports entrepreneurs with the skills and information needed to grow their businesses.

    City’s Business Hub helps small businesses reach the next level

    City’s Business Hub helps small businesses reach the next level

    26 July 2022

    Small businesses are the engine room of innovation, creativity, and job opportunities and as such need optimum conditions for their development.

    City’s Business Hub an invaluable asset to Cape Town entrepreneurs

    City’s Business Hub an invaluable asset to Cape Town entrepreneurs

    28 April 2022

    The City’s Business Hub’s helpdesk has proven to be an invaluable asset to small businesses in Cape Town.

    City’s supplier development programmes kicking off – sign up now

    City’s supplier development programmes kicking off – sign up now

    25 January 2022

    ​The City’s Business Hub is hitting the ground running this year with a series of free supplier development programmes

    City invests in CCTV and Wi-FI services at Hanover Park PTI

    City invests in CCTV and Wi-FI services at Hanover Park PTI

    24 June 2021

    The City has invested four million rand in the installation of this infrastructure at the Hanover Park PTI in its efforts to improve the commuting experience for residents

    Go behind the numbers to meet the people needing our job creation efforts

    Go behind the numbers to meet the people needing our job creation efforts

    15 June 2021

    There is no one-size-fits-all magical solution that works for all countries or even cities as each environment comes with its own unique challenges

    City vaccinators get to work

    City vaccinators get to work

    18 May 2021

    The overflow facility at the Brackenfell Clinic is the first local government site to participate in the second phase of the national Covid-19 vaccination drive.

    City makes Covid-19 vaccine registration easier

    City makes Covid-19 vaccine registration easier

    27 April 2021

    While the electronic vaccine data system (EVDS) is now open for elderly residents, the City is cognisant of the barriers that exist

    City library offers learning and upliftment

    City library offers learning and upliftment

    25 March 2021

    Study spaces, books, magazines, audio visual material and access to the free internet service via SmartCape, are available for the benefit of residents in this community

    City call centre fields over a million customer contacts during lockdown

    City call centre fields over a million customer contacts during lockdown

    05 November 2020

    With the commencement of the hard lockdown on 27 March 2020, the City of Cape Town had to change its way of working almost overnight.

    Easing traffic congestion beyond COVID-19

    Easing traffic congestion beyond COVID-19

    30 July 2020

    Traffic congestion on the City’s freeways and main routes has eased considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Cape Town Mayor Alderman Dan Plato congratulates matriculants who credit City library for exam success

    Cape Town Mayor Alderman Dan Plato congratulates matriculants who credit City library for exam success

    20 January 2020

    The Executive Mayor Dan Plato, joined by Mayco Member for Community Services and Health, Cllr Zahid Badroodien, today visited Leonsdale Library in Elsies River, where they engaged with Nathan Strydom and Destiny Strydom, dedicated matriculants who made use of this City facility to obtain a matric pass.

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