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    New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

    New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

    27 July 2026

    ​The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    10 July 2026

    ​The group of librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    22 June 2026

    We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    26 May 2026

    On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

    City-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

    City-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

    22 May 2026

    Supporting small businesses remains an important part of Cape Town’s economic growth approach

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    Cape Town youth lead the way as three schools celebrate Junior River Warden success

    Cape Town youth lead the way as three schools celebrate Junior River Warden success

    29 April 2026

    These learners have demonstrated that environmental stewardship is not just about the future; it is about active citizenship right now.

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    Hundreds of new Metro Police officers graduate in Cape Town

    Hundreds of new Metro Police officers graduate in Cape Town

    09 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town today celebrated the graduation parade of over 700 new City police officers.

    Cape Town’s 700 new City police officers to hit the ground in Spring

    Cape Town’s 700 new City police officers to hit the ground in Spring

    24 July 2025

    Cape Town’s 700 new City police officers will be ready for deployment this Spring

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    10 July 2025

    The group was the fourth to complete the SILL programme - the theme this year was 'Learning to play the game'

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix®  programme

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix® programme

    16 April 2025

    This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.

    Places of worship make the safety grade

    Places of worship make the safety grade

    15 April 2025

    On Saturday, 12 April 2025, the Disaster Risk Management Centre acknowledged the efforts of the latest group of participants – handing over 17 certificates at a graduation event.

    Learners for Change programme zeroes in on human rights

    Learners for Change programme zeroes in on human rights

    28 March 2025

    City hosts Change programme for High School learners

    Young Capetonians ready to get to work after graduating from City-funded programme

    Young Capetonians ready to get to work after graduating from City-funded programme

    14 February 2025

    A total of 130 young Capetonians this week celebrated their graduation from the City-funded Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator.

    Strengthening Families programme solidifies household relationships

    Strengthening Families programme solidifies household relationships

    05 December 2024

    The Strengthening Families programme is internationally recognised

    Entrepreneurship training unlocks opportunities

    Entrepreneurship training unlocks opportunities

    17 October 2024

    To celebrate the successful completion of the training interventions, CACD hosted a graduation event for participants yesterday, 16 October 2024 at the Wynberg Civic Centre

    Library leaders step up

    Library leaders step up

    12 July 2024

    The 21 librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme.

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    05 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department bid a sad, yet exciting, farewell to a cohort of 56 Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme graduates.

    Learner firefighters earn their crests and axes

    Learner firefighters earn their crests and axes

    05 June 2024

    The class of 2024 was celebrated at a graduation ceremony at the Alphen Hall in Constantia today.

    Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

    Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

    30 April 2024

    Substance abuse continues to wreak havoc on individuals, families and communities. I want to commend those who have faced their addiction by seeking help and who have made it this far

    Clothing industry graduates stitch new opportunities with City-funded leadership programme

    Clothing industry graduates stitch new opportunities with City-funded leadership programme

    22 April 2024

    The programme came on the back of a research report by the CCTC which highlighted the industry's low youth participation, especially within leadership roles.

     City Fire & Rescue pilots officer development programme

    City Fire & Rescue pilots officer development programme

    28 March 2024

    Fire officers at graduation ceremony

    Furniture entrepreneurs celebrate graduation from City-funded programme

    Furniture entrepreneurs celebrate graduation from City-funded programme

    06 December 2023

    By tapping into the existing wealth of talent in this industry, we can help to drive up productivity and ultimately unlock growth and job opportunities.

    Graduation Day for Youth Training Programme graduates

    Graduation Day for Youth Training Programme graduates

    22 November 2023

    The graduation marks four years of partnership between the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) and the City of Cape Town's Social Development & Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD).

    Entrepreneurs celebrate graduating from City-funded tech programme

    Entrepreneurs celebrate graduating from City-funded tech programme

    19 November 2023

    This week, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, joined tech industry partner, UVU Africa (formerly the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative), for the graduation of 24 entrepreneurs

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    22 September 2023

    The certification ceremony at the Kensington Civic Centre is the latest to acknowledge the efforts of participants in the City’s Health substance abuse programme.

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    27 July 2023

    August is more than a look back at history

    City stitching big opportunities for clothing and textile industry with SPVs

    City stitching big opportunities for clothing and textile industry with SPVs

    27 July 2023

    This week, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, visited the revamped Prestige clothing manufacturing plant in Epping.

    EPWP workers obtain Environmental Practice qualifications

    EPWP workers obtain Environmental Practice qualifications

    09 July 2023

    The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) recruits who participated in the City’s Special Cleaning Project have graduated and received their valuable qualifications.

    City libraries’ programme and career expos uplift and inspire

    City libraries’ programme and career expos uplift and inspire

    28 June 2023

    The WISE programme is aimed at empowering women from local communities and from all walks of life.

    Cheers to youths graduating from the City’s Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project

    Cheers to youths graduating from the City’s Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project

    15 June 2023

    ​Another group of young Capetonians whooped for joy this week at the Banqueting Hall in the Civic Centre as they celebrated their graduation from the City’s Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Projec

    Matrix®  graduation marks continued success

    Matrix® graduation marks continued success

    15 June 2023

    ​More than 700 clients accessed the City of Cape Town’s substance abuse programme during the first quarter of 2023.

    City acknowledges Peace Ambassadors in Atlantis

    City acknowledges Peace Ambassadors in Atlantis

    13 June 2023

    ​The goal of the Peace Ambassador Project is to provide participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to play an active role in seeking solutions to overcome issues of crime and violence in gang ridden communities

    Cape Town IT graduates celebrate with new jobs

    Cape Town IT graduates celebrate with new jobs

    05 June 2023

    The graduates completed a 12-month course Career Sprint with practical training on coding and other aspects of software development.

    City’s 2022 class of Junior City Councillors graduate

    City’s 2022 class of Junior City Councillors graduate

    05 April 2023

    This year's graduating class of Junior City Councillors (JCC) represented a diverse group of young individuals who displayed exceptional leadership skills and a deep passion for their communities

    Learners graduate from youth development programme

    Learners graduate from youth development programme

    16 March 2023

    The life skills portion of the workshop covered modules such as positive decision-making and the impact of bullying.

    Youth empowered with business skills

    Youth empowered with business skills

    28 February 2023

    The aim of the initiative is to link young entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge, and advice around values that will enable long term growth and sustainability

    New data centre shows Cape Town is still top for tech opportunities

    New data centre shows Cape Town is still top for tech opportunities

    25 January 2023

    The data centre is the second in the metro from the business, which is owned by Cassava Technologies, a pan-African tech group.

    Hundreds of youth benefit from skills development initiative

    Hundreds of youth benefit from skills development initiative

    24 November 2022

    These courses are important opportunities to hone life skills, but also sharpen critical thinking and the ability to deal constructively with conflict.

    Graduates celebrate breaking drug addiction

    Graduates celebrate breaking drug addiction

    09 November 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department celebrated the graduation of those who have completed the Matrix® Programme at its eight sites this year.

    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

    City celebrates graduation of Cape Skills Project call centre trainees

    City celebrates graduation of Cape Skills Project call centre trainees

    26 October 2022

    The graduates were previously unemployed youths who had signed up for on-the-job training at call centres in and around Cape Town.

    City celebrates township entrepreneurs’ graduation

    City celebrates township entrepreneurs’ graduation

    03 October 2022

    The bootcamp involved a range of business growth strategies such as digital marketing and cloud computing

    Learner firefighters make the grade

    Learner firefighters make the grade

    30 September 2022

    The City's continued investment in its Fire and Rescue Service was highlighted once more with the graduation of 21 Learner firefighters.

    City highlights Cape Town’s tech opportunities at SA Innovation Summit

    City highlights Cape Town’s tech opportunities at SA Innovation Summit

    28 September 2022

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

    City, WCG mark milestone of 1 100 LEAP officers

    City, WCG mark milestone of 1 100 LEAP officers

    11 August 2022

    ​Today, the City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government marked the milestone of 1 100 LEAP officers.

    City celebrates graduation of tech gurus

    City celebrates graduation of tech gurus

    18 July 2022

    The group of 198 graduates were trained under the CapaCiTi Digital Career Accelerator, the skills development division of CiTi.

    City’s Boys for Change workshop creates a positive learning experience

    City’s Boys for Change workshop creates a positive learning experience

    24 March 2022

    Most of the participants are faced with social and economic challenges on a daily basis.

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