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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.

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    26 June 2026

    The project has now entered its final phase following a CCTV inspection of the repairs, showing positive preliminary results.

    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

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    15 June 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting the public to comment from today, Monday, 15 June, on the draft updates to the Business Support Policy

    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

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    22 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    28 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable from midnight on Friday, 1 May 2026 to 07:00 on Saturday, 2 May 2026

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    14 April 2026

    The City advises residents that its SAP and eServices system will be offline over the coming weekend, 18 to 20 April 2026, for necessary system maintenance.

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    19 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    10 March 2026

    The Ease of Doing Business programme is a key priority for this administration.

    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

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    26 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate invites traders and vendors to apply for bays at the newly-completed Wallacedene Container Market.

    Much loved Mayors Craft Market starts this Friday

    Much loved Mayors Craft Market starts this Friday

    24 February 2026

    The market will run from 07:00 to 14:30 on the trading days. Marketers can be found on the 2nd floor of the Cape Town Civic Centre.

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    16 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    29 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    26 January 2026

    These services have supported thousands of Capetonians in accessing work opportunities, upskilling courses, and equipping small business owners with information resources

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    City’s e-Services offline from 24 to 29 December 2025

    City’s e-Services offline from 24 to 29 December 2025

    10 December 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s e-Services portal will be unavailable from 12:00 on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 to 06:30 on Monday, 29 December 2025

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    November Mayor's Craft Market perfectly timed for gifting season

    November Mayor's Craft Market perfectly timed for gifting season

    21 November 2025

    The upcoming Mayor’s Craft Market, kicking off on Thursday, 27 November 2025, is not to be missed!

    City’s eServices will be offline from this afternoon until Saturday afternoon

    City’s eServices will be offline from this afternoon until Saturday afternoon

    14 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    30 July 2025

    ​In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.

    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

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    26 June 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26

    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

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

    28 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed

    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.

    Register for upcoming trading opportunities at Green Point Market

    Register for upcoming trading opportunities at Green Point Market

    12 May 2025

    Interested traders are encouraged to register on the City’s e-services portal to view and apply for available trading opportunities.

    Cape Town set to soften tariff increases for higher value properties

    Cape Town set to soften tariff increases for higher value properties

    30 April 2025

    The City is looking to extend rates rebates to more property owners and pensioners.

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    23 April 2025

    This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

    Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

    Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

    23 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    09 April 2025

    The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    08 April 2025

    During the construction of the Bo-Kaap Market site upgrade, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate’s contractor uncovered a stone well on the property associated with the national heritage site, the Spolander House.

    Comment on the draft Budget 2025/26 before 2 May 2025

    Comment on the draft Budget 2025/26 before 2 May 2025

    08 April 2025

    The proposed tariff reforms will bring meaningful relief for lower-income households

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    07 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    02 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled an R875,4 million draft budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2025/26 financial year.

    City cuts more red tape with online Energy Services Application

    City cuts more red tape with online Energy Services Application

    06 March 2025

    The new platform can be used to apply for electricity services such as a new supply, additional meter, replacement or upgrading of existing meters among others.

    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.

    City ready to host first Mayor's Craft Market of the year

    City ready to host first Mayor's Craft Market of the year

    21 February 2025

    The popular Mayor’s Craft Market makes its return to the Cape Town Civic Centre next week, from Thursday, 27 February until Friday, 28 February 2025

    City kicks off construction of Masiphumelele Market

    City kicks off construction of Masiphumelele Market

    28 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town is ready to commence with the construction of the Masiphumelele Gateway Market.

    City Health records 55% increase in food-related service requests

    City Health records 55% increase in food-related service requests

    22 January 2025

    Most complaints relate to dates of durability (or what people perceive as expired foodstuff), unhygienic conditions at food premises and food quality concerns.

    Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront commencing in February

    Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront commencing in February

    02 December 2024

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront is one of the biggest capital projects the City’s Coastal Management branch will undertake in recent years

    It’s lights on for the Festive Season

    It’s lights on for the Festive Season

    26 November 2024

    The event theme this year is ‘People of Hope’, and offers something for everyone

    Mayor's Craft Market returns to Cape Town Civic Centre

    Mayor's Craft Market returns to Cape Town Civic Centre

    19 November 2024

    This market is part of the Mayor’s Skills Development and Poverty Alleviation Programme and it offers registered vendors a free opportunity to sell their goods

    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.

    Vendor applications open for the 2024 Steenberg Festival

    Vendor applications open for the 2024 Steenberg Festival

    18 November 2024

    The Steenberg Festival market will be back this coming December and the City is encouraging vendors to get their applications in.

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