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    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

    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

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    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

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    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.

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    17 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has intensified outreach efforts through participation in the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz programme

    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.

    Beware of EPWP job scams

    Beware of EPWP job scams

    27 January 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has recently become aware of a new EPWP jobs scam, circulating on Whatsapp

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    23 January 2026

    From 1 February 2026 the Think Twice Recycling Service in the northern surburbs will take place on the same day as general refuse collections in these areas.

    City librarian appointed to national advisory council

    City librarian appointed to national advisory council

    17 December 2025

    The Council has the ability to influence decisions and perspectives on various library related matters

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    City calls for input on planning of Kruis Road in Brackenfell

    City calls for input on planning of Kruis Road in Brackenfell

    13 November 2025

    Residents are encouraged to assess the proposal and submit their comments on Kruis Road from Bottelary Road to Ronelle Street in Brackenfell

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Scottsdene

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Scottsdene

    13 October 2025

    Interested vendors are encouraged to apply now for trading bays at My Cape Town Market Scottsdene, set to take place on Saturday, 6 December, and Sunday, 7 December 2025

    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 brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    01 October 2025

    ​The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation

    City assesses state of municipal facilities in Delft, Gugulethu and Langa

    City assesses state of municipal facilities in Delft, Gugulethu and Langa

    29 September 2025

    Through our oversight visits, we are identifying ways to strengthen our municipal facilities, ensuring they truly serve our communities with dignity and care

    City’s first vehicle licensing renewal ‘drive-through’ now open

    City’s first vehicle licensing renewal ‘drive-through’ now open

    09 September 2025

    Motorists can renew their vehicle licence discs without leaving their cars.

    City calls for comments on proposed Camps Bay Drive intersection upgrade

    City calls for comments on proposed Camps Bay Drive intersection upgrade

    29 August 2025

    PPP-for proposed intersection upgrade along Camps Bay Drive

    Six days left: Share your voice on desalination plant study

    Six days left: Share your voice on desalination plant study

    25 August 2025

    ​The City has completed the feasibility study to determine the most feasible service delivery mechanism and contracting model for the implementation and operation of the planned Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant

    Have your say on Traffic Calming Policy updates

    Have your say on Traffic Calming Policy updates

    15 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites all interested and affected parties to provide comments on the updated draft Traffic Calming Policy.

    Distribution of home composting containers helps divert organic waste from landfill

    Distribution of home composting containers helps divert organic waste from landfill

    25 June 2025

    Recently 300 containers were handed out during a Mayor’s Service Blitz event in the Kensington and Maitland communities

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    27 May 2025

    The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city

    Careers Expo draws large crowd at Parow Civic Centre

    Careers Expo draws large crowd at Parow Civic Centre

    12 May 2025

    Grade 11 and 12 learners from various Subcouncil 4 suburbs filled up the Parow Civic Centre hall for City's careers' exhibition day

    Reminder to comment on proposed Faure New Water Scheme’s service delivery model

    Reminder to comment on proposed Faure New Water Scheme’s service delivery model

    14 April 2025

    The City is conducting a feasibility study in terms of the Section 78 process of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 and requires input from the local community.

    Reminder – Jobseekers database registration is free

    Reminder – Jobseekers database registration is free

    10 April 2025

    To opportunists soliciting money from individuals seeking job opportunities, this is a criminal offence!

    Refurbishment at two City athletics tracks gets off the ground

    Refurbishment at two City athletics tracks gets off the ground

    08 April 2025

    The site visits were attended by councillors and representatives from the athletics community.

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    07 April 2025

    In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Atlantis

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Atlantis

    01 April 2025

    ​Applications are now open for trading bays at the My Cape Town Market Atlantis set to take place on Saturday, 3 May 2025, and Sunday, 4 May 2025

    Have your say on proposed Faure New Water Scheme’s service delivery model

    Have your say on proposed Faure New Water Scheme’s service delivery model

    01 April 2025

    Residents have another opportunity on Thursday, 3 April 2025, to attend a public meeting where the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will unpack its plans for the proposed Faure New Water Scheme (FNWS

    City invites feedback on external service provider option for water reuse

    City invites feedback on external service provider option for water reuse

    17 March 2025

    The City is encouraging public comment on the option of using a suitable external service delivery mechanism to implement and operate the proposed Faure New Water Scheme

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joins Minister Solly Malatsi at handover of Cyber-Lab at Oaklands

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joins Minister Solly Malatsi at handover of Cyber-Lab at Oaklands

    04 February 2025

    Handover and launch of a cyber-lab at Oaklands High School in Lansdowne

    Have your say on City exploring external options for its permanent desalination plant

    Have your say on City exploring external options for its permanent desalination plant

    03 February 2025

    The City is calling on the public to comment on the proposal to implement and operate the City’s first permanent desalination plant.

    City provides update on Table View Beachfront upgrade project

    City provides update on Table View Beachfront upgrade project

    18 January 2025

    delays in the upgrading of civil infrastructure at the Table View Beachfront

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Atlantis

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Atlantis

    14 November 2024

    We are thrilled to bring the fourth installment of the My Cape Town Market to Atlantis

    City proposes minor amendments to the By-Law relating to Streets and Public Places

    City proposes minor amendments to the By-Law relating to Streets and Public Places

    03 November 2024

    The public participation process started on 1 November and concludes on 30 November 2024.

    City wraps up Transport Month roadshow with successful event in Somerset West

    City wraps up Transport Month roadshow with successful event in Somerset West

    30 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility team successfully hosted its final Transport Month roadshow event

    Final chance to comment on Cape Town’s draft Waste Strategy

    Final chance to comment on Cape Town’s draft Waste Strategy

    16 October 2024

    The public have until Friday, 18 October to comment on the City’s first draft Waste Strategy for Cape Town.

    Have your say on Cape Town’s strategy to tackle waste

    Have your say on Cape Town’s strategy to tackle waste

    17 September 2024

    Tackling illegal dumping, reducing waste that ends up at landfill, encouraging recycling and driving partnerships are among the topics addressed in the commitments and actions articulated in the strategy.

    Beware- Fake EPWP job interviews scam

    Beware- Fake EPWP job interviews scam

    29 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town has recently become aware of a fake notice about EPWP job interviews in Khayelitsha circulating on Whatsapp (see the image below). This is not endorsed by the City.

    Minibus-Taxi Task Team welcomes new Western Cape Minister of Mobility

    Minibus-Taxi Task Team welcomes new Western Cape Minister of Mobility

    21 August 2024

    ​JOINT STATEMENT BY THE WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT, SANTACO-WC AND THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    City celebrates Mandela Day with Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain communities

    19 July 2024

    In recognition of Mandela Day, Alderman Grant Twigg visited the unveiling of a mural at Tafelsig High School in Mitchells Plain and the Sinethemba Community Project in Khayelitsha.

    New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

    New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

    18 July 2024

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate's Informal Settlements Basic Services Branch provides a janitorial service for toilets placed in informal settlements.

    City wants you to Have Your Say about its customer facilities

    City wants you to Have Your Say about its customer facilities

    16 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town has launched its Have Your Say survey at 35 facilities where we serve customers.

    City updates residents on operations for servicing chemical toilets in informal settlements

    City updates residents on operations for servicing chemical toilets in informal settlements

    01 July 2024

    It is anticipated that this tender will create over 700 work opportunities in informal settlements across the city.

    Comment period extended for proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Comment period extended for proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    19 June 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has identified future road upgrades that are critical to the regeneration of the Bellville Central Business District (CBD).

    City getting ready to repair collapsed sewer pipe in Ottery

    City getting ready to repair collapsed sewer pipe in Ottery

    14 June 2024

    Residents and motorists are advised that a section of Bamboesvlei Road in Ottery, between Woodlands and Cariad roads, has been temporarily closed for safety reasons.

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    31 May 2024

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

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