Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

05 August 2026

Free MyCiTi event shuttle services will operate before and after the match for all valid ticket holders

More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

02 August 2026

Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

21 July 2026

The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

27 June 2026

The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Zimbabwean Consulate, will relocate residents currently gathered in large numbers outside the Consulate in District Six.

Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

17 May 2026

Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

28 April 2026

The Cape Town Marathon is being assessed on the event’s operational standards and participant experience as part of its bid to join the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors.

Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

24 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town is revitalising key transport corridors with a comprehensive road resurfacing programme now under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, and Epping Industrial

Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

12 April 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

12 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

Call on public to participate in rethinking Harrington Square and surrounds

09 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, stakeholders, and interested and affected parties to get involved in the renewal and reshaping of Harrington Square

Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

24 March 2026

The works include the repainting and refreshing of road markings to ensure better visibility for both motorists and pedestrians

Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update

11 February 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today met with National Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, at District Six and received an update from project teams on the restitution project

District Six’s Chapel Street project on track

10 February 2026

​The City is pleased to confirm that the Chapel Street upgrade project in District Six is on track to be completed by July this year.

David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

20 January 2026

David Kramer was on hand to personally accept the honour, while Taliep Petersen’s posthumous award was accepted by his daughters, Jawaahier, Fatiema, and Aeesha Petersen.

Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

16 January 2026

City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

Weekly arrests increase by 40%

12 January 2026

The City’s enforcement agencies made 338 arrests this past week, up from 241 the week before.

More than 100 000 Capetonians unite to celebrate Festive Lights Switch-On

01 December 2025

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Capetonians showed amazing unity and Christmas spirit, with more than 100 000 festival-goers attending the Festive Lights Switch-on across the Grand Parade

Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

20 November 2025

This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

06 November 2025

roadworks in the Cape Town City Centre; District Six; Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland areas

David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

28 October 2025

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

22 September 2025

Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

Culture Craze workshops hit the spot this Heritage Month

11 September 2025

Nearly 200 learners attended the workshops from five high schools in Pelican Park, Steenberg, Bernadino Heights, Saxonsea and Robinvale.

Stage set for an exciting summer of events

04 September 2025

the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

21 August 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that 237 social housing units are to be built in the inner city as part of the City's affordable housing drive

A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

05 August 2025

City advisory on logistics for Totalsports Women's Race Day

Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

23 July 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

Condolences on the passing of former Mayor Theresa Solomon

08 July 2025

Former Mayor Theresa Solomon will be remembered for her dedication to justice and activism

​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

25 June 2025

Hundreds of young people from various schools and communities packed the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) this Wednesday for the opening of the Youth in Action Expo

UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

29 May 2025

Residents across Cape Town, from University Estate to the City Bowl and the Atlantic Sea Board, are urged to reduce their water consumption as repairs to critical infrastructure continue.

Urgent appeal to consumers in various areas around Cape Town to reduce their water consumption

28 May 2025

Ongoing technical issues at the Molteno Reservoir Pump Station have left several areas across Cape Town from University Estate to the Atlantic Sea Board experiencing low water pressure or no water at all.

Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

27 May 2025

Approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.

Workshop about art murals for Chapel Street, District Six, hosted on Saturday

14 May 2025

Traffic Fine Roadshow rolls into Lentegeur for six days

09 May 2025

The Roadshows are spearheaded by the Cape Town Traffic Services with the City's Legal Services.

City hosts workshops about art murals for Chapel Street, District Six

07 May 2025

We invite all residents and in particular current and former residents, as well as friends of District Six to attend these workshops

Mayor condemns bomb threat message sent to District Six mosque

07 May 2025

The City is actively supporting the investigation at the request of SAPS, including through our Safety & Security Investigative Unit (SSIU) and K9 unit.

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.

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.

Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

03 April 2025

​The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels

Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Athol Fugard

09 March 2025

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis conveyed the City’s condolences following the passing of Athol Fugard, esteemed playwright, novelist, actor, and director, on March 8, 2025, at the age of 92.

Permits granted for Malay Choir Road March and Klopse Parade

31 December 2024

The Cape Malay Choir Board Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade are taking place this week.

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

16 October 2024

A field of approximately 21 000 runners, including some of Africa’s top athletes, will take on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday.

Car-free marathon route could get Cape Town to the Majors

08 October 2024

​The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a candidate race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

City Hall and District Six transform into creative hubs for Loeries Week

05 October 2024

City of Cape Town hosting the 46th Loeries Creative Week

Access solutions included in draft spatial development framework for Cape Town CBD

13 September 2024

​The City recently published its draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD for public comment.

City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

02 September 2024

​The City of Cape Town invites the public to collaborate with us in refining the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the CBD, which is to strategically shape the area’s future growth and development

Totalsports Women’s Race attracts Africa’s elite

07 August 2024

Some of Africa's elite women's field runners will lead a 12 000-strong 'sea of pink' in the streets of the CBD for the Totalsports Women's Race this Friday, 9 August 2024.

City to ramp up assistance to shelters

07 July 2024

The assistance includes aid and capacity building training, among others.

Council gives green light for improvements to keep traffic moving along the M3 in Newlands

12 June 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Council earlier today approved changes to intersections along the M3 in Newlands.

City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

05 June 2024

​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

Plans on the table for sustainable future of marine outfalls

04 June 2024

​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate wants to inform the public of long-term future potential alternatives for treating effluent discharged from the marine outfalls at Green Point, Camps Bay and Hout Bay.