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    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    25 May 2026

    The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    29 April 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    20 April 2026

    ​The new Safety and Security functionality on the City App allows the public to log certain categories of by-law and policing incidents

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    06 April 2026

    Through CAR, the City is redesigning and upgrading its core application environment, laying the groundwork for future-ready service delivery

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

    City kicks off GIS & Surveys Tech Day 2026

    23 March 2026

    STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

    Youth lead wetlands education at Rondevlei Nature Reserve

    Youth lead wetlands education at Rondevlei Nature Reserve

    18 February 2026

    2026 Junior River Warden programme has commenced,

    City welcomes significant increase in applications from food premises

    City welcomes significant increase in applications from food premises

    31 January 2026

    A Certificate Of Acceptability (COA) is a legal document confirming that a food business meets basic hygiene and food safety standards

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    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

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    Clothing and leather SMMEs Acceler8 towards growth with City-supported programme

    09 December 2025

    ​Cape Town-based clothing small businesses are closing 2025 on a high note through their participation in Cape Acceler8

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    23 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year

    Statistics bare the weight that Law Enforcement carries

    Statistics bare the weight that Law Enforcement carries

    06 September 2025

    The department has just over 2 200 uniformed members who, in the past year, issued 376 113 fines for transgressions across nearly 30 different pieces of municipal and national legislation and attended 312 211 service requests across the metropole.

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    21 August 2025

    Two female-led EPWP projects highlight the invaluable role women play in strengthening the City’s administration while building their own skills, confidence and career prospects.

    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'

    Active problem building caseload hovering at just over 300

    Active problem building caseload hovering at just over 300

    11 June 2025

    Successes and challenges of the City's Problem Building Unit explained

    City and partners host GIS Tech Day to share knowledge and drive smarter urban solutions

    City and partners host GIS Tech Day to share knowledge and drive smarter urban solutions

    09 June 2025

    On Thursday, 4 June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s GIS & Surveys unit, in partnership with Esri South Africa, hosted its annual GIS Tech Day.

    City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

    City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

    15 May 2025

    The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day

    Youth take the lead at Camp Cape Town

    Youth take the lead at Camp Cape Town

    06 April 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department’s annual Camp Cape Town has wrapped up after an inspiring and action-packed week at the scenic Zandvlei Resort in Muizenberg

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Record infrastructure, safety plans in Cape Town’s -Invested in Hope- Budget draft for 2025/2026

    Record infrastructure, safety plans in Cape Town’s -Invested in Hope- Budget draft for 2025/2026

    27 March 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a South African-record infrastructure investment of R39,7bn over three years in an address to City Council

    Mayoral Minute 2024: Momentum towards building a City of Hope

    Mayoral Minute 2024: Momentum towards building a City of Hope

    17 December 2024

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Update on illegal butchery in Mfuleni

    Update on illegal butchery in Mfuleni

    15 November 2024

    The City is aware that the discovery of an illegal butchery in Mfuleni this week

    Transport Month panel discussion tackles innovation

    Transport Month panel discussion tackles innovation

    02 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town is at a pinnacle point for transport innovation

    Lego corner launched at Valhalla Park Library

    Lego corner launched at Valhalla Park Library

    13 September 2024

    The corner will have a variety of Lego building bricks, books, posters, colouring pages and play mats.

    Problem Building Unit: More than double cases closed year-on-year

    Problem Building Unit: More than double cases closed year-on-year

    08 September 2024

    The City’s Problem Building Unit has more than doubled the number of cases closed year-on-year.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    City issues record R1m penalty for unauthorised apartment building

    City issues record R1m penalty for unauthorised apartment building

    10 June 2024

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has upheld the City’s Municipal Planning Tribunal’s decision to impose a record R1 million penalty for unauthorised building work.

    City issues fines for hi-jacked buildings

    City issues fines for hi-jacked buildings

    24 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town has issued fines to the National Department of Public Works (DPW) following long-term efforts to get conditions addressed at two hi-jacked sites owned by national government.

    City partnership launches ‘Our Future’ project for children, supports women fighting hunger in Khayelitsha

    City partnership launches ‘Our Future’ project for children, supports women fighting hunger in Khayelitsha

    06 May 2024

    They launched the Lingomso ‘Our Future’ project aimed to help school children enhance their creativity and improve communication and motor skills.

    Engineers encouraged to help build a stronger future Cape Town

    Engineers encouraged to help build a stronger future Cape Town

    19 March 2024

    Cape Town is a rapidly growing and expanding City.

    New Water, Air, and Energy Lab to improve access to Capetonians

    New Water, Air, and Energy Lab to improve access to Capetonians

    18 March 2024

    The launch was announced at an event at Cape Town's Civic Centre, bringing together City of Cape Town policymakers and researchers from across the world.

    City Chartered Accountant Academy delivers top CAs

    City Chartered Accountant Academy delivers top CAs

    16 March 2024

    The Chartered Accountant (CA) Academy at the City of Cape Town is developing well-rounded and top-notch accounting professionals for the public sector.

    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.

    Keep waste in mind when shopping this Festive Season

    Keep waste in mind when shopping this Festive Season

    17 December 2023

    The City urges residents to be mindful of the waste created with every purchase. Please only buy what you really need, to help protect the environment and reduce pressure on landfills.

    City hopes Guy Fawkes continues to fizzle out

    City hopes Guy Fawkes continues to fizzle out

    31 October 2023

    City reminds residents about risks associated with fire works and request to abide by the rules

    Celebrating our water heritage with Woodhead Dam’s 126th anniversary

    Celebrating our water heritage with Woodhead Dam’s 126th anniversary

    29 September 2023

    ​For 126 years, this dam has supplied residents with water in their homes – at one period, it was even the main source of water to the city.

    Cemetery water table challenges aggravated by severe weather

    Cemetery water table challenges aggravated by severe weather

    28 September 2023

    The Department’s tree emergency teams too had their hands full.

    Residents invited to design workshop related to new spatial vision for Cape Town CBD

    Residents invited to design workshop related to new spatial vision for Cape Town CBD

    17 September 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is developing a local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town Central Business District (CBD).

    City working to alleviate cemetery water table challenges

    City working to alleviate cemetery water table challenges

    31 August 2023

    Water table problems caused by heavy rainfall have affected cemeteries throughout the City in recent weeks.

     Problem Building Unit making strides

    Problem Building Unit making strides

    27 July 2023

    The Problem Building Unit addressing the challenges of problem buildings

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