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    City and LGSETA sign skills partnership to expand training and opportunity

    City and LGSETA sign skills partnership to expand training and opportunity

    31 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development

    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    28 July 2026

    The concert at Hanover Park's First Community Resource Centre on 11 July was the third Urban Outreach Concert presented by Artscape in partnership with the City of Cape Town.

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    17 July 2026

    Various City departments will be stationed at the Gugulethu Civic Hall in NY50 on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    05 July 2026

    Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    26 June 2026

    The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    25 June 2026

    The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    22 June 2026

    The City has praised learners and educators for their participation in its Energy Efficiency Schools Programme, part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    13 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town's Community, Arts and Culture Development (CACD) Emerging Artists Programme has celebrated the successful completion of its annual programme

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    04 June 2026

    The festival returns with a rich selection of South African and international documentary film content

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    04 June 2026

    Women affected by gender-based violence are finding healing, confidence and community through a City-run arts programme designed to create safe spaces for reflection, recovery and support

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    Cape Town Funny Festival ends the month with a laugh

    Cape Town Funny Festival ends the month with a laugh

    29 May 2026

    The Cape Town Funny Festival, South Africa’s oldest and largest comedy festival, hosted the first of its 23 shows at the Baxter Theatre last night.

    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 schools encouraged to participate in Future Energy workshops

    City schools encouraged to participate in Future Energy workshops

    21 May 2026

    ​Schools across the metro are invited to participate in the City’s Energy Efficiency Schools Programme (EESP) Play and Workshop events

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    14 May 2026

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

    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 emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    04 May 2026

    ​Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026

    City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

    City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

    20 April 2026

    The official opening of the City’s brand-new state-of-the-art electricity depot in Hout Bay marks a major step forward

    Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa: The City’s Mobile Office is coming to you

    Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa: The City’s Mobile Office is coming to you

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town proudly presents the Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration on Freedom Day, Monday, 27 April 2026.

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    01 April 2026

    Opera Blocks is a fun, interactive theatre experience incorporating vibrant colours, shapes, and classical music for children up to five years old and their parents and caregivers

    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

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    23 March 2026

    ​Enjoy a full day of live entertainment and engaging activities with your family and friends

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    22 March 2026

    The Cape Town International Jazz Festival to take place from 22 to 28 March 2026

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    15 March 2026

    Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    12 March 2026

    The City invites members of the public to meet the City’s new Ombudsman, Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    11 March 2026

    ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    11 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially launched the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg.

    Nearly 600 residents attend City's 'Opera in Your Neighbourhood'concert series

    Nearly 600 residents attend City's 'Opera in Your Neighbourhood'concert series

    04 March 2026

    Three Opera concerts well-attended in Bothasig, Fish Hoek and Langa

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Event Permit Office is monitoring 39 approved events taking place this week

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    21 February 2026

    Five emerging creatives from the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Emerging Artist Programme exhibit their art at the Art Fair

    City’s Mobile Office to wrap up February in Eerste River and Lwandle

    City’s Mobile Office to wrap up February in Eerste River and Lwandle

    20 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Eerste River and Lwandle next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

    Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

    20 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town invites artists and creative practitioners to submit concept proposals for public artworks at the new MyCiTi bus station in Claremont.

    City’s Graffiti Unit tackles youth gang tags

    City’s Graffiti Unit tackles youth gang tags

    20 February 2026

    The City’s Graffiti Unit hosted a community clean-up in Manenberg this week targeting gang tags made by youth as they mark their territories.

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

    11 February 2026

    Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week.

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    30 January 2026

    Applications are open for the City’s annual Emerging Artists programme

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    23 January 2026

    The City's Mobile Office is heading to Belhar and Mfuleni next week to bring essential municipal services.

    Identikidz growth points to parental trust

    Identikidz growth points to parental trust

    20 January 2026

    The programme, implemented by the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate, is aimed at keeping young children safe on beaches.

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    30 December 2025

    The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    17 December 2025

    The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged

    A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

    A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

    14 December 2025

    Cape Town is heading into another week with major cultural, music and sporting events scheduled across the Mother City.

    Helderberg Night Market promises to bring on the festive cheer

    Helderberg Night Market promises to bring on the festive cheer

    12 December 2025

    We look forward to hosting this market each year

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    City libraries hope for a Wimpy Kid Christmas miracle

    08 December 2025

    City libraries are getting into the holiday spirit, and they’re hopeful that young patrons will return the favour in the form of overdue books.

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    Council approves amendments to give ECDs a hand up

    04 December 2025

    Several years ago, the City identified development charges as a stumbling block to Early Childhood Development Centres, which gave rise to the Development Charges Exemption Criteria for ECDs.

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