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    Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

    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

    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

    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

    Public warned not to fall for unpaid parking fees scam

    Public warned not to fall for unpaid parking fees scam

    21 July 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to alert the public to a scam calling on road users to click on a link to pay so-called ‘unpaid parking fees’.

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    30 June 2026

    The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

     Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    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.

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    24 June 2026

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    22 June 2026

    ​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

    Reminder of public meeting about revitalising Main Rd in Rondebosch

    Reminder of public meeting about revitalising Main Rd in Rondebosch

    12 June 2026

    The City is calling on residents and stakeholders to collaborate with us on a new vision for Main Road in the Rondebosch central business district

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

    28 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is working on this new vision for Main Road

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    25 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 28 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 28 May 2026

    23 May 2026

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

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    19 May 2026

    ​The drills, coordinated by the Safety and Security Directorate happen quarterly and put several role-players through their paces.

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

    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

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    13 May 2026

    The roadshows make the often arduous task of fine and warrant representations across different magisterial districts far easier

    Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District

    Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District

    07 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has commenced with construction work to improve pedestrian walkways and the implementation of traffic calming measures at selected locations across the Blaauwberg District.

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate has intensified efforts on the ground to repair and upgrade critical electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel.

    City of Cape Town launches enhanced MapViewer for enhanced spatial data access

    City of Cape Town launches enhanced MapViewer for enhanced spatial data access

    29 April 2026

    As Cape Town continues to embrace digital transformation, the new City of Cape Town MapViewer will serve as a centralised hub for critical spatial data, making it easier than ever to visualise the heartbeat of the City

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    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

    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

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    20 April 2026

    Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    14 April 2026

    The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    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

    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

    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

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    01 April 2026

    The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

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

    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

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    18 March 2026

    Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.

    Cape Town welcomes changes to DDM regulations, resolving intergovernmental dispute

    Cape Town welcomes changes to DDM regulations, resolving intergovernmental dispute

    15 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the amended District Development Model regulations released for public comment on 13 March.

    City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

    City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

    12 March 2026

    Macassar forms part of the City of Cape Town’s streetlight infrastructure maintenance and upgrading programme aimed at ensuring that infrastructure is repaired, maintained and upgraded where necessary.

    Building partnerships with Safe Spaces

    Building partnerships with Safe Spaces

    11 March 2026

    The MES Safe Space in Bellville helps rough sleepers with shelter and other social services

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    15 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

    Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update

    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

    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.

    City shares expertise, best practices about CIDs with Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality from Graaff Reinet

    City shares expertise, best practices about CIDs with Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality from Graaff Reinet

    29 January 2026

    The City is recognised by municipalities across the country for its success in establishing and effecting regulatory oversight of CIDs in Cape Town

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    26 January 2026

    Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    City secures major multi-million rand grant for early childhood development, violence prevention

    23 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town has formally signed a landmark grant agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW.

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    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

    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%

    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.

    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.

    Summer-ready: City inspects streetlight work on major routes as year-round work continues

    Summer-ready: City inspects streetlight work on major routes as year-round work continues

    14 December 2025

    Teams are actively working in various areas across the metro as part of our year-round public lighting programme.

    Firefighting pioneer calls time on a stellar career

    Firefighting pioneer calls time on a stellar career

    12 December 2025

    Arlene Wehr joined the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service in 1996 – becoming only the third female to do so at the time.

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

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

    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

    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

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    13 November 2025

    The City has approved building plans to the value of nearly R8 billion in the first quarter of the current financial year.

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