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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
30 July 2026
The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future
10 July 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope
03 July 2026
The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements
29 June 2026
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
24 June 2026
The City wants to inform commuters that the MyCiTi fares will increase from 1 July 2026, subject to Council approval.
17 June 2026
The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.
05 June 2026
The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households
27 May 2026
The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.
02 April 2026
In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
24 March 2026
During our visit, the lab’s technical teams demonstrated the meticulous testing processes applied to every single meter before installation
13 March 2026
Councillor Carl Pophaim, officially launched the well-located Elsies River Infill State-subsidised Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project with a sod-turning ceremony
04 February 2026
The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo.
26 January 2026
The City continues to roll out its compulsory meter replacement programme
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
27 November 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says more state-subsidised houses have been handed over in Cape Town than all three Gauteng metros combined over the last five years
07 November 2025
The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade
20 October 2025
The City of Cape Town regrets the challenges currently being experienced by our MyCiTi commuters, particularly on the N2 Express routes from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain to the Civic Centre
19 October 2025
The City handed over 30 homes to beneficiaries of the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project.
26 September 2025
Our city-wide electrification programme has gained significant momentum, providing quality electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlement residents where feasible
18 September 2025
The City’s Energy Directorate continues to invest in electrical infrastructure by rolling out its compulsory meter replacement programme
16 September 2025
The Bonteheuwel Infill project is just one of several housing projects currently under way across the metro
22 August 2025
This project holds particular importance as a portion of Greenfields was recently devastated by a fire
20 August 2025
This project highlights the City’s commitment to empowering residents, enabling redress and improving access to well-located housing opportunities across the metro
17 August 2025
This milestone switch-on brings safe and reliable electricity to the households of this emergency relocation site
14 August 2025
Electrification projects form part of a city-wide programme which aims to provide electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlements residents
13 August 2025
We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage
07 August 2025
The City of Cape Town will, as from 8 September 2025, implement changes to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service
13 July 2025
This project will ultimately benefit 273 families from Bonteheuwel and surrounds, once completed in June 2026.
01 July 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has handed over the keys to lawful beneficiaries of the City’s Belhar-Pentech housing project after a four-year court process
26 June 2025
Mayor’s Council Speech
25 June 2025
The City of Cape Town Energy Directorate’s R1,7 million electrification project in Gugulethu’s Khikhi informal settlement
28 May 2025
08 May 2025
All City prepaid electricity meters supplied and installed by the City conform to National Standards and are tested by both the manufacturers and the City against stringent calibration standards
09 April 2025
The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates
08 April 2025
The proposed tariff reforms will bring meaningful relief for lower-income households
03 April 2025
New, smarter electricity meters are on the cards for residents in different areas of the metro.
27 March 2025
“Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26
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
26 March 2025
The backyarder service electricity programme is a city-wide programme, which aims to provide electricity supply to backyarder residents living on City-owned rental property.
26 February 2025
The City’s Energy teams connected a further 20 informal homes to the electricity grid in Great Dutch Street, Nyanga.
20 February 2025
The City’s Energy Directorate is rolling out new, smarter electricity meters in different areas of the metro over the next few months.
19 February 2025
City officials attended a sod-turning ceremony to relaunch its well-located Edward Avenue housing project.
23 November 2024
The City welcomed the latest group of tenants at the massive 1 055-unit Goodwood Station social housing partnership project.
17 November 2024
Residents of Manenberg were thrilled to receive their title deeds.
08 November 2024
The City’s second iteration of the Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued today.
04 October 2024
The City’s Human Settlements teams continue their work to invest in public housing maintenance across units in the metro.
01 October 2024
Residents are reminded of the City’s rollout of new and more convenient electricity meters in various areas in the final few months of 2024.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
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
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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