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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

    Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

    Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

    30 July 2026

    ​The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    09 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is making steady progress to ensure that all road maintenance

    MyCiTi fares increase on 1 July to ensure a sustainable service

    MyCiTi fares increase on 1 July to ensure a sustainable service

    24 June 2026

    ​The City wants to inform commuters that the MyCiTi fares will increase from 1 July 2026, subject to Council approval.

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    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.

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

    22 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

    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 commits more than R1,2 billion on energy security, diversification

    City commits more than R1,2 billion on energy security, diversification

    24 April 2026

    ​The Draft 2026/27 Energy Budget over the next three years of R71,3 billion in total capital and operational expenditure points to the City's commitment to enhancing energy security, infrastructure investment, and improved affordability.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    19 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined

    Ekurhuleni visits Cape Town to strengthen governance and services

    Ekurhuleni visits Cape Town to strengthen governance and services

    18 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town was identified as a key metropolitan municipality from which we can learn best practices.

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    14 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    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

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

    25 September 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce the release of findings from its inaugural city-wide Cape Town Household Survey, conducted between February and October 2024

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    24 August 2025

    The City is investing in the safety of its clinics, libraries, parks and other facilities to ensure they remain open and accessible for generations to come.

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    18 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    13 August 2025

    We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage

    R8,4 bn human settlements budget for upgrading informal settlements, Council flats, serviced plots provision, subsidy housing

    R8,4 bn human settlements budget for upgrading informal settlements, Council flats, serviced plots provision, subsidy housing

    12 August 2025

    Over the next three years, we will see human settlements delivery against all odds

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    28 July 2025

    Online briefing session about the directorate’s budget priorities for the current financial year

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

    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.

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    04 July 2025

    As the new tariffs for the year come into effect, we thank our customers and ratepayers for their contribution to maintaining quality services and investing in our future infrastructure.

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    10 June 2025

    Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition launch-City of Cape Town, presented unique challenges, innovative responses

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    14 April 2025

    ​In line with strategic imperatives, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2025/26 financial year

    Draft medium-term energy budget of R71,2 bn focuses on service delivery, secure and sustainable energy

    Draft medium-term energy budget of R71,2 bn focuses on service delivery, secure and sustainable energy

    30 March 2025

    The Draft total 2025/26 Energy Budget shines the spotlight on enhanced service delivery.

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    All hands on deck to manage cruise liner congestion

    All hands on deck to manage cruise liner congestion

    11 March 2025

    Increased traffic volumes are anticipated on Wednesday, when both the MSC Musica and the Norwegian Dawn drop anchor in Cape Town Harbour.

    City publishes second annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City publishes second annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    08 November 2024

    The City’s second iteration of the Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued today.

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024

    22 August 2024

    Mayor’s Council Speech 22 Aug 2024 – Cape Town spends SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure

    Cape Town spent SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure in 2023_24

    Cape Town spent SA-record R9,4bn on infrastructure in 2023_24

    22 August 2024

    In total, a full 94% of the City's infrastructure budget was spent or contractually committed for 2023/24.

    City powers ahead with compulsory upgrade rollout of smarter, convenient meters

    City powers ahead with compulsory upgrade rollout of smarter, convenient meters

    07 August 2024

    City teams and contractors are doing letter-drops in scheduled areas.

    Cape Town dam levels top 101%

    Cape Town dam levels top 101%

    30 July 2024

    With dams filling up, residents may have questions related to Cape Town's current and future water supply resilience.

    ‘Dam’ rain not stopping Cape Town’s water-secure future investment

    ‘Dam’ rain not stopping Cape Town’s water-secure future investment

    16 July 2024

    ​Recently Cape Town has been hard hit by unprecedented heavy rain.

    CITY SPEAKER WELCOMES CITY OF JOHANNESBURG CUTS TO COUNCIL CATERING

    CITY SPEAKER WELCOMES CITY OF JOHANNESBURG CUTS TO COUNCIL CATERING

    10 July 2024

    City Speaker Ald Felicity Purchase has welcomed the announcement made yesterday by Johannesburg Speaker,

    Cape Town secures R3,5bn finance towards record infrastructure spend

    Cape Town secures R3,5bn finance towards record infrastructure spend

    25 June 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has secured a further R3,5bn in financing towards its plans for a South African record infrastructure investment over three years

    Shape Your Community: Participate in the Household Survey to Inform Service Delivery

    Shape Your Community: Participate in the Household Survey to Inform Service Delivery

    10 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town kick-started the collection of a comprehensive household survey across various neighbourhoods in March 2024

    Final countdown to comment on Urban Waste Management’s draft 2024/2025 budget

    Final countdown to comment on Urban Waste Management’s draft 2024/2025 budget

    25 April 2024

    ​The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2024/25 financial year (FY)

    Draft budget 2024-2025, R4,8bn social support for indigent and pensioners

    Draft budget 2024-2025, R4,8bn social support for indigent and pensioners

    19 April 2024

    The City is proposing some R4,8bn in social support for the indigent and for pensioners who qualify for assistance.

      Metro Budgets reveal Cape Town is making SA’s biggest infrastructure investment

    Metro Budgets reveal Cape Town is making SA’s biggest infrastructure investment

    17 April 2024

    ​At R39,7bn, Cape Town’s three-year infrastructure budget is 80% larger than the next metro, Joburg (R22bn), and 98% larger than the third biggest, eThekwini (R20bn)

    Budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    Budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    15 April 2024

    The City's Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25 was tabled at its Council meeting in March and is now available for public comment.

    City accepts late transfer of National Human Settlements funding, denies ANC claims

    City accepts late transfer of National Human Settlements funding, denies ANC claims

    05 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town confirms that R70 555 000 in Informal Settlements Upgrade Partnership Grant (ISUPG) funding was gazetted for transfer to the City by the National Minister on 20 March 2024

    City transitions from snail mail to email for Planning By-law notifications

    City transitions from snail mail to email for Planning By-law notifications

    04 April 2024

    The City is always exploring interventions that will improve our service delivery

    Comment on the City's Building for Jobs budget until 30 April

    Comment on the City's Building for Jobs budget until 30 April

    28 March 2024

    The proposed budget of R76,4 bn, includes a record R12,1bn capital expenditure for the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing even World Cup spend

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    Marine outfalls public participation report now on the City’s website

    Marine outfalls public participation report now on the City’s website

    12 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has submitted its report on the recent 60-day public participation regarding marine outfalls permits to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment.

    Cape Town Household Survey coming to your hood

    Cape Town Household Survey coming to your hood

    07 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town has contracted Kantar to assist in conducting this survey and interviewers will be visiting all suburbs within the City of Cape Town boundaries between February and May 2024.

    Cape Town’s R120 billion infrastructure investment set to outpace other cities

    Cape Town’s R120 billion infrastructure investment set to outpace other cities

    14 February 2024

    We are future-proofing our city by investing in infrastructure at a rate far outpacing any other metro, in fact over the next three years we will invest R43bn, which is more than Joburg and Durban combined

    Marine outfalls workshop held to discuss feasibility study and associated costs

    Marine outfalls workshop held to discuss feasibility study and associated costs

    08 February 2024

    ​The Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted an interactive workshop with the Section 79 Water and Sanitation Portfolio Committee as well as the Section 80 Mayoral Advisory Committee for Inland Water Quality on Wednesday, 31 January 2024

    City partners with SWAN Forum to host first international smart water metering workshop in February

    City partners with SWAN Forum to host first international smart water metering workshop in February

    09 January 2024

    The City looks forward to welcoming members of the Smart Water Network Forum, and other international utilities, for a specialised workshop about advanced water metering infrastructure.

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