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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

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    27 July 2026

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    22 June 2026

    We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

    City celebrates its graduates

    City celebrates its graduates

    05 June 2026

    ​The City hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 where 142 graduates

    SMME business boost just a click away

    SMME business boost just a click away

    20 May 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is urging Cape Town-based Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) looking for a boost to apply for the Productivity Efficiency Programme

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    11 May 2026

    The Class Two Certification for Wesfleur is valid until November 2030 and for Blue Downs until November 2031.

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    10 April 2026

    The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    09 April 2026

    STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    08 April 2026

    Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industr

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    02 April 2026

    The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability

    City delivers title deeds to Macassar residents

    City delivers title deeds to Macassar residents

    10 March 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate is back on the road and handed title deeds to qualifying beneficiaries in Macassar.

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    10 March 2026

    The Ease of Doing Business programme is a key priority for this administration.

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    05 March 2026

    Vendor applications are now open and will close on Wednesday

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    22 February 2026

    The Cape Town-based Century City Conference Centre has made history.

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

    18 February 2026

    During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    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

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    04 December 2025

    On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

    City honours its DRM Volunteers

    City honours its DRM Volunteers

    02 December 2025

    Cape Town has more than 550 registered Disaster Risk Management volunteers

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    City seeking clarity on new national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing

    City seeking clarity on new national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing

    24 October 2025

    ​From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices.

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    23 October 2025

    ​From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices and driving licence testing centres

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    25 September 2025

    A Grade-A rating is the highest recognition a pharmacy can achieve

    Empowering Capetonians: Discover the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    Empowering Capetonians: Discover the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    18 September 2025

    The Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy, an online learning hub supported by the City, offers free, full-time access to courses designed with the real needs of Capetonians in mind.

    Portfolio Committee celebrates service milestones

    Portfolio Committee celebrates service milestones

    05 September 2025

    The Safety and Security Portfolio Committee awarded long service certificates to officers

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    City extends FurnTech partnership to 2034 to boost township economy

    21 August 2025

    New small businesses are emerging, gaining greater access to markets, and creating jobs in the township economy

    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

    City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

    City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

    31 July 2025

    Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    02 July 2025

    Scammers posing as City health inspectors are once again targeting businesses, demanding payment for fake 'health certificates'.

    MyCiTi bus drivers take part in smart driver training

    MyCiTi bus drivers take part in smart driver training

    30 June 2025

    The City embarked on Smart Driver training for 150 MyCiTi bus drivers who received Smart Driver competency certificates

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    07 June 2025

    Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

    An SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and counting

    An SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and counting

    05 June 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is making progress with its R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    22 May 2025

    There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many

    Local informal traders invited to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

    Local informal traders invited to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

    15 May 2025

    An exciting opportunity for local informal traders to showcase and sell their products at the City's Tygerberg Nature Reserve.

    New Codes of Conduct to preserve Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    New Codes of Conduct to preserve Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    12 May 2025

    Codes of Conduct for Permissible Activities at the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR)

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    08 May 2025

    Our roadshows are an opportunity for residents to interact directly with Human Settlements officials who are available to offer real time solutions to queries and answers to questions

    Macassar title deeds delivered

    Macassar title deeds delivered

    30 April 2025

    ​Macassar families are the most recent beneficiaries of title deeds for their homes.

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    23 April 2025

    This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

    Give your business a boost with the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    Give your business a boost with the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

    23 April 2025

    The online academy went live in November 2022 with several training videos supplied by experts and experienced business owners.

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    16 April 2025

    Two Scottsdene families are the most recent beneficiaries of the title deeds of their homes as part of the City’s ongoing title deed handover campaign.

    Places of worship make the safety grade

    Places of worship make the safety grade

    15 April 2025

    On Saturday, 12 April 2025, the Disaster Risk Management Centre acknowledged the efforts of the latest group of participants – handing over 17 certificates at a graduation event.

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

    09 April 2025

    The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates

    Building hope: Title deeds, housing information for Ocean View residents

    Building hope: Title deeds, housing information for Ocean View residents

    02 April 2025

    The City is working hard to create more homeowners by handing out deeds, providing security of tenure and adding to financial stability

    Learners for Change programme zeroes in on human rights

    Learners for Change programme zeroes in on human rights

    28 March 2025

    City hosts Change programme for High School learners

    City cuts more red tape with online Energy Services Application

    City cuts more red tape with online Energy Services Application

    06 March 2025

    The new platform can be used to apply for electricity services such as a new supply, additional meter, replacement or upgrading of existing meters among others.

    City’s Productivity Efficiency Programme ready to help businesses build back better

    City’s Productivity Efficiency Programme ready to help businesses build back better

    25 February 2025

    The programme assists SMMEs with focused strategies to help them improve their operations.

    Building Cape Town, together: 5 932 new home owners in Cape Town

    Building Cape Town, together: 5 932 new home owners in Cape Town

    04 February 2025

    More than 5 900 title deeds have been delivered over the past few months

    Kalkfontein families now homeowners thanks to City’s No Cost Transfer programme

    Kalkfontein families now homeowners thanks to City’s No Cost Transfer programme

    31 January 2025

    The City distributed title deeds to families residing in Council Rental Units as part of the City’s campaign to accelerate title deed delivery.

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