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    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    14 July 2026

    The well attended engagement with these key City partners comes ahead of a busy festive season of cultural events.

    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    07 July 2026

    A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    Amended Events By-Law in effect

    10 June 2026

    The amended by-law is designed to streamline event approval processes, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for lower-risk events

    Christmas Bands, Malay Choirs and Minstrel information session

    Christmas Bands, Malay Choirs and Minstrel information session

    04 June 2026

    The City is calling for Minstrel associations, Minstrel troupe leaders, Christmas band associations, individual bands, and Malay choir associations to register for the information session.

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    27 May 2026

    To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

    Temporary lane closure at level crossings in Retreat and Steenberg

    Temporary lane closure at level crossings in Retreat and Steenberg

    26 May 2026

    The City understands that lane closures can cause inconvenience to motorists and residents, but these maintenance activities are necessary to improve safety at the Military and White Road level crossings

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    04 May 2026

    We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    28 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable from midnight on Friday, 1 May 2026 to 07:00 on Saturday, 2 May 2026

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026

    20 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, stakeholders and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on coastal water discharge

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    14 April 2026

    The City advises residents that its SAP and eServices system will be offline over the coming weekend, 18 to 20 April 2026, for necessary system maintenance.

    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

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town is excited to announce the beneficiaries of the 2025/26 film fund.

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

    26 March 2026

    Kloof Road is one of the access routes that links the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point

    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.

    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.

    March events provide a major economic boost

    March events provide a major economic boost

    06 March 2026

    March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.

    Marine Unit has no time for fishy business

    Marine Unit has no time for fishy business

    05 March 2026

    The Marine Unit is one of the specialised units within Law Enforcement

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    02 March 2026

    Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

    City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

    City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

    01 March 2026

    Ecological burns: Tygerberg; Westlake; Blaauwberg

    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

    Public invited to the upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    Public invited to the upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    16 February 2026

    The next quarterly meeting of the City’s Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on coastal water discharge will be held on Friday, 20 February 2026.

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    31 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

    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

    Beware of EPWP job scams

    Beware of EPWP job scams

    27 January 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has recently become aware of a new EPWP jobs scam, circulating on Whatsapp

    Cape Town opposes Nersa plans for up to 100% extra Eskom increase

    Cape Town opposes Nersa plans for up to 100% extra Eskom increase

    23 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Nersa to immediately cease plans to permit up to a doubling of Eskom’s tariff increase.

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    15 January 2026

    The City remains committed to working with the CTMCA to secure a lawfully permissible venue for the event in question.

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    04 January 2026

    ​Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday, 5 January

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    02 January 2026

    Excitement is building ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday 5 January

    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.

    For the record: Minstrel Road march route

    For the record: Minstrel Road march route

    28 December 2025

    The City is currently finalising the permit application for the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade or the Cape Town Street Parade.

    Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026

    Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026

    24 December 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office is currently reviewing an application for a revised route for the Cape Town Street Parade (Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade) in 2026

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

    10 December 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will commence with the repairs to Kloof Road by March 2026

    City’s e-Services offline from 24 to 29 December 2025

    City’s e-Services offline from 24 to 29 December 2025

    10 December 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s e-Services portal will be unavailable from 12:00 on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 to 06:30 on Monday, 29 December 2025

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    07 December 2025

    The dredging of Storm Bay will continue until 19 December 2025, with work resuming on 5 January 2026.

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    06 December 2025

    Cape Town experiences a surge in traffic volumes over the festive season

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    28 November 2025

    The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    26 November 2025

    The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    16 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the last quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) for the year on Friday, 21 November 2025. This session will focus on the permit conditions governing the marine outfalls at Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Green Point.

    City’s eServices will be offline from this afternoon until Saturday afternoon

    City’s eServices will be offline from this afternoon until Saturday afternoon

    14 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    04 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    28 October 2025

    The new Filming By-law will allow the Film Permit Office to better manage filming activity on private and public property.

    Let’s keep Guy Fawkes on mute

    Let’s keep Guy Fawkes on mute

    23 October 2025

    The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre has recorded decreases in complaints related to the illegal sale of fireworks

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    23 October 2025

    Cape Town is open for business

    Zero tolerance for the illegal sale and setting off of fireworks

    Zero tolerance for the illegal sale and setting off of fireworks

    13 October 2025

    Diwali takes place on Monday, 20 October, while Guy Fawkes falls on Wednesday, 5 November.

    Sting in the tail for rock lobster suspects

    Sting in the tail for rock lobster suspects

    29 September 2025

    Pilfering of our marine resources is an ongoing problem and often it is linked to other illicit dealings

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