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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

    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

    St James Spring closed for water collection

    St James Spring closed for water collection

    27 March 2026

    Residents are advised that the St James Spring collection point at 4 Main Road, Muizenberg, is closed until further notice.

    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

    Think water-wise, to keep the vibe this festive season

    Think water-wise, to keep the vibe this festive season

    03 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on the public to be more water-wise.

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    04 November 2025

    long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Clearing alien invasive plants restores 48 million litres of water daily

    Clearing alien invasive plants restores 48 million litres of water daily

    20 March 2025

    To kick off National Water Week, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the proactive clearing of water-thirsty alien invasive plants as one of its interventions to help build a water secure future for residents

    Innovation can help rule out plastic pollution at schools

    Innovation can help rule out plastic pollution at schools

    19 March 2025

    In recognition of Global Recycling Day yesterday, Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate highlighted its mission to encourage young minds and their schools to help reduce plastic pollution through creative, innovative, sustainable solutions. An exhibition was also setup at the Cape Town Civic Centre to educate the public on waste management.

    Call to comment on spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    Call to comment on spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    21 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, businesses, and all other interested parties to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Spine Road Development Corridor in Khayelitsha

    Tips to tackle food waste this festive

    Tips to tackle food waste this festive

    18 December 2024

    This festive season let’s all work together to not let food go to waste so we can help protect ourselves from its negative effects in terms of climate change.

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    City upskilling workers via Adult Education and Training programme

    City upskilling workers via Adult Education and Training programme

    11 October 2024

    On Thursday, 10 October 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate hosted its annual Adult Education and Training (AET) Reading Competition at the Durbanville Library

    National Nutrition Week: you are what you eat

    National Nutrition Week: you are what you eat

    06 October 2024

    The focus is on healthy eating habits, balanced nutrition and to make informed food choices.

    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

    City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

    City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

    14 August 2024

    With more than 30% of its households receiving free basic electricity and lifeline support, the City of Cape Town stands out by caring for communities with a comprehensive social relief package

    Public cautioned to be alert following confirmed dog rabies case

    Public cautioned to be alert following confirmed dog rabies case

    29 May 2024

    The public is urged to be vigilant and cautious of any unusual changes in behaviour in animals, especially dogs.

    City announces home composting container rollout events for International Compost Awareness Week

    City announces home composting container rollout events for International Compost Awareness Week

    03 May 2024

    With the alarming rate at which organic waste is filling up landfills and contributing to climate change.

    Spread Awareness this Stop Food Waste Day

    Spread Awareness this Stop Food Waste Day

    24 April 2024

    This year, the City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management Directorate would like to use the platform of Stop Food Waste Day to highlight the top ways to reduce food waste

    Why Cape Town’s economy works – and how it will shine brighter than ever

    Why Cape Town’s economy works – and how it will shine brighter than ever

    04 April 2024

    One of the clearest indications of a region's economic well-being is its jobs report

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Council to release land for 1800-unit inner city housing project

    Council to release land for 1800-unit inner city housing project

    26 October 2023

    Even as our city and our country have come together so wonderfully in support of our sports teams, so we have watched in growing alarm as the world increasingly has been rent apart by the horrors of war.

    City launches Indigent Support campaign – we can all do with a little help

    City launches Indigent Support campaign – we can all do with a little help

    17 September 2023

    The City is launching its Indigent Support campaign this month. Our team of experts will be in communities to offer assistance and help residents to complete their applications.

    Manzi drops in to schools, promoting water saving for World Water Week

    Manzi drops in to schools, promoting water saving for World Water Week

    25 August 2023

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate plans initiatives throughout the year to spread awareness about the importance of saving water.

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    27 July 2023

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    Some City cemetery operations impacted by adverse weather conditions

    Some City cemetery operations impacted by adverse weather conditions

    20 June 2023

    The Recreation and Parks Department is committed to providing access to burial services, despite these difficult circumstances.

    Future water security depends on sources other than rain

    Future water security depends on sources other than rain

    05 June 2023

    ​The 10th Edition of Cape Town’s Water Outlook is now available on the City’s website for download.

    City celebrates International Day of Biodiversity in Philippi and Green Point

    City celebrates International Day of Biodiversity in Philippi and Green Point

    25 May 2023

    International Day of Biological Diversity celebrations which were held at the Green Point Urban Park

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    25 May 2023

    Today, the monetary policy committee will announce what most economists say will be a 50-basis-point hike in interest rates.

    Expert panel established to advise City on permanent desalination plans

    Expert panel established to advise City on permanent desalination plans

    06 April 2023

    ​Permanent desalination is one of the proposed actions outlined in our Water Strategy to help build Cape Town’s future water supply

    City Health cautiously optimistic about surge season data

    City Health cautiously optimistic about surge season data

    06 March 2023

    ​The City’s Health Department is encouraged by the decline in the number of diarrhoea cases, year-on-year, in children under the age of five

    Inspectors check properties as water usage remains high

    Inspectors check properties as water usage remains high

    02 March 2023

    Water usage is high, and dam levels are dropping

    City pool programme gives hope to people with disabilities

    City pool programme gives hope to people with disabilities

    24 February 2023

    Our lifeguards do more than ensure bathers are safe in the water.

     City doing everything possible to mitigate sewer spills affecting coastal areas

    City doing everything possible to mitigate sewer spills affecting coastal areas

    21 December 2022

    The City’s sewer pump stations need electricity to function effectively and convey sewage to Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTWS) where it can be treated.

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    08 December 2022

    ​Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    27 October 2022

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    More than 8 000 environmental health complaints ‘all in a year’s work’

    More than 8 000 environmental health complaints ‘all in a year’s work’

    25 September 2022

    During the last financial year, the Environmental Health Service attended to 8 356 complaints from the public.

    Climate action through art - engaging climate action heroes of our future

    Climate action through art - engaging climate action heroes of our future

    04 August 2022

    ​The City has unveiled two murals, in Mitchells Plain and Gugulethu, as part of its climate change response and resilience campaign, Let’s ACT

    Rise to the challenge of a plastic free July

    Rise to the challenge of a plastic free July

    06 July 2022

    Waste produced by households and businesses poses a significant challenge to the waste disposal industry

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    26 May 2022

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    How to reduce household budget crunch, rising costs

    How to reduce household budget crunch, rising costs

    18 March 2022

    By making small changes, it’s possible to reduce household costs to absorb some of the price increases and reduce the budget crunch.

    Tips to be water wise at all times

    Tips to be water wise at all times

    01 March 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate would like to remind residents and businesses of some basic tips to help them find and fix leaks on their properties

    Welcoming address to Africa Energy Indaba

    Welcoming address to Africa Energy Indaba

    01 March 2022

    That week, we opened our first round of procurement of power from independent power producers.

    Mayor’s 100 days in office

    Mayor’s 100 days in office

    21 February 2022

    Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council Speech delivered by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council Speech delivered by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    27 January 2022

    An Adjustment Budget to deliver care, dignity, safety and pride

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