Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

30 July 2026

The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

29 July 2026

The new facilities will include passenger shelters and improvements to the surrounding pedestrian infrastructure

City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

27 July 2026

These roadworks in Durbanville and Bellville are a vital investment in maintaining a safe, reliable and resilient road network

Jobseekers advised to register at nearest Subcouncil, not Wale Street

24 July 2026

Jobseekers do not need to go to Wale Street to register on the City’s Jobseekers Database.

Temporary roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

24 July 2026

The work will include asphalt repairs at the Jakes Gerwel Drive and Voortrekker Road intersection.

City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

17 July 2026

Investors, entrepreneurs and private and public sector leaders gathered in Cape Town for the three-day India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit.

Temporary night roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

17 July 2026

Night-time roadworks at the intersection of Jakes Gerwel Drive and Voortrekker Road from 18:00 on Sunday, 19 July 2026

Rehabilitation work begins on the Loxton Road bridge in Milnerton

11 July 2026

The City has commenced with repairs to Loxton Road bridge in Milnerton. Scheduled for 1 December 2026 completion.

Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

25 June 2026

STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

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.

Traffic lane switch on AZ Berman Drive as MyCiTi Phase 2A project reaches another milestone

23 June 2026

The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate is continuing with transport infrastructure upgrades along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of the MyCiTi Phase 2A project

City casts MyCiTi red lanes along AZ Berman

21 June 2026

The first red MyCiTi bus lanes cast along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project

Helen Suzman Boulevard road marking starts this week

17 June 2026

The planned road marking forms part of the City’s routine road maintenance programme aimed at improving road safety

Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

05 June 2026

The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

01 June 2026

The City’s Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 60 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Reminder to comment on Road Safety Strategy for Cape Town

01 June 2026

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to remind all residents to submit input on the draft Road Safety Strategy before Monday,8 June 2026.

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

MyCiTi commuters can now upload Mover points online

14 May 2026

Forgot to upload MyCiTi Mover points during your travels?

Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

11 May 2026

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.

City calls for comments on Road Safety Strategy for Cape Town

10 May 2026

The City is responsible for leading the development, coordination and oversight of road safety initiatives

City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig

08 May 2026

Through this initiative, residents can access a ‘one-stop-shop’ of Human Settlements services directly in their communities

Roadworks in Rugby, Montague Gardens, Century City, Cape Farms, Parklands, Brooklyn and Melkbosstrand

05 May 2026

Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

04 May 2026

Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

30 April 2026

The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

24 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town is revitalising key transport corridors with a comprehensive road resurfacing programme now under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, and Epping Industrial

Waste services still operational on upcoming public holidays

24 April 2026

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that waste collection will continue on the upcoming public holidays

City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

23 April 2026

The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

Road maintenance and resurfacing works under way in Ottery

23 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town has commenced road resurfacing works along Ottery Road, New Ottery Road and Old Strandfontein Road in Ottery

City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

20 April 2026

The official opening of the City’s brand-new state-of-the-art electricity depot in Hout Bay marks a major step forward

Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

14 April 2026

World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026, the continent’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, kicked off this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

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

Temporary closure of NY 72 Road access to Govan Mbeki Road in Gugulethu

09 April 2026

The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and road users that NY 72 Road, at its intersection with Govan Mbeki Road in Gugulethu, will be temporarily closed to all traffic

Waste services to remain operational during Easter

01 April 2026

Residents should also leave bins out until 21:00 each night to ensure collection

Bafana Bafana take on Panama at DHL Stadium tomorrow night

30 March 2026

Cape Town football fans have a big one to look forward to. Bafana Bafana face Panama in an international friendly at DHL Stadium

City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

26 March 2026

The City's Roads Infrastructure Management team is currently doing permanent pothole repairs

Resurfacing works commence along Military Road in Steenberg

24 March 2026

Road resurfacing project in Steenberg

Residents advised of temporary partial road closure along Claremont Boulevard

22 March 2026

Update on Sonnestraal farm organic matter fire

18 March 2026

There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.

Cape Town leading the way with public transport

17 March 2026

The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.

Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

16 March 2026

Motorists and residents are advised to plan their routes accordingly and to follow traffic signage as well as exercise caution around the construction area

Road resurfacing gets under way in Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

13 March 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has begun a series of road resurfacing projects across Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

Road resurfacing in Belgravia well on track

04 March 2026

Councillor Rob Quintas went out to Belgravia to see the excellent progress being made by the City’s Roads Infrastructure Management team yesterday

Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

03 March 2026

Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

Repair work begins on Strand Street pedestrian bridge

02 March 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with repairs to the pedestrian bridge across Strand Street, between the Cape Town Station taxi deck and the Golden Arrow bus station in the CBD

Residents enjoy improved route along upgraded Kommetjie Road

26 February 2026

Kommetjie Road upgrade completed

Road resurfacing under way in Bellville

10 February 2026

The City is doing roadworks along Frans Conradie Drive in Boston as well as on Old Paarl Road in Bellville.

Residents advised of temporary road closures along Imam Haron Road

09 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents and all road users in the Claremont area of temporary road closures to allow for the MyCiTi phase 2A construction works to proceed in the vicinity.

Road closures: 2026 State of the Nation Address

06 February 2026

City announces road closures for the State of the Nation Address

Resurfacing of several roads in Belgravia

03 February 2026

The City has commenced with road resurfacing of around eight kilometres in various parts of Belgravia.

City advises road users of urgent repairs to Stanhope bridge

28 January 2026

​The City regrets to inform road users that the Stanhope bridge in Claremont will only have one lane in each direction available to traffic until further notice