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30 July 2026
We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government
The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future
21 July 2026
The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.
10 July 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope
03 July 2026
The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
17 June 2026
The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.
12 June 2026
The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.
05 June 2026
The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households
04 June 2026
The City’s Energy Directorate carried out electricity infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle, in the Strand where electricity kiosks and pole mounted sub stations were installed in the area
31 May 2026
The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets.
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
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.
02 April 2026
The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability
01 April 2026
The new Manufacturing Support Policy not only expands its focus to 33 areas around Cape Town
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
02 March 2026
We are executing our city-wide MV maintenance and upgrade programme, reflecting our ongoing commitment to a reliable electricity grid and we will continue to invest in our infrastructure
25 February 2026
The Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, addressed Africa’s Green Economy Summit today, 25 February 2026
17 February 2026
The City maintains a network of over 245 000 streetlights across the metro
04 February 2026
The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo.
29 January 2026
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
04 December 2025
27 November 2025
The City, seen as a pioneer in programmes to promote diversity of energy supply and green economy investment, has been at the heart of many other solar benefits in Cape Town.
12 November 2025
City’s new gas-to-energy plant will generate enough electricity to power 4 300 households by converting landfill gas to power at the Coastal Park Landfill.
24 October 2025
These accolades affirm the City’s commitment to excellence in Energy infrastructure development.
19 October 2025
The City’s R9 million underground electricity cabling project in Hazendal is expected to be completed mid-November.
15 October 2025
The City’s Energy Directorate shines bright at the City’s Annual Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Excellence Awards.
01 October 2025
The City’s Energy Directorate has replaced a key transformer in Pinati Estate, Athlone, as part of its ongoing investment in reliable electricity services and infrastructure upgrades across the metro
26 September 2025
Our city-wide electrification programme has gained significant momentum, providing quality electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlement residents where feasible
07 September 2025
The City’s energy teams attended to more than 41 000 streetlight requests
14 August 2025
Electrification projects form part of a city-wide programme which aims to provide electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlements residents
22 July 2025
The City is almost finished building its first R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, located in Atlantis
14 July 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years
15 June 2025
This investment aligns with our broader efforts to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply for both residents and businesses.
05 June 2025
The City of Cape Town is making progress with its R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis
28 May 2025
Mayor’s Council Speech
25 May 2025
The City’s Economic Growth Directorate, joined by its Energy counterpart, has held its annual event with a host of consul-generals.
14 May 2025
The City’s Energy Directorate is carrying out major upgrades to its electricity infrastructure.
02 May 2025
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the City’s credit rating upgrade announced by ratings agency Moody’s Investor Services on 2 May.
29 April 2025
The City’s Kohler substation maintenance work forms part of the City’s ongoing investment in our critical electricity infrastructure
27 March 2025
“Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a South African-record infrastructure investment of R39,7bn over three years in an address to City Council
26 March 2025
The backyarder service electricity programme is a city-wide programme, which aims to provide electricity supply to backyarder residents living on City-owned rental property.
05 March 2025
After the conclusion of a successful year-long electricity ‘wheeling’ pilot project, the City of Cape Town is opening its electricity grid to private electricity sales and trading.
04 March 2025
The City of Cape Town is committed to its vision of achieving energy security for a prosperous Cape Town, as outlined in the City’s Energy Strategy 2050.
28 February 2025
The City of Cape Town has secured R2,8 billion in development finance towards major electricity grid upgrades.
26 February 2025
The City’s Energy teams connected a further 20 informal homes to the electricity grid in Great Dutch Street, Nyanga.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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