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    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    04 August 2026

    City libraries saw 37 422 items returned with a monetary value of R4 767 836, 51.

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    08 July 2026

    The City's bursary applications are set to open in August/September 2026

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    03 July 2026

    Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    25 June 2026

    The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    24 June 2026

    The City's Human Resource Management Department hosted a successful Career Expo at the Durbanville Town Hall.

    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

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    31 May 2026

    The Department has concluded a series of sessions with thousands of learners aged seven to 18, aimed at discouraging tobacco use and creating awareness of the dangers of smoking.

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    28 May 2026

    Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

    City rolls out innovative bus traffic signal system along Blaauwberg Road

    City rolls out innovative bus traffic signal system along Blaauwberg Road

    25 May 2026

    City rolls out innovative bus traffic signal system along Blaauwberg Road

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    City invests millions to refurbish and upgrade libraries across Cape Town

    24 May 2026

    Public libraries across Cape Town are undergoing major upgrades as the City invests millions to improve spaces where residents, especially young people, learn, study and access the internet

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    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.

    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.

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    28 April 2026

    Cape Town stands ready to be the first metro to run its local trains

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    20 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    Call on public to participate in rethinking Harrington Square and surrounds

    Call on public to participate in rethinking Harrington Square and surrounds

    09 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, stakeholders, and interested and affected parties to get involved in the renewal and reshaping of Harrington Square

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    06 April 2026

    Through CAR, the City is redesigning and upgrading its core application environment, laying the groundwork for future-ready service delivery

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    04 April 2026

    Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

    City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

    City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

    01 April 2026

    ​Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    29 March 2026

    Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    25 March 2026

    The City's external financial support (bursaries)awards are intended to provide support to young members of the community who have demonstrated potential to take their studies further

    Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

    Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

    18 March 2026

    City to investigate concerns raised during the public participation process about the draft LSDF for the Big Bay area.

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    City’s SmartCape set to increase digital literacy and skills for residents

    11 March 2026

    The SmartCape programme was initiated in July 2002 with five computers deployed at six public libraries across the City.

    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

    Lwandle library project update

    Lwandle library project update

    27 February 2026

    An updated risk assessment for the planned major upgrades has determined that it is best to close the entire library while the works are under way.

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    Major upgrades on the books for Lwandle library

    22 February 2026

    Major upgrades to start soon at the Hector Peterson Memorial library in Lwandle

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    14 February 2026

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at all the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs)

    Second International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape Town

    Second International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape Town

    05 February 2026

    The Smart Water Network Forum (SWAN) will be hosting another annual interactive workshop in partnership with the City of Cape Town, from 9 – 11 March 2026.

    City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment

    City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment

    04 February 2026

    ​The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo.

    City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town

    City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town

    03 February 2026

    The City and UCT, will in the coming months undertake research to test and understand electric MyCiTi buses

    Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

    Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

    27 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the major R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics Stadium on 27 January

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    City libraries open doors to learning, jobs and opportunity

    22 January 2026

    In the last six months, City libraries welcomed more than 24 000 new members.

    Latest Traffic Crash Report confirms one death on our roads every 11 hours and 40 minutes

    Latest Traffic Crash Report confirms one death on our roads every 11 hours and 40 minutes

    22 December 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has released its latest Traffic Crash Report that provides statistics on all reported road traffic crashes that happened in Cape Town from 2021 to 2024

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    12 December 2025

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    05 December 2025

    Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.

    Cape Town welcomes final court order on Nersa decision timetable

    Cape Town welcomes final court order on Nersa decision timetable

    05 December 2025

    The court accepted the City’s argument that Nersa’s timelines come too late for municipal budgeting processes

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    03 December 2025

    This campaign is our most ambitious global push yet.

    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

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    10 November 2025

    The public is invited to an Open Day on Wednesday, 12 November to see the draft urban design concept plan for on Erf 2187 in Green Point.

    Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

    Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

    07 November 2025

    City aims to be South Africa’s first to take over passenger rail following the tabling of a detailed Rail Business Plan

    Court adopts Cape Town’s proposals for timeous NERSA decisions

    Court adopts Cape Town’s proposals for timeous NERSA decisions

    02 November 2025

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s adoption of the City’s proposals to impose new decision-making timelines on Nersa.

    Statement on Congestion Charge

    Statement on Congestion Charge

    29 October 2025

    The City would like to set the record straight on “congestion charge” for Cape Town media reports.

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    18 October 2025

    The City welcomed Grade 12 learners from Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Nyanga and Philippi high schools

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