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    Attendance up nearly 50% at City libraries’ career expos

    Attendance up nearly 50% at City libraries’ career expos

    29 June 2026

    ​Career expos at City libraries during the first half of the year drew a record turnout of 6 355 young people

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    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.

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    07 October 2025

    The latest exhibition is the first of three set to take place before the end of the year

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    25 August 2025

    ​The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.

    City unveils performing arts brochure to boost tourism

    City unveils performing arts brochure to boost tourism

    24 August 2025

    This week, the City unveiled its latest publication spotlighting Cape Town’s vibrant arts and culture scene. The booklet comes as the Mother City heads towards the busy holiday season.

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    03 August 2025

    ​The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    17 July 2025

    City Council approved the debt write-off of approximately R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries.

    City’s Six Pillar Content Partnership expands to tell more Cape Town stories

    City’s Six Pillar Content Partnership expands to tell more Cape Town stories

    14 April 2025

    Cape Town’s world-class appeal isn’t just found in its breath-taking landscapes or vibrant city life

    Tour bus sector and residents to note restriction of large buses along Upper Wale Street, Bo-Kaap

    Tour bus sector and residents to note restriction of large buses along Upper Wale Street, Bo-Kaap

    09 April 2025

    The environment on Upper Wale Street in Bo-Kaap cannot accommodate the movement of big tour buses

    Tour bus sector and residents to note restriction of large buses along Upper Wale Street, Bo Kaap

    Tour bus sector and residents to note restriction of large buses along Upper Wale Street, Bo Kaap

    02 April 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will implement a restriction on large tour buses

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    19 February 2025

    City supports Cape Town Art Fair

    Emerging artists pop up at First Thursday

    Emerging artists pop up at First Thursday

    08 November 2024

    Emerging artists from around the city showcased their work at a pop-up exhibition in Cape Town at the First Thursday event this week.

    Spring into holiday programmes

    Spring into holiday programmes

    17 September 2024

    The September holiday may be shorter, but that doesn't mean there's not much to do

    Explore Cape Town’s water history at Woodhead Dam Museum

    Explore Cape Town’s water history at Woodhead Dam Museum

    24 May 2024

    ​International Museum Month, recognised in May, is drawing to an end but the public still have the opportunity to visit the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Woodhead Dam Museum

    Youth get a handle on heritage

    Youth get a handle on heritage

    23 May 2024

    The programme was a collaboration between the Arts and Culture Branch and the Environmental Planning and Sustainability Branch.

    City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

    City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

    11 April 2024

    In a ground-breaking move aiming to amplify Cape Town’s allure as a global destination.

    March madness hits the Mother City: a jam-packed month of events awaits

    March madness hits the Mother City: a jam-packed month of events awaits

    01 March 2024

    The City's Events Permit Office anticipates permitting more than 60 events of varying sizes for the month of March.

    Old Granary renamed ‘Desmond and Leah Tutu House’

    Old Granary renamed ‘Desmond and Leah Tutu House’

    20 February 2024

    The renaming follows public participation, and is a joint initiative by the City of Cape Town, Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, and Archbishop Tutu Intellectual Property Trust

    Old Granary renamed ‘Desmond and Leah Tutu House’

    Old Granary renamed ‘Desmond and Leah Tutu House’

    20 February 2024

    Old Granary renamed

    Old Granary building renamed to honour Desmond and Leah Tutu

    Old Granary building renamed to honour Desmond and Leah Tutu

    11 December 2023

    The City's Naming Committee with the support of Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis initiated a public participation process in September, which gave residents and interested parties the opportunity to comment on the proposed renaming.

    City hosts open day about draft concept design for redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    City hosts open day about draft concept design for redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    09 November 2023

    open day about the draft concept design for the redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry

    Call for comment on first draft concept design for redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    Call for comment on first draft concept design for redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    02 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town is pleased to present a first draft concept design for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry for public comment.

    Public reminded of participation launch to rename Old Granary building after Desmond and Leah Tutu

    Public reminded of participation launch to rename Old Granary building after Desmond and Leah Tutu

    14 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Public Participation Unit encourages Captonians to attend this event.

    Public invited to Old Granary for launch of commenting period to rename building after Desmond and Leah Tutu

    Public invited to Old Granary for launch of commenting period to rename building after Desmond and Leah Tutu

    07 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Public Participation Unit will soon commence with a commenting process on the proposal that the Old Granary building be renamed ‘Desmond and Leah Tutu House’.

    Proposal to rename Old Granary after Desmond and Leah Tutu

    Proposal to rename Old Granary after Desmond and Leah Tutu

    28 August 2023

    Our vision is to carry on the legacy of Desmond and Leah Tutu who have not only made notable contributions to the political and socio-cultural identity of Cape Town and South Africa

    Fire Service veterans call it a day after more than 30 years of service

    Fire Service veterans call it a day after more than 30 years of service

    31 May 2023

    Two City Fire & Rescue Service staff members have clocked out for good, with combined service years of more than 60 years.

    General Valuation Roll 2022 live in February

    General Valuation Roll 2022 live in February

    26 January 2023

    Property valuations are determined by professional registered valuers based on the market value of properties at a certain date. For GV2022, the valuation date is 1 July 2022.

      City contains fire at Rondevlei in False Bay Nature Reserve

    City contains fire at Rondevlei in False Bay Nature Reserve

    23 December 2022

    The fire was reported at about 11:00 yesterday morning, 22 December 2022, on the western side of Rondevlei, near Lavender Hill, but with the westerly wind the fire burnt towards the southern shoreline where there are no structures.

    Robben Island fuel reduction burn showcases local biodiversity and secures key heritage site

    Robben Island fuel reduction burn showcases local biodiversity and secures key heritage site

    16 October 2022

    The City’s Biodiversity Management Unit, along with Fire and Rescue Services staff, conducted a controlled fuel reduction burn on Robben Island as part of ongoing training.

    Top honours for Nelson Mandela Legacy Exhibition

    Top honours for Nelson Mandela Legacy Exhibition

    13 October 2022

    We are extremely proud of the award and the recognition it gives to the work, planning, care and dedication that went into this exhibition

    People and places at the heart of Cape Town’s tourism offering

    People and places at the heart of Cape Town’s tourism offering

    21 September 2022

    With Heritage Day this coming weekend, the experience was a fitting one. Muslims have been here for hundreds of years and are thus woven into the social fabric of our beautiful city.

    City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre respond to thousands of incidents annually

    City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre respond to thousands of incidents annually

    15 September 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) responded to 3 760 emergencies between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022.

    Reburial of Sayer’s Lane human remains in City’s Seaforth Cemetery, Simon’s Town

    Reburial of Sayer’s Lane human remains in City’s Seaforth Cemetery, Simon’s Town

    23 August 2022

    Today, 184 remains spanning 220-279 years ago were reburied, in individual bags within six coffins.

    Giant squid and Pilot whale calf washed ashore along Atlantic coastline

    Giant squid and Pilot whale calf washed ashore along Atlantic coastline

    18 August 2022

    The Giant Squid washed ashore at Scarborough beach on Tuesday, 16 August 2022.

    City shines spotlight on its rangers this World Ranger Day

    City shines spotlight on its rangers this World Ranger Day

    31 July 2022

    World Ranger Day-City taking the opportunity to celebrate and recognise the important role the Biodiversity staff play

    Community tourism experiences celebrate a diverse Cape Town

    Community tourism experiences celebrate a diverse Cape Town

    05 July 2022

    This was an opportunity to see the variety of community tourism experiences in Cape Town

    Family street dining and trading comes to Bo-Kaap

    Family street dining and trading comes to Bo-Kaap

    21 June 2022

    Taste local cuisine, participate in arts and crafts and enjoy live music and performances

    Council gives go-ahead for traders’ permit relief, waiving of development charges for NGOs and NPOs

    Council gives go-ahead for traders’ permit relief, waiving of development charges for NGOs and NPOs

    26 May 2022

    Council’s approval today of two key matters put forward by the City’s Economic Growth Directorate are key steps on the road to economic relief and provide support to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profit organisations (NPOs) to operate.

    City concludes workshops on Public Realm Study for District Six

    City concludes workshops on Public Realm Study for District Six

    29 March 2022

    The City of Cape Town has concluded the sixth and last co-design workshop on the public realm

    Reunite with friends and family at the 2022 Cape Town Carnival

    Reunite with friends and family at the 2022 Cape Town Carnival

    17 March 2022

    The 2022 Cape Town Carnival, themed ‘Reunited’, will feature over 600 performers who will entertain crowds at five different venues across the city centre.

    Historic co-design workshops under way for public spaces in District Six

    Historic co-design workshops under way for public spaces in District Six

    16 September 2021

    ​​​​​The Caretakers who have participated in the first face-to-face co-design workshop were nominated by the community to participate in the Public Realm Improvement co-design workshops for District Six

    Residents to help design public open spaces in District Six

    Residents to help design public open spaces in District Six

    02 September 2021

    Over the past seven weeks, the District Six community submitted nominations for representatives to participate in the Public Realm Improvement co-design workshops for District Six

    Drug abuse and illicit trafficking highlighted worldwide

    Drug abuse and illicit trafficking highlighted worldwide

    25 June 2021

    This is the 76th year where the issue of drug abuse and illicit trafficking is highlighted worldwide and the 2021 theme for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

    City to write off some R4,1 billion in debts to help residents, organisations, businesses

    City to write off some R4,1 billion in debts to help residents, organisations, businesses

    28 May 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town has been helping qualifying residents, organisations and businesses impacted by economic pressures and the Covid-19 crisis, by making relief of more than R3 billion per year

    City to write off some R4,1 billion in debts to help residents, organisations, businesses

    City to write off some R4,1 billion in debts to help residents, organisations, businesses

    27 May 2021

    The City of Cape Town has been helping qualifying residents, organisations and businesses impacted by economic pressures.

    Durbanville relic restored

    Durbanville relic restored

    09 April 2021

    Rust-en-Vrede in Durbanville is the oldest surviving non-religious building in the area, having been built around 1810

    City offers message of hope to youth overcoming adversity

    City offers message of hope to youth overcoming adversity

    29 March 2021

    Elswood High School achieved an 83.8 percent pass rate in 2020, up from 55 in 2019, despite the challenges of the national lockdown, crime and unemployment in their community

    Proposal to turn Queen Victoria into a one-way street

    Proposal to turn Queen Victoria into a one-way street

    10 February 2021

    The most feasible and easy to implement, is the proposal to turn Queen Victoria Street into a one-way

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