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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

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    10 April 2026

    The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

    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

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    Much loved Mayors Craft Market starts this Friday

    Much loved Mayors Craft Market starts this Friday

    24 February 2026

    The market will run from 07:00 to 14:30 on the trading days. Marketers can be found on the 2nd floor of the Cape Town Civic Centre.

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Improving public health starts with the City

    Improving public health starts with the City

    13 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town today launched its “Good For You” Healthy Food Guidelines at the Cape Town Civic Centre

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

    City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

    21 December 2025

    Several significant properties will be included in a major auction of City-owned land parcels.

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    15 December 2025

    Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

    Historic land exchange transaction confirmed between the City and National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

    Historic land exchange transaction confirmed between the City and National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

    12 December 2025

    The ceremonial signing follows the adoption of recommendations by Council on Thursday, 4 December, to transfer ownership of land in the Parliamentary precinct

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    04 December 2025

    On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

    November Mayor's Craft Market perfectly timed for gifting season

    November Mayor's Craft Market perfectly timed for gifting season

    21 November 2025

    The upcoming Mayor’s Craft Market, kicking off on Thursday, 27 November 2025, is not to be missed!

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    Traffic impact for Speed Classic Cape Town

    Traffic impact for Speed Classic Cape Town

    21 October 2025

    Speed Classic Cape Town is taking place on Philip Kgosana Drive on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 October 2025

    City agencies make 281 arrests

    City agencies make 281 arrests

    20 October 2025

    It was another busy week for the City’s enforcement agencies

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    24 August 2025

    The City is concerned that President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation promise for increased affordable housing funding is yet to materialise.

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    27 May 2025

    Approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.

    City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

    City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless

    09 May 2025

    The Winter Readiness Programme is but one of the many City interventions to assist persons living on the street.

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    Domestic animal survey gains momentum

    Domestic animal survey gains momentum

    25 March 2025

    The domestic animal survey was launched on Monday, 17 March 2025, in collaboration with the animal welfare sector

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    Public participation opens on proposed future of the Good Hope Centre

    19 March 2025

    The City invites the public to participate by submitting their comments and inputs on the proposed redevelopment of the Good Hope Centre.

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    27 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Environment and Heritage Resources Information Centre (EHRIC) has recently completed 23 000 scans relating to the history and development of Cape Town.

    Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    15 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town has launched a pre-registration process ahead of the public participation to kick off the journey to revitalise the iconic Good Hope Centre property.

    Step closer to revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    Step closer to revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

    05 December 2024

    As a key step to revitalising the Good Hope Centre site, Council today approved the start of the public participation process to release this iconic property for proposed redevelopment. .

    Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

    Revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future takes centre stage

    19 November 2024

    The City’s proposal envisions retaining the Good Hope Centre’s iconic dome while optimising the surrounding space for mixed-use potential.

    Mayor's Craft Market returns to Cape Town Civic Centre

    Mayor's Craft Market returns to Cape Town Civic Centre

    19 November 2024

    This market is part of the Mayor’s Skills Development and Poverty Alleviation Programme and it offers registered vendors a free opportunity to sell their goods

    Cape Town's epic week of football, music and kites

    Cape Town's epic week of football, music and kites

    22 October 2024

    Major events taking place in Cape Town this week and over the weekend

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    16 October 2024

    A field of approximately 21 000 runners, including some of Africa’s top athletes, will take on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday.

    Last call to comment on updated integrated transport plan

    Last call to comment on updated integrated transport plan

    15 October 2024

    Residents and interested and affected parties are reminded to comment on the updated Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) that was approved by Council in 2023.

    World Rabies Day a reminder to all to remain vigilant

    World Rabies Day a reminder to all to remain vigilant

    26 September 2024

    World Rabies Day on Saturday, 28 September 2024, the City of Cape Town wants to remind residents and visitors that the rabies virus is now considered endemic in the Cape Fur Seal population

    City issues updated integrated transport plan for public comment

    City issues updated integrated transport plan for public comment

    19 September 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has updated the Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) that was approved by Council in 2023

    Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

    Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

    31 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and Sea Search, convened an expert scientific workshop last week

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

    City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

    04 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town is continuing to leverage and improve its Strategic Assets portfolio under the Economic Growth Directorate.

    Resilience is key to disaster risk reduction

    Resilience is key to disaster risk reduction

    26 June 2024

    The Women & Girls Invisible Force of Resilience programme started on 18 June 2024 with 19 learners from Tafelsig, Mondale, Portlands and AZ Burman High Schools in Mitchells Plain attending.

    ​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

    ​Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25: A record pro-poor infrastructure investment

    31 May 2024

    Speech by the City's Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at a special council meeting on 31 May 2024.

    Cape Town approves SA’s biggest pro-poor infrastructure investment

    Cape Town approves SA’s biggest pro-poor infrastructure investment

    31 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town has passed the Building For Jobs Budget 2024/25.

     Taipei Liaison Office donates annual medical supplies, brings dignity to the vulnerable

    Taipei Liaison Office donates annual medical supplies, brings dignity to the vulnerable

    21 May 2024

    Today, the City of Cape Town has received another donation of much-needed medical equipment from the local Taipei Liaison Office. This marks over 12 years of invaluable support from our steadfast partnership.

    Cape Town tables most inclusive social package for indigents, pensioners

    Cape Town tables most inclusive social package for indigents, pensioners

    21 May 2024

    Cape Town also has the highest proportion of residents benefitting from free basic water and electricity, according to StatsSA's non-financial census data for municipalities released in March 2024.

    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

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    01 February 2024

    ​STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    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

     Cape Town Arts Festival spotlights community arts and wellness

    Cape Town Arts Festival spotlights community arts and wellness

    12 December 2023

    Arts Festival held at Castle of Good Hope over the weekend

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