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    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

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    22 June 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    22 June 2026

    ​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    08 June 2026

    Salt River Market is among four inner-city sites where construction is set to begin this year on over 3 000 affordable units in total, including over 1 500 social housing rental apartments

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    27 May 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    05 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    26 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate invites traders and vendors to apply for bays at the newly-completed Wallacedene Container Market.

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    16 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026.

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    26 January 2026

    These services have supported thousands of Capetonians in accessing work opportunities, upskilling courses, and equipping small business owners with information resources

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    Council gives go-ahead for Cape Town’s new Market Management Policy

    Council gives go-ahead for Cape Town’s new Market Management Policy

    04 December 2025

    Today, Council approved the new Market Management Policy, which will now be implemented to strengthen, expand and better manage markets on City-owned land.

    Council approves public comment process for release of Bellville land for mixed-use development

    Council approves public comment process for release of Bellville land for mixed-use development

    31 July 2025

    Yesterday, the City Council approved a public participation process to release a portion of City-owned land in Stikland.

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    01 July 2025

    The City is conducting community workshops on possible public realm upgrades along Stock Road in Philippi East

    City boosts informal economy with close to 800 new trading opportunities

    City boosts informal economy with close to 800 new trading opportunities

    27 June 2025

    This is about creating well-managed environments that benefit everyone

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    07 June 2025

    Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

    Council adopts New Mobile Business Policy to boost inclusive economic growth

    Council adopts New Mobile Business Policy to boost inclusive economic growth

    29 May 2025

    The revised policy paves the way for the City to better regulate and support mobile business operators

    Local informal traders invited to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

    Local informal traders invited to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

    15 May 2025

    An exciting opportunity for local informal traders to showcase and sell their products at the City's Tygerberg Nature Reserve.

    Register for upcoming trading opportunities at Green Point Market

    Register for upcoming trading opportunities at Green Point Market

    12 May 2025

    Interested traders are encouraged to register on the City’s e-services portal to view and apply for available trading opportunities.

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    02 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town has tabled an R875,4 million draft budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2025/26 financial year.

    City-supported better bellville together making a lasting impact

    City-supported better bellville together making a lasting impact

    24 March 2025

    The better.bellville.together programme

    City kicks off construction of Masiphumelele Market

    City kicks off construction of Masiphumelele Market

    28 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town is ready to commence with the construction of the Masiphumelele Gateway Market.

    City’s informal trading infrastructure projects gather pace

    City’s informal trading infrastructure projects gather pace

    25 October 2024

    The Wallacedene Gateway Market, at the corner of Botfontein and Boesak Roads in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, involves the construction of infrastructure, including water and electricity connections.

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    21 October 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate hosted panel discussions on various topics related to growing Cape Town’s economy.

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    18 October 2024

    This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

    Comment on new policy for markets on City-owned land

    Comment on new policy for markets on City-owned land

    15 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and stakeholders to share their views on the newly proposed Market Management Policy

    Road upgrades along Kommetjie Road to alleviate traffic

    Road upgrades along Kommetjie Road to alleviate traffic

    10 June 2024

    The City advises the public of roadworks along Kommetjie Road from Capri Drive to Wood Road in Fish Hoek.

    City helps spaza shops to manage and reduce waste

    City helps spaza shops to manage and reduce waste

    09 June 2024

    Recently the City’s UWM Public Awareness team had a series of interventions targeting spaza shops, informing them of their legal obligations around waste management, and encouraging waste minimisation.

    City Health tucks into food safety

    City Health tucks into food safety

    07 June 2024

    ​World Food Safety Day is celebrated worldwide annually on June 7.

    Brand new Somerset West PTI now open to commuters

    Brand new Somerset West PTI now open to commuters

    05 June 2024

    Somerset West public transport interchange (PTI)

    Council approves cut on Informal Trading tariffs

    Council approves cut on Informal Trading tariffs

    03 June 2024

    The tariff cut falls under an umbrella of initiatives by the City to make life easier for traders.

    City-funded better. bellville. together. initiative creates jobs and more

    City-funded better. bellville. together. initiative creates jobs and more

    28 May 2024

    The better. bellville. together. is a City-funded place-making initiative and a pioneering endeavour dedicated to revitalising the Bellville region.

    New transport facility in Somerset West CBD to keep commuters moving

    New transport facility in Somerset West CBD to keep commuters moving

    23 May 2024

    The new PTI is located on two different sites in the Somerset West CBD, one behind the Town Hall and another on the Shoprite side.

    Improving Informal Trade in Cape Town

    Improving Informal Trade in Cape Town

    20 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town is committed to fostering economic inclusivity and growth, particularly in the informal economy which employs over 230 000 Capetonians.

    New EPWP recruits to help combat dumping crisis

    New EPWP recruits to help combat dumping crisis

    02 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town has deployed 75 EPWP recruits to spearhead an intensive anti-dumping campaign across various neighbourhoods.

    Budget boost for the informal economy

    Budget boost for the informal economy

    07 April 2024

    The City is investing a total of R118,5 million in local economic development infrastructure and upgrades, and the provision of business training this financial year.

    New spatial vision for Philippi Opportunity Area approved

    New spatial vision for Philippi Opportunity Area approved

    19 December 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Philippi Opportunity Area at its meeting last week

    New Somerset West public transport interchange to commence operations by May 2024

    New Somerset West public transport interchange to commence operations by May 2024

    01 November 2023

    The construction of the Somerset West PTI commenced in January 2022 and is on schedule to be completed in May 2024, provided there are no unforeseen delays.

    Local traders join City to cut the ribbon at the upgraded Atlantis Business Hives

    Local traders join City to cut the ribbon at the upgraded Atlantis Business Hives

    01 October 2023

    This past week, Alderman James Vos officially launched the upgraded Atlantis Business Hives with new features for the traders who will be working on-site.

    City to undertake wide-ranging R56m informal trading developments

    City to undertake wide-ranging R56m informal trading developments

    23 August 2023

    I’m proud to share that the City is moving ahead with a wide-ranging schedule of infrastructure initiatives for informal trading sites across the metro.

    City of Hope connects traders to opportunities to help grow economy

    City of Hope connects traders to opportunities to help grow economy

    19 June 2023

    More than 400 traders attended the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate’s Informal Trading Economy and Expo held at the City Hall.

    Uitsig Multi-Market showcases local talent and informal traders

    Uitsig Multi-Market showcases local talent and informal traders

    07 June 2023

    Thank you so much for bracing the rain and being a part of today's festivities here in Uitsig.

    Council approves zero percentage increase on Informal Trading permits

    Council approves zero percentage increase on Informal Trading permits

    07 June 2023

    A zero percentage increase on the permits for the current 2022/2023 financial year

    City encourages public to attend the Masiphumelele Informal Trading Market Open Day

    City encourages public to attend the Masiphumelele Informal Trading Market Open Day

    01 June 2023

    The informal trading plan for Masiphumelele was approved by Council in July 2022.

    Registration now open for the 2023 Informal Sector Summit & Expo

    Registration now open for the 2023 Informal Sector Summit & Expo

    31 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town encourages participants in the informal economy, such as traders, to register for this year's sectoral summit, which will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

    Ottery informal traders encouraged to apply for permits

    Ottery informal traders encouraged to apply for permits

    15 May 2023

    The creation of employment opportunities is a key focus area in my portfolio

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