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    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    27 July 2026

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    2026 Hackathon looks to improve EPWP recruitment system

    2026 Hackathon looks to improve EPWP recruitment system

    16 July 2026

    Five teams of City interns competed in this year’s Innovation Hackathon to strengthen the City's Jobseekers Database.

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    16 July 2026

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon this week at the Allfashion Sourcing event.

    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    14 July 2026

    The well attended engagement with these key City partners comes ahead of a busy festive season of cultural events.

    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

    City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

    25 June 2026

    City's commitment to advancing women highlighted at the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference.

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    22 June 2026

    The City has praised learners and educators for their participation in its Energy Efficiency Schools Programme, part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    18 June 2026

    The City’s Smart Cape programme is focused on expanding digital access and enabling opportunities within communities

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    18 June 2026

    City supported various Youth Day activities

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    09 June 2026

    More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.

    City schools encouraged to participate in Future Energy workshops

    City schools encouraged to participate in Future Energy workshops

    21 May 2026

    ​Schools across the metro are invited to participate in the City’s Energy Efficiency Schools Programme (EESP) Play and Workshop events

    City's future energy leaders play to learn

    City's future energy leaders play to learn

    14 May 2026

    The City is hosting Energy Efficiency Schools Programme (EESP) Play and Workshop events with schools across the metro to empower learners to make smart energy decisions

    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

    Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

    Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

    15 April 2026

    The coordinators of the WWP equipped a group of 20 CPUT student volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills

    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

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town is excited to announce the beneficiaries of the 2025/26 film fund.

    Thrilling finish to 37th Bayhill Premier Cup

    Thrilling finish to 37th Bayhill Premier Cup

    07 April 2026

    The competition kicked off on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at Erica Park Stadium in Belhar with the group stages.

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    02 April 2026

    The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    #YouthStartCT attracts record 700+ entries in its 10th edition

    26 March 2026

    The #YouthStartCT class of 2026 was selected from 701 entries.

    Area Games kickstart citywide countdown to Cape Town Games

    Area Games kickstart citywide countdown to Cape Town Games

    21 March 2026

    Area Games hosted by the Recreation and Parks Department in the lead up to Cape Town Games

    Cape Town wins $1m Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' Prize

    Cape Town wins $1m Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' Prize

    25 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has been announced as a winning city in the global Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' 2025

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Event Permit Office is monitoring 39 approved events taking place this week

    Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    23 January 2026

    Young people with bold ideas and business ambitions are invited to apply for the 10th edition of the City’s #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge.

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    15 January 2026

    The City remains committed to working with the CTMCA to secure a lawfully permissible venue for the event in question.

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    06 January 2026

    The city was filled with the unmistakable rhythm of Ghoema, vibrant satin costumes and the infectious energy of the Kaapse Klopse troupes.

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    04 January 2026

    ​Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday, 5 January

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    30 December 2025

    The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.

    Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026

    Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026

    24 December 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office is currently reviewing an application for a revised route for the Cape Town Street Parade (Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade) in 2026

    Firefighting pioneer calls time on a stellar career

    Firefighting pioneer calls time on a stellar career

    12 December 2025

    Arlene Wehr joined the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service in 1996 – becoming only the third female to do so at the time.

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    26 November 2025

    The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

    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.

    Cape Town gets ready to shine, sing and dance

    Cape Town gets ready to shine, sing and dance

    31 October 2025

    City announces artist line-up ahead of the Festive Lights Switch-On event

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    29 October 2025

    ​The next generation of energy efficiency and renewable energy change-makers is ready to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to climate action in their communities

    DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

    DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

    29 October 2025

    The competition gives volunteers an opportunity to showcase the depth of their training and their experience

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    23 October 2025

    Cape Town is open for business

    Youth cadets excel in marching competition

    Youth cadets excel in marching competition

    22 October 2025

    The competition marked the culmination of a collaborative project, which saw seven high schools and eight primary schools compete for top honours.

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    13 October 2025

    ​The City’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition

    Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

    Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

    10 October 2025

    By celebrating the milestones of our libraries, we highlight their role as vital community hubs for learning and connection

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    09 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that Marnus Botha from Somerset West has been named the winner of the inaugural Wear the Hope Challenge

    City supports grassroots football

    City supports grassroots football

    02 October 2025

    The action kicks off with the 14th edition of the Rygate Cubs Festival at the Johnston Road Sports Complex in Athlone

    City announces Festive Lights ‘move with melody’ competition

    City announces Festive Lights ‘move with melody’ competition

    01 October 2025

    The competition opens today, 1 October to amateur performers of any age, in groups ranging from two to a maximum of 10 dancers per entry.

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    25 September 2025

    ​The six kilometre run was the second such event hosted by the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers (SRO) unit.

    Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

    Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

    15 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town has launched a new challenge this year and is calling for Capetonians to design and make the Mayor’s annual festive-wear top.

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

    New venue, same intense court action for squash championships

    New venue, same intense court action for squash championships

    14 August 2025

    Makers Landing, at the heart of Cape Town’s Cruise Terminal, will crown the 2025 U17 and U19 Growthpoint SA Squash Nationals champions later this week.

    City libraries launch Science Week

    City libraries launch Science Week

    02 August 2025

    City libraries to host events to celebrate National Science Week

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    31 July 2025

    The famous City Hall clock is ticking in perfect time and its beautiful bells are chiming once again after being fully restored.

    Atlantis, help us name your solar power plant

    Atlantis, help us name your solar power plant

    22 July 2025

    The City is almost finished building its first R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, located in Atlantis

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