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    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    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 honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    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

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Address to Council: Municipal Planning By-law Amendments

    26 June 2025

    The amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that we will vote on today will do more than any other programme

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    15 June 2025

    A new chapter in collaborative water management has begun with the launch of the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum (V-CMF).

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    08 June 2025

    The Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum (J-CMF) was officially established following its inaugural meeting on 21 May 2025 at the Parow Council Chambers.

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    27 May 2025

    The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor for the 52nd time since 1971

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor for the 52nd time since 1971

    19 May 2025

    This marks the 52nd election since the Council's establishment in 1971, showcasing its ongoing commitment to youth leadership development.

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    07 April 2025

    In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

    Condolences on passing of former Mayor Patricia Fine

    Condolences on passing of former Mayor Patricia Fine

    02 March 2025

    The City conveys its deep condolences to friends and family of former Mayor Patricia Fine

    New forum to improve Soet River water quality

    New forum to improve Soet River water quality

    08 October 2024

    The Soet River passes through Lwandle, Nomzamo and Strand, then enters False Bay, passing through the Greenways Golf Estate.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

      City expands basket of training opportunities for Neighbourhood Watches

    City expands basket of training opportunities for Neighbourhood Watches

    21 July 2024

    City support to Neighbourhood Watches

    City removing all election posters

    City removing all election posters

    26 June 2024

    Political parties received ample notice that the City would start removing the remaining election posters from Tuesday, 18 June 2024.

    Junior City Council elects new executive committee for 2024 term

    Junior City Council elects new executive committee for 2024 term

    10 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council (JCC) elected their Executive Committee Members this past weekend.

    City calling on political parties to remove election posters by 8 June 2024

    City calling on political parties to remove election posters by 8 June 2024

    06 June 2024

    The City kindly reminds political parties of the election poster removal rules that the administration shared with all in the run-up to the election.

    ​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.

    Safety and security get the vote

    Safety and security get the vote

    30 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has played a big part in ensuring a smooth election.

    Normal refuse collection on voting day, drop-offs to be closed

    Normal refuse collection on voting day, drop-offs to be closed

    27 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate wants to notify residents of a possible impact on waste services due to the public holiday for elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. While services will continue as normal, collection teams might arrive earlier than expected.

    Public holiday City Customer Office closures

    Public holiday City Customer Office closures

    23 May 2024

    'The City's municipal offices will be closed on 29 May 2024 for the South African General Election.

    Reminder of public holiday City Customer Office closures

    Reminder of public holiday City Customer Office closures

    23 April 2024

    Residents are reminded that the City’s customer offices will be closed on several public holidays over the next few weeks.

    Cape Town calls for deadline on National Rail Devolution Strategy

    Cape Town calls for deadline on National Rail Devolution Strategy

    04 April 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce a clear deadline for the delayed National Devolution Strategy with under two months to go until the end of the President’s term of office.

    City Customer Office closures March to May 2024

    City Customer Office closures March to May 2024

    19 March 2024

    We encourage residents to use our simple and convenient e-Services options and to make an online booking when visiting a customer office in person.

    City reminds public of election poster rules

    City reminds public of election poster rules

    15 March 2024

    The 2024 National Election period has commenced and political parties have started erecting their election posters across Cape Town.

    City reminds public of voter registration poster rules

    City reminds public of voter registration poster rules

    15 February 2024

    ​From Saturday, 3 February to Sunday, 4 February 2024, South Africans were afforded the opportunity to register or check their existing voter registration status and if necessary

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    31 January 2024

    As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.

    City reminds public of election poster rules

    City reminds public of election poster rules

    14 November 2023

    The City would like to remind the public that in terms of the Election Rules for posters during voter registration and the General Election

    Junior City Council elects new executive committee for 2023 term

    Junior City Council elects new executive committee for 2023 term

    24 July 2023

    The Office of the Speaker is pleased to announce the successful election of Cape Town's new Junior City Council (JCC) Executive Committee for the 2023 term.

    Housing project violence – please don’t threaten City teams

    Housing project violence – please don’t threaten City teams

    16 February 2023

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi

    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.

    New junior City Council Executive Committee members elected

    New junior City Council Executive Committee members elected

    18 August 2022

    The Junior City Council (JCC) elected their executive committee members on Saturday, August 13, 2022

    Constitutional rights mean little when you live in fear of violent crime

    Constitutional rights mean little when you live in fear of violent crime

    21 March 2022

    In Cape Town we are working to make the rights in the text of our Constitution more real for people in their lives

    The first 100 days are gone, let’s keep on moving

    The first 100 days are gone, let’s keep on moving

    02 March 2022

    Urban Mobility, previously known as the Transport Directorate, is one of the most important functions within a city government.

    Achieving social justice through formal employment

    Achieving social justice through formal employment

    21 February 2022

    World Day of Social Justice is being commemorated since 2007

    Mayor’s 100 days in office

    Mayor’s 100 days in office

    21 February 2022

    Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Proposals to amend the Subcouncil boundaries

    Proposals to amend the Subcouncil boundaries

    15 December 2021

    STATEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, ALDERMAN FELICITY PURCHASE

    Energy and vision to put an end to City's reliance on Eskom over time

    Energy and vision to put an end to City's reliance on Eskom over time

    25 November 2021

    Newly appointed Mayoral Committee Member for Energy and Climate Change, Beverley van Reenen, knows how to make positive changes happen in the communities she’s served.

     Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill- Lewis

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill- Lewis

    18 November 2021

    This is the inaugural speech of Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City calling on political parties to remove election posters by 16 November 2021

    City calling on political parties to remove election posters by 16 November 2021

    09 November 2021

    The City of Cape Town has granted political parties an additional five days for the removal of their election posters and banners.

    City offices closed on Election Day, 1 November 2021

    City offices closed on Election Day, 1 November 2021

    26 October 2021

    Residents are urged to do their urgent business before Monday, 1 November 2021

    City launches its annual Festive Season readiness deployment

    City launches its annual Festive Season readiness deployment

    24 October 2021

    The City’s festive season readiness plan is part of its annual operationalisation to ensure that all measures are in place to enable Cape Town residents as well as tourists visiting the city, the safest and most enjoyable festive season.

    City calling on political parties to comply with rules for election posters

    City calling on political parties to comply with rules for election posters

    05 October 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town kindly reminds all registered political parties contesting the upcoming local government elections

    Making back-to-basics my business

    Making back-to-basics my business

    19 August 2021

    With back-to-basics, I mean ensuring that road maintenance happens as speedily as possible

    City’s annual budget – prioritising effective service delivery and economic recovery

    City’s annual budget – prioritising effective service delivery and economic recovery

    31 March 2021

    Speech by the Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato

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