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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

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    04 May 2026

    ​Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    28 April 2026

    The Cape Town Marathon is being assessed on the event’s operational standards and participant experience as part of its bid to join the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors.

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    15 April 2026

    Public participation is not only a legislative requirement, but something which the City of Cape Town takes very seriously

    Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

    Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

    14 April 2026

    World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026, the continent’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, kicked off this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    14 April 2026

    The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    A weekend of sports: Logistics for Stormers-Sharks & SA20 Final

    A weekend of sports: Logistics for Stormers-Sharks & SA20 Final

    20 January 2026

    With two big events coming up this weekend, the City explains the logistical arrangements.

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    07 November 2025

    Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

    City hosts G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group

    City hosts G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group

    08 October 2025

    G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group hosted by the City Disaster Risk Management Centre at the Urban Park in Green Point

    Mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis

    Mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis

    08 September 2025

    We pledged to restore the City’s waterways and it is a joy to witness critical milestones at two of our recreational vleis today.

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    Game day information for DHL Stormers vs Benetton

    Game day information for DHL Stormers vs Benetton

    24 April 2025

    The DHL Stormers’ push to secure a URC play-off spot continues against Italian side Benetton at 18:15 on Saturday.

    Countdown to Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert

    Countdown to Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert

    20 April 2025

    ​The event on Thursday, 24 April 2025, will feature performances from a dynamic mix of international icons and local talent.

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    16 April 2025

    Seven productions, including a feature film, two short films, two TV series, a reality TV show and an animated short are the first beneficiaries of the Film Fund.

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    11 April 2025

    On Thursday 10 April, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, spoke at the World Travel Market Tourism Investment Conference at the CTICC Global Stage

    World Bank visits Cape Town’s water and sanitation sites

    World Bank visits Cape Town’s water and sanitation sites

    26 March 2025

    A high-level delegation from the World Bank took time out of the 14th International Water Association (IWA) Conference to visit key water and sanitation facilities in Cape Town.

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    28 February 2025

    The CPBMJTT welcomes the Shark Spotters who will be implementing selected operational tasks under the banner of the Cape Baboon Partnership

    Cape Town ready for Proteas and Pakistan ODI

    Cape Town ready for Proteas and Pakistan ODI

    18 December 2024

    The Proteas will play Pakistan in the second ODI at Newlands Cricket Ground on Thursday, 19 December 2024.

    Get your tickets for Bafana's Afcon qualifier

    Get your tickets for Bafana's Afcon qualifier

    08 November 2024

    Bafana Bafana return to Cape Town after nine years to play in the African Cup of Nations at the DHL Stadium

    Cape Town’s October events line-up has festivals, sport, and global music

    Cape Town’s October events line-up has festivals, sport, and global music

    02 October 2024

    October is loaded with topnotch events

    ‘Choose Cape Town’ destination campaign takes to the skies

    ‘Choose Cape Town’ destination campaign takes to the skies

    11 September 2024

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate this week shared details of a new international destination campaign.

    Cape Town Welcomes Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism from China and India

    Cape Town Welcomes Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism from China and India

    03 September 2024

    I welcome Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber's announcement of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) as a vital step toward reforming our visa system and unlocking South Africa's tourism potential.

    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

    The remote work visa is finally here

    The remote work visa is finally here

    22 May 2024

    By enabling remote workers to stay longer in our city, we can substantially boost our tourism value proposition

    T-minus one week to International Firefighters Day

    T-minus one week to International Firefighters Day

    26 April 2024

    The celebration comes as the sun sets on one of Cape Town's busiest summer fire periods.

    Cape Town's economic growth mission to Türkiye helps strengthen global ties

    Cape Town's economic growth mission to Türkiye helps strengthen global ties

    21 February 2024

    Türkiye and South Africa have a strong tourism partnership.

    Cape Town opens Cash for Power residential applications

    Cape Town opens Cash for Power residential applications

    12 February 2024

    ​Cape Town has become the first city to enable residential households to earn cash for power from their solar PV generation systems.

    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

    City hosts key stakeholders at inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session

    City hosts key stakeholders at inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session

    04 December 2023

    The City recently hosted key stakeholders from some of Cape Town’s top accommodation providers and attractions for its inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session.

    Cape Town launches tourism safety plans ahead of record festive season

    Cape Town launches tourism safety plans ahead of record festive season

    08 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town will deploy its largest ever festive tourism safety operation ahead of expected record-breaking visitor numbers to the Mother City this summer.

    City digs deep to help build Cape Town’s water-resilient future

    City digs deep to help build Cape Town’s water-resilient future

    20 September 2023

    Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien welcomed international and local guests to the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) 50th Congress.

    Two Oceans Marathon athletes ready to hit the road

    Two Oceans Marathon athletes ready to hit the road

    13 April 2023

    Approximately 29 000 runners are expected to take on the Two Oceans Marathon's ultra and half marathons this weekend.

    City to kick off Cape Town travel campaign in US following Europe success

    City to kick off Cape Town travel campaign in US following Europe success

    19 March 2023

    Following success in targeting key European markets, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos whose portfolio includes tourism, will this coming week launch a digital campaign.

    Africa’s biggest travel trade show returns to Cape Town

    Africa’s biggest travel trade show returns to Cape Town

    16 March 2023

    This year's show promises to be even bigger, with 600 exhibitors and an anticipated 7 000 visitors.

     Creating an economy of hope and confidence in Cape Town

    Creating an economy of hope and confidence in Cape Town

    11 January 2023

    Statement by City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

    New data shows Cape Town’s passenger numbers exceed pre-Covid

    New data shows Cape Town’s passenger numbers exceed pre-Covid

    11 December 2022

    This past week, I joined ACSA Cape Town managing director, Mark Maclean, in flicking on the switch for holiday decorations at Africa’s award-winning Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), signalling that it is ready to welcome the world.

    Another A-rating for City's climate reporting and action

    Another A-rating for City's climate reporting and action

    24 November 2022

    We are proud to be one of only 122 cities across the world to have been awarded this top honour.

    Well done for rollout of remote worker visa… Namibia

    Well done for rollout of remote worker visa… Namibia

    13 October 2022

    Following Namibia's move...City calls upon National Government to roll out visas to international travellers to boost tourism

    Cape Town the 9th best city in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller readers

    Cape Town the 9th best city in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller readers

    07 October 2022

    This is the latest of several top listings for the Mother City, with the global Timeout.com brand giving Cape Town the 11th spot in its '53 best cities in the world' list.

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    01 September 2022

    This Tourism Month, we are aiming to inspire discussions about rethinking tourism for development, including education and job creation, as well as how it impacts the environment and opportunities to grow sustainably through this future-focused theme

    City’s rail feasibility study under way

    City’s rail feasibility study under way

    03 July 2022

    City's feasibility study on taking over the management of passenger rail from National Government kicked off

    City and Cape Town Tourism on travel and tourism mission to attract more international visitors

    City and Cape Town Tourism on travel and tourism mission to attract more international visitors

    03 June 2022

    One of the high points of the mission is the signing of a partnership agreement with Visit Berlin, the destination marketing organisation for the German capital.

    Global exposure for Cape Town’s tourism industry at Africa Travel Week

    Global exposure for Cape Town’s tourism industry at Africa Travel Week

    08 April 2022

    Africa Travel Week brings together the world’s top travel professionals, buyers, exhibitors and media

    City showcases Cape Town’s investment opportunities to French Business Chamber

    City showcases Cape Town’s investment opportunities to French Business Chamber

    24 March 2022

    Between 2003 and 2020, French companies invested into 18 projects in the Western Cape, bringing in R10,788 billion in investments and creating thousands of jobs

    Working together to promote safe access to water and sanitation during Covid-19 and beyond

    Working together to promote safe access to water and sanitation during Covid-19 and beyond

    18 March 2022

    Working together to promote safe access to water and sanitation during Covid-19 and beyond

    Mayor delivers adjustment budget speech aimed at restoring hope, giving dignity, and promoting economic growth

    Mayor delivers adjustment budget speech aimed at restoring hope, giving dignity, and promoting economic growth

    27 January 2022

    Our city can restore hope in South Africa by standing as a shining example of what it really means to give people dignity, to unpick the legacy of apartheid

    Council Speech delivered by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council Speech delivered by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    27 January 2022

    An Adjustment Budget to deliver care, dignity, safety and pride

    Cape Town pivots to domestic traveller campaign

    Cape Town pivots to domestic traveller campaign

    06 December 2021

    Our launch event today is testament to the quick-thinking creativity of our tourism teams, and is testament to our City’s commitment to doing what we can to help the tens of thousands of Capetonians

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