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    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    30 July 2026

    The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    24 July 2026

    Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town call for private sector partners

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town call for private sector partners

    20 July 2026

    We welcome Transnet’s call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    17 July 2026

    Investors, entrepreneurs and private and public sector leaders gathered in Cape Town for the three-day India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit.

    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

    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

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    16 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has renewed calls for Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, which has been ranked last in the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    11 June 2026

    The expo brings together hospitality industry suppliers and buyers from across Africa for a packed programme

    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’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    28 May 2026

    ​The ratings agency Moody’s has recognised Cape Town’s proactive efforts to reduce the impact of national electricity challenges

    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    23 April 2026

    The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

    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

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    07 April 2026

    Information guide and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    01 April 2026

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

    Ekurhuleni visits Cape Town to strengthen governance and services

    Ekurhuleni visits Cape Town to strengthen governance and services

    18 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town was identified as a key metropolitan municipality from which we can learn best practices.

    March events provide a major economic boost

    March events provide a major economic boost

    06 March 2026

    March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    03 March 2026

    Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    22 February 2026

    The Cape Town-based Century City Conference Centre has made history.

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    21 February 2026

    Five emerging creatives from the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Emerging Artist Programme exhibit their art at the Art Fair

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    17 February 2026

    We are elated to see employment hit record levels in Cape Town, with 470 000 jobs added over the current local government term.

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    31 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    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

    This is Cape Town… in New York, London and Europe

    This is Cape Town… in New York, London and Europe

    20 January 2026

    This Is Cape Town, the City’s biggest and boldest tourism initiative to date, is landing in New York, London and several European cities this month.

    Residents urged to reduce non-essential water consumption

    Residents urged to reduce non-essential water consumption

    31 December 2025

    Following excessive water usage over the past few weeks, the City is urging Cape Town residents to please be more water-wise and minimise non-essential consumption.

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    17 December 2025

    Travel and Leisure Asia and the U.S. News & World Report have respectively marked Cape Town in their top ranks for best destination this year.

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    03 December 2025

    This campaign is our most ambitious global push yet.

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    30 November 2025

    At a special ceremony in the Council Chamber on Thursday, 27 November, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officially appointed the new Invest Cape Town Ambassadors.

    Collection teams not ‘wasting’ time this festive season

    Collection teams not ‘wasting’ time this festive season

    27 November 2025

    We are also calling on residents to assist by reducing waste where possible, especially through recycling and home composting

    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.

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    21 November 2025

    Cape Town is an incredible city with a wide variety of attractions and experiences for travellers of all interests and backgrounds

    City launches Festive Season Cleansing Programme, creating over 3 000 short-term jobs

    City launches Festive Season Cleansing Programme, creating over 3 000 short-term jobs

    21 November 2025

    To strengthen capacity during the highest peak of the festive season, these teams will be supported by an additional 673 workers sourced via a labour broker for the peak six-week period from 1 December to 15 January

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    18 November 2025

    The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.

    Brutus, Rondevlei’s first and famous hippo, passed away

    Brutus, Rondevlei’s first and famous hippo, passed away

    16 November 2025

    Brutus, the first hippo to be reintroduced into the Western Cape in 300 years, passed away last week.

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    10 November 2025

    The public is invited to an Open Day on Wednesday, 12 November to see the draft urban design concept plan for on Erf 2187 in Green Point.

    REMINDER: City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    REMINDER: City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    18 October 2025

    The City would like to notify residents that the Soetwater Coastal Resort will be going cashless from 1 November 2025.

    City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    City’s Soetwater Resort goes cashless

    09 October 2025

    We have made the decision to go cashless at the entry gate of the Soetwater Resort in the interest of the safety and security of our staff and visitors

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    08 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officiated at the opening of a facility in Paarden Eiland for Everlectric.

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    30 September 2025

    The latest performance figures out of Cape Town International Airport prove what we’ve long believed

    Port of Cape Town improves, now for private sector management

    Port of Cape Town improves, now for private sector management

    29 September 2025

    It is most welcome that Cape Town’s port had the most improved score globally in the latest World Bank index

    Driving Cape Town’s tourism economy with sustainability at the core

    Driving Cape Town’s tourism economy with sustainability at the core

    25 September 2025

    Cape Town’s natural beauty has always been one of the main features of our destination offering

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    23 September 2025

    The City’s Spatial Planning and Envionment Directorate hosted 39 third-year Urban and Regional Planning (URP) students

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town progress, emphasises urgency of private sector management

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town progress, emphasises urgency of private sector management

    17 September 2025

    An efficient port is essential for job-creating growth, and the City is optimistic of an economic boost

    City launches latest edition of This Is Cape Town magazine to boost visitor economy

    City launches latest edition of This Is Cape Town magazine to boost visitor economy

    14 September 2025

    The City unveiled the fifth edition of the City’s flagship place-marketing magazine, This Is Cape Town to coincide with Tourism Month.

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    04 September 2025

    the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

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