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    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    07 August 2026

    ​SmartCape provides free access to computers and the internet, while City libraries also offer digital literacy training

    City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

    City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

    07 August 2026

    Alderman Uys highlighted the City’s continued commitment to advancing opportunities for women across its workforce

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    Almost 40 000 overdue items returned during Fine Free weeks

    04 August 2026

    City libraries saw 37 422 items returned with a monetary value of R4 767 836, 51.

    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    03 August 2026

    A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    03 August 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites all residents and road users to comment on a proposal to introduce permanent one-way systems along a portion of Strandfontein Service Road in Ottery

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    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 invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    29 July 2026

    The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    29 July 2026

    The new facilities will include passenger shelters and improvements to the surrounding pedestrian infrastructure

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    27 July 2026

    Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

    City's Mobile Office visiting Bonteheuwel next week

    City's Mobile Office visiting Bonteheuwel next week

    24 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Bonteheuwel next week.

    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.

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    21 July 2026

    ​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    City brings Basket of Services directly to Gugulethu residents

    17 July 2026

    Various City departments will be stationed at the Gugulethu Civic Hall in NY50 on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    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.

    City’s Mobile Office will be stationed in Welgelegen next week

    City’s Mobile Office will be stationed in Welgelegen next week

    11 July 2026

    The City's Mobile Office is heading to the NG Kerk in Welegelen next week Thursday, 16 July 2026.

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    10 July 2026

    ​The group of librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    09 July 2026

    Kloof Road should be open to traffic again by mid-December 2026

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    07 July 2026

    ​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    03 July 2026

    The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    03 July 2026

    The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements

    Public encouraged to comment on the road closures in Athlone

    Public encouraged to comment on the road closures in Athlone

    03 July 2026

    Planning and network management proposals such as these all contribute to our efforts to keep Cape Town moving

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Fish Hoek

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Fish Hoek

    03 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is visiting Fish Hoek next week.

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    02 July 2026

    ​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    30 June 2026

    The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

     Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    27 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Zimbabwean Consulate, will relocate residents currently gathered in large numbers outside the Consulate in District Six.

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    26 June 2026

    The project has now entered its final phase following a CCTV inspection of the repairs, showing positive preliminary results.

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    25 June 2026

    The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

     City’s Title Deed-To-Door programme delivers to Delft beneficiaries

    City’s Title Deed-To-Door programme delivers to Delft beneficiaries

    25 June 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Carl Pophaim, Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements visited Delft to personally deliver title deeds to residents at their homes

    #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.

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    24 June 2026

    The City's Human Resource Management Department hosted a successful Career Expo at the Durbanville Town Hall.

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town will launch a pilot cashless payment initiative at its Customer Interaction Centre and Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL

    Sod turning celebration: City breaks ground at Belhar Infill housing project

    Sod turning celebration: City breaks ground at Belhar Infill housing project

    23 June 2026

    The Belhar Infill housing project represents more than just the construction of homes for residents

    Traffic lane switch on AZ Berman Drive as MyCiTi Phase 2A project reaches another milestone

    Traffic lane switch on AZ Berman Drive as MyCiTi Phase 2A project reaches another milestone

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate is continuing with transport infrastructure upgrades along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of the MyCiTi Phase 2A project

    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

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Delft and Retreat

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Delft and Retreat

    19 June 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is visiting Delft and Retreat next week

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    18 June 2026

    The campaign intends to empower residents with knowledge about the Promotion of Access to Information Act

    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 completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Lwandle and Grassy Park

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Lwandle and Grassy Park

    15 June 2026

    These mobile office visits bring essential municipal services closer to residents, making it easier to access support right in their own neighbourhoods.

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