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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

    Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

    Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

    07 August 2026

    ​The City’s Water teams are continuing to closely monitor dam levels and water use

    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

    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.

    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.

    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 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

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    08 July 2026

    The City's bursary applications are set to open in August/September 2026

    MyCiTi’s first battery-electric bus arrives in Cape Town

    MyCiTi’s first battery-electric bus arrives in Cape Town

    07 July 2026

    The buses are expected to arrive during the current calendar year with the fleet earmarked for operational roll-out in 2027

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

    06 July 2026

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    05 July 2026

    Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    03 July 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

    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.

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    29 June 2026

    The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

    City, CapeBPO launch leadership programme as BPO sector creates record number of jobs

    City, CapeBPO launch leadership programme as BPO sector creates record number of jobs

    29 June 2026

    The Leadership Excellence Programme addresses a critical part of strengthening Cape Town’s BPO value proposition

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    25 June 2026

    The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands

    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 to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    24 June 2026

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    #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.

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    22 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    City hands over homes to Gugulethu infill housing project beneficiaries

    City hands over homes to Gugulethu infill housing project beneficiaries

    18 June 2026

    The Gugulethu Infill housing project will deliver 1 004 homes to qualifying beneficiaries and their families

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    13 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town's Community, Arts and Culture Development (CACD) Emerging Artists Programme has celebrated the successful completion of its annual programme

    Digital Summit 2026 explores future of secure, resident-centred digital services

    Digital Summit 2026 explores future of secure, resident-centred digital services

    11 June 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town hosted this year’s Digital Summit on Tuesday, 9 June 2026

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    10 June 2026

    There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    03 June 2026

    World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    27 May 2026

    To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    25 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    25 May 2026

    The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.

    Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

    Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

    22 May 2026

    Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    21 May 2026

    ​The City’s Environmental Management Department (EMD) partnered with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) to support its Class in the Clouds education programme

    Have your say on City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

    Have your say on City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

    17 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has launched its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    Heavy rain tops up Cape Town’s dam levels- 61,2% and counting

    Heavy rain tops up Cape Town’s dam levels- 61,2% and counting

    14 May 2026

    By Tuesday, 12 May, Cape Town’s dam levels increased by 12,4% compared to last week due to the heavy rain experienced particularly between Sunday, 10 May and Tuesday, 11 May.

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    07 May 2026

    Our new wayleave management system exemplifies the City’s commitment to streamlining processes and delivering excellence.

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    Save water even when it rains - Cape Town’s dam levels 47,7%

    Save water even when it rains - Cape Town’s dam levels 47,7%

    01 May 2026

    Team Cape Town, let’s continue to save water even though recent rains increased dam levels by 2,4% since last week. Saving water helps keep Cape Town’s dams fuller for longer.

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    30 April 2026

    The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    28 April 2026

    Cape Town stands ready to be the first metro to run its local trains

    City Libraries dive into water saving with Manzi

    City Libraries dive into water saving with Manzi

    23 April 2026

    ​Residents visiting their local library may notice a familiar face imploring them to save water

    Water savings at your fingertips, Cape Town’s dam levels 45%

    Water savings at your fingertips, Cape Town’s dam levels 45%

    22 April 2026

    ​Rain or no rain, Team Cape Town, we need to work together to save water

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    20 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

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