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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 partnership with WESSA cultivates water-wise gardeners

    City partnership with WESSA cultivates water-wise gardeners

    12 July 2026

    Steenberg residents have supported WESSA's partnership with the City by becoming custodians of the Sandvlei Catchment and advocating for water resilience in their neighbourhood.

    First look at the newly commissioned Montague Bulk Sewer Upgrade

    First look at the newly commissioned Montague Bulk Sewer Upgrade

    09 July 2026

    As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    08 July 2026

    ​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    08 July 2026

    ​The project forms part of a road-widening scheme and aligns with the City’s Congestion Management Strategy.

    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.

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    Water provision secured as part of MyCiTi roll-out in Philippi and surrounds

    Water provision secured as part of MyCiTi roll-out in Philippi and surrounds

    26 June 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate in collaboration with the Water and Sanitation Directorate is busy replacing 100-year-old bulk water mains in the Philippi and Browns Farm areas

    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

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    22 June 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    27 May 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    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.

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    17 May 2026

    Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

    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

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    Two Oceans Marathon week guide

    07 April 2026

    Information guide and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon

    Bafana Bafana take on Panama at DHL Stadium tomorrow night

    Bafana Bafana take on Panama at DHL Stadium tomorrow night

    30 March 2026

    Cape Town football fans have a big one to look forward to. Bafana Bafana face Panama in an international friendly at DHL Stadium

    Planned water supply maintenance for 30 March to 3 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 30 March to 3 April 2026

    27 March 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    Mayor launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment, investing R300m

    24 March 2026

    ​The Strandfontein Pavilion Refurbishment project is a multi-year capital injection aimed at transforming this day resort, originally constructed in the 1980s around the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    City paving the way at the Salt River station precinct

    City paving the way at the Salt River station precinct

    17 March 2026

    The improvements to the Salt River station precinct commenced in September 2025 and if all goes as planned the project will be completed within the next six months.

    CCTV installations are right on track

    CCTV installations are right on track

    13 March 2026

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU) is responsible for the management of the CCTV network, including its expansion.

    City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

    City libraries kick off South African Library Week with annual road march

    13 March 2026

    The road march through the streets of Cape Town has become a fixture on the City libraries calendar and marks the official start of South African Library Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    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.

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    New traffic management plan along Beach Road to accommodate second phase of Strand Seawall

    New traffic management plan along Beach Road to accommodate second phase of Strand Seawall

    03 February 2026

    ​The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area that the second phase of the Stand Seawall project is currently under way and expanding further east

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    City cuts harmful emissions through landfill gas projects for cleaner air, safer communities

    City cuts harmful emissions through landfill gas projects for cleaner air, safer communities

    29 January 2026

    In commemoration of the day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the measurable climate and financial benefits achieved through its landfill gas extraction and utilisation projects.

    Mayor congratulates new Catholic Archbishop of Cape Town

    Mayor congratulates new Catholic Archbishop of Cape Town

    12 January 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has congratulated Archbishop-elect Sithembele Sipuka

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment starts to take shape

    23 November 2025

    The facility was originally constructed in the 1980s as a day resort and includes the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    13 November 2025

    The City has approved building plans to the value of nearly R8 billion in the first quarter of the current financial year.

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    06 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is extending its Think Twice programme

    Free entry to City nature reserves for Great Southern BioBlitz

    Free entry to City nature reserves for Great Southern BioBlitz

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town is offering four days’ free entry to its nature reserves during the Great Southern Bioblitz taking place from Friday, 24 October to Monday, 27 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    18 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    14 October 2025

    The Water Meter Replacement Programme kicked off in August 2025 and is scheduled to continue until the end of June 2026.

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    12 October 2025

    Following World Rivers Day, hundreds of volunteers joined the Soet River Catchment Management Forum on 1 October 2025 to clean a large section of the chronically polluted Soet River in Strand.

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    09 October 2025

    City to host Cape Town Marathon as race prepares for World Majors review

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    07 October 2025

    The Mayoral Committee has recommended the transfer of City-owned land to the Biological and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (BioVac).

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city

    City working to fix refuse collection delays in various areas

    City working to fix refuse collection delays in various areas

    03 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town advises residents in the Atlantic Seaboard, from Atlantis to Hout Bay and some inland suburbs, that refuse collection is currently behind schedule and teams are working on resolving the delays with urgency.

    New waste interceptors added to combat river pollution

    New waste interceptors added to combat river pollution

    18 July 2025

    To remove waste from the city’s waterbodies, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested R3 million into the installation of 20 waste interceptors in polluted rivers and waterways.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    20 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Primary school learners hearten Urban Mobility leaders with road insights

    Primary school learners hearten Urban Mobility leaders with road insights

    11 June 2025

    Primary school learners from across Cape Town gathered at the DHL Stadium to caucus on matters pertaining to urban mobility

    Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment

    Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment

    11 June 2025

    The City this week launched a coat-hanger marketing campaign at the Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa.

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    09 June 2025

    The City has approved a property transaction that aims to support the long-term sustainability of the NPO, Sanccob (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds).

    Planned water supply maintenance for 31 May to 5 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 31 May to 5 June 2025

    30 May 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    29 May 2025

    The Cape Baboon Partnership has taken over the responsibility for certain operational tasks

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    26 May 2025

    Traffic calming measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where the highest concentration of vulnerable road users is usually found.

    ​Kildare Circle springs back to life with tree replanting drive

    ​Kildare Circle springs back to life with tree replanting drive

    26 May 2025

    Thanks to the combined efforts of Parks and Recreation, Roads and Infrastructure and the Energy Department, the project came to fruition in May 2025

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