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    City honours enforcement veterans

    City honours enforcement veterans

    04 August 2026

    The long service medal ceremony honoured 112 staff members who have completed 30 years of service or more in the enforcement environment.

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    03 August 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

    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

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    14 July 2026

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    10 July 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope

    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

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town congratulates GreenCape on being named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the African Impact Investment Awards, announced on 11 June 2026 at the Africa Impact Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.

    Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

    Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

    12 June 2026

    ​Nearly 200 staff members have been promoted or appointed to sergeant or inspector

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    07 June 2026

    The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

    City celebrates its graduates

    City celebrates its graduates

    05 June 2026

    ​The City hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 where 142 graduates

    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

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    26 May 2026

    ​Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.

    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.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

    Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

    09 April 2026

    Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.

    Thrilling finish to 37th Bayhill Premier Cup

    Thrilling finish to 37th Bayhill Premier Cup

    07 April 2026

    The competition kicked off on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at Erica Park Stadium in Belhar with the group stages.

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    31 March 2026

    Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision

    Cape Town welcomes unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25 financial year

    Cape Town welcomes unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25 financial year

    27 March 2026

    The City welcomes the AG’s confirmation of Cape Town’s unqualified and sound financial management

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    Cape Town wins $1m Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' Prize

    Cape Town wins $1m Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' Prize

    25 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has been announced as a winning city in the global Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' 2025

    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.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    29 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project

    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 celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

    04 December 2025

    On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

    Drive fine-free this festive season

    Drive fine-free this festive season

    30 November 2025

    The final traffic fine roadshow for the year starts on Friday, 5 December.

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    19 November 2025

    World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

    Cape Town awards Civic Honours

    Cape Town awards Civic Honours

    14 November 2025

    Civic Honours are about recognising the contributions of remarkable people who have delivered exceptional public service, in any field of social, community or civic interest.

    Remembering those who gave their lives for peace

    Remembering those who gave their lives for peace

    10 November 2025

    Alderman Eddie Andrews delivered the Remembrance Day address at the Cenotaph in Adderley Street on 9 November 2025

    City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

    City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

    05 November 2025

    The City’s contact centre industry partner recently celebrated the stars on the local scene.

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    28 October 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    City’s youth hiking challenge builds resilience and keeps youth on a positive path

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department successfully concluded the 2nd annual Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge, held this past Saturday, 25 October 2025.

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    15 October 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate shines bright at the City’s Annual Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Excellence Awards.

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    City celebrates its first Junior River Warden programme

    06 October 2025

    Our new Junior River Warden Programme is an innovative environmental education initiative for learners in Grades 5 and 6 which introduces them to the importance of rivers, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems in Cape Town

    City signs collective agreement on conditions of service

    City signs collective agreement on conditions of service

    06 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate is pleased to announce that the collective agreement on a new set of conditions of service for the Cape Metro Division of SALGA has been signed

    Neighbourhood Watch Awards returns

    Neighbourhood Watch Awards returns

    03 October 2025

    Every year, the Safety and Security Directorate sets out to recognise the dedication, hard work and commitment of NWs

    City deploys 40 new officers to enhance N2, Airport precinct safety

    City deploys 40 new officers to enhance N2, Airport precinct safety

    02 October 2025

    The City’s beefed-up N2 safety presence forms part of the broader Integrated Freeway Safety Plan targeting various priority freeways, including the R300, N1, N7, M3 and M5

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    25 September 2025

    A Grade-A rating is the highest recognition a pharmacy can achieve

    Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

    Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

    15 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town has launched a new challenge this year and is calling for Capetonians to design and make the Mayor’s annual festive-wear top.

    Hundreds of new Metro Police officers graduate in Cape Town

    Hundreds of new Metro Police officers graduate in Cape Town

    09 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town today celebrated the graduation parade of over 700 new City police officers.

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

    Mayor calls for urgent solution to SAPS Anti-Gang Unit resource crisis

    Mayor calls for urgent solution to SAPS Anti-Gang Unit resource crisis

    24 August 2025

    Earlier this month, the City filed a game-changing proposal for municipal police to be granted powers to investigate crime and up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences.

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    18 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

    City making public its appeal to National Government to keep the vital Dial-a-Ride service going

    City making public its appeal to National Government to keep the vital Dial-a-Ride service going

    13 August 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is eager to continue the vitally important Dial-a-Ride service (DaR).

    Cape Town seeks expanded policing powers to fight gang, gun and drug crime

    Cape Town seeks expanded policing powers to fight gang, gun and drug crime

    08 August 2025

    City has filed a game-changing proposal for municipal police to be granted powers to investigate crime and up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

    Cape Town’s 700 new City police officers to hit the ground in Spring

    Cape Town’s 700 new City police officers to hit the ground in Spring

    24 July 2025

    Cape Town’s 700 new City police officers will be ready for deployment this Spring

    Homeowners are made in Cape Town

    Homeowners are made in Cape Town

    17 July 2025

    ​This year has seen a record-breaking 1 048 title deeds issued in just six months.

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    14 July 2025

    At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    07 July 2025

    The state-of-the-art AWRP is one of the key facilities in implementing the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s New Water Programme.

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