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    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

    Now's your chance to visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    Now's your chance to visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    28 May 2026

    You are invited to tour the City’s Let’s ACT at Home exhibition space, which is part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    Don’t miss out! Two dates left to visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    Don’t miss out! Two dates left to visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    22 May 2026

    We are hosting guided tours of our Let’s ACT at home exhibition at the Building Centre.

    Visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    Visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    07 May 2026

    ​The City is calling our residents, home renovators, learners, built environment professionals and new homeowners to visit our Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    25 March 2026

    The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

    City celebrates sod turning at Elsies River Infill housing project

    City celebrates sod turning at Elsies River Infill housing project

    13 March 2026

    Councillor Carl Pophaim, officially launched the well-located Elsies River Infill State-subsidised Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project with a sod-turning ceremony

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    24 February 2026

    The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    Council approves 11 property transactions, a boost for socio-economic growth

    25 April 2025

    Council approves 11 property transactions

    Mayco supports City land sale to keep top Manenberg school thriving

    Mayco supports City land sale to keep top Manenberg school thriving

    18 March 2025

    The school’s management approached the City’s Property Transactions Department for assistance in identifying a suitable site, as it must vacate its current premises on privately-owned land.

    Aviation training and job creation takes off thanks to proposed smart real estate sale

    Aviation training and job creation takes off thanks to proposed smart real estate sale

    18 February 2025

    Today, the Mayoral Committee has agreed to recommend to Council the sale of the Vissershok site to the Morningstar Flyers Association.

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

    30 January 2025

    The City Council has approved the sale and lease of 36 City-owned properties.

    Hammer to fall on last City auction for this financial year

    Hammer to fall on last City auction for this financial year

    13 June 2024

    One more week remains before the City’s final property auction of the 2023/2024 financial year comes to a close. The auction, in-person and online, will take place on Thursday 20 June 2024.

    City’s prime CBD property lease auction set to boost the economy

    City’s prime CBD property lease auction set to boost the economy

    25 January 2024

    The City is getting ready to auction a lease opportunity of the bulk development rights on the Foreshore Tower site, a prime location for revenue generation and job creation.

    City’s last property auction for 2023 a great success

    City’s last property auction for 2023 a great success

    24 November 2023

    Smart real estate transactions of immovable public assets underpin several elements of Cape Town's economic recovery by generating jobs through the building process, and revenue for municipal service delivery

    Prime property on offer this week

    Prime property on offer this week

    20 November 2023

    Several prime properties aimed at boosting the economy are on offer as the City of Cape Town prepares to hold its last property auction.

    Prime property on offer in City’s last 2023 auction

    Prime property on offer in City’s last 2023 auction

    31 October 2023

    Several prime properties aimed at boosting the economy – including sought-after commercial kiosks in the CBD and Simon’s Town, and a prime commercial site in Century City – are on offer as the City prepares to hold its last property auction of 2023.

    Green Point site lease auction generates valuable revenue for service delivery

    Green Point site lease auction generates valuable revenue for service delivery

    24 August 2023

    Today Council approved the offer by Virgin Active South Africa to lease a portion of Erf 1056-Re, situated in Bill Peters Drive, Green Point, for R3,7 million a month.

    City’s Urban Planning and Design expo kicks off with career day for high school learners

    City’s Urban Planning and Design expo kicks off with career day for high school learners

    28 July 2023

    The City’s Urban Planning and Design expo started today, 28 July 2023.

    Expo this week: Come and see how the City plans and designs Cape Town

    Expo this week: Come and see how the City plans and designs Cape Town

    25 July 2023

    The public is invited to visit the Civic Centre where the City’s Urban Planning and Design Department will be showcasing its multiple projects and planning initiatives

    Property opportunities available for local business, community and residential

    Property opportunities available for local business, community and residential

    26 June 2023

    The City-owned properties that are being offered to the market by means of a public e-auction

    Boatica, Africa’s premier boating exhibition, docks in Cape Town

    Boatica, Africa’s premier boating exhibition, docks in Cape Town

    28 October 2022

    This weekend, we welcome the return of Africa’s premier boat show, Boatica Cape Town 2022, taking place at the V&A Waterfront

    Oceans of opportunity await in Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    Oceans of opportunity await in Cape Town’s boat-building industry

    20 May 2022

    It was a fantastic moment to celebrate the achievements of one of Cape Town’s high growth industries and to see that there is still much-untapped potential.

    Housing Development Agency expresses formal interest in Eastridge property

    Housing Development Agency expresses formal interest in Eastridge property

    10 February 2022

    The City is determined to ensure the Eastridge property goes towards the higher purpose of meaningful residential and commercial opportunities.

    City invites Housing Development Agency to express formal interest in Eastridge property

    City invites Housing Development Agency to express formal interest in Eastridge property

    03 February 2022

    The City has already rezoned the Eastridge property in 2017 for mixed-use development to unlock economic and social value in the area.

    Public assets, big and small, released for economic and social opportunities

    Public assets, big and small, released for economic and social opportunities

    21 December 2021

    Economic Growth Directorate will ensure the efficient and effective management and distribution of public assets

    Cape Town among most popular locations for semigration in South Africa

    Cape Town among most popular locations for semigration in South Africa

    25 November 2021

    Semigration is when a buyer sells a property in one province and purchases a new one in a different province. Movement to Cape Town, Milnerton, and Durbanville, were highlighted as areas that are seeing some of the most semigration. The main findings of an assessment of semigration trends were recently presented by Lightstone Property group to the virtual Real Estate Industry Summit (REIS).

    City celebrates academic achievements of resilient employees

    City celebrates academic achievements of resilient employees

    14 June 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Training and Development Department hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Friday, 11 June 2021

    Going, going, online!

    Going, going, online!

    13 June 2021

    Interested bidders are encouraged to register and bid online when the platform goes live on Wednesday, 30 June 2021

    EOAM Portfolio Committee visits Cape Town Market in Epping

    EOAM Portfolio Committee visits Cape Town Market in Epping

    18 May 2021

    ​Today, the Economic Opportunities and Asset Management (EOAM) Portfolio Committee together with EOAM Mayoral Committee Member Alderman James Vos conducted an oversight visit.

    City drives R220m in Smart real estate transactions, launches virtual public auctions

    City drives R220m in Smart real estate transactions, launches virtual public auctions

    07 February 2021

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, James Vos

    Green light for Cape Health Tech Park, Atlantis SEZ, Cape Town Market and Green Point Urban Park

    Green light for Cape Health Tech Park, Atlantis SEZ, Cape Town Market and Green Point Urban Park

    04 December 2020

    The City’s Mayoral Committee for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management Alderman James Vos the key transactions in his speech to Council

    Council approves a raft of smart real estate transactions

    Council approves a raft of smart real estate transactions

    02 November 2020

    The City’s Property Management’s Smart Real Estate Service cleared most of the backlog as well as the majority of the property transactions that were in the pipeline between 2015 to 2019

    Mayoral committee gives the green light to a range of property transactions

    Mayoral committee gives the green light to a range of property transactions

    20 October 2020

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos

    Atlantis Green Technology Hub gets the go ahead

    Atlantis Green Technology Hub gets the go ahead

    31 July 2020

    Statement by the the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management

    Mayor Plato welcomes long-term lease recommendation for Cape Town Market in Epping

    Mayor Plato welcomes long-term lease recommendation for Cape Town Market in Epping

    18 June 2020

    It gives me great pleasure to announce that we have taken another substantial step forward by recommending the approval of a long term lease with the market operator

    Rental relief options for City’s business lessees

    Rental relief options for City’s business lessees

    01 June 2020

    The rapid onset of the COVID-19 crisis and the national government’s swift introduction of a lockdown to contain its health impacts has undoubtedly disrupted the Cape Town economy.

    Commuters embrace the MyCiTi mobile app

    Commuters embrace the MyCiTi mobile app

    23 February 2020

    The live updates makes it easier for passengers to get around, and to plan ahead

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