Amid growing national pressure, Cape Town unlocks another R256 million land opportunity for affordable homes

06 August 2026

Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

22 July 2026

The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

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 Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

07 July 2026

​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

02 June 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

Register for upcoming trading opportunities at Green Point Market

12 May 2025

Interested traders are encouraged to register on the City’s e-services portal to view and apply for available trading opportunities.

City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

27 March 2025

Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme

Jobs Connect now lists opportunities for artisans at the Municipality

11 March 2025

Research indicates that many job seekers face significant financial hurdles during their job search process

City cuts more red tape with online Energy Services Application

06 March 2025

The new platform can be used to apply for electricity services such as a new supply, additional meter, replacement or upgrading of existing meters among others.

Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

18 October 2024

This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

Construction begins on SA’s first City-run solar PV plant in Atlantis

07 October 2024

​Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, and Energy Mayco Member, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, have turned the sod at the City’s 7MW – 10 MW Atlantis solar photovoltaic (PV) plant

Game on for open skies, ports, and visas to boost African trade

25 July 2024

These initiatives are crucial for South Africa to unlock trade opportunities and create a more business-friendly environment.

Unlock your business potential with the City-supported Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

13 February 2024

The City is encouraging up-and-coming entrepreneurs to log onto the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy and find the 40 new courses on offer.

Local businesses take centre stage at City’s new Invest Cape Town Centre

31 January 2024

We are pleased to open this hub as part of our commitment to bringing more job-creating investment to Cape Town

Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

18 December 2023

​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

Furniture entrepreneurs celebrate graduation from City-funded programme

06 December 2023

By tapping into the existing wealth of talent in this industry, we can help to drive up productivity and ultimately unlock growth and job opportunities.

City invites residents and businesses to try out our Waste Recyclers’ Map

02 November 2023

The City of Cape Town has developed a portal where users can search for private recycling service providers in their area.

City collaborates on new immersive Cape Town virtual tour

22 September 2023

The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, this week signed an agreement with Gecko Digital Global, a local service provider, to develop a high-quality virtual tour of Cape Town.

City continues to help unemployed engineering, science graduates register with professional bodies and secure employment

13 July 2023

City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate has, through the Infrastructure Skills Development Grant Programme (ISDG), helped unemployed engineering and science graduates register with their various professional bodies

City warns residents of fraudsters promising job opportunities

21 June 2023

fraudsters are currently taking money in exchange for the promise of a job at the City.

City of Hope connects traders to opportunities to help grow economy

19 June 2023

More than 400 traders attended the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate’s Informal Trading Economy and Expo held at the City Hall.

Cape Town’s Energy Strategy out for public comment

13 June 2023

The City’s draft Energy Strategy is out for public comment until 31 July 2023.

Cape Town launches Ease of Doing Business Index to drive economic growth and job creation

09 May 2023

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo, and Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth have launched the City’s new Ease of Doing Business Index, with the aim of making Cape Town the easiest place to do business in Africa.

Total of 1 296 new operating licences still available to metered-taxi operators

04 May 2023

The two-year moratorium on new applications for metered-taxi operating licences was lifted in February 2023 and is being executed in two phases.

Use the City’s e-services or make an online booking to avoid queues at Walk-in Centres

08 March 2023

We urge residents to please plan their visits to a City customer office, and check the load-shedding schedule of the particular Customer office so that they avoid any queues during load-shedding

City’s Growth Coalition highlights market access opportunities for food and beverage businesses

15 February 2023

For businesses to function, they need to be able to get their products to buyers and consumers, both local and international

Creating an economy of hope and confidence in Cape Town

11 January 2023

Statement by City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

Bring your business to life with the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy

24 November 2022

This week, I had the pleasure to launch the new Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy, an online portal that will host free learning material.

City to expand on key programmes to drive economic growth, jobs

16 November 2022

The City has announced that it has renewed its appointment of Wesgro, Cape Town and the province’s investment promotion agency, to expand on key programmes that have helped to drive economic growth and job opportunities.

City celebrates graduation of Cape Skills Project call centre trainees

26 October 2022

The graduates were previously unemployed youths who had signed up for on-the-job training at call centres in and around Cape Town.

4 100 new international-facing call centre jobs in Cape Town thus far this year

18 October 2022

The programme commenced on 1 October 2022 and will run through to January 2023 with a goal to train Grade 11s and matriculants at 40 schools.

City’s e-Services portal unavailable this weekend due to necessary maintenance

14 October 2022

The e-Services portal will be unavailable from 17:00 on Friday, 14 October until 07:00 on Monday, 17 October 2022 due to necessary maintenance.

City highlights Cape Town’s tech opportunities at SA Innovation Summit

28 September 2022

Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member For Economic Growth, James Vos

City highlights Cape Town’s export and investment opportunities with US delegation

09 September 2022

Our goal as the City government is to build a stronger, more resilient and inclusive economy

City’s programmes to spur job creation prove effective

24 August 2022

The City’s initiatives to support job creation continue to prove effective as Cape Town’s unemployment rate for 2022’s second quarter on the expanded definition remains the lowest of all the metros at 31,3%.

City looks to meet with Minister Gordhan to discuss privatisation at Port of Cape Town

03 July 2022

City believes that elements of privatisation can help the Port of Cape Town handle exports effectively.

Venue capacity key to events and tourism recovery

15 June 2022

Cape Town is headed for a busy season with a number of major events on the cards

City to apply for additional PEP funding

01 June 2022

The PEP funded programmes have helped created more than 3 000 temporary work opportunities for residents.

Programmes show City’s commitment to making unemployment queue shorter

29 April 2022

As South Africa marks Workers’ Day, we must be reminded of our commitment to creating the foundations of prosperity for those who build our economy and country

City’s Annual Report Highlights 2020/21, achieves unqualified audit again

24 February 2022

The City once again achieved an unqualified audit, the only metro to achieve this 16 consecutive times since 2006

City partnership with Wesgro helping to grow economy and create job opportunities

21 February 2022

Statement by the Mayco Member for Economci Growth, Alderman James Vos

Warning - Learner Law Enforcement Officer advert SS 60/17 is fake

15 February 2022

The fake advertisement has been sent to prospective applicants via WhatsApp

Cape Town residents: here’s how to reach your municipality

08 February 2022

The City’s Customer Care Centre can be reached 24/7 on 0860 103 089

Beware of fraudsters and job scammers

01 February 2022

​The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate wants to warn residents and jobseekers of fraudsters and scammers that pry on unsuspecting and desperate people about fake opportunities with the City.

Council Speech delivered by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

27 January 2022

An Adjustment Budget to deliver care, dignity, safety and pride

City’s skills development programme helps thousands get jobs in Cape Town’s fast-growing call centre industry

24 January 2022

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Alderman James Vos visit Capita South Africa in Maitland.

City releases Progress Report to Residents

01 October 2021

It has been a privilege and an honour to serve the residents of Cape Town as the Mayor of this wonderful, vibrant, diverse, and innovative city

Subcouncil 16 hosts open day to support Woodstock community

08 September 2021

The aim of the ‘Open Day’ was to deliver City services directly to the community and to provide easy access to the many service departments within the City.

Fraudsters posing as City targeting job seekers

25 June 2021

The City of Cape Town has been alerted to a fake message about vacancies and job interviews that is doing the rounds on social media platforms.

Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project in full swing

14 June 2021

The Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project was launched by the City of Cape Town in partnership with the National Skills Fund to create employment opportunities