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    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    06 August 2026

    ​The By-law aims to improve compliance with the City’s existing Rates Policy

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    01 August 2026

    On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.

    Hello-RITA! New bot helps qualifying Cape Town residents renew their municipal benefits – fast and easy

    Hello-RITA! New bot helps qualifying Cape Town residents renew their municipal benefits – fast and easy

    14 July 2026

    Pensioners, social grant recipients and qualifying indigent residents must reapply.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    23 February 2026

    ​February is Language Activism Month, and on Saturday, 21 February 2026

    City encourages public to contribute ideas and insights via its refreshed online platform

    City encourages public to contribute ideas and insights via its refreshed online platform

    20 February 2026

    We are calling on our residents to register on the City’s Collaboration Platform which is a convenient and easy-to-use platform

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    14 February 2026

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at all the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs)

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    Emergency call takers ready for festive season

    Emergency call takers ready for festive season

    19 December 2025

    ​The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre fielded more than 15 000 calls during November, with the number set to increase as the festive season reaches its peak

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    12 December 2025

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    21 November 2025

    Cape Town is an incredible city with a wide variety of attractions and experiences for travellers of all interests and backgrounds

    Shape the City: Join the collaboration platform and share your ideas

    Shape the City: Join the collaboration platform and share your ideas

    20 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has refreshed its online Collaboration Platform, a dedicated digital space designed to enable residents and members of the public to actively engage in the development of the City

    Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    21 October 2025

    ​Entries for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards close Friday, 31 October 2025

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    15 October 2025

    The festival, driven by passionate library staff dedicated to promoting literacy, creativity and community engagement, will bring together 11 diverse South African authors

    City Health strengthens preventative mental health measures

    City Health strengthens preventative mental health measures

    08 October 2025

    There has been a marked increase in the number of client engagements in the past year, as services expanded from three subdistricts to all eight City Health subdistricts.

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    01 October 2025

    ​The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    New library leaders graduate on World Librarians Day

    10 July 2025

    The group was the fourth to complete the SILL programme - the theme this year was 'Learning to play the game'

    Young authors wanted: City libraries open entries for magical writing competition

    Young authors wanted: City libraries open entries for magical writing competition

    30 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s libraries are once again hosting a writing competition for children aged between nine and 13.

    City’s Graduate Internship Programme retains 11 interns

    City’s Graduate Internship Programme retains 11 interns

    24 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town would like to congratulate 11 Digital Internship Programme interns who have successfully secured permanent jobs with the City.

    World Read Aloud Day fills hospital halls

    World Read Aloud Day fills hospital halls

    05 February 2025

    World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) was founded by LIT World in 2010 as a celebration of reading aloud, community literacy, and the importance of sharing stories.

    Central Library celebrates 70 years

    Central Library celebrates 70 years

    30 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Central Librarycelebrates 70 years of page-turning service to patrons around the city.

    Emerging artists pop up at First Thursday

    Emerging artists pop up at First Thursday

    08 November 2024

    Emerging artists from around the city showcased their work at a pop-up exhibition in Cape Town at the First Thursday event this week.

    Stay in the know: How to check for water disruptions in your area

    Stay in the know: How to check for water disruptions in your area

    07 November 2024

    Residents can now get the latest updates directly from the Water and Sanitation Directorate by following the City’s WhatsApp Channel or City Alerts on X.

    Young readers hit milestone

    Young readers hit milestone

    11 October 2024

    The 1000 Stories before School Reading campaign has been running for just over two years

    No hogging library study guides

    No hogging library study guides

    19 September 2024

    Study guides are available for grades 8 to 12 for languages, Life Science, Business Studies and Mathematics, among others.

    New ‘Choose Cape Town’ campaign to boost tourism, jobs this season

    New ‘Choose Cape Town’ campaign to boost tourism, jobs this season

    27 August 2024

    The vibrant new branding will greet arriving and departing travellers at the airport's international terminal, inviting them to 'choose ocean adventure,

    More domestic violence survivors turning to the City’s emergency call centre

    More domestic violence survivors turning to the City’s emergency call centre

    21 August 2024

    ​Three years ago, the Public Emergency Communication Centre logged just over 2 000 incidents for domestic violence.

    New Outdoor Advertising By-law promulgated

    New Outdoor Advertising By-law promulgated

    16 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the new Outdoor Advertising By-law that regulates outdoor advertising and signage in December 2023.

    World Read Aloud Day aims to reach 3 million children

    World Read Aloud Day aims to reach 3 million children

    29 January 2024

    WRAD was founded by LIT World in 2010 as a celebration of reading aloud, community literacy, and the importance of sharing stories.

      City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

    City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

    08 December 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the new Outdoor Advertising By-law at its last meeting for the year held yesterday, 7 December 2023.

    City supports ArtsAbility

    City supports ArtsAbility

    30 November 2023

    The festival's focus this year is on solo performances and celebrates artists with and without disabilities.

    City libraries up to code on the world stage

    City libraries up to code on the world stage

    16 November 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s libraries are taking to the world coding stage with their prowess.

    Cape Town’s commitment to tolerance and freedom of expression is sacrosanct

    Cape Town’s commitment to tolerance and freedom of expression is sacrosanct

    12 November 2023

    Statement by the Executive Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Food date labels are good for your health and wallet

    Food date labels are good for your health and wallet

    02 November 2023

    It's critical to know your 'best before' from your 'sell by' and 'use by'.

    City celebrates International Translation Day

    City celebrates International Translation Day

    29 September 2023

    Today, 29 September 2023 marks International Translation Day.

    Council Address – 24 August 2023

    Council Address – 24 August 2023

    24 August 2023

    Today is about acknowledging the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place.

    City celebrates winners at annual Adult Reading Competition

    City celebrates winners at annual Adult Reading Competition

    24 July 2023

    The AET reading competition is hosted annually to showcase the progression of literacy and numeracy skills of the employees registered on the AET programme

    Capetonians, help us name the weed harvesters for Zandvlei and Rietvlei

    Capetonians, help us name the weed harvesters for Zandvlei and Rietvlei

    03 July 2023

    Public to help City name the weed harvesters for Zandvlei and Rietvlei

    City establishes new Naming committee

    City establishes new Naming committee

    26 May 2023

    The newly established committee kicked off with its inaugural meeting earlier today, 26 May 2023.

    City prioritises training opportunities for staff and residents

    City prioritises training opportunities for staff and residents

    09 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town allocated a budget of R118,1 million for training interventions in the current financial year, ending 30 June 2023.

    Alderman Grant Twigg commemorates first registered waste minimisation club in Cape Town at Oasis Retirement Resort

    Alderman Grant Twigg commemorates first registered waste minimisation club in Cape Town at Oasis Retirement Resort

    20 April 2023

    Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, today visited the Oasis Retirement Resort to give a keynote address

    Ground-breaking EPWP training programmes take empowerment to the next level

    Ground-breaking EPWP training programmes take empowerment to the next level

    09 March 2023

    ​The City is partnering with the UWC School of Governance and the New Hope Training Organisation to provide NQF-accredited qualifications for the EPWP Transversal Support project

    Proactive water savings: Know your numbers to keep track of your usage

    Proactive water savings: Know your numbers to keep track of your usage

    05 February 2023

    Cape Town needs to reduce collective water usage, to stay below the proactive water savings target of using less than 850 million litres of water daily. Knowing how to read your water meter and monitoring it is a simple way of keeping track of how much water is being used on your property, and can help prevent water wasted through undetected leaks and avoid unexpected high bills.

    City libraries ensure World Read Aloud Day is for everyone

    City libraries ensure World Read Aloud Day is for everyone

    25 January 2023

    WRAD was founded by LIT World in 2010 as a celebration of reading aloud, community literacy and the importance of sharing stories.

    World Children’s Day comes to Jack Muller Park

    World Children’s Day comes to Jack Muller Park

    18 November 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department hosted 150 children at the Jack Muller Park.

    Choose City libraries as your study buddy

    Choose City libraries as your study buddy

    23 October 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s libraries are more than a safe space to study, learn and conduct research.

    City libraries walk the talk

    City libraries walk the talk

    01 October 2022

    A new collaboration between the City of Cape Town’s Library Services and Tape Aids for the Avid Reader.

    The City Speaks, Praat, Siyathetha

    The City Speaks, Praat, Siyathetha

    30 September 2022

    The theme for this year is: ‘A world without barriers’.

    Bringing services closer to the people

    Bringing services closer to the people

    19 September 2022

    This service gives residents an opportunity to interact with the officials about general enquiries.

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