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    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

    Cape Town 10k reroutes to iconic finish for 2026 edition

    Cape Town 10k reroutes to iconic finish for 2026 edition

    05 May 2026

    ​For the first time in its 11-year history, the race will finish on the iconic Grand Parade with a backdrop of City Hall and Table Mountain

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    15 March 2026

    Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

    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.

    Festive Lights 2025: City ready to host 80 000+ crowd for free open-air concert

    Festive Lights 2025: City ready to host 80 000+ crowd for free open-air concert

    23 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s flagship event, the Festive Lights Switch-On, is taking place a week from today on Sunday, 30 November 2025 on the Grand Parade.

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    27 May 2025

    Approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.

    No more MyCiTi buses on the uphill at Hospital Bend

    No more MyCiTi buses on the uphill at Hospital Bend

    23 January 2025

    The outbound MyCiTi buses traveling from the Civic Centre station towards Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain will still follow the normal N2 Express route to their destinations.

    It’s lights on for the Festive Season

    It’s lights on for the Festive Season

    26 November 2024

    The event theme this year is ‘People of Hope’, and offers something for everyone

    Second Permit Advisory Forum meeting held on marine outfalls

    Second Permit Advisory Forum meeting held on marine outfalls

    14 August 2024

    Another quarterly Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) meeting was held earlier this month to engage public stakeholders in the review of the discharge permit conditions of the three marine outfalls.

    Cape Town Cycle Tour: Let’s get behind the cyclists

    Cape Town Cycle Tour: Let’s get behind the cyclists

    06 March 2024

    City support Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Greenlight for Malay Choirs Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar

    Greenlight for Malay Choirs Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar

    29 December 2023

    The events are a highlight on Cape Town's annual Events calendar.

     Festive Lights switch-on: road closures reminder

    Festive Lights switch-on: road closures reminder

    24 November 2023

    The Festive Lights switch-on event is expected to draw an 80 000+ crowd to the Grand Parade and surrounds on Sunday, 26 November 2023

    City ready to welcome thousands for Festive Lights Switch-On event

    City ready to welcome thousands for Festive Lights Switch-On event

    21 November 2023

    The Festive Lights Switch-On is a family-friendly event that has been a staple of Cape Town's events calendar for the last 20 years.

    Resurfacing of roads in Ruyterwacht

    Resurfacing of roads in Ruyterwacht

    19 October 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises residents, road users and the public of the resurfacing of various roads in Ruyterwacht.

    MyCiTi service affected by Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

    MyCiTi service affected by Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

    13 October 2023

    'The City is deploying its safety and security services to assist in the management of logistics and safety in and around the event footprint.

    Women’s Race steps forward in the Mother City

    Women’s Race steps forward in the Mother City

    27 September 2023

    Totalsports Women’s Race 10km race and 5km fun run, taking place on Sunday 1 October 2023.

    Top competitors drift into Grand Parade for DRIFTCity return

    Top competitors drift into Grand Parade for DRIFTCity return

    20 September 2023

    After a four-year hiatus, the much loved DriftCity is making its anticipated return on Sunday, 24 September 2023.

    Resurfacing of Garden Drive in Sunningdale

    Resurfacing of Garden Drive in Sunningdale

    31 July 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises the public of roadworks on Garden Drive between Sunningdale Drive and Link Drive, Sunningdale.

    Residents in Gardens and Sea Point to expect temporary roadworks

    Residents in Gardens and Sea Point to expect temporary roadworks

    07 July 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Road Infrastructure Management Department will commence with the resurfacing of various roads in Gardens and Sea Point as from Monday, 10 July 2023

    Residents in Cape Town CBD and surrounding areas to expect temporary roadworks

    Residents in Cape Town CBD and surrounding areas to expect temporary roadworks

    21 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Road Infrastructure Management Department will soon commence with the resurfacing of various roads and other roadworks in the Cape Town CBD

    Summer Greens residents advised of road resurfacing project

    Summer Greens residents advised of road resurfacing project

    19 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Road Infrastructure Management Department will soon commence with the resurfacing of various roads in Summer Greens.

    City commences with Rosmead Avenue roads project

    City commences with Rosmead Avenue roads project

    13 March 2023

    Rosmead Ave Roads project

    MyCiTi arsonists must face full might of the law

    MyCiTi arsonists must face full might of the law

    12 January 2023

    The City has opened a case of attempted murder, arson and malicious damage to property – the replacement cost of the 9m bus amounts to approximately R1,3 million.

    City condemns violence, calls on Transport Minister to prioritise minibus-taxi industry

    City condemns violence, calls on Transport Minister to prioritise minibus-taxi industry

    21 November 2022

    Once again, stay-away action by the minibus-taxi industry is being marked by violence, intimidation, thuggery, and attacks on other public transport services, leaving thousands of commuters stranded

     MyCiTi service to be impacted by Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

    MyCiTi service to be impacted by Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

    14 October 2022

    ​The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is taking place this weekend with short distance peace runs as well as the two trail runs on Saturday 16 October 2022

    Totalsports Women’s Race on Women’s Day raises awareness about breast cancer

    Totalsports Women’s Race on Women’s Day raises awareness about breast cancer

    05 August 2022

    City support Totalsports Women's race and celebrating Women's Day

    MyCiTi bus accident under investigation

    MyCiTi bus accident under investigation

    30 June 2022

    We are grateful that no fatalities have been reported to the City and I sincerely hope and trust this remains the case

    MyCiTi bus accident under investigation

    MyCiTi bus accident under investigation

    30 June 2022

    The accident occurred on Nelson Mandela Boulevard, just after 18:00.

    Violence causing commuters more pain, hampering economic recovery

    Violence causing commuters more pain, hampering economic recovery

    24 March 2022

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN MOBILITY, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    Commuters to note temporary road closures in Makhaza

    Commuters to note temporary road closures in Makhaza

    18 March 2022

    We are working towards improving their living conditions and bringing them services that will benefit them for generations to come

    City advises of temporary road closures for the State of the Nation Address (SONA)

    City advises of temporary road closures for the State of the Nation Address (SONA)

    08 February 2022

    To accommodate the State of the Nation Address at the City Hall on Thursday, 10 February 2022, there will be several road closures in the city.

    Sewer spills need a short-term service improvement plan

    Sewer spills need a short-term service improvement plan

    25 November 2021

    Statement by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Daring work and innovative technology on display at major Cape Flats sewer project

    Daring work and innovative technology on display at major Cape Flats sewer project

    24 October 2021

    An extensive project to refurbish both the Cape Flats 1 and Cape Flats 2 bulk sewer lines has commenced at an estimated cost of R539 million overall, with R133 million budgeted for this financial year alone.

    Trade winds to power up the economy

    Trade winds to power up the economy

    12 October 2021

    With another round of ‘unplanned’ load shedding, it is the single most urgent crisis faced by our country and the City.

    More than three million masks issued to City’s essential staff

    More than three million masks issued to City’s essential staff

    17 June 2021

    The City has issued three million face shields and masks.

    Making Kenilworth roads more durable

    Making Kenilworth roads more durable

    24 May 2021

    The work is scheduled to commence on Friday, 28 May 2021, and will be ongoing until mid-August 2021, pending unforeseen delays and inclement weather.

    Running a business from home – the City advises how

    Running a business from home – the City advises how

    09 February 2021

    We are aware that many business owners have or still plan to start operating from home to cut costs and that some entrepreneurs have started new home-based businesses

    City spent more than R107 m to protect frontline staff delivering basic services

    City spent more than R107 m to protect frontline staff delivering basic services

    09 February 2021

    The City continues to procure PPE for COVID-19 specific requirements to ensure the safety of our staff and residents

    City releases details of total COVID-19 expenditure for transparency

    City releases details of total COVID-19 expenditure for transparency

    03 September 2020

    City's COVID-19 expenditure.

    City releases details of R72,8 million PPE procurement contracts for transparency

    City releases details of R72,8 million PPE procurement contracts for transparency

    18 August 2020

    Since 16 March 2020 until 31 July 2020, the City has spent more than R72,8 million on personal protective equipment to ensure that basic services can be continued while protecting frontline and essential members of staff in performing their duties.

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