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    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

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    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.

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    14 April 2026

    The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

    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

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    20 January 2026

    David Kramer was on hand to personally accept the honour, while Taliep Petersen’s posthumous award was accepted by his daughters, Jawaahier, Fatiema, and Aeesha Petersen.

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    22 November 2025

    Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.

    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.

    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

    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

    Silwerskermfees celebrates its 13th year in Cape Town

    Silwerskermfees celebrates its 13th year in Cape Town

    17 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town supports the Silwerskermfees

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    12 June 2025

    City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    06 June 2025

    The event on 22 May 2025 recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have worked hand-in-hand with the Subcouncil to uplift, protect and support residents

    A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

    A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

    15 April 2025

    The City’s Events Permit Office has permitted and will be monitoring at least 27 events going into the long Easter weekend.

    Urban Mobility staff recognised for outstanding service excellence

    Urban Mobility staff recognised for outstanding service excellence

    14 April 2025

    We are particularly proud to honour those who have dedicated 25 to 45 years of service to our city

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    13 January 2025

    A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

    Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Breyten Breytenbach

    Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Breyten Breytenbach

    24 November 2024

    Almost exactly a year ago, our City awarded Civic Honours to Breyten Breytenbach for his remarkable service to Cape Town and society

    Entrepreneurship training unlocks opportunities

    Entrepreneurship training unlocks opportunities

    17 October 2024

    To celebrate the successful completion of the training interventions, CACD hosted a graduation event for participants yesterday, 16 October 2024 at the Wynberg Civic Centre

    City Ambassadors gain valuable job experience and skills at the metro

    City Ambassadors gain valuable job experience and skills at the metro

    01 September 2024

    The initial intake for the Facilities Management Ambassador Programme in August 2022 saw 28 individuals selected from all over the metro to serve as City Ambassadors at various customer facing subcouncil offices

    Celebrating 20 years of EPWP

    Celebrating 20 years of EPWP

    28 June 2024

    Launched by the National Government 20 years ago, the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is now in its 14th year of implementation at the City of Cape Town.

    #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners announced

    #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners announced

    14 June 2024

    City hosted another successful #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    05 June 2024

    ​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

    Safety & Security staff shine at Annual Awards

    Safety & Security staff shine at Annual Awards

    06 December 2023

    ​The City’s Safety & Security Directorate hosted its annual awards at the Banqueting Hall in the Civic Centre yesterday

    Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

    Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

    06 December 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has conferred Civic Honours on exceptional Capetonians for their significant contribution to society in Cape Town and throughout the world

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

    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.

    Recreation and Parks distributes 3 000 trees and counting

    Recreation and Parks distributes 3 000 trees and counting

    24 September 2023

    The Department has hosted a series of tree planting activities and greening initiatives aimed at enhancing Cape Town’s urban landscape.

    City honours military units with Freedom of Entry Parade

    City honours military units with Freedom of Entry Parade

    23 September 2023

    Various Military Units received Freedom of Entry during parade at City Hall

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    22 September 2023

    The certification ceremony at the Kensington Civic Centre is the latest to acknowledge the efforts of participants in the City’s Health substance abuse programme.

    The annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards open for nominations

    The annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards open for nominations

    13 September 2023

    ​The City’s Safety and Security Directorate invites communities to submit nominations for the annual Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards.

      Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

    Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

    24 August 2023

    The City acknowledges the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place

    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.

    Applications for City’s 2024 external bursaries now open

    Applications for City’s 2024 external bursaries now open

    21 August 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year.

    Safety and Security honours 238 long service awards recipients

    Safety and Security honours 238 long service awards recipients

    13 July 2023

    Safety and Security personnel received long service awards ranging form 20 - 40 years + at ceremony

    72 stone attacks on MyCiTi buses, 144 service days lost in three months

    72 stone attacks on MyCiTi buses, 144 service days lost in three months

    02 February 2023

    The City's Urban Mobility Directorate keeps a record of attacks on our MyCiTi fleet that operates 46 routes across Cape Town.

    Civic Honours: Two weeks left for nominations

    Civic Honours: Two weeks left for nominations

    28 November 2022

    This is the City's highest and most prestigious award, bestowed only rarely, upon individuals, military units or organisations that have distinguished themselves exceptionally and brought global acclaim to Cape Town

    Safety a priority at Festive Lights Switch-On event

    Safety a priority at Festive Lights Switch-On event

    22 November 2022

    Festive Lights Switch-On is anticipating upwards of 80 000 attendees on the Grand Parade and Adderley Street for the first event since 2019.

    City honours residents in Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    City honours residents in Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    12 November 2022

    Award ceremony for Neighbourhood Watches

    City staff honoured in Long Service Awards ceremony

    City staff honoured in Long Service Awards ceremony

    04 November 2022

    Collectively, the long service awards honour staff who have put in a total of 4 590 years of service

    Civic Honours: Mayor calls for nominations

    Civic Honours: Mayor calls for nominations

    19 October 2022

    The City confers these honours to acknowledge individuals or organisations that have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of service

    Applications for City’s 2023 external bursaries now open

    Applications for City’s 2023 external bursaries now open

    31 August 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year.

    City proud of staff achievements

    City proud of staff achievements

    03 June 2022

    The City has been recognising external opportunities for many years

    City encourages jobseekers to register at EPWP Showcase Week

    City encourages jobseekers to register at EPWP Showcase Week

    24 May 2022

    As a City, we are making every effort to help respond to these challenges within our means and mandate.

    Supply Chain Management Policy update to enhance efficiency

    Supply Chain Management Policy update to enhance efficiency

    16 August 2021

    Invitation for comments on the draft revised Supply Chain Management Policy between 16 August 2021 and 14 September 2021.

    City to honour outstanding individuals

    City to honour outstanding individuals

    21 June 2021

    City to honour individuals for going the axtra mile in their communities.

    City’s Good Hope Subcouncil hosts annual Civic Awards Ceremony

    City’s Good Hope Subcouncil hosts annual Civic Awards Ceremony

    20 November 2020

    City’s Good Hope Subcouncil hosts annual Civic Awards Ceremony

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    17 September 2020

    Dumping of waste in open areas, green belts and near ponds has an impact on the health and safety of communities

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    16 September 2020

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    City honours fallen firefighter

    City honours fallen firefighter

    26 June 2020

    The City of Cape Town paid tribute today to one of its firefighters who was lost to COVID-19.

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