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    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

     Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    27 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Zimbabwean Consulate, will relocate residents currently gathered in large numbers outside the Consulate in District Six.

    Digital Summit 2026 explores future of secure, resident-centred digital services

    Digital Summit 2026 explores future of secure, resident-centred digital services

    11 June 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town hosted this year’s Digital Summit on Tuesday, 9 June 2026

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

    Attention Cape Town pensioners, registered indigent residents: re-apply for benefits before 1 July

    Attention Cape Town pensioners, registered indigent residents: re-apply for benefits before 1 July

    04 June 2026

    In the new Financial Year starting on 1 July, the City has proposed more than R8,3 billion in social assistance to qualifying pensioners and indigent residents

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    03 March 2026

    Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems

    Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval

    Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval

    05 February 2026

    The City seeks Council approval to establish an appointment-only Department of Home Affairs office at the Civic Centre

    City welcomes significant increase in applications from food premises

    City welcomes significant increase in applications from food premises

    31 January 2026

    A Certificate Of Acceptability (COA) is a legal document confirming that a food business meets basic hygiene and food safety standards

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    22 December 2025

    The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.

    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

    Court orders eviction notices be served at Wingfield, Paint City sites

    Court orders eviction notices be served at Wingfield, Paint City sites

    29 August 2025

    Foreign nationals were initially relocated to the two sites – Wingfield and Paint City - under Covid-19 Level 5 lockdown emergency regulations, and after the High Court granted their eviction from Green Market Square and the Central Methodist Church.

    Cape Town International arrivals set for smooth entry as BMA, WCG and City team-up

    Cape Town International arrivals set for smooth entry as BMA, WCG and City team-up

    18 August 2025

    A smoother, faster experience at the airport means tourists get to Table Mountain before sunset, and the tour guide in Langa does not lose business due to airport delays

    City welcomes new digital visa schemes for film and events industries

    City welcomes new digital visa schemes for film and events industries

    09 July 2025

    STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    State initiates joint eviction application for Wingfield, Paint City foreign nationals

    State initiates joint eviction application for Wingfield, Paint City foreign nationals

    18 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town and national Departments of Home Affairs and Public Works are jointly seeking a Western Cape High Court eviction order for the remaining foreign nationals unlawfully occupying two sites in Cape Town

    City welcomes expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

    City welcomes expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

    09 April 2025

    By streamlining visa processes, this initiative will boost our country’s tourism sector and strengthen the broader economy.

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    04 March 2025

    Indian outbound travel is projected to experience phenomenal growth with global travel technology company, Travelport, projecting that the country’s outbound travel market will reach 39 million people by 2028

    Cape Town welcomes formal Muslim marriage recognition on DHA certificates

    Cape Town welcomes formal Muslim marriage recognition on DHA certificates

    25 October 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the formal recognition of Muslim marriages on official Home Affairs certificates.

    Cape Town welcomes major visa reforms gazetted today

    Cape Town welcomes major visa reforms gazetted today

    09 October 2024

    We warmly welcome these major visa reforms and the exciting economic and job-creating potential to bring substantially more tourism to our shores.

    Cape Town Welcomes Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism from China and India

    Cape Town Welcomes Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism from China and India

    03 September 2024

    I welcome Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber's announcement of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) as a vital step toward reforming our visa system and unlocking South Africa's tourism potential.

    City supports Home Affairs in bringing services to Capetonians

    City supports Home Affairs in bringing services to Capetonians

    23 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has availed municipal facilities to the National Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as they are bringing their services to various vulnerable communities in Cape Town.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    The remote work visa is finally here

    The remote work visa is finally here

    22 May 2024

    By enabling remote workers to stay longer in our city, we can substantially boost our tourism value proposition

    Remote Work Visa: Why can’t Home Affairs get this right?

    Remote Work Visa: Why can’t Home Affairs get this right?

    09 May 2024

    The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) must urgently provide clarity for tourism industry businesses and hopeful travellers on the status quo of the long-awaited remote work visa.

    Libraries go cover to cover to promote reading and literacy

    Libraries go cover to cover to promote reading and literacy

    23 April 2024

    The City's libraries continue to be hot spots in their communities, with gate readings for the financial year to date (July to March) clocking nearly 7,1 million visits.

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    01 February 2024

    ​STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    December statistics reveal a mixed bag for enforcement and emergency services

    December statistics reveal a mixed bag for enforcement and emergency services

    17 January 2024

    The City’s enforcement agencies made 1 977 arrests, recovered 23 firearms and nearly 6 000 units of narcotics, and recorded 376 889 traffic and by-law transgressions.

    With a remote work visa, Cape Town’s peak season could be year-round

    With a remote work visa, Cape Town’s peak season could be year-round

    24 October 2023

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

    Weekend behind bars for warrant dodger

    Weekend behind bars for warrant dodger

    05 June 2023

    The suspect was arrested along Main Road in St. James during patrols on Friday morning for 169 double warrants outstanding, with a monetary value of R158 100.

    Stephen Reagan Sport Complex scores Netball World Cup mural

    Stephen Reagan Sport Complex scores Netball World Cup mural

    23 March 2023

    Adorned in the colours of the Netball World Cup 2023

    Book online to avoid queues at customer offices

    Book online to avoid queues at customer offices

    03 February 2023

    ​The City encourages residents to use its Online Booking System to get ahead of the queue at City Walk-In centres.

    All we want for Christmas, Mr President, is a remote worker visa

    All we want for Christmas, Mr President, is a remote worker visa

    15 December 2022

    The Tourism Sentiment Index proves that there is a thirst for South African travel

    Top honours for Nelson Mandela Legacy Exhibition

    Top honours for Nelson Mandela Legacy Exhibition

    13 October 2022

    We are extremely proud of the award and the recognition it gives to the work, planning, care and dedication that went into this exhibition

    City welcomes remote work visa commitment

    City welcomes remote work visa commitment

    13 February 2022

    By showing that we also have the means for people to work while they’re here, we entice them to stay longer.

    City housing projects impacted by surge in criminality, gang violence, extortion rackets

    City housing projects impacted by surge in criminality, gang violence, extortion rackets

    19 September 2021

    In less than two years since February 2020, these instances of criminality have cost the City more than R131 million

    City works with business to increase compliance

    City works with business to increase compliance

    19 January 2021

    The City of Cape Town's Health Department, in conjunction with a number of other departments, have visited shopping malls, food premises, flea markets pharmacies and funeral undertakers to highlight concerns about COVID-19 non-compliance at many of these places.

    COVID-19: City fatality management plan remains in place

    COVID-19: City fatality management plan remains in place

    22 December 2020

    ​The City of Cape Town notes, with concern, the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in the metropole, as well as the increase in related fatalities.

    Emergency building kits to be issued only in terms of disaster declaration, residency certificates to be issued

    Emergency building kits to be issued only in terms of disaster declaration, residency certificates to be issued

    14 December 2020

    Due to National Government budget cuts, the City of Cape Town is no longer able to offer the extra service of providing fire and flood kits to residents outside of declared disasters

    City Health issues warning letter to national Public Works over refugees

    City Health issues warning letter to national Public Works over refugees

    24 November 2020

    The City of Cape Town has issued a warning letter to the national Department of Public Works (DPW) for contravention of the Environmental Health By-Law.

    National Government must open the Cape Town Deeds Office

    National Government must open the Cape Town Deeds Office

    14 July 2020

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

    Uncertainty will compromise survival and recovery

    Uncertainty will compromise survival and recovery

    02 July 2020

    Cape Town’s economy is highly reliant on the tourism and related sectors for jobs and economic activity.

    Collective effort required to manage COVID-related deaths

    Collective effort required to manage COVID-related deaths

    10 June 2020

    The City of Cape Town continues to work non-stop to ensure that it is able to manage the increase in COVID-19 fatalities

    City of Cape Town becomes first metro to pass budget via virtual platform

    City of Cape Town becomes first metro to pass budget via virtual platform

    28 May 2020

    City of Cape Town the first metro to pass the budget via virtual platform.

    Strict conditions of COVID-19 trading permits still apply until further notice

    Strict conditions of COVID-19 trading permits still apply until further notice

    07 May 2020

    Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Alderman Grant Twigg

    City to phase in Level 4 operations

    City to phase in Level 4 operations

    03 May 2020

    As of 1 May 2020, South Africa has moved to Level 4 containment stage in the response to COVID-19 pandemic

    Mayor welcomes positive feedback from Department of Defence on Strandfontein temporary shelter

    Mayor welcomes positive feedback from Department of Defence on Strandfontein temporary shelter

    22 April 2020

    The site was set up following the lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa as a means to help flatten the curve and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

    COVID-19 National lockdown: A message from Mayor Dan Plato

    COVID-19 National lockdown: A message from Mayor Dan Plato

    16 April 2020

    This is an unprecedented time and as the City of Cape Town, we have had to work quickly to adapt to the lockdown, its extension, and the associated regulations set by the National Government to ensure that essential services are still delivered

    City fully focused on completing refugee and homeless operations

    City fully focused on completing refugee and homeless operations

    06 April 2020

    In this time of crisis, we all need to work together to stop the spread of the Coronavirus

    Permits to be granted for informal (uncooked) food trading during COVID-19 lockdown

    Permits to be granted for informal (uncooked) food trading during COVID-19 lockdown

    06 April 2020

    The regulations were amended by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, allowing for informal food trading (excluding cooked food) with the proper permit

    Housing of refugees/non-nationals who occupied the Methodist Church and surrounding City streets

    Housing of refugees/non-nationals who occupied the Methodist Church and surrounding City streets

    05 April 2020

    Following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that our country would be placed under lockdown

    Clarity for business over lockdown regulations

    Clarity for business over lockdown regulations

    01 April 2020

    The City of Cape Town has noted the uncertainty over the National Government’s lockdown regulations

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