City highlights investment in women leaders to strengthen public service

07 August 2026

Alderman Uys highlighted the City’s continued commitment to advancing opportunities for women across its workforce

City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

21 July 2026

The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

29 June 2026

In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

18 June 2026

These murals are more than public artworks, they are a platform for communities to express their role in shaping an energy-conscious future

EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

27 May 2026

To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

26 May 2026

On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

01 May 2026

In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

20 April 2026

The City of Cape Town Corporate Services Directorate hosted a successful Career Expo at the Delft Civic Centre

City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

10 April 2026

The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

06 April 2026

Through CAR, the City is redesigning and upgrading its core application environment, laying the groundwork for future-ready service delivery

Everyone welcome: City’s future energy leaders learn how to ACT at home

26 March 2026

Calling all Capetonians to visit the City’s Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

Improving public health starts with the City

13 February 2026

The City of Cape Town today launched its “Good For You” Healthy Food Guidelines at the Cape Town Civic Centre

Build your business with City’s free enterprise development services

23 January 2026

The City is encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of free enterprise development services offered through the City’s Business Hub.

City staff take on courageous conversations on Gender Based Violence

19 January 2026

City deepens its commitment to men's health and well-being

21 November 2025

​November marks the commemoration of International Men’s Day and Movember

Healthy choices start young: City Health highlights growing diabetes risk

13 November 2025

City Health is enthused by the ongoing increase in the number of persons screening for diabetes.

Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

11 November 2025

Alderman Theresa Uys attended the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to share City tech advances

City partner celebrates contact centre stars at CapeBPO Awards

05 November 2025

The City’s contact centre industry partner recently celebrated the stars on the local scene.

City upgrades mothers breastfeeding lounge for staff

05 August 2025

City opened its recently upgraded Mothers Breastfeeding lounge

City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

04 August 2025

The focus this year is on building structures that make breastfeeding practical and accessible for everyone, in a supportive environment.

City calls on unemployed residents to update their jobseeker info

30 June 2025

To be considered for EPWP opportunities, jobseekers must be registered and active on the City’s Jobseeker Database

City Manager signs Workplace Skills Plan for 2025

30 April 2025

The City of Cape Town’s City Manager, Lungelo Mbandazayo, has signed the 2025 Workplace Skills Plan

City celebrates International Women’s Day with Women in Tech

27 March 2025

The Women-in-Digital event provided an opportunity for the audience, both internal and external, to listen to other inspirational women who are driving transformational initiatives

City Symposium offers insights on future of workplaces and facilities using smart technologies

20 March 2025

​Today, 20 March 2025, the City’s Facilities Management Department hosted the Smart and Future Facilities Management Symposium.

City upskilling workers via Adult Education and Training programme

11 October 2024

On Thursday, 10 October 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate hosted its annual Adult Education and Training (AET) Reading Competition at the Durbanville Library

City-funded project helps clothing and textile industry cut absenteeism, boost cost-savings

25 September 2024

Launched in March 2024, the programme titled Project Present saw the Cluster partner with 14 leading clothing manufacturers, representing over 6 000 employees

City creates thousands of permanent job opportunities in Cape Town each year

06 June 2024

​Over the past year, the City of Cape Town has appointed 2 208 new permanent staff members.

World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

05 June 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department bid a sad, yet exciting, farewell to a cohort of 56 Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme graduates.

Water and Sanitation creates 30 000 job opportunities in five years through EPWP

17 April 2024

Since the 2019/2020 financial year, thousands of unemployed residents in the city have earned an income through short-term job opportunities, offered via the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

City’s Carbon Smart Skills Development programme empowers women

17 April 2024

Carbon Smart Skills Development programme

City’s prime CBD property lease auction set to boost the economy

25 January 2024

The City is getting ready to auction a lease opportunity of the bulk development rights on the Foreshore Tower site, a prime location for revenue generation and job creation.

City promotes health and productivity during National Nutrition Week

08 October 2023

The City of Cape Town is dedicated to the well-being of its residents and employees.

DRMC hosts competition for volunteer corps

05 October 2023

The popular event was well attended with seven firefighting and eight first aid teams competing for top honours.

Portfolio Committee commends top-notch enforcement performance

07 September 2023

The performance indicators are a reflection of the progress made on operational directives, service delivery and enforcement initiatives.

Manzi drops in to schools, promoting water saving for World Water Week

25 August 2023

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate plans initiatives throughout the year to spread awareness about the importance of saving water.

Graduates called to register on City’s internship database by 18 August 2023

06 August 2023

Call for applications for various City Gaduate and Skills Development Programme

Breastfeeding,just the right formula

01 August 2023

Data shows that breastfeeding is far more beneficial to a child's overall development.

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

Cape Town entrepreneurs score with City’s High Impact Programme

03 July 2023

A group of Cape Town-based entrepreneurs graduated from the City’s High Impact Supplier Development Programme.

City libraries’ programme and career expos uplift and inspire

28 June 2023

The WISE programme is aimed at empowering women from local communities and from all walks of life.

Cape Town calling: BPO industry is booming

15 March 2023

Im excited to share that graduates from the Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator form part of the staff employed at these call centres

Emergency call takers sharpen their first aid skills

05 March 2023

Apart from first aid training, the call takers are also equipped with a range of soft skills to complement their technical skills relevant to their roles.

​What's missing from the President's announcement on the remote workers' visa is the date for implementation

10 February 2023

Statement by the City's mayoral CommitteeMember for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

City selects 45 graduates for on-the-job training

05 February 2023

The City is funding the interns’ stipends, capacity-building training programme, recruitment and induction

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 EPWP project promotes breastfeeding culture amongst mothers

31 August 2022

​The Infant Feeding Counsellor (IFC) project involves the training and appointment of 36 breastfeeding counsellors through the City’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), at City Clinics

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%.

Links, registration for City’s online meetings about proposals for baboon-affected areas

12 August 2022

​The City of Cape Town will, as from next week, meet with residents and businesses from baboon-affected areas to discuss a suite of more sustainable proposals

City provides learnership opportunities at Customer Relations Call Centre

04 August 2022

CapeBPO is the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape's strategic business partner responsible for the growth and development of the BPO industry in Cape Town.