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    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    Don’t miss Decorex Cape Town this weekend for an inspired soft life

    Don’t miss Decorex Cape Town this weekend for an inspired soft life

    26 June 2026

    Decorex, Africa's premier décor and design exhibition, returned this week to the Cape Town International Convention Centre

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

    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

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    25 Emerging Artists complete City-backed programme to turn talent into careers

    13 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town's Community, Arts and Culture Development (CACD) Emerging Artists Programme has celebrated the successful completion of its annual programme

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    11 June 2026

    The expo brings together hospitality industry suppliers and buyers from across Africa for a packed programme

    Now's your chance to visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    Now's your chance to visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    28 May 2026

    You are invited to tour the City’s Let’s ACT at Home exhibition space, which is part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    Don’t miss out! Two dates left to visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    Don’t miss out! Two dates left to visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    22 May 2026

    We are hosting guided tours of our Let’s ACT at home exhibition at the Building Centre.

    City firefighters commemorate International Firefighters Day

    City firefighters commemorate International Firefighters Day

    10 May 2026

    Enthusiasts filled the Wesfleur Sportsground in Atlantis yesterday, 9 May, to join City firefighters in commemorating International Firefighters Day.

    Visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    Visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    07 May 2026

    ​The City is calling our residents, home renovators, learners, built environment professionals and new homeowners to visit our Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    04 May 2026

    ​Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026

    Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

    Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

    03 May 2026

    It's International Firefighters Day on 4 May - an opportunity to celebrate those donning the uniform.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City hosts successful Career Expo days, empowering youth through opportunities

    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 strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    City strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    15 April 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is intensifying its focus on waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and composting

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

    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

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    12 March 2026

    The City invites members of the public to meet the City’s new Ombudsman, Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa

    Eco Trail 2026 takes learners on a waste-wise journey

    Eco Trail 2026 takes learners on a waste-wise journey

    02 March 2026

    ​World Environmental Education Day – Eco Trail 2026 kicked off with a bang on Saturday, 14 February 2026, at Parkwood Primary School

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    21 February 2026

    Five emerging creatives from the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Emerging Artist Programme exhibit their art at the Art Fair

    Second International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape Town

    Second International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape Town

    05 February 2026

    The Smart Water Network Forum (SWAN) will be hosting another annual interactive workshop in partnership with the City of Cape Town, from 9 – 11 March 2026.

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

    31 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    30 January 2026

    Applications are open for the City’s annual Emerging Artists programme

    All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution

    All hands on deck to tackle plastic pollution

    17 December 2025

    Tackling plastic pollution is a global challenge

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    26 November 2025

    The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    02 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations implementing arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding.

    City celebrates 13 years with Bonsai and Art in the Park

    City celebrates 13 years with Bonsai and Art in the Park

    20 October 2025

    ‘The Bonsai Festival celebrates community, creativity and our love of art and nature, drawing residents and visitors into our parks and green spaces

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    18 October 2025

    The City welcomed Grade 12 learners from Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Nyanga and Philippi high schools

    City hosts G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group

    City hosts G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group

    08 October 2025

    G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group hosted by the City Disaster Risk Management Centre at the Urban Park in Green Point

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    07 October 2025

    The latest exhibition is the first of three set to take place before the end of the year

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    20 September 2025

    Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.

    Wynberg career exhibition draws large crowd of Grade 12 learners

    Wynberg career exhibition draws large crowd of Grade 12 learners

    02 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town warmly welcomed Grade 12 learners from all Secondary Schools in Ward 63 at the Wynberg Civic Centre

    FAME Week Africa a celebration of creativity

    FAME Week Africa a celebration of creativity

    01 September 2025

    City officially opened the FAME Week Afirca at the CTICC

    Domestic violence survivors pave their own paths

    Domestic violence survivors pave their own paths

    12 August 2025

    The City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department held a three-day workshop at the Artscape

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    31 July 2025

    The famous City Hall clock is ticking in perfect time and its beautiful bells are chiming once again after being fully restored.

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    18 July 2025

    City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.

    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

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    01 July 2025

    The Arts Aweh! programme provided young people, aged six to 18, with creative learning experiences and an opportunity to participate in various art forms.

    City partnership programmes put young Capetonians to work

    City partnership programmes put young Capetonians to work

    26 June 2025

    hrough our funding of these industry-focused partners working in fields more than 15 700 jobs were created in Cape Town in 2024

    ​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

    ​Deputy Mayor kicks off Youth in Action Expo

    25 June 2025

    Hundreds of young people from various schools and communities packed the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) this Wednesday for the opening of the Youth in Action Expo

     Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

    Volleyball serves up new opportunities for youth in Westridge

    23 June 2025

    The event forms part of the City’s Youth Month celebrations and is aimed at promoting access to new recreational opportunities for young people.

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    05 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.

    Careers Expo draws large crowd at Parow Civic Centre

    Careers Expo draws large crowd at Parow Civic Centre

    12 May 2025

    Grade 11 and 12 learners from various Subcouncil 4 suburbs filled up the Parow Civic Centre hall for City's careers' exhibition day

    Ringing in a centenary of Africa’s only carillon musical instrument

    Ringing in a centenary of Africa’s only carillon musical instrument

    30 April 2025

    This week marks the 100-year anniversary of the inauguration of the City Hall carillon, an iconic musical instrument and the only one in Africa.

    5000 + learners benefit from career expos

    5000 + learners benefit from career expos

    25 April 2025

    City's Community Services and Health Directorate hosted various career expos

    Innovation can help rule out plastic pollution at schools

    Innovation can help rule out plastic pollution at schools

    19 March 2025

    In recognition of Global Recycling Day yesterday, Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate highlighted its mission to encourage young minds and their schools to help reduce plastic pollution through creative, innovative, sustainable solutions. An exhibition was also setup at the Cape Town Civic Centre to educate the public on waste management.

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    13 March 2025

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting the commemoration for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement, acknowledged internationally on 15 March each year.

    Old timer gets a revamp

    Old timer gets a revamp

    04 March 2025

    The popular City Hall Turret Clock is set for mechanical sprucing up to get it chiming like new again.

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    19 February 2025

    City supports Cape Town Art Fair

    A month of world-class events and memorable experiences in Cape Town

    A month of world-class events and memorable experiences in Cape Town

    04 February 2025

    The City is hosting a lot of events during February

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