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    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    16 July 2026

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon this week at the Allfashion Sourcing event.

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    07 July 2026

    A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

    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

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    04 May 2026

    The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    30 April 2026

    The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Cape Town SMMEs take care of business

    Cape Town SMMEs take care of business

    23 April 2026

    ​Business owners from 35 Cape Town-based companies are gathering this week for the City’s High Impact Supplier Development Programme

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism

    Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

    Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

    14 April 2026

    World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026, the continent’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, kicked off this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

    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

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    13 April 2026

    ​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    22 March 2026

    The Cape Town International Jazz Festival to take place from 22 to 28 March 2026

    Area Games kickstart citywide countdown to Cape Town Games

    Area Games kickstart citywide countdown to Cape Town Games

    21 March 2026

    Area Games hosted by the Recreation and Parks Department in the lead up to Cape Town Games

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    16 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

    SONA: Cape Town calls for more Metro Policing powers to fight gangs

    SONA: Cape Town calls for more Metro Policing powers to fight gangs

    09 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Ramaphosa to commit in SONA to devolving policing powers for City police to investigate gang, gun, and drug crime

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    02 February 2026

    'The City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public transport systems

    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

    Cape Town Mayor calls for end to delay in more policing powers for City police

    Cape Town Mayor calls for end to delay in more policing powers for City police

    22 January 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia can no longer delay granting more policing powers for City police.

    Latest Traffic Crash Report confirms one death on our roads every 11 hours and 40 minutes

    Latest Traffic Crash Report confirms one death on our roads every 11 hours and 40 minutes

    22 December 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has released its latest Traffic Crash Report that provides statistics on all reported road traffic crashes that happened in Cape Town from 2021 to 2024

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    Historic agreement could change the face of identified informal settlements in Cape Town

    23 November 2025

    As a City we have been working with partners in areas such as Khayelitsha and others for more than a decade to enable community-led upgrade projects

    City’s Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

    City’s Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

    18 November 2025

    Five City libraries are taking part in areas identified as high heat zones across the metro.

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    21 October 2025

    The City is excited to invite Woodstock and Salt River residents, interested parties and others in the central-city precinct to visit our Open Day on 25 October 2025

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    17 October 2025

    The market will run from 16 - 20 December 2025, between 16:00 and 22:00, at the Company’s Garden in the Cape Town CBD.

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    12 October 2025

    According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.

    Mayor celebrates new Gugulethu monument unveiling ahead of Heritage Day

    Mayor celebrates new Gugulethu monument unveiling ahead of Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Naming Committee was proud to support this monument proposal by the community steering committee led by Dr Mzwandile Plaatjies

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    04 September 2025

    the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    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.

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    25 July 2025

    The statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) has begun for the proposed mixed-use development planned on prime land in Green Point, Cape Town.

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    Turning spaces into opportunity: City backs place-making for a more beautiful Bellville and economic growth

    30 June 2025

    Place-making is one of the pillars of our City strategy to stimulate jobs, investment, and enterprise development

    City, GreenCape connect agritech leaders for industry growth

    City, GreenCape connect agritech leaders for industry growth

    27 May 2025

    The City and its green energy growth partner, GreenCape, have hosted the first-ever AgTech Connect

    City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top global diplomats

    City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top global diplomats

    25 May 2025

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate, joined by its Energy counterpart, has held its annual event with a host of consul-generals.

    City’s Six Pillar Content Partnership expands to tell more Cape Town stories

    City’s Six Pillar Content Partnership expands to tell more Cape Town stories

    14 April 2025

    Cape Town’s world-class appeal isn’t just found in its breath-taking landscapes or vibrant city life

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    11 April 2025

    On Thursday 10 April, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, spoke at the World Travel Market Tourism Investment Conference at the CTICC Global Stage

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    Well, look what we found in Bo-Kaap

    08 April 2025

    During the construction of the Bo-Kaap Market site upgrade, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate’s contractor uncovered a stone well on the property associated with the national heritage site, the Spolander House.

    World Travel Market Africa returns to ignite Cape Town and the continent!

    World Travel Market Africa returns to ignite Cape Town and the continent!

    08 April 2025

    Cape Town is proud to welcome travel and tourism professionals from around the world to the Mother City for World Travel Market Africa 2025

    Major boost on the cards for Safety and Security

    Major boost on the cards for Safety and Security

    04 March 2025

    The Safety and Security Directorate has long wanted to expand the gains by the Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) to the rest of the city

    Cape Town readies for the Mother City’s biggest Pride festival

    Cape Town readies for the Mother City’s biggest Pride festival

    26 February 2025

    The Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras will be the culmination of a month-long pride festival celebrating diversity, inclusion, and raising awareness of LGBTIQ+.

    Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

    Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

    19 February 2025

    Urbanisation is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. By 2050 an estimated 70% of the world’s population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018).

    Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

    Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

    02 February 2025

    Updgrade at Sunnyside Park in Edgemead completed

    Cape Town to host first-ever Nomad Week in March 2025

    Cape Town to host first-ever Nomad Week in March 2025

    19 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town is thrilled to announce that the first-ever Nomad Week.

    Alderman Eddie Andrews calling men to action at National Men’s Parliament

    Alderman Eddie Andrews calling men to action at National Men’s Parliament

    07 December 2024

    We are united by a common mission: to strengthen accountability amongst ourselves as men, and our role as leaders in government, communities, and families.

    DHL Stadium wins a Gold International Award

    DHL Stadium wins a Gold International Award

    05 December 2024

    ​DHL Stadium recently received a Gold award at the prestigious International Project Management Association (IPMA) Global Project Management Awards for its recent pitch replacement project

    Cape Town to host landmark meeting as cities across Africa and Europe commit to transforming urban food systems

    Cape Town to host landmark meeting as cities across Africa and Europe commit to transforming urban food systems

    25 November 2024

    ​From 25 November 2024 to 29 November 2024, ICLEI Africa, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town, will host government leaders, researchers, and youth ambassadors from 20 African and European cities

    City highlights Cape Town’s opportunities at Africa Tech Festival

    City highlights Cape Town’s opportunities at Africa Tech Festival

    14 November 2024

    This week, I had the pleasure of addressing delegates at the Africa Tech Festival, the continent’s biggest gathering of industry roleplayers.

    Bingo bags more than 600 visits

    Bingo bags more than 600 visits

    01 November 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s anti-litter mascot, Bingo, has reached a milestone

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    21 October 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate hosted panel discussions on various topics related to growing Cape Town’s economy.

    City plugs into International E-Waste Day

    City plugs into International E-Waste Day

    15 October 2024

    In recognition of International E-Waste Day this week

    City Hall and District Six transform into creative hubs for Loeries Week

    City Hall and District Six transform into creative hubs for Loeries Week

    05 October 2024

    City of Cape Town hosting the 46th Loeries Creative Week

    City lifts the lid on innovative toilet pilot project

    City lifts the lid on innovative toilet pilot project

    02 October 2024

    The City currently has 526 informal settlements that receive various levels of basic services in line with national regulations.

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