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    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    31 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    22 June 2026

    The City has praised learners and educators for their participation in its Energy Efficiency Schools Programme, part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    12 March 2026

    Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    03 December 2025

    This campaign is our most ambitious global push yet.

    Festive Lights events to ignite joyous season for Langa and Mitchells Plain residents

    Festive Lights events to ignite joyous season for Langa and Mitchells Plain residents

    25 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is gearing up for exciting festive light switch-on events in both Langa and Mitchells Plain this December.

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    29 October 2025

    ​The next generation of energy efficiency and renewable energy change-makers is ready to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to climate action in their communities

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    08 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officiated at the opening of a facility in Paarden Eiland for Everlectric.

    World Environmental Health Day: City rallies support for even cleaner air

    World Environmental Health Day: City rallies support for even cleaner air

    26 September 2025

    ​The theme this year is ‘clean air, healthy people’.

    Hotel Verde strikes green and gold

    Hotel Verde strikes green and gold

    08 August 2025

    For the second year running, Hotel Verde has been awarded Africa’s Leading Green Hotel

    Countdown to Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert

    Countdown to Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert

    20 April 2025

    ​The event on Thursday, 24 April 2025, will feature performances from a dynamic mix of international icons and local talent.

    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

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    18 October 2024

    This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

    City to consider all comments submitted on proposed changes to Municipal Planning By-law

    City to consider all comments submitted on proposed changes to Municipal Planning By-law

    06 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town published the proposed revised Municipal Planning By-law on 22 July 2024 for public comment.

    Game on for open skies, ports, and visas to boost African trade

    Game on for open skies, ports, and visas to boost African trade

    25 July 2024

    These initiatives are crucial for South Africa to unlock trade opportunities and create a more business-friendly environment.

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    24 May 2024

    Modulêr's new site has expanded to 4 000m², a significant increase from its initial 700m² when it opened its doors just two years ago.

    New Water, Air, and Energy Lab to improve access to Capetonians

    New Water, Air, and Energy Lab to improve access to Capetonians

    18 March 2024

    The launch was announced at an event at Cape Town's Civic Centre, bringing together City of Cape Town policymakers and researchers from across the world.

    City hosts key stakeholders at inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session

    City hosts key stakeholders at inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session

    04 December 2023

    The City recently hosted key stakeholders from some of Cape Town’s top accommodation providers and attractions for its inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session.

    Red Bull King of the Air catches a decade of waves in the Mother City

    Red Bull King of the Air catches a decade of waves in the Mother City

    19 November 2023

    City welcomes premium kiteboarding competition

    Cassper Nyovest and Focalistic headline 2023 Festive Lights Switch-on

    Cassper Nyovest and Focalistic headline 2023 Festive Lights Switch-on

    08 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town announced the artists headlining this year’s free light extravaganza set for Sunday, 26 November 2023.

    City successfully completes electric vehicle pilot project

    City successfully completes electric vehicle pilot project

    12 October 2023

    ​A business case for the electrification of municipal vehicle fleets was recently developed by the City’s partner GreenCape, who has done a case study on the three year Electric Vehicle (EV) pilot project.

    From power hungry to power lite- Now City has 100 future-fit buildings saving R84m

    From power hungry to power lite- Now City has 100 future-fit buildings saving R84m

    11 October 2023

    'Saving R84 million and more than 72 500 MWh of electricity and 71 800 tCO2e over the 12 years of the programme so far shows that energy efficiency is always the starting point

    City launches Spring Cleaning campaign at council facilities

    City launches Spring Cleaning campaign at council facilities

    01 September 2023

    Spring cleaning campaign

    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.

    Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre design gets a 5-star Green Star rating

    Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre design gets a 5-star Green Star rating

    21 July 2023

    The Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre has achieved a 5-star rating from the Green Building Council South Africa.

    City and Wesgro work hand in glove to secure investments

    City and Wesgro work hand in glove to secure investments

    05 July 2023

    Our partnership with Wesgro is an example of this success, with the organisation being the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape

    Generator noise complaints more than triple in the past year

    Generator noise complaints more than triple in the past year

    02 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department has received nearly 200 generator noise complaints over a 12-month period.

    City revving up for Cape Town’s first E-Prix event

    City revving up for Cape Town’s first E-Prix event

    17 February 2023

    ​The Cape Town E Prix is a culmination of more than five years of work between local Formula E promoters E-Movement, its partners and the City of Cape Town.

    Non-stop load-shedding impacts City infrastructure

    Non-stop load-shedding impacts City infrastructure

    15 December 2022

    The City’s maintenance and management of its electricity network remains top notch, however the infrastructure takes a hammering due to the constant Eskom load-shedding at high levels.

    City readies for bumper tourism season

    City readies for bumper tourism season

    08 December 2022

    The City's readiness goes beyond planning for travellers once they are in Cape Town and starts with putting measures in place to attract tourists

    ‘Watt’ great news- Bellville WWTP is South Africa’s first municipal wastewater treatment plant to achieve global energy management standard

    ‘Watt’ great news- Bellville WWTP is South Africa’s first municipal wastewater treatment plant to achieve global energy management standard

    10 November 2022

    ​Today Thursday 10 November, on World Quality Day, the City’s Bellville Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) received ISO 50001 certification, which recognises this facility for its leading efforts in energy efficiency.

    It’s Back: The Festive Lights Switch-On Event in Adderley Street shines again

    It’s Back: The Festive Lights Switch-On Event in Adderley Street shines again

    18 October 2022

    'Cape Town - City of Hope' encapsulates that feeling of expectation, promise and irrepressible energy that is wrapped up in all the people who call the city home.

    Be load-shedding ready and avoid secondary tripping

    Be load-shedding ready and avoid secondary tripping

    15 October 2022

    The City encourages residents to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping occurring in their areas by switching off appliances prior to their scheduled load-shedding in their areas

    City’s State of the Environment Report, 2022, available online

    City’s State of the Environment Report, 2022, available online

    06 September 2022

    City of Cape Town's State of Environment Report 2022 now available online.

    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.

    Climate action through art - engaging climate action heroes of our future

    Climate action through art - engaging climate action heroes of our future

    04 August 2022

    ​The City has unveiled two murals, in Mitchells Plain and Gugulethu, as part of its climate change response and resilience campaign, Let’s ACT

    Water and electricity wise MyCiTi bus depots for metro-south east

    Water and electricity wise MyCiTi bus depots for metro-south east

    25 July 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town will in August 2022 commence with the construction of water and electricity wise MyCiTi bus depots for Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha

    Events in Cape Town on the up

    Events in Cape Town on the up

    01 June 2022

    ​For two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected the event industry with numerous events being postponed or even called off

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    26 May 2022

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City’s Atlantis Investment Facilitation Office lands big opportunities for community, Cape Town

    City’s Atlantis Investment Facilitation Office lands big opportunities for community, Cape Town

    17 March 2022

    I had the distinct pleasure of overseeing the launch of this office with the aim of building on the wealth of investment opportunities in Atlantis.

    City appealing sand mining approval in Strandfontein

    City appealing sand mining approval in Strandfontein

    16 March 2022

    The National Department of Mineral Resources and Energy recently granted a mining company environmental authorisation to do sand mining

    Cape Town stands for programmes that make life easier for businesses

    Cape Town stands for programmes that make life easier for businesses

    11 March 2022

    Statement by the Mayco Member for Economic growth, Alderman James Vos

    City gearing up for E-Prix with track reveal

    City gearing up for E-Prix with track reveal

    04 March 2022

    Formula E today revealed the exciting track route for the hosting of the inaugural Cape Town E-Prix

    Mayor visits Koeberg for briefing on plant safety, to receive update on maintenance projects

    Mayor visits Koeberg for briefing on plant safety, to receive update on maintenance projects

    22 February 2022

    STATEMENT BY CAPE TOWN MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    City restores power to parts of Area 7

    City restores power to parts of Area 7

    21 December 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department has been working throughout the night to restore power to Area 7

    City restores power to additional parts of Area 7, all power restored today

    City restores power to additional parts of Area 7, all power restored today

    21 December 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department has restored power to Area 7

    Cape Town's first floating solar pilot project paving the way for a more sustainable city

    Cape Town's first floating solar pilot project paving the way for a more sustainable city

    13 October 2021

    This exciting pilot project not only looks at the amount of energy that can be generated by floating panels, but also investigates how much can be generated compared with the ground-mounted panels.

    Mayco recommends support for first ever Cape Town E-Prix

    Mayco recommends support for first ever Cape Town E-Prix

    03 August 2021

    The FIA recently announced Cape Town as a new host city for its provisional FIA Formula E race calendar for the 2021/2022 season.

    Cape Town announced as host city of Formula E

    Cape Town announced as host city of Formula E

    09 July 2021

    Cape Town is pleased to be chosen as one of the cities to participate in the Formula E tournament. The event will unlock major investment

    How residents can safely trim their trees this winter

    How residents can safely trim their trees this winter

    11 June 2021

    Cape Town residents are encouraged to trim trees and vegetation growing on their property to prevent these from interfering with power lines

    How Eskom's load-shedding could impact City-supplied customers until Sunday

    How Eskom's load-shedding could impact City-supplied customers until Sunday

    15 January 2021

    Eskom's latest round of load-shedding came into effect from 12:00 yesterday, 14 January 2021, until 23:00 on Sunday 17 January 2021.

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