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22 July 2026
The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited
07 July 2026
The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year
24 June 2026
In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities
02 March 2026
The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position
24 February 2026
The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.
09 December 2025
Cape Town-based clothing small businesses are closing 2025 on a high note through their participation in Cape Acceler8
13 August 2025
These Special Purpose Vehicles and partnerships play a crucial role in our economic growth strategy.
11 August 2025
Businesses are now suppliers to several major South African clothing retailers.
14 July 2025
At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award
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
22 May 2025
Business and industry leaders, government officials, and investors gathered at City Hall this week for the inaugural Cape Town Manufacturing Summit.
02 April 2025
The City of Cape Town has tabled an R875,4 million draft budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2025/26 financial year.
10 February 2025
We’re encouraged to see Cape Town’s jobs growth outpacing other cities based on a new research report
28 January 2025
More than R6,4 billion in investments and over 15 000 jobs were directly secured in 2024.
24 January 2025
SMEs are vital to our localisation efforts
13 December 2024
Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly to drive this growth through targeted investments, workforce development and business expansion initiatives.
18 October 2024
This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024
02 October 2024
The City of Cape Town is calling on Cape Town-based small and medium-sized enterprises in the clothing, textile, footwear, and leather (CTFL) sector to apply now to participate in ‘Origin8
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
12 August 2024
The City supports 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) representing various sectors, from technology to clothing and call centres, which all contribute to upskilling people, creating employment and growing Cape Town's economy.
26 July 2024
A total of 80 innovators have been selected to participate in the programme, which began on Monday, 22 July.
22 April 2024
The programme came on the back of a research report by the CCTC which highlighted the industry's low youth participation, especially within leadership roles.
02 April 2024
The City funds organisations in several industries to drive investment promotion, research, and skills development for residents and SMMEs.
16 February 2024
The first engagement was at the Centre for Regenerative Design & Collaboration (CRDC) South Africa plant in Blackheath, the first of its kind in Africa
01 February 2024
STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS
14 November 2023
'Cape Town's economy is showing resilience, with employment levels above pre-Covid levels for three consecutive quarters.
03 October 2023
Taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, All-fashion Sourcing is a business-oriented marketplace for the clothing and textile industry and combines African creativity, and design and manufacturing concepts.
27 September 2023
The garment manufacturer is a division of the Ivili Group, a South African woman-owned company that is aiming to lead the charge towards increasing locally produced
05 September 2023
This is indicative of the fact that Cape Town continues to experience a development boom thanks to the City's mission to make the metro the easiest place in Africa to do business
04 September 2023
Research indicates that women are more likely to engage in activities in industries that enhance job creation, meaning that women's entrepreneurship is critical to boosting the country's economy.
15 August 2023
Cape Town has now had five straight quarters of positive jobs growth, with the lowest unemployment rate of the metros
27 July 2023
This week, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, visited the revamped Prestige clothing manufacturing plant in Epping.
11 June 2023
The Bellville Business Expo is launched in partnership with the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP).
29 May 2023
Just over 23 800 people work in Cape Town's clothing and textile industry
02 April 2023
The City’s draft 2023/24 budget builds on our work thus far in making Cape Town the easiest and best place to do business.
10 March 2023
31 January 2023
Cape Town’s clothing and textile sector has been given a boost with the Council approval of the transfer of City-owned land in Mitchells Plain to a local non-profit organisation for the development of a skills training centre.
11 January 2023
Statement by City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos
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%.
15 June 2022
The doors of opportunity have opened for thousands of young Capetonians in green-tech, marine manufacturing, IT, and other industries.
02 February 2022
The pandemic and the related lockdowns had a severe negative impact on businesses
22 December 2021
Cape Town’s clothing industry is closing 2021 on a high after they announced the winners of the first Business Accelerator project.
15 December 2021
MEDIA STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
20 October 2021
Clothing and textile continues to be a major player in Cape Town’s economy and, through the City’s continued support of Strategic Business Partners (SBPs) such as the Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC), the Cape Clothing & Textile Cluster (CCTC), and the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), we are helping to grow the sector back to where it was many years ago before the influx of cheap imports
19 October 2021
Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos
25 August 2021
This follows a partnership with CapeBPO, a City of Cape Town-funded Special Business Partner who facilitates youth training and job placement in the sector, while securing business opportunities with companies looking to grow their call centre footprint in Cape Town.
20 August 2021
While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on so many economies and businesses, it is not all doom and gloom
21 June 2021
The skills development programme, facilitated by the Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC), a clothing and textile sector Special Business Partner funded by the City
15 June 2021
There is no one-size-fits-all magical solution that works for all countries or even cities as each environment comes with its own unique challenges
14 June 2021
The Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project was launched by the City of Cape Town in partnership with the National Skills Fund to create employment opportunities
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
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The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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