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    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    01 August 2026

    The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    30 July 2026

    The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

    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

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    25 June 2026

    The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands

    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

    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town is excited to announce the beneficiaries of the 2025/26 film fund.

    Cape Town turns waste into opportunity

    Cape Town turns waste into opportunity

    19 March 2026

    Yesterday’s waste becomes high value materials used across industries

    City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

    City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

    10 February 2026

    ​For the third year in a row, the City of Cape Town was the recipient of a multi-tonne food donation to help with immediate food relief to vulnerable communities from the Taipei Liaison Office in Cape Town

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    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

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

    07 November 2025

    Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    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

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    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

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    07 July 2025

    The state-of-the-art AWRP is one of the key facilities in implementing the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s New Water Programme.

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews participates in Global Forum on Climate Solidarity

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews participates in Global Forum on Climate Solidarity

    29 May 2025

    The event formed part of the broader engagement process ahead of the G20 Summit to be hosted in Johannesburg later this year.

    City committed to sustainable development that also protects Cape Town’s exceptional biodiversity

    City committed to sustainable development that also protects Cape Town’s exceptional biodiversity

    23 May 2025

    The Deputy Mayor emphasised the complexity of sustainable development in the context of a rapidly growing city with globally significant biodiversity.

    Warrant-related arrests increase

    Warrant-related arrests increase

    14 May 2025

    Over a nine-month period, just over 12 000 individuals ended up behind bars for outstanding warrants.

    Film fund applications open

    Film fund applications open

    06 May 2025

    ​The Film Fund intends to provide support to a range of productions, including short and feature films, music videos, commercials and reality TV series.

    City Marks Earth Day with Trees and Hope

    City Marks Earth Day with Trees and Hope

    17 April 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department marked Earth Day 2025 at Wynberg Park, to honour this year’s global Earth Day theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’.

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    Film Fund backs bold screen projects

    16 April 2025

    Seven productions, including a feature film, two short films, two TV series, a reality TV show and an animated short are the first beneficiaries of the Film Fund.

    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

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    City’s Economic Growth draft budget to power investment and jobs

    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.

    Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

    Global workshop on urban ecosystem restoration hosted in Cape Town

    28 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town is an active participant in UNEP’s Generation Restoration programme in partnership with ICLEI Africa

    TB testing skyrockets thanks to Targeted Universal Testing

    TB testing skyrockets thanks to Targeted Universal Testing

    20 March 2025

    TB is the world’s deadliest infectious disease with devastating health, social and economic consequences

    City invites feedback on external service provider option for water reuse

    City invites feedback on external service provider option for water reuse

    17 March 2025

    The City is encouraging public comment on the option of using a suitable external service delivery mechanism to implement and operate the proposed Faure New Water Scheme

    Cape Town calls for Open Skies to boost economy, lower air travel costs

    Cape Town calls for Open Skies to boost economy, lower air travel costs

    19 February 2025

    South Africa is a signatory to both the Yamoussoukro Decision and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)- key agreements designed to liberalise air transport across Africa.

    African delegation visits Zandvliet WWTW

    African delegation visits Zandvliet WWTW

    03 December 2024

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted a delegation from several African countries on a tour of the Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) and other facilities

    Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Town’s creative industry

    Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Town’s creative industry

    29 November 2024

    The City is thrilled to announce the approval of a lease agreement in Paardevlei, Somerset West, which will see the construction of a R900 million film set, propelling Cape Town’s vibrant creative economy.

    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

    Cape Town welcomes major visa reforms gazetted today

    Cape Town welcomes major visa reforms gazetted today

    09 October 2024

    We warmly welcome these major visa reforms and the exciting economic and job-creating potential to bring substantially more tourism to our shores.

    Cape Town’s October events line-up has festivals, sport, and global music

    Cape Town’s October events line-up has festivals, sport, and global music

    02 October 2024

    October is loaded with topnotch events

     City urges residents to join hands in keeping our beaches clean

    City urges residents to join hands in keeping our beaches clean

    16 September 2024

    As part of the #SpringCleanCT campaign, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Alderman Grant Twigg, today, 16 September, hosted a beach clean-up at the Lagoon Beach in Milnerton ahead of International Coastal Clean-up Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday 21 September 2024.

    City invites residents to join 2024 International Coastal Clean-up

    City invites residents to join 2024 International Coastal Clean-up

    15 September 2024

    Coastal clean-up initiative at the Helderberg Marine Protected Area along Strand Beach on International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day, Saturday 21 September 2024

    ‘Choose Cape Town’ destination campaign takes to the skies

    ‘Choose Cape Town’ destination campaign takes to the skies

    11 September 2024

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate this week shared details of a new international destination campaign.

    New ‘Choose Cape Town’ campaign to boost tourism, jobs this season

    New ‘Choose Cape Town’ campaign to boost tourism, jobs this season

    27 August 2024

    The vibrant new branding will greet arriving and departing travellers at the airport's international terminal, inviting them to 'choose ocean adventure,

    Cape Town draws curtain on World Rugby U20 Championship

    Cape Town draws curtain on World Rugby U20 Championship

    18 July 2024

    Six games, including a blockbuster final between defending champions France and England, are on the cards at Cape Town's iconic stadiums.

    July is Plastic Free Month so let’s unite against single-use plastic

    July is Plastic Free Month so let’s unite against single-use plastic

    05 July 2024

    ​July is Plastic Free Month and as a City, we unite in the call against single-use plastic.

    City’s ‘Choose Cape Town’ film wins big at International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024

    City’s ‘Choose Cape Town’ film wins big at International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024

    18 June 2024

    The City’s ‘Choose Cape Town’ marketing video has won the silver award at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024.

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    13 June 2024

    ​The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.

    Cape Town Port ranks as worst performer globally – urgent call to turn this ship around

    Cape Town Port ranks as worst performer globally – urgent call to turn this ship around

    07 June 2024

    The Port of Cape Town has been identified in the newly published World Bank Container Port Performance Index 2023 as the worst-performing port in the world.

    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.

    A decade of partnership with Cape Town Ladies Open

    A decade of partnership with Cape Town Ladies Open

    16 March 2024

    The 10th edition of the Standard Bank Ladies Open, previously the Cape Town Ladies Open, concluded at the Royal Cape Golf Club yesterday.

    DRM helps communities become more robust

    DRM helps communities become more robust

    10 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) facilitated a series of community training sessions.

    Cape Town getting closer to turning waste into wattage

    Cape Town getting closer to turning waste into wattage

    27 February 2024

    A site visit to Coastal Park landfill today showed promise as City officials checked on the progress at the waste-to-energy project on site. Read more below:

    Cape Town's economic growth mission to Türkiye helps strengthen global ties

    Cape Town's economic growth mission to Türkiye helps strengthen global ties

    21 February 2024

    Türkiye and South Africa have a strong tourism partnership.

    Cape Town ready for thrilling end to incredible Betway SA20 season

    Cape Town ready for thrilling end to incredible Betway SA20 season

    08 February 2024

    Some of South Africa and the world's top cricket players will light up Newlands Cricket Ground for the conclusion of season 2 of South Africa's premier T20 league.

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