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    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    05 July 2026

    Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    22 June 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    27 May 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    27 May 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    01 April 2026

    Opera Blocks is a fun, interactive theatre experience incorporating vibrant colours, shapes, and classical music for children up to five years old and their parents and caregivers

    City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    05 March 2026

    ​The City is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming PSHB information sessions

    Bellville library closed due to cable theft

    Bellville library closed due to cable theft

    31 December 2025

    ​The City’s Library and Information Services would like to inform residents that the Bellville Library is temporarily closed as a result of cable theft.

    Info sessions on PSHB pest in Northern Suburbs

    Info sessions on PSHB pest in Northern Suburbs

    24 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is inviting all residents or businesses that handle trees and plant material in the northern suburbs to the PSHB information sessions in Durbanville and Bellville this week

    City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    21 November 2025

    The PSHB beetle poses a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    Residents invited to free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest information sessions

    Residents invited to free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest information sessions

    08 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is offering free training sessions in Claremont; Pinelands; Durbanville; Kraaifontein and Somerset West about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to all residents and businesses

    City bursaries application deadline looms

    City bursaries application deadline looms

    07 October 2025

    ​The application window for City bursaries closes this Friday, 10 October 2025

    More than R1 million in overdue library items returned

    More than R1 million in overdue library items returned

    03 October 2025

    Our third Fine Free Week for the year saw 9 105 items returned, valued at just more than R1,14 million

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    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.

    Temporary library closures aim to improve services

    Temporary library closures aim to improve services

    17 September 2025

    A number of City libraries are temporarily closed, or planning to close soon, for maintenance and stocktaking.

    City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

    City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

    12 September 2025

    The City is always on the lookout for new talent and I am pleased to extend an invitation to all Cape Town-based candidates

    City libraries launch Science Week

    City libraries launch Science Week

    02 August 2025

    City libraries to host events to celebrate National Science Week

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    26 May 2025

    Traffic calming measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where the highest concentration of vulnerable road users is usually found.

    City libraries’ career expos reach record attendance

    City libraries’ career expos reach record attendance

    26 May 2025

    The 2025 career expos have attracted 4 587 visitors, surpassing last year’s total figure of 2 440 across 13 events.

    Beware of the borer beetle: residents invited to important community meetings in June

    Beware of the borer beetle: residents invited to important community meetings in June

    23 May 2025

    The City's Invasive Species Unit will be hosting four of these sessions in June 2025

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    02 May 2025

    Comment on traffic calming measures for the Southern, Northern, Central and Eastern regions until Monday, 2 June 2025

    Bellville Library resumes normal operations

    Bellville Library resumes normal operations

    03 April 2025

    'We want to extend our appreciation to patrons and the public at large for their patience and continued support during this period

    Destructive borer beetle: residents invited to important community meeting in Kraaifontein and Pinelands

    Destructive borer beetle: residents invited to important community meeting in Kraaifontein and Pinelands

    20 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town is urging residents to attend vitally important community training sessions in Kraaifontein and Pinelands about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB).

    Recreation and Parks wraps a number of key upgrades

    Recreation and Parks wraps a number of key upgrades

    05 March 2025

    The Recreation and Parks Department has hundreds of facilities in its portfolio, including sport fields, recreation centres and resorts.

    Reminder to comment on proposed car-free zone in Bellville

    Reminder to comment on proposed car-free zone in Bellville

    04 March 2025

    This is a gentle reminder to those who can make it to the Bellville Public Library this Saturday to take part in the public information day on the pedestrianisation of South Street

    Work gets under way to restore airflow at Bellville Library

    Work gets under way to restore airflow at Bellville Library

    04 March 2025

    ​The library recently scaled back services and this week, the building was handed over to a contractor to restore airflow to the facility.

    Have your say on pedestrianisation of South Street in Bellville

    Have your say on pedestrianisation of South Street in Bellville

    14 February 2025

    The Bellville CBD Local Spatial Development Framework was approved by Council in December 2023 with the aim of guiding the regeneration of the Bellville CBD as the City’s second metropolitan node

    Bellville Library announces temporary operational changes

    Bellville Library announces temporary operational changes

    30 January 2025

    The library will scale back services from Monday, 3 February until Monday, 3 March, while urgent ventilation issues are addressed.

    Last call to comment on updated integrated transport plan

    Last call to comment on updated integrated transport plan

    15 October 2024

    Residents and interested and affected parties are reminded to comment on the updated Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) that was approved by Council in 2023.

    No hogging library study guides

    No hogging library study guides

    19 September 2024

    Study guides are available for grades 8 to 12 for languages, Life Science, Business Studies and Mathematics, among others.

    City issues updated integrated transport plan for public comment

    City issues updated integrated transport plan for public comment

    19 September 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has updated the Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) that was approved by Council in 2023

    City gives greenlight for transfer of school, clinic sites to Western Cape Government

    City gives greenlight for transfer of school, clinic sites to Western Cape Government

    29 August 2024

    One such site is an erf in The Hague community in Delft, which will be used for the erection of a school.

    City reminds public to attend info days about proposed Incentive Overlay Zone to boost development in specific areas

    City reminds public to attend info days about proposed Incentive Overlay Zone to boost development in specific areas

    12 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is proposing a number of amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city.

    City proposes Incentive Overlay Zone to boost development in specific areas

    City proposes Incentive Overlay Zone to boost development in specific areas

    25 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town is proposing a number of amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city.

    City libraries get back into coding action

    City libraries get back into coding action

    01 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s libraries are getting in on the coding action once again

    Comment period extended for proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Comment period extended for proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    19 June 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has identified future road upgrades that are critical to the regeneration of the Bellville Central Business District (CBD).

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    31 May 2024

    Reminder to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    One for the road: maintenance teams hard at work in Bellville

    One for the road: maintenance teams hard at work in Bellville

    22 May 2024

    The City is committed to repairing potholes, and keeping our roads safe.

    Call on public to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    Call on public to comment on proposed revised road schemes to revitalise Bellville CBD

    14 May 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has identified future road upgrades that are critical to the regeneration of the Bellville Central Business District (CBD).

    Residents can have their say on proposed non-motorised transport infrastructure for various neighbourhoods across Cape Town

    Residents can have their say on proposed non-motorised transport infrastructure for various neighbourhoods across Cape Town

    03 May 2024

    Proposed Non-Motorised Transport infrastructure for various areas in CPT

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    12 April 2024

    The City's Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25 was tabled at its Council meeting in March and is now available for public comment.

     City opens applications for the annual #YouthStartCT  to youth entrepreneurs

    City opens applications for the annual #YouthStartCT to youth entrepreneurs

    11 February 2024

    City creates opportunities for young business entrepeneurs

    Residents called to provide input on proposed traffic calming measures (North)

    Residents called to provide input on proposed traffic calming measures (North)

    02 November 2023

    proposed construction of traffic calming measures in Kraaifontein; Bonteheuwel; Delft; Boston; Bellville; Bishop Lavis; Parow; Ravensmead; Edgemead; Oakdale; Adriaanse; Vredelust; Northpine; Greenville and Valhalla Park

    Libraries, staff and patrons impacted by violence

    Libraries, staff and patrons impacted by violence

    17 October 2023

    The Khayelitsha Library closes for a few hours every day because of shooting in the area, while two dead bodies were found next to the Manenberg Library yesterday.

    City librarians share literary knowledge and innovation

    City librarians share literary knowledge and innovation

    12 September 2023

    Public libraries have faced unprecedented challenges and changes in service delivery in recent years,

    City libraries use every tech in the book

    City libraries use every tech in the book

    28 August 2023

    There is a huge focus in the City on digitised services and improving on the digital services provided.

    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.

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