Amid growing national pressure, Cape Town unlocks another R256 million land opportunity for affordable homes

06 August 2026

City explores smart energy future through first Virtual Power Plant

02 August 2026

​Cape Town’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) options are being investigated.

Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

27 July 2026

​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will be resurfacing roads in the Bellville, Parow and Goodwood areas

City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

24 July 2026

Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

21 July 2026

​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

17 July 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

14 July 2026

Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

10 July 2026

As part of its project plan for the funding from the City, FORHB undertook various key activities

City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

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

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.

City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

03 July 2026

The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

30 June 2026

The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

Water provision secured as part of MyCiTi roll-out in Philippi and surrounds

26 June 2026

​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate in collaboration with the Water and Sanitation Directorate is busy replacing 100-year-old bulk water mains in the Philippi and Browns Farm areas

Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

22 June 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

22 June 2026

​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

07 June 2026

The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

31 May 2026

The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets.

Qandu-Qandu residents benefit from improved sanitation

29 May 2026

​The handover forms part of broader service delivery interventions in informal settlements across Cape Town

Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

20 May 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit plans for inner-city affordable housing and mixed-use development of a municipal parking lot at the Civic Centre in the CBD

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

Ben Friedman Square to be named Strand Muslim Square; R2,1 billion in rates relief already provided

30 April 2026

The promise of freedom is not measured in history

‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

29 April 2026

The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

28 April 2026

Cape Town stands ready to be the first metro to run its local trains

Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

12 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

04 April 2026

Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

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

City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

05 March 2026

With dam levels dropping, saving water and ensuring residents continue to enjoy a reliable water supply remains a priority for the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate

City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

02 March 2026

We are executing our city-wide MV maintenance and upgrade programme, reflecting our ongoing commitment to a reliable electricity grid and we will continue to invest in our infrastructure

City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

02 March 2026

The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

R10,5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week

27 February 2026

Construction will begin next week, as part of a broader R15 million investment in City Health facilities this financial year

Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

26 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate invites traders and vendors to apply for bays at the newly-completed Wallacedene Container Market.

Cape Town urges Finance Minister to protect municipal and infrastructure funding

24 February 2026

We are calling for no cuts to municipal funding or infrastructure investment in this National Budget

Mayor welcomes reopening of Mitchells Plain rail corridor

23 February 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed Prasa’s reopening of the Kapteinsklip passenger rail line along the Mitchells Plain corridor

City fixed 6 666 streetlights to full glow between December – January

19 February 2026

I am immensely proud and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our technical teams throughout the busy festive peak period.

Cape Town to lower property rates formula by 10,2% following GV2025

19 February 2026

The lower rate-in-rand is among several proposed measures to help keep property rates increases to a minimum for most homeowners

Pilot project to mitigate windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive

05 February 2026

The City is busy with a pilot project to mitigate the impact of windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive.

Less is more for Miller’s Point

27 January 2026

Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

16 January 2026

There were no fatal or non-fatal drownings recorded at municipal swimming pools – a remarkable feat, considering just how popular these facilities were with patrons enjoying a day out.

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

19 December 2025

​Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season

Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

05 December 2025

Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

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

Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

20 November 2025

This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

07 November 2025

The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

07 November 2025

City aims to be South Africa’s first to take over passenger rail following the tabling of a detailed Rail Business Plan

Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

04 November 2025

long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

Sale of prime Kraaifontein industrial land paves way for major private investment and job creation

30 October 2025

Today Council approved the sale of Portion 9 of Farm 732 (±9,23 ha) in Wynland Industrial Park, Kraaifontein, for R61 million (excl. VAT).

Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

28 October 2025

​The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.