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04 August 2026
The long service medal ceremony honoured 112 staff members who have completed 30 years of service or more in the enforcement environment.
04 July 2026
A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
24 June 2026
It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.
26 May 2026
Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.
30 April 2026
Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews
The promise of freedom is not measured in history
03 March 2026
The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate
20 January 2026
David Kramer was on hand to personally accept the honour, while Taliep Petersen’s posthumous award was accepted by his daughters, Jawaahier, Fatiema, and Aeesha Petersen.
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
14 November 2025
Civic Honours are about recognising the contributions of remarkable people who have delivered exceptional public service, in any field of social, community or civic interest.
28 October 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour
01 October 2025
The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation
20 September 2025
Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.
31 July 2025
The famous City Hall clock is ticking in perfect time and its beautiful bells are chiming once again after being fully restored.
26 July 2025
Remembrance Day held to honour staff members who have lost their lives
12 June 2025
City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners
06 June 2025
The event on 22 May 2025 recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have worked hand-in-hand with the Subcouncil to uplift, protect and support residents
05 June 2025
The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative
27 May 2025
Approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run.
24 April 2025
14 April 2025
We are particularly proud to honour those who have dedicated 25 to 45 years of service to our city
09 March 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis conveyed the City’s condolences following the passing of Athol Fugard, esteemed playwright, novelist, actor, and director, on March 8, 2025, at the age of 92.
03 March 2025
City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour
13 January 2025
A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person
24 November 2024
Almost exactly a year ago, our City awarded Civic Honours to Breyten Breytenbach for his remarkable service to Cape Town and society
31 October 2024
City departments and industry regulatory bodies hosted information tables to provide advice and assist members of the public to lodge complaints.
29 September 2024
This year’s Chess@Libraries is the biggest one yet with 150 players on board at the final tournament in Parow on Friday, 27 September.
17 September 2024
City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust proposed upgade of Lupin Park
01 July 2024
The City celebrated some of the hundreds of beneficiaries found through its new Deed-to-Door title deed campaign.
05 June 2024
The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.
21 December 2023
More than 1 400 new homeowners have been created as part of the City’s Festive Deeds Challenge, originally launched to create 1 000 new homeowners by the end of December
18 December 2023
MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS
06 December 2023
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has conferred Civic Honours on exceptional Capetonians for their significant contribution to society in Cape Town and throughout the world
28 November 2023
Mark Davids started his career at the City more than 35 years ago as a small plant operator where he operated dumpers, compressors and various other fleet machinery.
12 November 2023
Speech delivered by Executive Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis
23 September 2023
Various Military Units received Freedom of Entry during parade at City Hall
13 September 2023
The City’s Safety and Security Directorate invites communities to submit nominations for the annual Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards.
24 August 2023
The City acknowledges the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place
Today is about acknowledging the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place.
14 August 2023
The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate held a memorial service for two Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEO).
13 July 2023
Safety and Security personnel received long service awards ranging form 20 - 40 years + at ceremony
10 June 2023
The Remembrance Day service is an annual event in honour of staff members who've died in the line of duty.
30 December 2022
MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was
28 November 2022
This is the City's highest and most prestigious award, bestowed only rarely, upon individuals, military units or organisations that have distinguished themselves exceptionally and brought global acclaim to Cape Town
12 November 2022
Award ceremony for Neighbourhood Watches
04 November 2022
Collectively, the long service awards honour staff who have put in a total of 4 590 years of service
19 October 2022
The City confers these honours to acknowledge individuals or organisations that have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of service
05 October 2022
Cape Town residents are encouraged to reach out to the City of Cape Town’s independent Ombudsman’s Office on Wednesdays throughout the month of October 2022 at the Cape Town Civic Centre.
06 August 2022
The inaugural event was hosted in 2017, when a memorial wall at the Cape Town Civic Centre was first unveiled.
Address at the annual Safety and Security Remembrance Day Service
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
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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