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    City honours enforcement veterans

    City honours enforcement veterans

    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.

    City honours fallen members

    City honours fallen members

    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.

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    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.

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    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.

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    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

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    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.

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Cape Town awards Civic Honours

    Cape Town awards Civic Honours

    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.

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    28 October 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    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

    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.

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    City Hall clock and bell chime heard across Cape Town again

    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.

    Fallen Safety and Security staff members honoured on Remembrance Day

    Fallen Safety and Security staff members honoured on Remembrance Day

    26 July 2025

    Remembrance Day held to honour staff members who have lost their lives

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

    12 June 2025

    City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    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

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

    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

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    Slave Route Challenge honours Cape Town’s heritage

    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.

    Urban Mobility staff recognised for outstanding service excellence

    Urban Mobility staff recognised for outstanding service excellence

    14 April 2025

    We are particularly proud to honour those who have dedicated 25 to 45 years of service to our city

    Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Athol Fugard

    Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Athol Fugard

    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.

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    03 March 2025

    City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    13 January 2025

    A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

    Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Breyten Breytenbach

    Cape Town mourns the passing of Civic Honour awardee, Breyten Breytenbach

    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

    City Ombud highlights it’s ‘here to hear you’ in recognition of international day

    City Ombud highlights it’s ‘here to hear you’ in recognition of international day

    31 October 2024

    City departments and industry regulatory bodies hosted information tables to provide advice and assist members of the public to lodge complaints.

      Chess tournament makes all the right moves

     Chess tournament makes all the right moves

    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.

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust announce proposed Lupin Park upgrade and renaming

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust announce proposed Lupin Park upgrade and renaming

    17 September 2024

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust proposed upgade of Lupin Park

    Doorstep delivery: City celebrates beneficiaries found through its new Deed-to-Door title deed campaign

    Doorstep delivery: City celebrates beneficiaries found through its new Deed-to-Door title deed campaign

    01 July 2024

    ​The City celebrated some of the hundreds of beneficiaries found through its new Deed-to-Door title deed campaign.

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    05 June 2024

    ​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

    We did it, 1 470 new homeowners this Festive Season

    We did it, 1 470 new homeowners this Festive Season

    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

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

    Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

    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

    City honours Fleet Management specialist for dedicated service

    City honours Fleet Management specialist for dedicated service

    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.

    Remembrance Day Commemoration

    Remembrance Day Commemoration

    12 November 2023

    Speech delivered by Executive Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City honours military units with Freedom of Entry Parade

    City honours military units with Freedom of Entry Parade

    23 September 2023

    Various Military Units received Freedom of Entry during parade at City Hall

    The annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards open for nominations

    The annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards open for nominations

    13 September 2023

    ​The City’s Safety and Security Directorate invites communities to submit nominations for the annual Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards.

      Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

    Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

    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

    Council Address – 24 August 2023

    Council Address – 24 August 2023

    24 August 2023

    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.

    Memorial service for two slain officers

    Memorial service for two slain officers

    14 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate held a memorial service for two Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEO).

    Safety and Security honours 238 long service awards recipients

    Safety and Security honours 238 long service awards recipients

    13 July 2023

    Safety and Security personnel received long service awards ranging form 20 - 40 years + at ceremony

    City remembers fallen Safety and Security staff members

    City remembers fallen Safety and Security staff members

    10 June 2023

    The Remembrance Day service is an annual event in honour of staff members who've died in the line of duty.

    Taking stock of the year that was

    Taking stock of the year that was

    30 December 2022

    MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was

    Civic Honours: Two weeks left for nominations

    Civic Honours: Two weeks left for nominations

    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

    City honours residents in Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    City honours residents in Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    12 November 2022

    Award ceremony for Neighbourhood Watches

    City staff honoured in Long Service Awards ceremony

    City staff honoured in Long Service Awards ceremony

    04 November 2022

    Collectively, the long service awards honour staff who have put in a total of 4 590 years of service

    Civic Honours: Mayor calls for nominations

    Civic Honours: Mayor calls for nominations

    19 October 2022

    The City confers these honours to acknowledge individuals or organisations that have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of service

    Reaching out in celebration of International Ombudsman Month

    Reaching out in celebration of International Ombudsman Month

    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.

    City commemorates fallen Safety and Security staff members

    City commemorates fallen Safety and Security staff members

    06 August 2022

    The inaugural event was hosted in 2017, when a memorial wall at the Cape Town Civic Centre was first unveiled.

    Remembrance Wreath-Laying Ceremony

    Remembrance Wreath-Laying Ceremony

    06 August 2022

    Address at the annual Safety and Security Remembrance Day Service

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