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

    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.

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    08 July 2026

    The City's bursary applications are set to open in August/September 2026

    Digital Summit 2026 explores future of secure, resident-centred digital services

    Digital Summit 2026 explores future of secure, resident-centred digital services

    11 June 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town hosted this year’s Digital Summit on Tuesday, 9 June 2026

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    City’s third ECD Indaba helps operators navigate path to compliance

    30 May 2026

    Hundreds of Early Childhood Development operators, key government representatives, education stakeholders and City departments gathered earlier today, 30 May, for the third ECD Indaba.

    Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

    Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

    14 May 2026

    The amendments seek to further assist in reducing dangerous behaviour of road users, to regulate vehicle safety and traffic usage

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    Cape Town opens more ways for residents to shape the City

    15 April 2026

    Public participation is not only a legislative requirement, but something which the City of Cape Town takes very seriously

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    14 April 2026

    The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    23 February 2026

    ​February is Language Activism Month, and on Saturday, 21 February 2026

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

    12 February 2026

    South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    January to end with a flourish of exciting events

    January to end with a flourish of exciting events

    25 January 2026

    City supports various events during the last week of January.

    Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    Entries open for the 10th #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge

    23 January 2026

    Young people with bold ideas and business ambitions are invited to apply for the 10th edition of the City’s #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge.

    Back to school: Let’s teach learners to waste less and care more

    Back to school: Let’s teach learners to waste less and care more

    15 January 2026

    As schools reopen, the is encouraging learners, parents, teachers and schools to place waste reduction and environmental responsibility at the centre of school life.

    Non-stop sporting action hits the Mother City over this weekend

    Non-stop sporting action hits the Mother City over this weekend

    03 December 2025

    ​Cape Town is in for an exciting weekend of sporting action from 5 – 7 December 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

    Applications now open for Cape Town Junior City Council 2026

    Applications now open for Cape Town Junior City Council 2026

    24 October 2025

    The JCC is a non-political, City-run initiative that provides learners with first-hand experience in governance, budgeting, communication, and community impact

    Free entry to City nature reserves for Great Southern BioBlitz

    Free entry to City nature reserves for Great Southern BioBlitz

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town is offering four days’ free entry to its nature reserves during the Great Southern Bioblitz taking place from Friday, 24 October to Monday, 27 October 2025

    Manzi inspires learners to tap into Cape Town’s water future

    Manzi inspires learners to tap into Cape Town’s water future

    19 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation mascot Manzi, visited the Grade 6 class at Lochnershof Primary School in Strand.

    City recognised as data-driven blueprint pioneer for a high-growth African economy

    City recognised as data-driven blueprint pioneer for a high-growth African economy

    15 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys, recently attended the invitation-only Tallinn Digital Summit hosted by the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal.

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    09 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that Marnus Botha from Somerset West has been named the winner of the inaugural Wear the Hope Challenge

    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

    Mitchells Plain scholars join City to launch Transport Month

    Mitchells Plain scholars join City to launch Transport Month

    02 October 2025

    We’re bringing the road safety message alive this transport month by taking it directly to all road users through a series of targeted activations and messaging

    City announces Festive Lights ‘move with melody’ competition

    City announces Festive Lights ‘move with melody’ competition

    01 October 2025

    The competition opens today, 1 October to amateur performers of any age, in groups ranging from two to a maximum of 10 dancers per entry.

    City seeks public input on updated Traffic By-Law amendments

    City seeks public input on updated Traffic By-Law amendments

    19 September 2025

    The City’s Traffic By-Law is nearly 15 years old, having first been promulgated in 2011.

    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 commends CPUT for leading the way on zero-waste to landfill initiative

    City commends CPUT for leading the way on zero-waste to landfill initiative

    20 August 2025

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate applauds the CPUT for its bold step in leading and embracing a zero-waste journey in the higher education sector.

    Things are looking rosy at Westridge Gardens

    Things are looking rosy at Westridge Gardens

    15 August 2025

    Residents, including learners and senior citizens, joined City staff and gardening experts from Ludwig’s Roses and Master Organics to learn the art of pruning and caring for roses.

    Have your say on Traffic Calming Policy updates

    Have your say on Traffic Calming Policy updates

    15 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites all interested and affected parties to provide comments on the updated draft Traffic Calming Policy.

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    04 August 2025

    The focus this year is on building structures that make breastfeeding practical and accessible for everyone, in a supportive environment.

    City introduces Cape Town's Wetland Report at RAMSAR conference in Zimbabwe

    City introduces Cape Town's Wetland Report at RAMSAR conference in Zimbabwe

    27 July 2025

    Cape Town, one of the most biodiverse cities in the world, also includes False Bay Nature Reserve, which is declared an individual Ramsar Site for its important wetland habitats.

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    05 June 2025

    Cape Town currently boasts more than 50 active City Improvement Districts

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit

    05 June 2025

    The morning consisted of noteworthy panel discussions amongst the City’s top tech and data experts.

    City recognises citizen interface champions

    City recognises citizen interface champions

    14 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services directorate hosted its inaugural Citizen Interface Reward and Recognition Event

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    Taking Human Settlements to the people: Leonsdale investment drive

    08 May 2025

    Our roadshows are an opportunity for residents to interact directly with Human Settlements officials who are available to offer real time solutions to queries and answers to questions

    2025 City Nature Challenge on the go this weekend

    2025 City Nature Challenge on the go this weekend

    24 April 2025

    ​Cape Town residents and visitors are reminded to take part in this year’s City Nature Challenge by capturing photos of any plants or animals on their smart phones or cameras.

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    Capetonians invited to take part in 2025 City Nature Challenge

    Capetonians invited to take part in 2025 City Nature Challenge

    17 April 2025

    Cape Town residents and visitors are invited to participate in this year’s City Nature Challenge by capturing photos of any plants or animals on their smart phones or cameras

    Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

    Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

    17 April 2025

    City's Southfield library hosts debating competition for learners

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    Title progress with Scottsdene deed delivery

    16 April 2025

    Two Scottsdene families are the most recent beneficiaries of the title deeds of their homes as part of the City’s ongoing title deed handover campaign.

    City facilitates physical, mental and emotional wellness through art

    City facilitates physical, mental and emotional wellness through art

    14 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Arts & Culture Branch completed a series of workshops in a pilot programme focused on supporting vulnerable communities and encouraging personal growth

    Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

    Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

    10 April 2025

    We are grateful to the community of Welgemoed as a whole for the patience and support they displayed while this major upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive was under way

    Building hope: Title deeds, housing information for Ocean View residents

    Building hope: Title deeds, housing information for Ocean View residents

    02 April 2025

    The City is working hard to create more homeowners by handing out deeds, providing security of tenure and adding to financial stability

    No penalties during Fine Free Week

    No penalties during Fine Free Week

    14 March 2025

    ​South African Library Week is happening from 17 to 23 March 2025, during which citizens celebrate the role of libraries in our communities

    Apply now for City’s popular Smart Supplier Programme

    Apply now for City’s popular Smart Supplier Programme

    12 February 2025

    The programme, which runs over eight months, aims to support and develop local businesses by equipping them with the skills to work successfully with corporate supply chains

    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 to make record safety deployment for 2024 festive season

    Cape Town to make record safety deployment for 2024 festive season

    13 November 2024

    Resources will be bolstered by metro police trainee participants in the Project 1000 learnership programme, together with over 4 000 uniformed enforcement and emergency personnel.

    Title deeds and housing information for Belhar residents

    Title deeds and housing information for Belhar residents

    29 October 2024

    ​Residents of Belhar are recent beneficiaries of title deeds as part of the City’s ongoing title deed handover campaign, which is taking place across the metro

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