Skip to content

Menu

Media and news

FILTER BY
Type
Theme
Date

72 Media items

    Somerset West Municipal Court closed for a half day for renovations

    Somerset West Municipal Court closed for a half day for renovations

    27 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town wants to advise the public that the Somerset West Municipal Court will be closed to the public from 13:00 on Friday, 31 July 2026

    Attention Cape Town pensioners, registered indigent residents: re-apply for benefits before 1 July

    Attention Cape Town pensioners, registered indigent residents: re-apply for benefits before 1 July

    04 June 2026

    In the new Financial Year starting on 1 July, the City has proposed more than R8,3 billion in social assistance to qualifying pensioners and indigent residents

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    Apply now! City indigent and pensioner support: everything residents need to know

    20 November 2025

    We’re asking our indigent residents and pensioners to apply for help with service and rates costs

    City Customer Interaction Centre public holiday closures

    City Customer Interaction Centre public holiday closures

    15 April 2025

    Residents are encouraged to make use of the City’s easy and convenient online services during this time.

    Closure of Kuils River revenue office for electricity upgrades

    Closure of Kuils River revenue office for electricity upgrades

    13 March 2025

    Residents are encouraged to make use of the various convenient online payment options.

    City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

    City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

    20 December 2024

    The City’s Customer Interaction Centres are usually busier over the festive period as many residents choose this period to pay their municipal accounts, renew licence discs and attend to other urgent business

    Contact Centre operating hours adjusted for festive season

    Contact Centre operating hours adjusted for festive season

    17 December 2024

    ​The City wants to remind residents that the Contact Centre operating hours for accounts and general inquiries have been adjusted for the festive season from yesterday, 16 December 2024 to 6 January 2025

    City Customer Office festive closures

    City Customer Office festive closures

    09 December 2024

    Residents are also urged to settle their municipal accounts using one of many online options during this period for an accurate, efficient and secure payment process

    Use the City’s online options this busy holiday season

    Use the City’s online options this busy holiday season

    31 October 2024

    We remind residents to keep the busy holiday season in mind when visiting a City interaction centre during the next few months

    Building stronger communities: City's Ottery social housing project open day

    Building stronger communities: City's Ottery social housing project open day

    03 September 2024

    Social Housing has been shown to have numerous advantages for the surrounding area through the provision of clean and safe living spaces contributing to improved surveillance at a neighbourhood scale

    Closure of Brackenfell revenue office for electricity upgrades

    Closure of Brackenfell revenue office for electricity upgrades

    03 June 2024

    ​Residents are advised of the closure of the City’s Brackenfell Revenue Department offices on Saturday, 8 June 2024.

    Public holiday City Customer Office closures

    Public holiday City Customer Office closures

    23 May 2024

    'The City's municipal offices will be closed on 29 May 2024 for the South African General Election.

    Have old municipal debt? You could qualify for the City’s debt write-off incentive

    Have old municipal debt? You could qualify for the City’s debt write-off incentive

    23 May 2024

    Qualifying customers may apply for the write-off of arrear debt older than about three years

    City Customer Office closures March to May 2024

    City Customer Office closures March to May 2024

    19 March 2024

    We encourage residents to use our simple and convenient e-Services options and to make an online booking when visiting a customer office in person.

    Register to use the City’s convenient emailed accounts service

    Register to use the City’s convenient emailed accounts service

    08 February 2024

    ​The City reminds residents, especially commercial customers, to sign up for and to make use of its convenient emailed accounts service.

    Your payments keep City services going

    Your payments keep City services going

    31 January 2024

    ​City customers are reminded and encouraged to pay their municipal accounts this month.

    Reminder of City Customer Office festive closures

    Reminder of City Customer Office festive closures

    21 December 2023

    ​The City reminds residents that the December public holidays will impact the operating hours of some of the City’s Customer Offices.

    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

    QR codes on City invoices, payments easier than ever

    QR codes on City invoices, payments easier than ever

    27 October 2023

    The integration of the QR code on account holders' municipal invoices transforms payment methods, providing benefits for both the City and its residents.

    City to issue largest power tender yet - 500 MW to help with load-shedding protection

    City to issue largest power tender yet - 500 MW to help with load-shedding protection

    02 April 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City is this week issuing the largest of its load-shedding protection tenders to date

    Cash for power: Cape Town gets Treasury exemption to pay businesses and residents directly

    Cash for power: Cape Town gets Treasury exemption to pay businesses and residents directly

    24 January 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City can now pay cash for power fed into the local electricity grid.

    City customers reminded of festive season office closures 2022

    City customers reminded of festive season office closures 2022

    09 December 2022

    The City reminds customers of its customer office closures for public holidays during the festive season.

    Well done for rollout of remote worker visa… Namibia

    Well done for rollout of remote worker visa… Namibia

    13 October 2022

    Following Namibia's move...City calls upon National Government to roll out visas to international travellers to boost tourism

    City maintains strong payment ratio

    City maintains strong payment ratio

    12 October 2022

    ​The City’s strong annual payment ratio of more than 97% shows that most residents continue to pay their accounts.

    Qualifying residents encouraged to apply for R4,7bn assistance

    Qualifying residents encouraged to apply for R4,7bn assistance

    07 October 2022

    Residents are encouraged to find an upcoming event happening near them or visit their nearest municipal walk-in centre and complete an application form to see if they are eligible for the available benefits

    Seeking Cape Town Power Heroes: City issues new tender to further help protect its customers from load-shedding impacts

    Seeking Cape Town Power Heroes: City issues new tender to further help protect its customers from load-shedding impacts

    03 October 2022

    ​In another move to protect its customers from some of the impacts of load-shedding

    R4,7bn assistance available, residents encouraged to visit events

    R4,7bn assistance available, residents encouraged to visit events

    22 September 2022

    The cost of the City's social package for the 2022/23 financial year amounts to R4,7 billion, and includes R2,3 billion for indigent relief and R1,45 billion for rates relief.

    City offices closed on 24 September 2022 for public holiday

    City offices closed on 24 September 2022 for public holiday

    21 September 2022

    On 24 September 2022 for Heritage Day customers should consider making use of the City’s convenient online payment options where possible, as well as e-Services.

    R4,7bn assistance available, qualifying residents encouraged to apply

    R4,7bn assistance available, qualifying residents encouraged to apply

    15 September 2022

    ​The City offers a comprehensive package of social assistance. We encourage residents to make use of the financial support which is available to qualifying beneficiaries

    City pays 99% of suppliers within 30 days, boosting businesses and service delivery

    City pays 99% of suppliers within 30 days, boosting businesses and service delivery

    07 June 2022

    In the current financial year, approximately R10 billion has been spent on purchase orders both in operational and capital budgets

    Mayor welcomes R135m settlement in construction collusion matter

    Mayor welcomes R135m settlement in construction collusion matter

    18 May 2022

    ​I welcome the dispute settlement of approximately R135 million between construction firms and the City of Cape Town

    JOINT STATEMENT ON DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

    JOINT STATEMENT ON DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

    18 May 2022

    JOINT STATEMENT ON DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

    Municipal offices closed on 2 May

    Municipal offices closed on 2 May

    29 April 2022

    Residents are reminded to do their urgent business before the public holiday or to visit when offices are again open to members of the public.

    Surprise visit to City’s Lavender Hill CRU tenants

    Surprise visit to City’s Lavender Hill CRU tenants

    12 April 2022

    Councillor Booi and officials in the City’s Public Housing Department visited residents in Lavender Hill and handed over sweet treats to a very special tenant

    City has relief options available, ask us if you need help

    City has relief options available, ask us if you need help

    24 February 2022

    The City of Cape Town has a comprehensive suite of financial relief options available for residents

    Qualifying tenants encouraged to become property owners

    Qualifying tenants encouraged to become property owners

    25 January 2022

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi, visited the Grassy Park and Lotus River areas today, 25 January 2022, to speak to Community Residential Unit (CRU) tenants about the City’s rental sales programme.

     City encourages tenants to make rental payments, help is available

    City encourages tenants to make rental payments, help is available

    14 January 2022

    ‘The City thanks all tenants who have continued to pay their rental diligently during these difficult times

    City's housing offices' operating hours, pay accounts online

    City's housing offices' operating hours, pay accounts online

    15 December 2021

    The City reminds customers of the closure of its housing offices during the festive season.

    Plumstead Walk-in Centre closed on Saturday for electrical work

    Plumstead Walk-in Centre closed on Saturday for electrical work

    04 November 2021

    The City apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and we ask customers to consider making use of the City’s convenient e-Services

    City offices closed on Election Day, 1 November 2021

    City offices closed on Election Day, 1 November 2021

    26 October 2021

    Residents are urged to do their urgent business before Monday, 1 November 2021

    City has written off R1,9bn in debt, R1,8bn worth of assistance still available

    City has written off R1,9bn in debt, R1,8bn worth of assistance still available

    20 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town has been offering a debt write-off incentive of approximately R4,1 billion to qualifying debtors

    City tariffs at a level required to keep municipality healthy enough to deliver services

    City tariffs at a level required to keep municipality healthy enough to deliver services

    05 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town uses all income from tariffs for the provision of services

    City tariffs at a level required to keep municipality healthy enough to deliver services

    City tariffs at a level required to keep municipality healthy enough to deliver services

    03 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town uses all income from tariffs for the provision of services.

    City reaches out to residents to apply for R3,4bn indigent relief

    City reaches out to residents to apply for R3,4bn indigent relief

    02 September 2021

    The City this week launched an Indigent Grant Campaign Drive which will be going to different areas across the city, to inform residents about the indigent relief

    City successfully completed more than 94% of planned tenders, enabling service delivery

    City successfully completed more than 94% of planned tenders, enabling service delivery

    06 August 2021

    For the financial year ending June 2021, the City of Cape Town successfully completed more than 94% of the planned tenders required and paid 97% of its suppliers on time

    Electricity tariff myths busted and misinformation fact checker

    Electricity tariff myths busted and misinformation fact checker

    03 August 2021

    The City of Cape Town would like to correct some of the misinformation about its electricity tariffs that are being driven by some groups.

    City cements agreement for major redevelopment of world-class Cape Town Market

    City cements agreement for major redevelopment of world-class Cape Town Market

    27 July 2021

    Following the Council decision to conclude a long-term lease between the City of Cape Town and the Cape Town Market (Pty) Ltd, the two parties have formally signed an agreement that paves the way for a multi-million rand refurbishment that puts SMMEs, emerging farmers, and consumers front and centre.

    City customer offices subject to rapid Covid-19 closures, when required

    City customer offices subject to rapid Covid-19 closures, when required

    16 July 2021

    Due to the Covid-19 third wave, some offices are closing on a daily basis for deep cleansing if there are confirmed Covid-19 cases

You may also be interested in

placeholder

Tenders received

See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.

placeholder

Killarney Drop-off

The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...

placeholder

Ref 1500158681 - Rezoning and permanent departures

7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)

You have disabled JavaScript on your browser.
Please enable it in order to use City online applications.