The agreements set out how the two spheres of government will work together more closely to share knowledge, resources, and skills. The coordinated approach will help ensure that programmes rolled out to the community can be more effective, and reach more people Programmes benefiting from the agreem...

The historical Chapel Street can be described as the central spine linking Trafalgar Park to the east of the Zeenatul Islamic Mosque with District Six, the new restitution areas, and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to the west.  The project started in June 2025 and the design interventio...

Acting on behalf of the City, the Chief Whip of Council, Councillor Desiree Visagie, accepted this contribution today, 10 February 2026, marking it as another significant gesture under the leadership of the Director-General of the Taipei Liaison Office, Ms Lily Chen. This act not only exemplifies co...

After a rigorous evaluation of 39 applications submitted in December 2025, the City awarded funding to 22 community organisations. The projects were selected based on their individual merits, including: their ability to address water pollution in priority hotspot areas, involvement of local resident...

A major new contact centre investment will bring hundreds of jobs and skills development opportunities for residents in Mitchells Plain and surrounding areas. The Beacon Valley site will feature both office space and a training facility for new recruits. The investment was facilitated by CapeBPO, th...

The State of the Nation Address is taking place at the City Hall. Road closures before, during and after the event will affect the normal flow of traffic in and around the city bowl, as well as the available parking space. Signage will be installed in the affected areas; however, we urge motorists t...

The Events Permit Office has recorded an increase in the number of late permit applications in each of the last three financial years. Additionally, the City has noted a growing trend of organisers submitting incomplete or late applications shortly before planned event dates. The Events Permit Offic...

Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure. Water should be stored in clean, sealed containers. This precaution does not guarantee all residents will have a water disruption, but...

The Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, was on-hand with City officials and business partners, lending support by engaging with residents on skills development opportunities, assisting with Jobs Connect registrations and handling small business queries. ‘By bringing thi...

The pressure of rapid population growth, unpredictable climate change and accelerating urbanisation, is negatively impacting existing water supply systems. Cities transitioning to smarter water management technologies support water conservation and improved data management of water consumption. ‘The...

The venue was intentionally selected as it speaks directly to the 2026 theme: ‘Unlocking Magic Through Stories – A Journey of Hope and Adventure’. Dr Bongani Ndhlovu, Executive Director: Core Functions at Iziko Museums of South Africa, officially welcomed the participating story readers, including M...

With ongoing hot weather, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to encourage residents and everyone in Cape Town to be water wise at all times, especially this summer. This will help the City manage our dam levels until winter. ‘While there is no immediate cause for concern about wat...