At the Spatial Planning and Environment Long Service recognition ceremony held at the Cape Town Civic Centre on 25 February 2026, several long-serving officials shared their inspiring journeys of transformation, service and dedication. ‘When I joined the City, people of colour could not start their ...

The City maintains a network of over 245 000 streetlights across the metro. Work and investment in the upgrade and maintenance of public lighting infrastructure across the metro is ongoing and it forms part of a continuous programme by the Energy Directorate to enhance safety and visibility througho...

‘We urge residents to please comment on the proposal for the closure of this portion of Buttskop Road in Blackheath. The proposed changes will allow for a permanent solution, which will see a substantial increase in the overall safety for all road users in the area. The Buttskop rail level crossing ...

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...

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 City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public transport systems. It was an honour for us to host this year's Universal Design and Access Planning (...

Road users and businesses in the Monte Vista and Kaapzicht Area are advised of the following roadworks: Road resurfacing along Giel Basson Drive (northbound and southbound) from the N1 bridge to Rothschild Boulevard Road resurfacing along Rothschild Boulevard (Eastbound and Westbound) from Giel Bass...

Teams have been working non stop on the City and its partner, Garden Cities’, innovative Greenville Phase 5 Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project in Fisantekraal, Durbanville. The R153 million Greenville housing development continues to make steady progress, reflecting the City’s commitment to a...

A Certificate Of Acceptability (COA) is a legal document confirming that a food business meets basic hygiene and food safety standards The standards are outlined in the Regulations governing the general hygiene requirements for food premises, the transport of food and related matters, R638 of 22 Jun...

If you are a young aspiring artist looking to gain exposure and experience then don’t miss your opportunity to apply for the City’s Emerging Artist Programme. Now in its 6th year, this programme creates opportunities for visual artists providing mentorship, skills development and exhibition opportun...