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The City of Cape Town’s first electric bus arrived from Johannesburg, where the bodies of the MyCiTi electric bus fleet are being manufactured
CITY CENTRE

Cape Town introduces its first battery-electric MyCiTi bus for a greener future

Cape Town's public transport network is set for a transformation with the introduction of its first battery-electric MyCiTi bus. This pilot programme, aimed at testing the bus's…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis delivers City of Hope budget during during virtual council meeting.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Cape Town's Mayor presents the City of Hope Budget: A R40 billion investment

Despite opposition from several political parties, the DA's majority ensured the approval of the R40 billion City of Hope Budget, aimed at improving Cape Town's infrastructure.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
The City of Cape Town’s Events By-Law, which charts the course for City Protected Events and eased approval procedures for smaller events, has been promulgated and is ready for enforcement
CITY CENTRE

Cape Town's new Events By-law aims to ease event hosting for communities

Community organisations, schools, and local event organisers could soon face fewer administrative hurdles when hosting events following the implementation of the City of Cape…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The Cape Malay choir Road March through Wale Street in Cape Town.
CITY COUNCIL

Cape Town invites cultural groups to register for festive events information session

The City of Cape Town is calling on Christmas bands, Malay choirs, and minstrel troupes to register for an essential information session on the 2026 festive cultural events. This…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read