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Renting out a Cape Town property? Have your say on proposed new rules

Have your say on Cape Town’s new short-term letting by-law

Cape Town residents have until October 5 to influence the future of short-term letting regulations, which could reshape how Airbnb hosts operate in the city.

The Cape Town. Built for Business campaign will now roll out across more than 60 cities

Cape Town launches AI-powered investment concierge to attract global businesses

Discover how Cape Town's new AI-powered investment concierge, Maya, is set to revolutionise the way global businesses navigate the city's investment landscape, offering 24-hour…

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

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…

Cape Town residents have until July 27, 2026 to weigh in on the City's proposal to sell and redevelop part of the Civic Centre parking area on the Foreshore

Cape Town residents invited to comment on proposed Civic Centre parking site redevelopment

Residents of Cape Town have until July 27, 2026, to voice their opinions on the proposal to transform the Civic Centre parking area into a vibrant mixed-use precinct, featuring…

Marchers gather outside the provincial legislature in Cape Town today, Tuesday, June 30, to join the country's anti-immigration protest
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WATCH: Authorities monitor Cape Town shutdown as mayor reassures public safety

As Cape Town prepares for a planned shutdown, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis assures residents of safety, with no incidents reported so far

Independent businesses are also contributing to the changing character of Upper Long Street

Revitalising Cape Town's Upper Long Street: A new era of investment and development

Discover how a blend of public and private investment is revitalising Cape Town's Upper Long Street, enhancing safety, urban management, and residential development to create a…

The City states that the latest increase is in response to significant and sustained increases in global fuel prices

Cape Town's MyCiTi fare increases spark backlash from commuters and political parties

The City of Cape Town's proposed MyCiTi fare increases have faced backlash from commuters and political parties, who argue that the hikes will further strain residents already…

Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

Greenmarket Square's public ablution facilities receive R3.7 million refurbishment

The City of Cape Town has reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square, following R3.7 million in repairs aimed at enhancing functionality and…

The sod-turning ceremony marked the start of the convenience shopping centre within the wider GrandWest precinct.

GrandWest Mall construction begins in Cape Town, promising new jobs and retail opportunities

Construction has officially commenced on the R650 million GrandWest Mall in Cape Town, set to enhance the entertainment precinct with over 100 new shops and 2,000 jobs upon…

From new trees lining Bree Street to plans for pocket parks and therapeutic gardens, a growing urban greening movement is reshaping Cape Town’s inner city and changing how residents and visitors experience the CBD.
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Cape Town's inner city: A greener future through urban renewal

Cape Town's inner city is transforming into a greener, more welcoming space, thanks to a collaborative urban renewal initiative. Discover how community participation and…

Cape Town residents will soon be able to access selected Home Affairs services from a new appointment-only office at the Civic Centre in the city centre

New Home Affairs branch set to open at Cape Town Civic Centre

Cape Town residents will soon benefit from a new appointment-only Home Affairs office at the Civic Centre, enhancing access to essential services and demonstrating effective…

The trees, supplied by the City of Cape Town Recreation and Parks Department, have been planted on the Foreshore, along the Buitengracht median and in sections of Orange and Bree streets.

Enhancing Cape Town's city centre: New trees and park restoration efforts

Discover how Cape Town's city centre is transforming into a greener, safer space with the planting of 22 new trees and the restoration of Hope Street Kiddies Park, enhancing the…

Council approved nine trading plans opening up 693 new bays for traders city-wide to boost their business and customer experience

Cape Town City Council approves nine new trading plans to boost informal economy

Traders across Cape Town, including the CBD and Bo-Kaap, are set to benefit from nine newly approved trading plans, which will introduce 693 additional trading bays aimed at…

With reliable public transport routes, short rideshares, and neighbourhoods designed for strolling between cafés, beaches and workspaces, moving through this part of the city can be surprisingly seamless when you know how to navigate it

How to navigate Cape Town without a car: Public transport and more

Discover how Cape Town's CBD, City Bowl, and Atlantic Seaboard create a vibrant, walkable environment where residents can thrive without a car. Explore public transport options…

 The City’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit plans for inner-city affordable housing and mixed-use development of a municipal parking lot at the Cape Town Civic Centre

Cape Town's Civic Centre to become a hub for affordable housing development

"Cape Town's Civic Centre is poised for a vibrant transformation into a mixed-use development, featuring affordable housing and retail spaces, aimed at benefiting the community.

The City said the renewal of Harrington Square and surrounds is one of the City’s key priorities, with the intention to make this space multi-functional, more accessible, safer, and inviting to the public while optimising the parking area for clients visiting the local businesses.

Redesigning Harrington Square: A community approach to public space

Explore the community-driven redesign of Harrington Square, where residents and stakeholders come together to shape a public space that honours its complex history while…

Beach Road, in Mouille Point, is due for resurfacing.

Enhancing urban mobility: Cape Town's essential road resurfacing projects

"Explore Cape Town's transformative road resurfacing projects that promise to enhance urban mobility and ensure smoother, safer travel for thousands of residents and commuters.

A Road Maintenance team reinstated paving along a walkway on Buitensingel St between Bree and Loop Sts, while another checked storm water drains and inspected channels in all precincts in the city centre.

Cape Town activates emergency response following heavy rainfall

The City of Cape Town has activated a multi-departmental emergency response and allocated additional funds for stormwater management following heavy rainfall that resulted in…

The City of Cape Town’s water and sanitation directorate has announced planned maintenance work for the coming week, which will result in temporary water supply disruptions across several City Bowl suburbs.

Prepare for water supply disruptions in City Bowl till 16 April

Attention City Bowl residents: Prepare for planned water supply disruptions from April 13-16 as the City of Cape Town undertakes essential maintenance work.