Cape Town Council Approves New Policy to Strengthen SMMEs and Entrepreneurs
The new policy is a revision of the previous document that was approved in 2018. It provided the framework for the City’s SMMEs development approach which included the establishment of the Business…
Cape Town Cracks Down on Illegal Building Work with New Impoundment Powers
Luckily, with the impoundment provision in the Municipal Planning By-law, they can deal decisively with those who display a flagrant disregard of the building and planning regulations.
Cape Town approves Manufacturing Support Policy to boost investment in 33 Industrial Hubs
Implementation of the Manufacturing Support Policy will commence following the decision of the Council. The City of Cape Town will further engage targeted stakeholders to operationalise the support measures across the identified industrial areas.
Cape Town selects 50 newly elected Junior City Councillors for SA Municipality
The Junior City Council is a powerful example of active citizenship, and they look forward to support this cohort as they learn about local government, develop their leadership skills and build lasting…
Cape Town requests Council support for two new nature reserves and to expand five existing reserves
Once approval has been obtained from Council, the City will submit the proposed reserve proclamations to the Western Cape MEC for Environmental Affairs and Development Planning for gazetting. This process will include…
Cape Town Proposes 10.2% Cut in Residential Property Rate-in-Rand After GV2025
These planned measures ensure that 60% of residential properties will experience either rates decrease, or no change in rates, even though their property value has risen.
Taipei Liaison Office continues annual food assistance to Cape Town Communities
For the most vulnerable residents, these donations represented not only sustenance, but reassurance that they have not been forgotten. Staple foods such as rice remain essential for many households, offering reliable, affordable nourishment, while…
Cape Town plans appointment-based Home Affairs Office at Civic Centre
The Civic centre is ideally located with great access to public transport services, such as the MyCiTi bus service, Station Deck minibus-taxi facility and Cape Town station at its doorstep and provides visitors with a…
Cape Town allocates R114 million for N2 Edge Safety Project
This project will not only repair safety barriers but will also bring various safety improvements for communities along the N2. It is not fair that a small number of criminal elements are impacting the safety of…