Cape Town begins community-led house painting project in Uitsig with Atterbury Trust
Uitsig is a designated MURP node, and this project aligns with the programme’s focus on targeted, place-based interventions that combine physical improvements with local economic participation and skills development.
Cape Town launches Spatial Planning Collective platform for regular engagement with stakeholder
The Spatial Planning Collective (SPC) has been created to fill this void, namely to provide local SPC forums across Cape Town in each sub-council area where residents can be empowered to meaningfully…
Cape Town eases Development for ECD Centres with new Exemption Criteria
The amendments that were approved by the Council address the challenges that the sector raised with them at the two indabas, hosted in August and November of 2025. These improvements also maintain the…
Cape Town hosts Inaugural Partner Appreciation Event and unveils ‘Onke the Otter’ mascot
Their ongoing cooperation on environmental and wildlife matters has been strengthened by continuous communication and shared responsibilities. The Baboon Management Task Team stands as a model example of what joint planning…
Cape Town approves R8 billion building plans for first quarter of financial year
Cape Town assessed development and building plan applications in terms of the Municipal Planning By-law; the Development Management Scheme (DMS) or zoning scheme which determines the land use for every site…
Cape Town attends C40 World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro commits to strengthen global climate leadership
The C40 World Mayors Summit concluded with a shared commitment among participating cities to strengthen collaboration between local and national governments, to reform global finance mechanisms for adaptation and to…
Cape Town Biodiversity Management recognise River Warden graduates with FET certificate
River Warden Skills Development Programme helps in bridging the gap between passion and profession. They are extremely proud of the individuals who have achieved their NQF Level 4 qualification in Nature…
Cape Town Invites Residents to Explore Nature for Free During Great Southern Bioblitz
The Great Southern Bioblitz is a citizen scientist event. The high-level event takes place annually and encourages people to record and identify wildlife in the southern hemisphere.
Cape Town introduced first Junior River Warden programme with Nature Connect
Junior River Wardens were awarded badges for the work they have completed thus far on Friday, Oct 03, 2025. A key feature of the programme is the badge system, which…