Snap, Share, Discover: City Nature Challenge 2026 Kicks Off This April
Over the years, residents have recorded all kinds of weird and wonderful wildlife in Cape Town during the challenge. A helpful tip for interested residents is to visit the iNaturalist website to…
Cape Town launches Local Planning Support to boost affordable Rental Housing
The City benefits, because the private sector, be it the landowner or a small-scale developer, can build affordable rental flats much faster than they can ever dream of to meet the growing demand for…
City of Cape Town Secures Ruling Against Illegal Outdoor Advertising
The by-law regulates outdoor advertising in a manner that facilitates economic opportunities, but it is also sensitive to Cape Town’s natural and cultural environment, and road safety.
Cape Town conducts ecological burn at Pelican Park section of False Bay Nature Reserve
Residents in the Pelican Park area are advised to keep all windows and doors closed while the burn is underway, to prevent smoke from entering into the buildings.
Cape Town honours long serving and retired officers from Spatial Planning and Environment Department
Contribution of those they recognised at the recent awards is measured not only in years, but in impact. They have further shaped neighbourhoods, guided development, protected the environment, strengthened the systems and mentored the next generation of professionals.
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…