Mayor Lewis to switch on Festive Lights in Langa and Mitchells Plain soon
It was first held in 2006 in Mitchells Plain and is returning after 10-year of hiatus and will take place on Morgenster Road, in front of the Westridge Garden between De Duin Avenue and…
Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of Festive Season
These operations will include roadblocks, alcohol testing, random vehicle checks and beach patrols supported by the CCTV, drones and the use of ANPR.
Cape Town bestows Civic Honours to Luminaries at City Council Ceremony
To promote civic pride in Cape Town, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis revived the tradition of Civic Honours in 2023 after a hiatus of 10 years, with these awards now as a…
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis inaugurates Landfill Power Project to generate 1.3 million kWh per month
The City of Cape Town has dug perforated pipes or 'wells' into landfill sites to extract methane gas, in order to convert landfill gas into electricity. The gas is then…
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joins teams as new highway cleaning initiative kicks off across Cape Town
The city now has a mass-cleaning unit dedicated solely to the main highways, arterial roads and transport hubs. This will help to up the frequency and intensity of the existing…
Cape Town to Honour Cultural Icons David Kramer and Late Taliep Petersen with ‘Freedom of the City’
City of Cape Town will further confer Civic Honours and Mayor’s Medals on a range of individuals or organisations who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of service, outstanding contributions…
Alderman James Vos and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis attend 21st anniversary celebration of Cape Sidecar Adventures
Cape Sidecar Adventures’ bikes carry the driver plus up to two passengers and to make sure the experience is extra special, all passengers are suited up in the very cool,…
Cape Town extends shelter beds to street people with Haven Night Shelter
The retreat followed the expansion of the Haven’s CBD facility by 63% from 96 to 156 beds. Hundreds and more beds will be added by upcoming expansions to Haven shelters…
Cape Town announces winners of Wear the Hope Challenge of 2025 Festive Lights Switch-On celebrations
Wear the Hope Challenge underscores commitment of Cape Town to celebrate creativity, by giving citizens the chance to play a role in shaping one of the city’s most iconic traditions.