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Have Your Say: Shape the Future of the Good Hope Centre
The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate is calling on residents, businesses, and stakeholders to share their thoughts on the proposed redevelopment of the iconic Good Hope Centre. This exciting initiative aims to unlock the site’s full potential through sale or transfer for redevelopment, ensuring long-term benefits for Cape Town’s economy, heritage, and communities. The public participation period opens tomorrow, Thursday, 20 March 2025, and will run until Monday, 21 April 2025.
March 19, 2025
Cape Town Triathlon Returns to Ocean, Land, and Urban Park
This Sunday, 23 March 2025, the Mother City will once again host the thrilling RSAWEB Cape Town Triathlon. After a one-year hiatus, this iconic event is back, combining the beauty of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard with the endurance and spirit of athletes from around the world. Residents and spectators are encouraged to take note of event-day logistics to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all.
March 19, 2025
Innovative Solutions to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cape Town Schools
In celebration of Global Recycling Day on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate showcased its commitment to inspiring young minds and schools to combat plastic pollution through creativity and innovation. A vibrant exhibition at the Cape Town Civic Centre also educated the public on sustainable waste management practices, highlighting the city’s ongoing efforts to create a cleaner, greener future.
March 19, 2025
Sexy Is Back: CHICAGO – The Musical Returns to Cape Town!
Get ready, Cape Town – one of Broadway’s most iconic musicals is making a triumphant return! Owing to popular demand, the award-winning production of CHICAGO is set to light up Artscape Opera House from Wednesday, 27 August to Sunday, 28 September 2025. This revival promises an experience that’s as daring as it is dazzling, bringing the razzle-dazzle of Broadway right to our doorstep.
March 5, 2025
Cape Town Carnival 2025: Join the WowZA! Celebration on March 15th!
Get ready, Cape Town! The iconic Cape Town Carnival is returning on March 15th at the Green Point Fan Walk, promising an experience that’s bigger, bolder, and brighter than ever before. Celebrating 15 years of community spirit and creative expression, this year’s carnival is set to dazzle with a mix of established local talent and exciting new faces from near and far.
March 5, 2025

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March 19, 2025
Innovative Solutions to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cape Town Schools
In celebration of Global Recycling Day on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate showcased its commitment to inspiring young minds and schools to combat plastic pollution through creativity and innovation. A vibrant exhibition at the Cape Town Civic Centre also educated the public on sustainable waste management practices, highlighting the city’s ongoing efforts to create a cleaner, greener future.
March 5, 2025
Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot
After the conclusion of a successful year-long electricity ‘wheeling’ pilot project, the City of Cape Town is opening its electricity grid to private electricity sales and trading. Wheeling allows participants to buy electricity directly from Independent Power Producers or licenced energy traders using existing municipal grid infrastructure. Over 562 800 kWhs of power has already been generated and wheeled across the City’s grid between private sector energy traders during the pilot phase.
February 14, 2025
Cape Town entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for scale-up programme
The City of Cape Town is calling all Cape Town-based entrepreneurs with a product or service that’s innovative and could positively impact your community and beyond to get your applications in for Orange Corners’ Designs, a 12-month scale-up programme that will be implemented by the City-funded Craft+Design Institute.
February 12, 2025
Young South African Artists Invited to Apply for the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme 2025
Aspiring young artists in South Africa have a golden opportunity to pursue their dreams with the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP). Applications are now open for the 2025 intake, offering talented individuals aged 17 to 25 the chance to secure funding for an undergraduate degree at an accredited arts institution.
February 8, 2025
Rotary Launches ACT4IMPACT Campaign to Celebrate 100 Years of Service
Rotary International's District 9350 is celebrating a monumental milestone—100 years of impactful service across the Western and Northern Cape of South Africa, Angola, and Namibia. To commemorate this centenary, the district has launched the ACT4IMPACT campaign, a call to action encouraging individuals of all ages to become community changemakers.
December 13, 2024
Hop on MyCiTi this Festive Season: Special Holiday Services and Late-Night Rides
The MyCiTi bus service has introduced festive season schedule adjustments to ensure residents and visitors can travel with ease during the holidays. With late-night shopping services and a special beach route for Atlantis residents, the MyCiTi team is making it convenient to explore Cape Town this festive season.
December 12, 2024
City Contact Centre operating hours adjusted for festive season
The City wants to inform residents that the Contact Centre operating hours for accounts and general inquiries will be adjusted during the festive season from 16 December 2024 to 6 January 2025. However, the Contact Centre’s 24/7 channels and services will remain open and available for all queries and complaints related to essential services.
December 5, 2024
Cape Town’s DHL Stadium Strikes Gold with Global Project Award
Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has achieved global recognition, winning a Gold Award at the prestigious International Project Management Association (IPMA) Global Awards for its cutting-edge pitch replacement project. This accolade, presented at an awards ceremony hosted at the stadium, highlights the exceptional planning, execution, and sustainability of the project, reinforcing the stadium’s status as a world-class venue.
December 2, 2024
Dive into Summer Safely: Cape Town’s Festive Beach Safety Plans Unveiled
As Cape Town gears up for a bustling festive season, the City has rolled out an extensive beach safety plan to protect both locals and tourists flocking to its pristine shores. With over 5,000 personnel deployed citywide and 680 lifeguards stationed at beaches and pools, the initiative is set to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer.
November 26, 2024
Cape Town’s bravest spread holiday spirit for Toy Run
The City’s Fire and Rescue Service joined hundreds of bikers for the 42nd Toy Run Cape Town, the annual charity drive that collects toys for children in foster homes, orphanages and places of safety.

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November 3, 2024
A Global Movement for Environmental Change-Earthshot Prize comes to Cape Town
A Global Movement for Environmental Change
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October 16, 2024
A Magical Evening at the Premiere Disney's The Magic Box
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October 8, 2024
Freestyle Kings Live!
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October 8, 2024
Disney's The Magic Box is coming to South Africa!
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October 7, 2024
COSATU take to the streets
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October 7, 2024
Duma the elephant's last home
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October 5, 2024
SA Navy Festival underway
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October 3, 2024
Beer industry boosts agricultural GDP recovery
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PODCASTS

admin on November 10, 2024“Back to the Drawing Board: Minister Malatsi Puts SABC Bill on Hold”
In a strategic move, Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Minister Malatsi, has announced the withdrawal of the SABC Bill (B32-2023) from the National Assembly. This decision follows comprehensive consultations and a review of public feedback, revealing that the current bill falls short of securing the long-term sustainability of the public broadcaster.
admin on October 25, 2024Inter Hotel Challenge 2024
Showcook.com MD Chania Morritt-Smith talks to KC Leisure about the Inter Hotel Challenge 2024.
admin on October 20, 2024Exploring Halaal Tourism with Fayrouz Holliday on #KC Leisure
Exploring Halaal Tourism with Fayrouz Holliday on #KC Leisure
admin on October 16, 2024Universal Access with Tarryn Tomlinson Part 10
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Cape Town Triathlon Returns to Ocean, Land, and Urban Park
March 19, 2025
This Sunday, 23 March 2025, the Mother City will once again host the thrilling RSAWEB Cape Town Triathlon. After a one-year hiatus, this iconic event is back, combining the beauty of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard with the endurance and spirit of athletes from around the world. Residents and spectators are encouraged to take note of event-day logistics to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all.
Sexy Is Back: CHICAGO – The Musical Returns to Cape Town!
March 5, 2025
Get ready, Cape Town – one of Broadway’s most iconic musicals is making a triumphant return! Owing to popular demand, the award-winning production of CHICAGO is set to light up Artscape Opera House from Wednesday, 27 August to Sunday, 28 September 2025. This revival promises an experience that’s as daring as it is dazzling, bringing the razzle-dazzle of Broadway right to our doorstep.
Cape Town Carnival 2025: Join the WowZA! Celebration on March 15th!
March 5, 2025
Get ready, Cape Town! The iconic Cape Town Carnival is returning on March 15th at the Green Point Fan Walk, promising an experience that’s bigger, bolder, and brighter than ever before. Celebrating 15 years of community spirit and creative expression, this year’s carnival is set to dazzle with a mix of established local talent and exciting new faces from near and far.
AUTUMN SYMPHONIES AT THE CITY HALL
March 5, 2025
Three concerts representing a wide variety of symphonic literature from Tallis to Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Sibelius and William Walton are designed to make the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s Autumn Symphonies as t the City Hall as diverse and compelling as possible. Booking is open at Webtickets and Artscape Dial-A-Seat 021 421 7695 (where discounted subscriptions are available) now.
Investec Cape Town Art Fair Returns with Global Talent and Emerging Artists
February 19, 2025
Cape Town is set to welcome the 12th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, the largest art event on the African continent, bringing together over 120 galleries and 300 artists from 58 countries. Running from Friday, 21 February to Sunday, 23 February 2025 at the CTICC, the fair continues to position the Mother City as a global art hub, drawing over 30,000 visitors annually.
Durbanville in for a hole lot of action at Standard Bank Ladies Open
February 18, 2025
The 11th edition of the Standard Bank Ladies Open swings into Cape Town this week. The City of Cape Town is a proud partner of the prestigious professional golf tournament.
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