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| November 22, 2024

Food safety - Online tool available for Certificates of Acceptability

The City’s Environmental Health Service has received at least one thousand applications for Certificates of Acceptability (COA) this week.

| November 21, 2024

Good Hope Centre to get new life

The City of Cape Town has unveiled ambitious plans to rejuvenate the iconic Good Hope Centre, with a focus on preserving its historical value while transforming it into a vibrant mixed-use hub. This initiative aims to blend heritage conservation with urban development, aligning with the city’s broader goals of economic growth and community revitalization.

| November 19, 2024

City announces Top 10 finalists for Festive Lights Switch-On Comedy Showdown

The finalists will go head-to-head at the V&A Waterfront this weekend, for a shot at making it onstage at the annual Festive Lights Switch-On event on the Grand Parade on Sunday, 1 December.

| November 15, 2024

Empowerment Unleashed: WomenIN Festival 2024 Shines in Cape Town

Cape Town’s vibrant Silo District was the epicenter of empowerment and innovation as the WomenIN Festival 2024 wrapped up on 14 and 15 November. The two-day event brought together hundreds of attendees from across the globe to celebrate women's leadership and explore pathways for impactful change in sectors like business, technology, and the arts.

| November 15, 2024

R1.2 Billion Development Set to Transform Cape Town’s CBD

Cape Town is poised for significant economic growth with a new R1.2 billion mixed-use development planned for the Central Business District (CBD). This project follows a successful public lease auction of prime land adjacent to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), awarded to Afrirent Holdings. The landmark development will feature a blend of lifestyle, retail, office spaces, and a hotel, reinforcing Cape Town’s reputation as a top global destination for both business and tourism.

| November 12, 2024

Festive Lights Switch-On: Artist Announcement – a shining celebration for the ‘People of Hope’

Mörda, Mafikizolo, Ouma Sarie, Dr Victor & the Rasta Rebels and more on line-up for this year’s grand event that kicks off the summer season with panache on Sunday, 1 December. Read more below:

| November 12, 2024

“Take a Hike Day 2024” – Climbing Table Mountain, for a good cause.

In alignment with Earthshot’s mission to inspire environmental restoration and innovation, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is excited to present its annual “Take a Hike Day” on Saturday, 16 November 2024.

| November 12, 2024

Cape Town's Property Developers Forum: Strengthening Collaboration for Urban Growth

Cape Town’s Spatial Planning and Environment (SPE) directorate hosted the second Property Developers Forum on 11 November 2024. This event, building on its June debut, reflects the city's commitment to improving engagement with the property development sector and enhancing the business climate at a municipal level.

| November 11, 2024

Zibonele FM Ushers in New Era with City’s Proposed Property Sale

Zibonele FM, one of Khayelitsha’s most influential community radio stations, is on the brink of a significant milestone as the City Council has given in-principle approval for the discounted sale of its leased property. This property sale, which also includes adjacent land, aims to provide Zibonele FM with a permanent base, allowing the station to bolster its services and impact within the community. The proposal now awaits further process and final Council approval.

| November 10, 2024

Get Ready for a Season of Musical Magic at Ster-Kinekor Cinemas

This November and December, Ster-Kinekor is bringing a festive musical extravaganza to cinema screens across South Africa with two grand concert films: Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Anniversary Celebration and André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver.

| November 10, 2024

Minister Malatsi Puts SABC TV Licence 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.

| November 7, 2024

Exciting Family-Friendly Events in Cape Town This November

Cape Town's November events calendar promises excitement and diversity with more than 166 events scheduled throughout the month. The highlight of the month is the prestigious Earthshot Prize Awards on 6 November, held at the Green Point Shared Fields. This eco-conscious event will feature renowned artists like Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Lebo M, the Ndlovu Youth Choir, and Uncle Waffles, celebrating groundbreaking environmental efforts. Road closures in the Green Point area from 15:00 to 23:00 will accompany this event.

| November 7, 2024

Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has spent time engaging with businesses that have benefited from Jobs Connect, gaining insights into how the programme is helping them find the right skills to grow and succeed. Jobs Connect, Cape Town’s leading workforce development programme, continues to be a game-changer – not only for job seekers, but also for the city’s small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs).

| November 7, 2024

Experience the joy of live music in the heart of Cape Town with friends and family at Jazz on The Green

Red Hot & Blue and Rolling Audio are proud to present a day for friends and family to come together and experience the joy of live music in the heart of Cape Town.

| November 6, 2024

MyCiTi brings additional stops and route improvements

The City of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service is pleased to announce a number of improvements to routes and services in Table View, Khayelitsha and Atlantis from Saturday, 9 November 2024. The improvements include the addition of two new stops in Khayelitsha, one additional stop in Atlantis, and the expansion of services in Table View with nine new stops.

| November 5, 2024

Vendor applications open for the 2025 My Cape Town Market Company’s Garden

Vendor applications open on Tuesday, 5 November at 09:00 and close on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 12:00 midday.

| November 5, 2024

THE MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW IS BACK IN SOUTH AFRICA!

The King of Pop is returning—through the electrifying talent of Garth Field in The Michael Jackson HIStory Show. This internationally-acclaimed tribute to the legendary Michael Jackson is set to tour Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, marking the 2024 grand finale of an already successful run in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.

| November 4, 2024

Air France Unveils New Michelin-Starred Menus for South African Flights

Air France is raising the bar in in-flight dining with its newly launched Michelin-starred menus on flights from Paris to Cape Town and Johannesburg, catering to its discerning Business and Premium cabin customers. The new culinary offerings are part of a collaboration between Air France and top French chefs, including the recently awarded three-star Michelin chef Jérôme Banctel, renowned for his innovative approach and subtle flavour combinations.

| November 4, 2024

"Conclave" – A Thrilling Look at Power, Faith, and the Secrets of the Vatican

The movie Conclave, directed by Edward Berger and based on Robert Harris’s novel, is a riveting, suspense-filled thriller set against the secretive backdrop of the Vatican. Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, the Dean tasked with overseeing the selection of the new Pope following the sudden death of the previous pontiff. This process, known as the conclave, is typically conducted behind closed doors, but Berger’s film opens a window into the intrigue and moral dilemmas that underlie the proceedings.

| November 3, 2024

Cape Town Hosts Earthshot Week 2024: A Celebration of Environmental Innovation

This week, Cape Town will welcome the prestigious Earthshot Prize Week, a groundbreaking event promoting climate action and sustainability solutions from around the world. Founded by Prince William, Earthshot Week—running from 4 to 7 November 2024—will feature a series of panels, though- leadership events, and culminate in the globally anticipated Earthshot Prize Awards on 6 November. The event aims to spotlight global environmental innovators and their solutions to some of the planet's most pressing ecological challenges.

| November 1, 2024

The Castle precinct gets cleared.

Under the direction of the Sheriff of the Court, with the assistance of the SAPS and Cape Town Metro Police, the eviction of unlawful occupants at the Castle of Good Hope was completed this morning.

| November 1, 2024

City of Cape Town enforcement and emergency services primed for Guy Fawkes

As Guy Fawkes approaches, Cape Town’s enforcement and emergency services are preparing to maintain safety and curb illegal activities. The City’s Safety and Security Directorate will focus on known hotspots, monitoring for both fireworks and destructive behaviors like vehicle stoning and mob incidents. Encouragingly, last year saw a 31% drop in fireworks-related incidents.

| November 1, 2024

New WhatsApp line for public transport industry

The City of Cape Town’s Transport Regulations branch has launched a new WhatsApp channel to streamline communication with Cape Town’s public transport industry. Minibus and metered taxi operators can now use the WhatsApp number( 083 375 1725) to confirm their operational status. They and other public transport operators can also report route conflicts or invasions, schedule meetings with the branch and reference frequently asked questions.

| November 1, 2024

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐫𝐞

Artscape Theatre is excited to announce its annual Rural Outreach Concerts, coming to Mamre near Atlantis on the West Coast on the 31st of October and 1st of November 2024 at the Mamre Primary School. This initiative aims to bring high-quality performing arts to rural communities, creating opportunities for cultural enrichment and celebrating local talent, by taking the theatre to the people.