Cape Town
Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa and the capital city of the Western Cape province. It is the country's second-most populous city, with a metropolitan population of about 4.7-million people. The city serves as a major economic hub for the Western Cape and the broader southern African region, with key industries including tourism, finance, manufacturing, information technology and creative services. Cape Town is home to the Port of Cape Town, one of the busiest ports in sub-Saharan Africa, which plays a vital role in international trade and logistics. The city's economy also benefits from a thriving small and medium enterprise sector, including food production, craft industries and export-oriented businesses. Cape Town is a significant destination for international business, attracting foreign investment and hosting regional offices of multinational corporations. The city's infrastructure includes Cape Town International Airport, which connects South Africa to major global markets including Europe, the Middle East and other African countries. Cape Town's strategic location, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment have made it an important centre for trade missions and economic partnerships, particularly with the United Kingdom and other European nations. Founded in 1652 as a supply station for the Dutch East India Company, Cape Town has evolved into a cosmopolitan city that blends historical significance with modern economic dynamism.
Cape Town Updates
Beyond catch-up
By: Terence Creamer 4th September 2026 For most South Africans living in the country’s largest cities, the infrastructure backlogs are not only visible but painfully disruptive. Driving... →
Daily Podcast – September 03, 2026
By: Halima Frost 3rd September 2026 Making headlines: ANC reiterates ‘system glitches’ as it appeals to IEC to recognise election candidates; DA escalates battle against Gayton... →
Former ANC councillor Mjuza defects to DA in Cape Town
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd September 2026 The DA on Thursday officially welcomed former ANC Ward 39 councillor Thembinkosi Mjuza to the party, announcing him as their newly fielded... →
DA welcomes Thembinkosi Mjuza as Cape Town Ward 39 Candidate
3rd September 2026 Having seen the DA’s work on the ground, especially in communities where the DA has no ward councillor, Mjuza says the party’s consistent service... →
€300m in JET-linked loans to support trading-services reform across South Africa’s cities 
By: Terence Creamer 3rd September 2026 The National Treasury has secured €300-million in concessional loan financing, equivalent to R5.6-billion, to support its Metro Trading Services... →
IEC records 43% surge in candidates for Nov elections, despite thousands missing registration cutoff
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd September 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a massive surge in political participation ahead of the upcoming local government... →
The DA Will Take Cape Town Forward For All
2nd September 2026 The DA today launched its first Cape Town election posters carrying the message “Take Cape Town Forward For All”, as we work to retain a stable... →
Location is not a luxury: The Constitutional Court rewrites the rules on housing and spatial justice
1st September 2026 On 2 July 2026, the Constitutional Court affirmed the fundamental importance of location as an aspect of adequate housing, cementing the... →
Cape Town signs two agreements to buy power at below Eskom rates
By: Irma Venter 31st August 2026 The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has signed two purchase agreements for a combined 70 MW of power, with more to follow in the coming months under a... →
Refreshed DA ward nominations fire up greater service delivery in Cape Town
26th August 2026 After more than a year of an intensive candidate selection process, the Democratic Alliance can confirm that we have finalised our team of ward and... →
