Articles about City of Cape Town

MyCiTi e-bus test to go live in Cape Town

The city’s urban mobility directorate and the University of Cape Town collaborate to research the use of electric buses.

Cape Town warns of WhatsApp-based EPWP jobs scam

The city cautions that a new Expanded Public Works Programme jobs scam is making the rounds on the messaging platform.

Cape Town reaps rewards of green energy push

The city’s renewable energy efforts resulted in employment gains and investments to the tune of R2.6 billion, between 2014 and 2024.

Top ICT tenders: Cape Town targets ‘complex’ SAP ERP refresh

The installation of core financial and operational software solutions forms part of the City of Cape Town’s strategic core application refresh programme.

Mayor calls for signal-blocking of Pollsmoor Prison cellphones

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis backs pilot for sophisticated signal-blocking tech at Pollsmoor, amid reports of crime and extortion from within prison cells.

Golden Arrow intensifies electric bus rollout in Cape Town

With 60 buses currently being used across the city, Golden Arrow Bus Services plans to increase its electric fleet to 120 by the end of the year.

Cape Town embraces tech for fleet management

The city’s Department of Fleet Management introduces new technology-driven vehicle tracking solutions.

Top ICT tenders: CSIR targets network refresh

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research embarks on projects to enhance security, ensure access and modernise its telephony system.

Top ICT tenders: Metros put new budgets to work

South Africa’s largest municipalities are embracing the new financial year by taking to the eTenders Portal.

Top ICT tenders: SABS calls for new standards platform development

The South African Bureau of Standards wishes to replace its bespoke SABStan application, which dates back to 1998.

Top ICT tenders: COGTA pursues smart cities plans

The Department of Cooporative Governance and Traditional Affairs identifies six municipalities for redesign and refurbishment as smart cities.

Cape Town to fill gaps in e-hailing, meter-taxi sector

The city offers an additional 1 106 operating licences for e-hailing and metered taxi operators, to ensure adequate service provision.