Lockdown Information
30 Aug 2021
The great barbershop revival
Male grooming is on the up and this is evident in the number of barbershops that are thriving in the Cape Town CBD.…
Read more30 Aug 2021
Central City property still a good investment
The Cape Town CBD remains a prominent investment destination in spite of Covid-19 but buying the right property at the right…
Read more30 Aug 2021
CCID campaign to raise funds for cash-strapped NGOs
NGOs that work with the homeless population in the Cape Town CBD are stretched “incredibly thin” due to an increase in the…
Read more30 Aug 2021
Attracting tech titans to the Cape Town CBD
Downtown Cape Town is an enabled DigiTech environment, with stakeholders proactively putting in the work to keep the ecosystem…
Read more27 Jul 2021
Matt Manning's Wine Library Club
If any restaurateur’s been thinking out of the box during Covid-19 it’s Matt Manning. Chef extraordinaire, and owner of the…
Read more27 Jul 2021
Top co-working trends in the Cape Town CBD
The co-working sector in the Cape Town Central City has proved resilient and has managed to survive the economic effects of…
Read more27 Jul 2021
Take a virtual tour with us ...
With the country and the city in the grip of a third Covid-19 wave, and lockdown rules limiting physical events and gatherings…
Read more27 Jul 2021
Maintaining the fabric of Cape Town's Central City
As city centres around the world grapple with harsh Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the Cape Town Central City is holding its…
Read more27 Jul 2021
Parklets set to redefine downtown Cape Town
Parklets are adding to the character of the Cape Town CBD – and changing the way pedestrians and restaurant patrons use urban…
Read more27 Jul 2021
Central City icon One Thibault set to become standout mixed-use development
The conversion of One Thibault into a mixed-use development is set to redefine one of Cape Town’s iconic commercial buildings…
Read more27 Jul 2021
City’s cash flow, debt collection levels healthy
The City of Cape Town has written to the ratings agency Moody’s to clarify the outcome from a ratings report that has included…
Read more13 Jul 2021
City finalises operational plan to mitigate risks of public unrest
The City of Cape Town has been working on an operational plan to mitigate the risk of public unrest, amid ongoing scenes of…
Read more6 Jul 2021
Culemborg safe space marks three-year milestone
First opened in 2018 as a temporary shelter, the facility has had nearly 1 400 people passing through its gates, and served as…
Read more2 Jul 2021
CBD eateries takeout menus June 2021
Roll up and order, hungry folks! Fancy a warming bowl of soup with grilled cheese from Clarke's bar and dining room or a three-…
Read more2 Jul 2021
City embraces POPIA
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) comes into effect as from today, 1 July 2021. Thus, going forward…
Read more2 Jun 2021
Five trends that will impact Western Cape air travel in 2021
As the international aviation crisis, which has crippled the industry, continues, Cape Town is well-positioned to welcome back…
Read more2 Jun 2021
New Cape Town CBD residential property optimises on co-working and co-living
The transformation of the old Townhouse Hotel into a neighbourhood-centric development offering flexibility, convenience and…
Read more1 Jun 2021
Evolution of CCID Show You Care campaign
Over the past 13 years, the CCID’s annual Social Development fundraising campaign for the homeless – Show You Care – has grown…
Read more1 Jun 2021
What's on in the CBD
It may be cold outside but businesses in downtown Cape Town are perfectly placed to keep you warm and entertained with fun…
Read more1 Jun 2021
New uplifting initiative from Test Kitchen team
With its focus on advancing skills while preparing tasty food, The Test Kitchen Fledgelings is a very welcome addition to the…
Read more1 Jun 2021
Artscape's five-decade journey
As it celebrates its golden jubilee, Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre Centre has embarked on a poignant journey “from inhumanness…
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