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What's on in the Cape Town CBD

Winter in Cape Town has its own special magic. Wrap up warmly and head to town to enjoy a wealth of heart-warming shows,…

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Artscape's Marlene le Roux: A real mensch

Marlene le Roux might be small in stature but she is big in heart and soul. She is also big on ideas and executing them, and…

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CCID launches 2019 "Show You Care" Winter Campaign

The CCID has launched its 2019 “Show you care” winter campaign with an ambitious fundraising drive to raise R100 000 for the…

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Urban Management team storms in

The CCID’s Urban Management department sprang into action to avert danger in the CBD as an intensive cold snap characterised by…

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Swan Café turns one

It's been a year since Jessica Rushmere opened the doors to Swan Café, Cape Town's first French crêperie. We stopped by to find…

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Cape Town central city safety measures hold their own globally

Security measures in place to ensure safety in the Cape Town Central City are in line with other international cities, if not…

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CTICC booked until 2026 for over 100 international events

The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) continues to have a major impact on the Western Cape and national economy…

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Large mural sheds light on CBD

A massive mural has been unveiled in the Cape Town Central City, enhancing the CBD’s urban environment and uniqueness. On 1…

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Central City Happenings: 25 July 2019 to 21 August 2019

Looking for something to do over the next few weeks? Have a look at what’s on offer in the Central City to see what tickles…

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A happy ending for Obey Togarepi

He remembers telling his brother “at some point” that he was done fighting, that it was time to go home. It was time to…

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Debunking myths about the homeless

We see streetpeople every day and often make hasty assumptions and judgments about them and their circumstances. But they are…

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Showing they care this winter

To help ease the plight of the CBD’s homeless community during the bitterly cold and wet winter months, the CCID’s Social…

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Ways to show generosity to people living on the street

In the special supplement, The Tough Times, contained in the winter 2019 issue of City Views, various ways to show generosity…

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Winter is here

Here’s a selection of some of the exciting Central City events that are highlighted in the 2019 winter issue of City Views.…

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Fun activities to do this winter in the CBD

The 2019 winter issue of City Views has some wonderful fun activities for you to enjoy during the colder months. Here’s a…

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Exploring the rise of sneaker culture in the Central City

“There are sneakers everywhere,” says Anna Wintour, artistic director of Condé Nast and editor-in-chief of US VOGUE. And she…

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Open for business - Winter 2018

The CCID wishes these new retailers all the best in the Central City. We also chatted to the manager of one of them in our…

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Assist in restoring dignity

Our Social Development department is launching its annual winter “Show you care” campaign in July to raise public awareness…

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CENTRAL CITY HAPPENINGS: 20 JUNE 2019 TO 17 JULY 2019

Beat the winter blues with some of the Central City’s most exciting events and activities. 21 to 22 June Kafka's Ape Kafka’s…

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Cape Town Coffee Festival deemed a success

The long-awaited Cape Town Coffee Festival’s successful debut has further enhanced the Central City’s vibrant and growing…

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CCID FLIES FLAG IN TOKYO

Cape Town’s successes and challenges in creating a dynamic downtown district earned international exposure last month with the…

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CCID’s operational teams get new home

Home is where you hang your hat, as the saying goes. And now, after months of waiting, the CCID’s Straatwerk team and…

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