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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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Word to the water wise

These Central City stakeholders are setting an example for saving our most precious resource. To help mitigate the dropping…

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The Central City’s dirty secret

The CCID’s annual #KeepItClean campaign highlights the Urban Management services it provides in the Cape Town CBD. But what if…

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City calls for comment on CBD’s Foreshore Freeway Precinct

On Monday 6 March, the City of Cape Town unveiled the six proposals it had received from the private sector for the development…

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Plans for Speaker’s Corner shared with public

Speaker’s Corner, a well-known heritage building bordering on Parliament Street and overlooking Church Square in the East City…

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Inspiring art for all

The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) will stage its third Live Art Festival until 26 February. The Cape Town-based biennale…

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Central City events: 15 February till 14 March

Regulars First Thursdays (2 March) Tuning the Vine (8 March) Until 27 March Monday Night Magic World-class local and…

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Let’s be water wise together

On 1 February, the City of Cape Town implemented level 3B water restrictions in an attempt to further mitigate the water crisis…

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Lights, camera, satisfaction

There are suburban mall cinemas, and then there are Central City cinemas where every screening is a special occasion. Here’s…

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Have your say

Public participation empowers citizens and is a vital part of democratic governance. To this end, the Cape Town Central City…

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Save the date

So you missed Valentine’s Day? Not to worry, here are some things you could do in the Central City to make it up to your loved…

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CCID assets undergo extensive rebranding

Branded items belonging to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) are getting a fresh look for 2017. This is to…

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State of the Nation Address 2017 road closures

The annual State of the Nation Address takes place at Parliament on 9 February, and there will be several road closures and…

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Central City events: 18 January till 15 February

Although we haven't come across any specific celebrations of Valentine's Day, there are plenty of events and activities to…

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Open Streets transforms Bree and Longmarket streets

This past Sunday, 15 January 2017, part of the Central City went car free, and the influx of people was astounding. Here’s a…

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Back to work, back to reality?

As you get down to business in the new year, remember that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Here are five ways to…

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Ensuring a good morning in the Central City

Ever wondered how the Cape Town CBD manages to look so fresh at first light, even in party season? It’s not magic; it’s the…

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Help The Homestead

The Homestead, a CCID partner NGO that provides shelter to male street children, is recovering from a devastating fire, and…

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A festive season follow-up from CCID Safety & Security

The Central City stayed safe this festive season, thanks to the combined efforts of the Cape Town Central City Improvement…

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Cape Town CBD residents turn to hotels as a lifestyle option

Along with the usual sectional title residential living that has blossomed in apartment blocks in the Cape Town CBD over the…

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Stash it, don’t flash it

During summer, the CCID Safety & Security runs its annual campaign to promote public awareness in the Central City. Watch…

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SA’s favourite trolley dolly lands in Bree Street

Aviation goddess Cathy Specific and her alter-ego, Brendan van Rhyn, are pioneering Cape Town’s Bree Street theatre district.…

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