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Open for business - Spring 2020

Central City retailers are keen to welcome back patrons as Lockdown moves to Level 1. We also chatted to the manager of one of…

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Living in the Central City

Thousands of people live in the heart of the vibrant Cape Town Central City. Every year we ask them why they love it and what…

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Come and play in the City Centre

The Cape Town CBD is everyone’s playground and is open for business. With great weather this Spring and all the safety…

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CCID launches economic report on Central City

It’s here! The eighth edition of the State of Cape Town Central City Report 2019 – A year in review, the CCID’s annual…

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City Centre Events: 28 September - 21 October 2020

Central City venues have taken the saying: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” to heart. Judging by the line up of…

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7 ways to transform the Covid-19 office

Business owners and landlords are having to swiftly reimagine and rethink the workplace not only to ensure it meets Covid-19…

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Guts and grit: Oxalis Eatery's recipe

Oxalis Eatery bravely opened to inner-city Cape Town on a rainy Friday at the end of August, on a shoestring budget, a wish and…

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City Centre events: 28 September 2020 to 21 October 2020

Central City venues have taken the saying: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” to heart. Judging by the line up of…

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Residential property in the Cape Town CBD remains resilient

Despite the harsh economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Cape Town’s Central City residential property market…

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Residential property in the Cape Town CBD remains resilient

Despite the harsh economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Cape Town’s Central City residential property market…

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Business as usual

As South Africa eases its Lockdown regulations to kick-start the struggling economy, the Cape Town Central City Improvement…

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Business as usual

As South Africa eases its Lockdown regulations to kick-start the struggling economy, the Cape Town Central City Improvement…

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Laura Robinson's 10 choice CBD spaces & places

Laura Robinson directs the all-important work of the Cape Town Heritage Trust from an idyllic cottage on the edge of the…

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East City property holds its own during Covid

The East City precinct of the Cape Town CBD is holding its own with property sales and developments worth millions of rands…

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The office is here to stay

In the short term, working remotely to prevent the spread of Covid-19 makes perfect sense. But the formal office is…

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Theatres in a lockdown world

Virtual performances have entertained audiences aptly during Covid-19 lockdowns around the world, but they will never replace…

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First Thursdays is back!

It’s time to get your groove on, Cape Town – First Thursdays is back! The popular initiative, which contributes…

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Jason Whitehead: Chef in quarantine

“Covid-19 is a virus to the body but medicine to humanity.” These words by Ladles of Love founder Danny Diliberto epitomise…

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City Centre Events: 1 September to 23 September 2020

With Lockdown restrictions easing, it’s time to come back to the city centre, people! While some events are still firmly online…

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Open for business - Winter 2020

The CCID takes a look at what Central City businesses are doing as the economy reopens. We also chatted to the manager of one…

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On the beat during lockdown

Engaging with the CBD’s homeless  community presents innumerable challenges during Covid-19. Yet, the CCID’s field and…

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