Cape Town’s events sector is thriving into the last quarter of the year with the city’s permitting office currently processing over 100 permits for events in October alone.

This month, events will include musical acts, women’s rugby, local football, a World Athletics Label Road Race marathon and a number of festivals.

The city, through its events department, is providing funding and/or support in the form of municipal services to at least 21 of these events.

Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, said the city is ready to play its role as a safety regulator and an events enabler.

“Our permitting office along with the events coordinating committee is working hand in hand with event organisers to ensure that, as we see a bump in the number of events, we maintain safety standards for the benefit of all event attendees. The city is also providing funding and in-kind support to these events because we value their contribution to the local economy and job creation.”