[WATCH] City Hall clock is back in tune: Cape Town's iconic chime returns after 15 years

The chiming of the Cape Town City Hall clock could be heard echoing through the CBD for the first time in 15 years on Thursday. The clock was first installed in 1905, and its familiar chiming had been a known feature in the CBD, which echoed through the city centre until wear and tear caused it to cease.

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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth James Vos and City Hall staff outside the clock tower on 31 July 2025. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN