Publicis Groupe Africa has been appointed by the City of Cape Town as its full-service communications partner, following a hotly contested tender process.
The appointment looks to meet the bold ambition of the Mother City with elevated public-sector communication, grounded in innovation, collaboration, and purpose-led storytelling.
The City of Cape Town is widely recognised as one of Africa’s most forward-thinking and globally respected cities. As a city that welcomes millions of residents, visitors, and investors alike, the City of Cape Town understands that clear, compelling communication is essential to strengthening trust, driving participation, and enabling progress.
Priya Reddy, Director of Communication for the City of Cape Town, said: “Cape Town is a vibrant and multifaceted city, and our communications must reflect that. We were looking for an agency that could match our energy and ambition, understand our complexity, and deliver with creativity and discipline. Publicis stood out not only for their integrated capabilities, but also for their deep commitment to collaboration. We’re excited to work with a partner that shares our vision and will help bring our stories to life in meaningful ways”.
Jonty Fisher, Senior Vice President at Publicis Groupe Africa, added: “We’re incredibly honoured to partner with the City of Cape Town, a city with a storied heritage but an innovative, future-fit ambition. This partnership gives us the opportunity to apply the full strength of our ‘Power of One’ philosophy, integrating creativity, data, and media under one collaborative model. It’s more than a communications contract; it’s a shared mission to inform, uplift, and engage more than five million residents and stakeholders as the Mother City delivers on its ambitious future plans.”
Publicis Groupe Africa was selected for its ability to deliver end-to-end communications solutions through an agile, multidisciplinary Power of One model ensuring cohesive, high-impact messaging across platforms and communities.
The win reinforces Publicis Groupe Africa’s position as a partner of choice for institutions shaping Africa’s future. Delivering communication that doesn’t just inform, but inspires action and drives lasting impact.