The City of Cape Town’s Data Strategy serves as a comprehensive roadmap for leveraging data to address urban challenges and improve the quality of life for its residents. By focusing on better data governance, integration, and the strategic use of real-time and historical data, the strategy aims to transform city operations and drive evidence-based decision-making. The strategy focuses on building modern data systems, encouraging collaboration, and creating a culture of innovation to deliver better services, use resources more efficiently, and make Cape Town a more sustainable and responsive city.