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Residential water restrictions explained

Insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels have led to the current drought in Cape Town. We need to work together to change the way we use our water

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Commercial water restrictions explained

Insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels have led to the current drought in Cape Town. We need to work together to change the way we use our water

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Water saving toolkits

To help you spread the word, we have created water-saving information packs for your home, business and hospitality industry.

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Cost of electricity

We bill you based on a three-tier tariff system comprising of the Lifeline tariff, the Domestic tariff and the Home User tariff. Find out how this works for residential and commercial properties.

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The City's Draft Budget 2020-2021

The City of Cape Town's budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services.

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Get involved

Discover how you can get involved in your community

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new disease that was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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Indigent benefits

Residents can apply for indigent benefits with the City to help them pay their rates, service charges or City housing rental payments.

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Safety and security resources

The City offers a variety of free interesting and educational material relating to safety and security.

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Going solar in the home

Installing renewable energy in your home could result in lower electricity costs and contribute to a more sustainable Cape Town.

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Loadshedding

Loadshedding power outages generally last for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one area being affected at a time during stage 1 and four areas being affected at a time during stage 3b.

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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

The Cape Town Future Energy Festival is a showcase of innovation and sustainable living.

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Alternative water sources

We live in a water-scarce region. The use of alternative water sources for irrigation and industrial purposes allows us to conserve the water supply from our dams.

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Record year for creation of BPO jobs

Amazon recently announced that it is on a drive to hire up to 3 000 South Africans in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector

Most of the new 6 216 jobs are held by young people under the age of 30 and are servicing customers in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia. With the scale of youth unemployment at an unprecedented level, this is welcomed news. ‘The City of Cape Town has invested heavily in this sector over the past 10 years and we have seen a return on this investment every year. However, 2019-20 is very special, with over 6 000 young people now able to access economic opportunities and contributing to the City’s economic development. ‘The City will continue to support the sector with various projects, most especially in providing skills initiatives to accelerate the learning curve for new entrants and also for young managers. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/BPO1.jpg" alt="" style="width:1082px;" /> </figure>‘The BPO sector is bucking all the trends. We are excited to see the growth on a year-on-year basis and are particularly impressed with operators demonstrating innovation when it comes to ‘work from home’ solutions. ‘This sector holds so many opportunities for young people as it currently employs almost 60 000 individuals in our city. Since the start of this financial year (July 2019), to date, the City of Cape Town has attracted R954 million worth of investments in the BPO sector. ‘Hence it makes business sense for the City to have identified BPO as a priority sector due to the number of job opportunities and investment potential it creates. As a city, we realised the importance of this sector and for this reason invested in our strategic business partner Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA) Western Cape. BPESA Western Cape is the City’s strategic business partner responsible for the growth and development of the call centre and BPO industry,’ said Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, One of the major contributors to the growth of the sector is the UK company, Capita. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/BPO22.jpg" alt="" /> </figure>Interim CEO at Capita, Cathleen Gultig, is looking ahead and expects 2020-2021 to be a successful year despite the obvious challenges presented by COVID-19: ‘All the operators are having to respond with great agility to ensure that they are making the work environment as safe as possible for our staff and we are all accelerating our development of “work from home” solutions. Despite the present crisis, we are all fairly bullish about the sector’s growth going forward and we hope to end the year with new brands represented in the Cape and in other parts of South Africa.’ <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/BPO34.jpg" alt="" style="width:1293px;" /> </figure>According to Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA) CEO in the Western Cape, Gareth Pritchard, this is a new record for the region: ‘The sector has never achieved such growth. We are excited about the reputation Cape Town is earning as a hub for global BPO jobs.’End

2020-07-09T22:00:00Z

City-supplied customers partly protected from current load-shedding

Most of the City of Cape Town-supplied customers are being load shed on Stage 1 until 22:00 today, 10 July 2020

The City has deployed extra generation capacity from its Steenbras Hydro Power Plant and will fire up its gas turbines where possible today to mitigate load-shedding. Demand is high due to the cold weather and we advise our customers to please reduce energy usage and switch off electrical appliances to avoid damage from power surges when the electricity comes back on. The situation is being monitored closely. ‘The massive maintenance work on the City’s Steenbras Hydro Pump Station has been completed successfully in time for the increased winter energy demand. Three of the four generation units have been returned to service. Due to the increased winter demand and lack of generation capacity from Eskom, the City is using the Steenbras plant primarily at the moment to manage the City’s higher winter demand during the day and off-peak hours. This is helping to mitigate load-shedding somewhat. We are also deploying our gas turbines to reduce the impact of load-shedding on the lower levels especially during the peak hours and given the very cold weather. The City is monitoring the situation closely, and we continue to encourage our customers and residents to please reduce energy usage especially during the peak times in the evenings,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy and Climate Change, Councillor Phindile Maxiti. Adopt smarter energy use habits in the home: <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Turn off the geyser and only turn it on an hour or two as required per day. </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Turn the geyser down to 60°C. Turning your geyser down from 70˚C to 60˚C will see a 5% reduction in your hot water electricity bill. </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Use less hot water. </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Shower instead of bathing. You will save up to 80% in water and use five times less electricity than heating bath water if you take a short shower. </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Dry your laundry using sunshine where possible and try not to use the tumble dryer. For rainy days, use drying racks indoors. </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Replace regular bulbs with energy-saving ones such as LEDs that use six times less electricity.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Seal gaps around windows and doors to keep heat from escaping and cold drafts from breezing in. </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">When you switch off appliances at the wall, you could save up to 6% more electricity. Pull out the charger from the wall too, this adds to your savings.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Use a stove plate that’s most similar to the size of your pot. An electric stove uses up to 40% of its heat when the pot is too small, which means you waste electricity. If you own an insulation cooker, bring your food to a boil then place it in there. The retained heat slow-cooks, saving up to 60% on energy.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Use warm water bottles instead of electric blankets. </div></li></ul>For more information on how to reduce usage, please visit <a href="http://www.savingelectricity.org.za/" target="_blank">www.savingelectricity.org.za</a> Reduce risk of nuisance tripping Residents are encouraged to reduce the risk and occurrence of nuisance tripping by switching off appliances, including geysers, air conditioners and pool pumps prior to load-shedding and leaving one light on to indicate the return of the supply. If customers experience an outage at an unscheduled time, or the electricity supply remains off for longer than the period specified in the schedule, please SMS the details to the City’s Technical Operations Centre on 31220. Please continue to follow the City of Cape Town on Facebook and Twitter for Eskom load-shedding alerts. City-supplied customers will be directed to the City’s website on <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/" target="_blank">www.capetown.gov.za</a> for updates. Eskom customers should visit <a href="http://www.loadshedding.eskom.co.za/" target="_blank">www.loadshedding.eskom.co.za</a> End

2020-07-09T22:00:00Z

City calling for comments on land earmarked for housing in Milnerton

Invitation to comment on the development application for nine erven in Racing Park

The City’s Development Management Department has received an application for the rezoning and consolidation of nine erven in Winning Way, Racing Park, Milnerton.The erven are located next to the Racing Park industrial area, and to the west of Dunoon. Although vacant, there are existing roads and services – water, sewer, stormwater, and electrical infrastructure – serving the erven.The application was submitted on behalf of the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements for the development of a transitional residential area comprising approximately 1 500 units in blocks of flats . The application concerns, among others, the rezoning of the erven from General Industry Zoning 1 to Mixed Use Zoning 1. The said application can be viewed on the following link: <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/landuseapplications">http://www.capetown.gov.za/landuseapplications</a>.The closing date for objections, comments and representations is Friday, 20 July 2020. The commenting period has been shortened in terms of the Land Use Planning Act (LUPA) to allow for an expedited planning approvals process in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Comments must be submitted on the prescribed form, together with a motivation. The prescribed form can be downloaded at: <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/LandUseObjections">http://www.capetown.gov.za/LandUseObjections</a>. The form may be submitted to the following email address: <a href="mailto:comments_objections.blaauwberg@capetown.gov.za">comments_objections.blaauwberg@capetown.gov.za</a>, or submitted in writing to the office of the Blaauwberg District Manager.‘I urge all interested parties and stakeholders to please take note of this urgent development application, and to comment by next Friday, 20 July 2020. The commenting period has been shortened as we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, this application is viewed as being urgent. The applicable documents are available online, as indicated above,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Marian Nieuwoudt.

2020-07-09T22:00:00Z

City engages with leadership of all informal traders associations under the theme ‘Trading and living amid COVID-19’

City recognised the key role that informal trading plays in poverty alleviation, income generation and entrepreneurial development

During deliberations with over 20 informal traders associations and 46 representatives, Alderman Twigg emphasised that the City recognised the key role that informal trading plays in poverty alleviation, income generation and entrepreneurial development and, in particular, the positive impact that it has on historically disadvantaged individuals and communities. This recognition is embodied in the City’s Informal Trading Policy and By-Law. The meeting, the first of its kind, was observed under COVID-19 social distancing protocols in the council chambers. Virtual technology was also used.Alderman Twigg acknowledged that as the City, we are adopting a more developmental approach to the informal trading sector in order to create an environment that is conducive to this sector’s growth, and that such an approach should encourage cooperative partnerships and engagements to bring our collective resources together and enhance the informal economic sector. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/informal%20traders1.jpg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>‘We met with the leadership of all informal traders associations this morning to better understand their needs and challenges so that we can continue supporting them going forward,’ said Alderman Twigg. The informal trader leadership raised issues such as:<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Problems with regards to illegal informal trading</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The need for more visible law enforcement</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Greater participation in the process of creating Trading Plans</div></li></ul>The meeting today gave the informal traders leadership the opportunity to share matters that are close to their heart to enable the Urban Management Directorate as a whole to better understand and better address the challenges the sector is experiencing.Traders were also informed of the City’s ongoing efforts to support their industry amid COVID-19, by issuing 10 000 COVID-19 Informal Traders’ Toolkits to those who qualify. This is to ensure that traders and their customers can continue to do business in a safe environment and that they conform to the strict health COVID-19 regulations. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/informal%20traders2.jpg" alt="" style="width:1898px;" /> </figure>The leadership present at the meeting expressed gratitude for the platform to engage with the City to discuss ‘trading and living amid COVID-19’ and the support offered through the informal trading toolkits.The City will also look at how to capacitate informal traders associations with skills programmes such as financial management and other soft skills to empower them to better run their businesses. For more information and/or queries regarding informal trading, please call 021 400 3131 (select option 6 for informal trading) or email <a href="mailto:informal.trading@capetown.gov.za">informal.trading@capetown.gov.za</a>.How to apply for an informal trading permit Unemployed individuals are encouraged to apply for an informal trading permit. South African citizens will need to provide their IDs and foreign nationals will need to provide proof of their legal status in South Africa. It’s easy to apply for an informal trading permit by completing the online application on the City’s e-Services website. Follow these simple steps: 1. Register for the City of Cape Town’s e-Services 2. Activate the informal trading service on e-Services 3. Apply for a trading bay For more information about registration, please visit this link. End

2020-07-08T22:00:00Z

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The cost of electricity

We bill you based on a three-tier tariff system comprising of the Lifeline tariff, the Domestic tariff and the Home User tariff. Find out how this works for residential and commercial properties.

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The City's Draft Budget 2020-2021

The City of Cape Town's budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services.

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District plans

The District Plans are medium term (10 year) plans that aim to guide spatial development processes and land use management within the district and are approved by the Council of City of Cape Town as policy.

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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and benefits both traders and locals.

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The Business Hub

The Business Hub provides information on starting and growing your business.

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Pay your traffic fine

The City has a number of different options for paying traffic fines. If you would like to pay your fine.

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Pay your rates and services accounts

You can pay your rates and services account in a number of different ways.

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Prevent illegal dumping

We are calling on all our residents to stop and report illegal dumping … Illegal dumping costs us money It costs the City R350 million every year to clean up illegal dumping …

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Upgrade to a new prepaid electricity meter

Find out if your suburb has been selected for a compulsory electricity meter upgrade

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Submit a building plan

If you are planning any building work on a property, you may need to submit a building plan for approval.

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Jobs and opportunities at the City

The City offers a range of employment and career development opportunities to suitably qualified applicants from a range of social and educational backgrounds.

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2020/21 Tariffs

Find out about the latest tariffs that affect you

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new disease that was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

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View the Council Meeting Calendar

Access the Council meeting calendar and agendas for upcoming meetings.

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Load-shedding

Access load-shedding schedule and tips to save electricity

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Coronavirus updates

We are operating with reduced services and communication channels as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and national lockdown.

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Load-shedding

Load-shedding stages are announced by Eskom and depend on the extent of the shortage of generation capacity

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Libraries

Loan out books, get access to electronic resources or take part in community programmes and events at any of our libraries

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Comment on the draft Allocation Policy: Housing Opportunities 2019

We are in the process of reviewing and updating our Allocation Policy: Housing Opportunities.

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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

The Cape Town Future Energy Festival is a showcase of innovation and sustainable living.

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Reduce rates for NPOs and PBOs

Some PBOs and NPOs which were previously excluded from the list due to legislative changes will now be able to benefit from reduced rates.

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Informal trading events

Our informal trading information sessions and events will provide you with relevant information to ensure compliance with the City’s policies and by-laws, as well as various business support initiatives that could help you develop your business.

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

The City will replace or repair a damaged or stolen wheelie bin free of charge.

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

There are a number of different options you can use when paying for and renewing your vehicle licence renewal.

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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

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Apply for new or replacement driver's licence

Find out how to get a new or replacement driver’s licence.

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Website maintenance: 3 July	<div class="ExternalClass5320280925774850A99FBE47B6D0A503"><p>You may experience intermittent connectivity to the City's website and online services between 18:00 - 22:00 as we undergo maintenance. We apologise for the inconvenience.</p> </div>
Website unavailable: 2 August 2019	<div class="ExternalClass50CD4FE0411647319F83C2333AA9E5CD"><p>The City’s website (www.capetown.gov.za) will be unavailable intermittently between 18:00 and 20:00 tonight as the IS&T Department will be installing necessary updates.</p> </div>
Eskom load-shedding: 16 Feb	<div class="ExternalClass3FEEE6DEB17C459F816E9E4F578F7F00"><p>Stage 2 active for both Eskom and City-supplied customers between 09:00 - 21:00. <a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Load_Shedding_All_Areas_Schedule_and_Map.pdf">Check the schedule</a> for times and areas affected, and <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Residential-utility-services/Residential-electricity-services/Load-shedding-and-outages">be prepared</a> for outages.</p></div>