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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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City jobs and opportunities

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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Submit your water meter readings online

You can submit your water meter reading online through e-Services.

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Arrange a payment plan

We offer payment plans for property owners and tenants who have outstanding payments on their municipal accounts.

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Dam levels

The City of Cape Town and the National Department of Water and Sanitation measures dam levels to check how much water is available.

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Apply for a wheelie bin

Property owners can apply for a 240 litre wheelie bin for the household, while relevant sectional title complexes can apply for the required number of bins.

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

Pay for your vehicle licence renewal online through e-Services or in person.

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Prevent illegal dumping

The City calls on all communities to stop illegal dumping and to report anyone who engages in this act.

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Submit your electricity meter readings online

You can submit your own electricity meter reading or let the City read your meter for you.

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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

You can find your councillor, ward or subcouncil using our easy look-up tool.

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Qualifying residents can register on the City's Housing Needs Register (previously known as the Housing Database) to be considered for a variety of housing opportunities.

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Registering as an accredited waste service provider ensures that your business is compliant with the City's Integrated Waste Management By-law.

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How to read your water meter

You can submit your water meter reading by calling 0860 103 089 or entering it online via your municipal account on our e-Services portal.

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Comment on the proposed MyCiTi Phase 2A stop locations along direct routes

10 October – 30 November 2022

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Green Infrastructure Programme

We are developing a Green Infrastructure Programme (GIP) for Cape Town. This will improve current natural assets and help towards the planning of new green and sustainable features.

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Call to join City nature reserve advisory committees

The Protected Area Advisory Committees play a crucial role as they ensure that our communities have the opportunity to get involved and play an advisory role with regards to the management of the City's nature reserves.

Organisations from neighbouring communities and interest groups can get involved in matters concerning their local nature reserves and protected areas by serving on the advisory committees.'The Protected Area Advisory Committees play a crucial role as they ensure that our communities have the opportunity to get involved and play an advisory role with regards to the management of the City's nature reserves. The PAACs facilitate interaction, communication, engagement and the development of partnerships with surrounding communities and interest groups on the objectives of the reserves' management plans. We are always trying to improve our collaboration with residents, and platforms such as the PAACs assist us in building stronger and more resilient partnerships,' said the City's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.The membership of the PAACs is made up of representatives from formally constituted user groups and organisations. These delegated representatives do not serve in the PAACs in their personal capacity, but on behalf of the group or organisation. Also, the City may from time to time appoint specialist advisory members to serve on the PAAC.The PAACs were last renewed in 2021 as provided for in the Protected Areas Act. These committees serve a period of three years and membership is now open for renewal and applications by new members.The following nature reserves have PAACs:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Blaauwberg</li><li>Bracken, including Perdekop and Haasendal</li><li>Durbanville, including Uitkamp Wetland and Botterblom</li><li>False Bay, including Rondevlei, Zeekoevlei, Pelican Park, Slangetjiesbos, and Strandfontein birding area</li><li>Helderberg, including Silverboomkloof, Harmony Flats and Morkel's Cottage</li><li>Steenbras</li><li>Table Bay, including Rietvlei, Diep River, Milnerton Racecourse and Zoarvlei</li><li>Tygerberg, including Bothasig Fynbos Nature Reserve and Arriesfontein</li><li>Witzands Aquifer, including the Klein Dassenberg Hills</li><li>Wolfgat, including Zandwolf, Strandfontein Aquifer and Macassar Dunes</li><li>Zandvlei, including Muizenberg East </li><li>Edith Stephens</li></ul>'I invite organisations with an interest in nature conservation to please apply for membership to serve on these committees. The nature reserves concern all of us, they provide a calming refuge away from the busy built-up urban environment, provides opportunities for learning and exploring, and help preserve our biodiversity for future generations. Those who visit and use these areas are key stakeholders and guardians. All of us can make a contribution, get involved, and make a difference,' said Alderman Andrews.The closing date for applications is 17 May 2024. For more information and application forms:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Visit: <a href="http://bit.ly/CCT-PAAC2021" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/CCT-PAAC2021</a></li><li>Send an email to <a href="mailto:paac@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">paac@capetown.gov.za</a> </li></ul> End

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City investigates alternative lighting solutions for more informal settlements

The City is investigating solar powered lighting solutions for more informal settlements in the metro and this month visited the PJS informal settlement in Khayelitsha

Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen together with City officials, Dr Yael Borofsky and representatives from Lightup, an alternative lighting solutions organisation visited the PJS informal settlement to engage with the community about the solar powered lighting solutions in the area. Solar powered lighting solutions in informal settlements can bring a range of benefits to residents, the environment as well as the local economy in the community. As part of the City's new Urban Energy Poverty Alleviation Programme, alternative energy solutions are being investigated in informal settlements where grid connected electrification is not possible. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DJI_0023.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1282px;" /> </figure>'The City and its partners have been in a number of communities to assist residents with solar lighting solutions where formal electricity is not feasible. In the City's supply areas, almost 100% of the older existing informal settlements have been electrified. But there are many existing and newer settlements that have formed on land where it is not possible to electrify, such as on wetlands, in ponds or on roads- and nature reserves. Access to power remains an important focus for the City not only to improve living conditions but also to reduce the risk of fires primarily caused by open, unattended flames. 'The City continues to learn from experts on the ground and we thank all partners for their shared commitment in assisting residents who need it most. Earlier this year, we visited areas in Blackheath and QQ Section in Khayelitsha, with partners iShack and Zonke, to look at the solar lighting projects being carried out there, and we will be investigating the options for more unelectrified areas in the coming months. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_5560.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1730px;" /> </figure>'By providing safe, sustainable, and affordable solutions in communities our solar lighting projects can make an immediate impact and significantly improve the lives of residents in informal settlements,' said Councillor van Reenen.Benefits of solar powered lighting in informal settlements:<ul><li>Safety and Security</li><li>Enhanced visibility</li><li>Improved quality of life</li><li>Extended working hours for businesses</li><li>Educational opportunities – extended study hours for students </li><li>Environmental benefits</li><li>Reduced fire risks in the winter</li><li>Improved health for the community </li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_5607.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>End

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Cape Town puts R5,5m into recruiting youth for jobs

The City of Cape Town is putting a R5,5m budget behind Jobs Connect – a recruitment platform to link young people with employers, which also includes work readiness training opportunities

To date, over 100 000 Capetonians have signed up to the Jobs Connect platform, which offers an easy-to-use, accessible way to connect work-seekers with employers.'Jobs Connect offers Capetonians an opportunity to find work and training opportunities in our high-growth sectors, including call centres, hospitality, manufacturing, retail and more. Importantly, these sectors have low-barriers to entry especially for young people hoping to experience the life-changing transformative power of earning an income for the first time. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/JB2_0343.JPG" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>'The Jobs Connect platform is just one of the many ways the City is ensuring that Cape Town maintains the lowest broad unemployment rate of all SA metros, with 363 000 new jobs created in our metro since the current local government term of office began in November 2021,' said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. The Jobs Connect platform can be accessed via mobile phone or desktop, and is data-free for MTN and Vodacom users. Users create an online profile that serves as their digital CV. Thereafter they complete a digital numeracy and literacy assessment. Both the CV and the assessment certificates are downloadable. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/JB2_0410.JPG" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>Once registered and assessed, people can go through the platform to see what training and learnership opportunities are available. Job-seekers are also able to drill down to opportunities by area. Individuals who are selected for an interview are automatically notified via SMS or WhatsApp. 'Looking for work can be time-consuming and stressful, and can cost work-seekers up to R1 500 per month according to studies. Jobs Connect eliminates many of these issues by offering a streamlined, user-friendly, and cost-effective online system. 'With over 100 000 Capetonians registered on this platform, we are seeing promising results for both work-seekers and employers. 'Recently, Jobs Connect, which is managed by Leelyn Management, collaborated with Smile FM in securing 12 914 job opportunities for Capetonians in just a few weeks before Christmas 2023. This was well above the campaign's target of 10 000 jobs,' said Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.How to get started on Jobs ConnectTo get onto Jobs Connect, work-seekers need to register their details on the website, <a href="https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https://jobsconnect.leelyn.co.za&umid=90943dc9-dd51-4891-aa62-14f072956a32&auth=2ad3eefb43d42e4af99fdc07ba99e48e7318d45f-396ea0dd6f4518a424d13f912e478db607007251" target="_blank">https://jobsconnect.leelyn.co.za/</a> and complete a literacy and numeracy assessment.Business owners looking for talent can also register as an employer by contacting Leelyn Management at <a href="mailto:info@leelyn.co.za" target="_blank">info@leelyn.co.za</a> or phone 021 558 1552. End

2024-04-14T22:00:00Z

City agencies recover eight firearms in a week

The confiscations bring the total number of firearms recovered in April to at least 14, as well as a zip gun and two imitation firearms.

Between Monday 8 April and Sunday 14 April, Law Enforcement officers recovered five firearms in Gugulethu, Philippi East, Samora Machel and Manenberg (2), and made six arrests.Officers also arrested an 18-year-old suspect for the possession of an imitation firearm and four blank rounds in Mfuleni, and in Delft, a LEAP officer arrested two suspects after finding them in possession of cellphones and a blood-stained knife. They were later linked to a murder in the area. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/confiscated%20firearm%202.jpeg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1898px;" /> </figure>Metro Police officers recovered three firearms in Manenberg, as well as a replica pistol, and arrested four suspects. One of the recovered firearms was reported stolen in Hartebeespoort Dam in February.'In the past week, with the flare up of gang violence in Manenberg, the City redirected staff to increase our presence on the ground. Now Lavender Hill too is seeing a surge in violence. We are doing everything we can to stem the tide, and the firearm recoveries and related arrests attest to that. While the City is pursuing every possible way to support communities being affected by gang violence, we cannot replace the role that the South African Police Services should play. The Constitution and national government assigns the constitutional duties and budget for crime prevention to them. As a consequence, I requested the Provincial Minister for Policing Oversight and Community Safety, Reagan Allen, to call an urgent meeting last week, which took place on the morning of Thursday 11 April. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/confiscated%20firearm%204.jpeg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>'In this meeting the City requested an urgent joint policing intervention and intensification of boots on the ground, investigative interventions and technologies in the gang hotspots and proposed a Joint Operations Centre which could coordinate these interventions. This was agreed to by all and the City continues to follow up with the South African Police Service to activate this intervention, which will seek to change the method of intervention in the past, to achieve more impactful outcomes,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.In general enforcement, the City's agencies made 336 arrests and issued 54 166 fines for various offences.The Law Enforcement Department arrested 247 suspects and issued 3 702 notices for various by-law transgressions. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/confiscated%20firearm1.jpeg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:2536px;" /> </figure>Metro Police officers made 47 arrests, including four for drunk driving, and issued 3 087 fines for various traffic and by-law transgressions.The City's Traffic Service arrested 42 motorists in the past week – 38 for driving under the influence and four for reckless and negligent driving.Officers also executed 2 426 warrants of arrest, impounded 188 vehicles and recorded 47 377 offences.The City's Public Emergency Communication Centre saw a near 20% drop in incidents over the weekend, from 1 913 to 1 559. Among these were 36 fires (161 last weekend), 651 medical incidents – down from 727, 110 cases of assault, 39 domestic violence cases and 56 road accidents. End

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Prevent blocked sewers

The City has an excessively high number of sewer blockages each year. On average, we attend to nearly 300 sewer blockages every day. Clearing these blockages makes our operational costs higher.

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Get Grants-in-Aid funding

The City of Cape Town makes grants-in-aid available to organisations to fund projects that benefit the community and assist the City in realising its goals and objectives as set out by the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).

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Apply for debt relief

If you would like to have your debt written off, please contact us directly to find out if you qualify.

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Registering as an accredited waste service provider ensures that your business is compliant with the City's Integrated Waste Management By-law.

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How to read your water meter

You can submit your water meter reading by calling 0860 103 089 or entering it online via your municipal account on our e-Services portal.

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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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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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Informal trading

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

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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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City jobs and opportunities

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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Pay your rates and services accounts

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

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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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The Business Hub

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

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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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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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Submit your water meter readings online

You can submit your water meter reading online through e-Services.

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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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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

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

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Arrange a payment plan

We offer payment plans for property owners and tenants who have outstanding payments on their municipal accounts.

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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.

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Submit your electricity meter readings online

You can submit your own electricity meter reading or let the City read your meter for you.

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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

You can find your councillor, ward or subcouncil using our easy look-up tool.

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Qualifying residents can register on the City's Housing Needs Register (previously known as the Housing Database) to be considered for a variety of housing opportunities.

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Apply for a wheelie bin

Property owners can apply for a 240 litre wheelie bin for their household

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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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