Visitor safety

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

10 October – 30 November 2022

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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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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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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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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and offers good employment opportunities for traders, as well as affordable goods and services to locals.

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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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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

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

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8,4km of sewers in Parow Valley successfully rehabilitated

Two major sewer rehabilitation projects in Parow Valley, launched in February 2025, have been successfully completed ahead of schedule.

The work was undertaken as part of the Mayor’s Priority Programme (MPP), through which Water and Sanitation has expanded its Sewer and Water Pipe Replacement Programme. A total of R523 million has been allocated to infrastructure maintenance and pipe replacement during the 2024/25 financial year. Due to the deteriorating condition of sewer infrastructure in the area, two separate rehabilitation projects were implemented. <ul> <li>Project 1: Rehabilitated 4,24km of 150mm diameter sewer mains across Market, Connaught, Rissik, Philips, Taylor, Potgieter, Prinsloo, Eland, Frederick, De Villiers, Jacaranda, Piet Retief, Hartbees, Paul Kruger, and Van Wyk Streets.</li> <li>Project 2: Rehabilitated 4,2km of 150mm to 225mm sewer mains in Joubert, Connaught, Rissik, Willie Van Der Poel, Taylor, Prinsloo, Moore, Frederick, De Villiers, Vlei, Riley, and Piet Retief Streets.</li> </ul> Some streets were shared between the two projects due to their length. <figure> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Sewers%20in%20Parow%201.JPG" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure> Both projects were completed on 14 April 2025, well ahead of the anticipated completion date in June. The rehabilitation used a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining method, a widely adopted trenchless technique that restores ageing sewer mains with minimal disruption to the surrounding area. This method included: <ul> <li>Isolating sections of the pipeline;</li> <li>Over-pumping or bypassing flows;</li> <li>Inserting a resin-saturated liner into the host pipe;</li> <li>Curing the liner in place;</li> <li>CCTV inspections;</li> <li>Robotic cutting; and</li> <li>Final pipe testing.</li> </ul> <figure> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Sewers%20in%20Parow%202.JPG" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure> ‘Rehabilitating ageing infrastructure is part of our broader strategy to ensure more reliable sanitation services across the city. While infrastructure upgrades are essential, preventing blockages also depends on responsible usage. Flushing items like nappies, rags, and other foreign materials causes avoidable sewer overflows. These items should never be flushed or disposed of down drains,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien. <figure> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Sewers%20in%20Parow%203.JPG" alt="" style="width:1900px;" /> </figure> Residents can help reduce sewer overflows: <ul style="margin-top:0cm;"> <li>Don't flush anything other than human waste and toilet paper. Anything else will block the pipes. See <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%2520and%2520home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/prevent-blocked-sewers&data=05%7c02%7cLisle.Brown%40capetown.gov.za%7c715a432b1eec4a8f6e6508dda99cdd52%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638853213434471022%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=H1cBeZ/5Q3kNgCNdKHk/BKkGDdrg0exFHnIxCn2n7u8%3D&reserved=0">www.capetown.gov.za/blocked-sewers</a>.</li> <li>Use only the City's solid waste services provided to get rid of your waste.</li> <li>Report sewer blockages and overflows using one of the City's official channels.</li> <li>Report vandalism of the sewer system and stolen or missing sewer manhole covers.</li> <li>Use the City's drop-off facilities to get rid of recyclables. See <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://bit.ly/3mhagVh&data=05%7c02%7cLisle.Brown%40capetown.gov.za%7c715a432b1eec4a8f6e6508dda99cdd52%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638853213434487210%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=01bkUpmyVJZkD8vypItUoMC/tY2x/HePvyQJH9/AXa0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3mhagVh</a></li> </ul> End

2025-06-11T22:00:00Z

City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits construction projects

Members of the City’s Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visited two construction projects currently under way.

‘Visits to housing projects are an important way for us as committee members to get out of meetings and see for ourselves how our efforts are helping our residents. We are committed to providing housing opportunities of all types to suit the individual situation of each potential beneficiary. We know that there is not one ideal type of housing opportunity for each potential beneficiary. There are various options to suit each individual's needs and financial status. The City can help each beneficiary find something suitable to their needs, depending on their personal situation, what kind of housing is available, and when. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/1001354344.jpg" alt="" style="width:935px;" /> </figure>'Knowing this, as an oversight committee, we wanted to look at two different construction projects for two very different types of housing opportunities. Today, 12 June 2025, we visited the Protea Village restitution project in Bishopscourt and the Regent Villas social housing project in Weltevreden Valley. Construction at both projects is progressing well and we look forward to visiting again in future when the projects have been completed. 'We regularly carry out a number of oversight visits in several areas around the metro to have a look at where improvements can be made. We extend our sincere gratitude to communities across the metro for working with the City as their support plays a vital role in the provision of housing opportunities. We again thank residents, the broader communities and all City teams,’ said Councillor Ntsodo. The City offers a number of types of housing opportunities to residents. These range from social housing to Breaking New Ground (BNG), GAP housing and the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme (UISP). For more information on the types of housing opportunities offered, visit this page: https://bit.ly/4ifVit8 and this page to view the City's Human Settlements Strategy: <a href="http://bit.ly/CCT-HSStrategy">http://bit.ly/CCT-HSStrategy</a>. The National Department of Rural Development and Land Reform’s Land Claims Commission is the lead authority in restitution matters and handles the claim process and manages the duration of the claim. In terms of restitution, the City’s role is to investigate and consider all formal claims that have been submitted on land owned by the City and to expedite the process as much as it can. Beneficiaries of City housing projects are selected in accordance with the City's Housing Allocation Policy and Housing Needs Register to ensure housing opportunities are made available in a fair and transparent manner that prevents queue jumping and to those who qualify for housing as per the South African legislation. The City's political office bearers do not have access to or influence over the Register and its qualifying beneficiaries. End

2025-06-11T22:00:00Z

#YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story

City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners

The objective of the annual #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial challenge is to unlock opportunities for entrepreneurs with existing businesses or business ideas, and in turn help address youth unemployment.<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ABC%20Youthstart12625.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /> Participants this year attended three training sessions and delivered pitch presentations to make it to the next round. Rashaad Sambaba entered the existing businesses category, and beat out dozens of other entrepreneurs during several rounds of pitches before the adjudication panel. Sambaba, 34, from Parow started the business in 2023. He has a staff complement of two and hopes to grow his business even more now that he has conquered #YouthStartCT. Theophilus Nyiki of IQula Colognes came in second, while Maronga Korora of MK24: Clean & Restore finished in third position The winners in the business ideas categories are: CATEGORY WINNER RUNNER-UP Manufacturing - Joshua Van Staden of I Can Only Imagine Agriculture and farming - Simone Govender of EcoCycle Solutions Nombasa Bungane of Future Focus Farmers Finance and business services - Erica Mbazima of She is Protected Morell Ndhlovu of Icebox Rentals Information technology - Miche Frans of GameXperience Africa Lungelo Siwela of Asifunde Chommie Tourism - Manthole Maila of Asafim Uriah Cloete of Art Galleries in Communities Cash prizes totalling R115, 000 were directly awarded to the winners of the Top 10 Existing Businesses, by ABSA. The top three finalists each received a tailored Business Development Support Intervention valued at up to R20, 000. This support, sponsored by ABSA, could include items such as electronic devices (e.g., inverters) tailored to their business needs. Additional prizes included business mentorship and coaching, training and development opportunities, office or co-working space memberships, business-related materials, financial support services (such as accounting and legal assistance), as well as exposure and networking opportunities. ‘A hearty congratulations not only to our winners, but to each and every participant who showed up, our partners and our Community, Arts and Culture Development Department for organising the challenge. It’s wonderful to be celebrating our young entrepreneurs in Youth Month. The #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge speaks to the City's commitment to youth development. We hope that the winners will build on their successes and share knowledge and expertise with other aspiring entrepreneurs in their local communities. The City will continue to invest in the Challenge, and we hope to see more young people entering the competition next year,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham. The 2023 winner, Justin Gelderbloem of JDG Events, was a subcontractor at last night’s awards ceremony and is now a vendor for the City. This demonstrates the impact that the competition has on young entrepreneurs and the kind of successes we are hoping for. The City’s partners in the competition included Workshop17, ABSA, ORTSA, the V&A Waterfront, False Bay College and Silulo Foundation. End

2025-06-11T22:00:00Z

Cape Town urges Police Minister to expand proposal for more municipal policing powers

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City will ask Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to expand his proposal for more powers.

‘We welcome the Minister’s willingness to expand municipal policing powers, but the draft regulations are far too limited. Our officers need more than just the existing powers to search and arrest – they need criminal investigative powers to build prosecution-ready case dockets. ‘These draft regulations are an important opportunity to grant investigative powers so municipal police can gain more convictions, and remove many more criminals from the streets for the sake of long-suffering communities, where the poorest and most vulnerable are hardest hit by gang, gun, drug and extortion-related crime. ‘With investigative powers, we can vastly improve conviction rates for the over 400 illegal firearm confiscations made by City officers annually. Right now the vast majority of these cases do not go to trial due to our broken criminal justice system, with SAPS and the NPA securing convictions in just 5% of the 1 670 cases of illegal guns seized by City officers over the last four years. ‘The City will propose changes to improve these draft regulations, and have already workshopped these with SAPS and other stakeholders at a regional level,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis. Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, said the City has introduced a special training module to ensure all its officers have the necessary statement-writing and docket-building skills in anticipation of the devolution of investigative powers. ‘We believe that our track record has shown that despite limited resources and policing powers, City police have made a massive impact in the fight against crime. With the necessary investigative powers are ready to do much more to improve the unacceptably low conviction rates, which our case-tracking data shows are largely due to the lack of detectives and investigative capacity within SAPS, outstanding ballistics and DNA reports, and slow court and prosecution processes,’ said Ald Smith. The City continues to invest in growing its policing resources, including: · Over 1 200 officers deployed to major crime hotspots via the LEAP initiative in partnership with the Western Cape Government · Further growth of over 1 100 uniformed officers since 2021, including the upcoming deployment of 700 more officers to provide dedicated neighbourhood policing capacity in each ward and to escort service delivery teams in unsafe areas · A major R800m safety technology investment for smarter policing, including drones, dashcams, gunshot detection, aerial surveillance, CCTV, dashcams, bodycams, automated number-plate recognition, and the digital system to coordinate it all, known as EPIC.End

2025-06-11T22:00:00Z

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Service Requests/Report a Fault (C3)

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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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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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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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

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

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

10 October – 30 November 2022

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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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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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