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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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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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Your City in 60 seconds

Catch up on the latest important City news updates with your City in 60 seconds.

<p>Each week, we share a new video giving you a snapshot of what we are up to in your community.</p><div class="responsive-media"> <iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/leNC0FpmBlQ?si=c6apq7mT0AE4K4IG" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div> <br> <div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Composting%20is%20easy%20%E2%80%93%20get%20your%20bin%20this%20month"> <img class="responsive" alt="Composting is easy – get your bin this month" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/compost-bins-2-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Composting%20is%20easy%20%E2%80%93%20get%20your%20bin%20this%20month"> <strong>Composting is easy – get your bin this month</strong></a> <br>Claim your FREE home composting bin this November. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/safety-in-the-home/environmental-health-in-the-home/prevent-illegal-dumping"> <img class="responsive" alt="Prevent illegal dumping" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Illegal-dumping-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/safety-in-the-home/environmental-health-in-the-home/prevent-illegal-dumping"> <strong>Prevent illegal dumping</strong> </a> <br>Report illegal dumping: 0800 110 077 | To clear dumping: 0860 103 089. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Open%20Streets%20in%20the%20Inner%20City%2c%20Langa%20this%20summer%20as%20City%2c%20Young%20Urbanists%20team-up"> <img class="responsive" alt="Open Streets in the Inner City, Langa this summer as City, Young Urbanists team-up" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/street-car-free-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Open%20Streets%20in%20the%20Inner%20City%2c%20Langa%20this%20summer%20as%20City%2c%20Young%20Urbanists%20team-up"> <strong>Open Streets in the Inner City, Langa this summer as City, Young Urbanists team-up</strong> </a> <br>Bree Street is car-free every Sunday till March! </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Chess%40Libraries%20delivers%20bold%20moves"> <img class="responsive" alt="Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/chess-lib-win-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Chess%40Libraries%20delivers%20bold%20moves"> <strong>Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves</strong></a> <br>50+ City libraries now host regular chess clubs! </div> <br><br><br><br>

2025-11-06T22:00:00Z

City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

<p><br>The City’s third Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town from 2012 to 2025. </p><p>These include changes in densification and mixed use development, the extent of the city’s built footprint, the extent of our natural and agricultural assets, changes in the property market, uptake of new development and human settlement patterns. </p><p>The report also tracks public investment and projects aimed at restructuring and upgrading urban areas; and monitors public capital expenditure over time. This year’s report takes the form of a supplementary update as last year’s edition provided a major review.</p><p>‘Given Cape Town’s topography, we have limited land available for development, which means we have to make best use of this scarce resource and in a manner that is cost efficient, and also protective of our natural environment. Where and how we develop land determines how far people need to commute to get to work, and how much the City and its ratepayers need to spend on infrastructure for the provision of water, sanitation, and electricity, and a road network to support mobility. This means we need to prevent urban sprawl which has a direct impact on economic growth, commuting distances, inclusivity, spatial justice, and the city’s collective resilience to climate change and unforeseen shocks.</p><p>‘As such, the City’s spatial planning policies call for high density and developments where residential and employment land uses are mixed. These developments should be located within Central Business Areas and along mobility corridors. We need higher densities in central locations to meet the demand for affordable housing of our growing population. Concurrently, the City will, over the next decade or so, spend R120 billion on expanding infrastructure to facilitate densification. This means improved services infrastructure to meet the growing demand for water, electricity, sanitation, roads, and transport. Densification done right not only brings new investment opportunities for landowners, but also improves the business outlook for small and medium businesses as the customer base is bigger in high density areas,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.</p><p>• The Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report is available here: <a href="https://bit.ly/SpatialTrendsReport" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/SpatialTrendsReport</a> </p><p>Residents and professionals in the urban planning and built environment, academics, and investors are encouraged to go online, and scrutinise this user-friendly report. The data and trends are depicted in graphics and maps, and key summaries are provided. It is easy to read, and gives an overview of changes in land use and development patterns over the past decade, and also serves as a monitoring record of the impact of our main spatial strategies.</p><p>‘By looking back and identifying the spatial trends over this period, we can look ahead and plan better. We use these trends to develop interventions to cater for a Cape Town that may very likely have double the population it has right now, by 2050,’ said Alderman Andrews.</p><ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">The indicators in the report depict significant spatial trends within Cape Town</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Urban expansion continues to reshape the city's landscape, while environmental impact assessments highlight the ongoing efforts to balance development with sustainability</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Residential density in targeted areas shows a shift towards more inward growth, indicating progress towards policy objectives while noting that residential density varies across different communities</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The locations of non-residential land uses are still concentrated in our main Industrial and Business Areas, but with more opportunities located inside the traditional suburbs. The City also developed more than 70 profiles for Industrial and Business Areas in Cape Town, reflecting land use and build environment information over the past decade. Find the Economic Area Profiles here: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/spatial-analysis-and-research/economic-area-profiles" target="_blank">capetown.gov.za/work and business/planning-portal/spatial-analysis-and-research/economic-area-profiles </a></div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The data on government-subsidised housing and capital expenditure also underscores the City's commitment to inclusive growth and infrastructure development</div></li></ul><p>For more information on the City’s Urban Planning and Design projects please visit <a href="https://bit.ly/UrbanPlanningandDesign" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/UrbanPlanningandDesign</a> . <br> <br></p>

2025-11-06T22:00:00Z

Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants

<span><p>Constructed in 1977, the Wildevoëlvlei WWTW services Fish Hoek, Kommetjie, Noordhoek, Ocean View, and Masiphumelele, with a maximum capacity of 14,5 ML/day. Its first upgrade in 1999 increased capacity from 7,5 ML/day to 14,5 ML/day. The plant employs eight permanent and three EPWP staff and is located in the scenic seaside town of Kommetjie.</p><p>The facility uses a conventional activated sludge system:</p><ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Preliminary treatment: Screening and de-gritting to remove large foreign material and trash as well as stones, grit and sand.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Secondary treatment: Biological reactor and carouse to break down the organic matter as well as nitrogen and phosphorus in sewage.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Sludge handling/dewatering: enables the sludge to be disposed of safely offsite.</div></li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Wildevo%c3%ablvlei%20wastewater%20facility%20treated%20to%20R280%20million%20upgrade%201.JPG" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure><span>The treated effluent processed at the WWTW is of a good standard and flows into the Wildevoëlvlei, which drains into the ocean via Kommetjie Beach.<br><p>Upgrades under way<br>The current refurbishment includes a new, larger-capacity dewatering facility featuring the latest mechanical equipment, scheduled for commissioning by November 2026. Full project completion is expected by April 2027.</p><p>‘The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants. This facility was earmarked for upgrades due to ageing infrastructure. Six months into the upgrade, progress is on track, and these improvements will ultimately enhance treated effluent quality and organic load control. We look forward to seeing the work completed next year,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien.</p><p>The upgrade also involves refurbishing existing mechanical equipment, such as mixers and aeration systems, to enhance biological treatment efficiency. These improvements will increase operating capacity, boost operational efficiency and further improve effluent quality.<br></p> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Wildevo%c3%ablvlei%20wastewater%20facility%20treated%20to%20R280%20million%20upgrade%202.JPG" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure></span></span><p>Plans are also in place for a treated effluent pump station valued at R40,4 million (incl. VAT), with construction expected to start early in 2026. This facility will improve access to treated effluent in Kommetjie and neighbouring areas, supporting the City’s goal of reducing pressure on drinking water resources.</p><p>A further capacity upgrade is planned for 2032, with current planning and design work already under way.</p><p>Caption 1: Construction of the new, larger dewatering facility at the Wildevoëlvlei WWTW.</p><p>Caption 2: Morne Gericke (Plant Manager) and Mehboob Rawood (Senior Superintendent) at the point where treated effluent flows into the Wildevoëlvlei.</p><p>Caption 3: (Dropbox) One of the biological reactors at the Wildevoëlvlei WWTW.</p><p>Caption 4: (Dropbox) Staff at the Wildevoëlvlei WWTW, from left: Mehboob Rawood, Izak Booysen, Phillip Thompson, Clint Roubain, Clement Savage, Morne Gericke, Palesa Majozi, Waseem Hajwanie, Ivan Johnson, Shirley Mbemba.<br></p><p> </p><p><strong>End</strong></p>

2025-11-06T22:00:00Z

Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

City aims to be South Africa’s first to take over passenger rail following the tabling of a detailed Rail Business Plan

<p>The Business Plan provides a roadmap for how Cape Town’s passenger rail can be restored and expanded in future to serve as the backbone of public transport. </p><p>The Plan explored nine devolution scenarios, identifying the three most viable options. All viable options involve the devolution of rail services, associated assets and infrastructure to the City with the participation of the private sector operating services on a contractual or comprehensive concession basis.</p><p>The City’s Business Plan also rules out less viable devolution scenarios where infrastructure remains owned and managed by Prasa, and where the City operates the rail service rather than the private sector.</p><p>Crucially, the plan concludes that devolution is only possible with funding from the national fiscus, with no room within the rates base of the City to cross subsidise rail. The City also needs to have authority over fare-setting, access to long-term National grant-funding, and to generate local revenue through public-private partnerships and commercialisation. This is in line with the City’s constitutional mandate for integrated transport planning across different public transport modes. </p><p>‘With this business plan, Cape Town is now front of the queue to be SA’s first city to take over local passenger rail, in line with the Constitution and National White Paper on Rail. </p><p>‘We will now seek the City Council’s go ahead to engage National Government for the devolution of passenger rail and funding to run a high-quality, integrated public transport system in the Cape Town metro area.</p><p>‘Capetonians urgently need an expanded, affordable, and reliable rail service that is integrated with other forms of transport via one ticketing system. Devolution is one of the critical first steps in this long-term vision to massively scaling up passenger numbers, new train sets, new routes, upgrade stations, and develop surrounding precincts with affordable housing over the next two decades,’ said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.</p><p>The Mayor further called on Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to make good on her promises to finalise the draft National Rail Bill and Masterplan before the end of the year, while ensuring that local government is properly consulted as the key implementing partner. The Bill, Masterplan and long-delayed National Devolution Strategy are vital policy pillars for devolving passenger rail to capable metros, in line with the National White Paper on Rail.</p><p>National policy and the Constitution both recognise that local government is best positioned to deliver integrated, affordable, and accountable public transport through coordinated planning across transport modes. The City also already has a clear governance structure for this informed by the City’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) and Integrated Public Transport Network Plan (IPTN).</p><p>‘To ensure a viable devolution handover, it is necessary for Prasa and national government to restore failing rail network and operations to the 2012 levels of 620 000 daily passenger trips, which existed prior to the steady collapse of rail over the last decade. But while national efforts to restore passenger rail operations are ongoing, this does not remove the need to advance devolution in line with national policy and the imperative for locally responsive service delivery. The City would then work to further expand the rail service. In most scenarios this includes a new Blue Downs rail link and potentially further expansion dependent on the national fiscus,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas. </p><p>The City’s Rail Business Plan follows the inception phase of the Rail Feasibility Study, followed by a Baseline Analysis (October 2023) that assessed the current state of rail operations and infrastructure in Cape Town. This was succeeded by the development of the Alternative Institutional Options Report (October 2024), which identified and evaluated viable network and governance models. Following Council’s approval of the preferred institutional options in December 2024, the Business Plan Phase commenced in January 2025.</p><p>The Business Plan was developed using in-depth research into the state of the local rail system as well as stakeholder engagement to provide a credible basis for negotiations with national government and further long-term planning.<br> </p><p><strong>End</strong><br></p>

2025-11-06T22:00:00Z

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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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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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