Nature and outdoors

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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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

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

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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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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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Your City in 60 seconds

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

Each week, we share a new video giving you a snapshot of what we are up to in your community.<div class="responsive-media"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wL-FE579NTc?si=kLmBFNO6PTrf-WY7" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0"></iframe> </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/Identikidz%20loading%20for%20the%20festive%20season"> <img class="responsive" alt="Identikidz loading for the festive season" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Identikids-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Identikidz%20loading%20for%20the%20festive%20season"> Identikidz loading for the festive season</a> The project, aimed at promoting child safety at the City’s beaches, has grown to be trusted by thousands of parents and caregivers as an additional layer of protection while enjoying a day at the beach. </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/Cape%20Town%20awards%20Civic%20Honours"> <img class="responsive" alt="Cape Town awards Civic Honours" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City-380x220.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Cape%20Town%20awards%20Civic%20Honours"> Cape Town awards Civic Honours </a> Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has conferred Civic Honours on exceptional Capetonians for their significant contribution to society in Cape Town and throughout the world. </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/City%20Invites%20Grade%2010%20and%2011%20Learners%20to%20Apply%20for%202024%20Junior%20City%20Council%20Term"> <img class="responsive" alt="City Invites Grade 10 and 11 Learners to Apply for 2024 Junior City Council Term" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/jcc-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20Invites%20Grade%2010%20and%2011%20Learners%20to%20Apply%20for%202024%20Junior%20City%20Council%20Term"> City Invites Grade 10 and 11 Learners to Apply for 2024 Junior City Council Term </a> The City of Cape Town, through the Office of the Speaker, Alderman Felicity Purchase, and in collaboration with Junior City Council (JCC) Custodian, Councillor Donovan Nelson, is thrilled to announce the official opening of applications for the 2024 JCC term. </div>

2023-12-07T22:00:00Z

Planned water supply maintenance: 11 - 15 December 2023

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

Maintenance work on pipe and valve installations, including repairs and replacement will result in water supply disruption to these areas: Fairview Heights (Somerset West) The main water supply to this area will be shut off from 10:00 until 17:00 on Tuesday, 12 December 2023. This will enable the maintenance team to install a water meter on the water supply network to the area. Macassar Village The main water supply to this area, bounded by Bermuda and Link Roads, will be shut off from 07:30 until 17:30 on Tuesday, 12 December 2023. The adjacent Shell and Engen garages next to the N2 will also be affected. This will enable the maintenance team to connect a phase of the new housing project to the water supply network in the area. Southfield and Plumstead The water supply to Victoria Road, Hobhouse Road, Banier Street, Lourie Street, Monty Road, Corly Road, Renee Avenue, Erie Road and Tecoma Road in Southfield, as well as Bramley and Broxburn Roads in Plumstead, will be shut off intermittently from 09:00 until 17:00 on Tuesday, 12 December 2023. This will enable the maintenance team to repair and replace valves and fire hydrants on the water supply network in the area. Adjacent roads may also be affected. Plumstead, Diep River, Elfindale and Retreat The water supply to Lympleigh Road, Southfield Road, Gabriel Road, Pluto Road, Silverton Road and Medway Road in Plumstead, as well as Estmil Road in Diep River, Estmil Road in Elfindale and Consort Road in Retreat, will be shut off intermittently from 09:00 until 17:00 on Thursday, 14 December 2023. This will enable the maintenance team to repair and replace valves and fire hydrants on the water supply network in the area. Adjacent roads may also be affected. This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate's proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme, which ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. <table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:100%;">What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.</li><li>All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.</li><li>Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.</li><li>For a short period after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.</li></ol>For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town Twitter account. How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period.</li><li>Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.</li></ol> </td></tr></tbody></table> End

2023-12-07T22:00:00Z

City advises of emergency repairs on the water supply main affecting Baviaanskloof, Mandela Park, Suikerbossie, Mount Rhodes and Llandudno

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is currently attending to emergency repairs on the burst 300mm diameter water main in the vicinity of the Riverside Terrace in Hout Bay.

The Water and Sanitation maintenance team will be repairing a severely burst 300mm diameter water pipeline, which will result in the disruption of water supply to these areas. The necessary precautions have been taken to try and limit the impact as far as possible. Residents in these areas are kindly requested to ensure that their taps are closed, to prevent water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored. Water tankers will be roaming through these areas to provide water for domestic consumption. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused while repairs are under way. End

2023-12-07T22:00:00Z

R9m Woodstock underground electricity cable project sees 18 000 meters of new cabling installed

The City’s R9 million underground electricity cable project in Woodstock is nearing completion, with the final tarring being carried out in a number of roads.

Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen, and officials visited the project in Woodstock. The project teams removed more than 9 400 metres of overhead cable as well as 104 transmission poles, and replaced the older infrastructure with 18 324 metres of feeder and home connection service cables. As part of the project, 78 new light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights and an 800-Kilo Volt Amperes (kVA) mini substation were installed in the community. 'The project commenced in July this year and we are pleased that it is nearing completion, ahead of schedule. The final tarring will be completed in the coming days. Underground cabling infrastructure has significant advantages over the older overhead electricity supply infrastructure, such as it being less vulnerable to damage from the weather and trees, less likely to be vandalised by criminals, less likely to be damaged by motor vehicle accidents as well as being more attractive for the residents of Woodstock and surrounding communities. The City thanks its teams, contractors and the Woodstock community for working with us during this project. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Woodstock%20project%201.jpeg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen, and officials visited the project in Woodstock. The project teams removed more than 9 400 metres of overhead cable as well as 104 transmission poles, and replaced the older infrastructure with 18 324 metres of feeder and home connection service cables. As part of the project, 78 new light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights and an 800-Kilo Volt Amperes (kVA) mini substation were installed in the community. 'The project commenced in July this year and we are pleased that it is nearing completion, ahead of schedule. The final tarring will be completed in the coming days. Underground cabling infrastructure has significant advantages over the older overhead electricity supply infrastructure, such as it being less vulnerable to damage from the weather and trees, less likely to be vandalised by criminals, less likely to be damaged by motor vehicle accidents as well as being more attractive for the residents of Woodstock and surrounding communities. The City thanks its teams, contractors and the Woodstock community for working with us during this project. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Woodstock%20project%203.jpeg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>Report damage to municipal electrical infrastructure: SMS: 31220Email: <a href="mailto:power@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">power@capetown.gov.za</a> Anonymous tip offs are welcome: Residents can report crime and by-law offences anonymously, 24-hours a day, on 0800 1100 77. End

2023-12-07T22:00:00Z

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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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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence" target="_blank">Pay-your-vehicle-licence</a>

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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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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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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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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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