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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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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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City celebrates passionate environmental volunteers

The annual appreciation event took place on 7 December at the City Hall where various volunteers were awarded with certificates and gifts of appreciation to recognise their efforts and dedication.

The annual appreciation event took place on 7 December at the City Hall where various volunteers were awarded with certificates and gifts of appreciation to recognise their efforts and dedication. The City's Environmental Management Department recognised the 'Friends' organisations which support and promote; environmental conservation, restoration and sustainability initiatives right across the City of Cape Town's nature reserves as well as the nature conservation volunteers from SANParks (Table Mountain National Park) and other partners. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_6105.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1029px;" /> </figure>Collectively these volunteers contribute towards environmental education in the community and assist with tasks including alien vegetation clearing, general maintenance, restoration, flora and fauna surveys, guided hikes, office administration as well as litter clean-ups. The City is truly grateful for the assistance received in maintaining and restoring Cape Town's protected areas. 'I have great respect for these volunteers who passionately offer their time to assist in conservation efforts carried out across the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), and the City of Cape Town's nature reserves. Their interest, commitment and hard work plays a big role in the implementation of our various programmes and we are very grateful for their continuous support. We thank these members of the public and interest groups for teaming up with our environmental management experts and for making a difference on the ground. I know that we will continue this teamwork in the new year and look forward to seeing how together, we find new ways to protect and manage our natural areas,' said the City's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_6119.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:709px;" /> </figure>End

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Top musicians, dancing, gaming and a shoppers’ paradise at My Cape Town Market Company’s Garden

Shoppers, gamers, music lovers, families and friends have to get to My Cape Town Market Company's Garden because there is something special for everyone!

'Shoppers, gamers, music lovers, families and friends have to get to My Cape Town Market Company's Garden because there is something special for everyone! Enjoy the best in live entertainment from Locnville, Jimmy Nevis and a host of other stars. Watch Cape Town's top dance crews battle it out in the My Cape Town Moves competition. And this year we're introducing an E-Sports Zone, which is perfect for all the gamers out there,' said Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/company%20gardens1.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1013px;" /> </figure>Hundreds of vendors applied for a spot, and so there will be an incredible 150 stalls at this year's market. This is composed of health and beauty, craft, clothing and toy vendors. There will also be 50 food bays serving burgers, schwarmas, tacos and much more. 'It was so encouraging to see many vendor applications and I really must applaud Cape Town's traders for putting themselves up and applying to be part of the market. A study conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research for the City showed that this market contributed almost R10 million directly to vendors and generated over 400 jobs during this period… In my books, that's 400 families having a better Christmas because they had an opportunity to make a living in very difficult economic times. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-09%20at%2017.47.48%20%281%29.jpeg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:896px;" /> </figure>'So remember, when you're having a good time at the market, you are also supporting local traders and our economy,' said Alderman Vos. My Cape Town Market Company's Garden details:Dates: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 December 2023Hours: Weekday Times: 16h00 - 21h00 Weekend Times: 15h00 - 22h00Location: The Company's Garden, Cape Town CBD For updated information, go to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mycapetownmarket" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mycapetownmarket</a>. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-09%20at%2017.47.50.jpeg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:856px;" /> </figure>End

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Success: More than 200 new homes handed over in Valhalla Park

The City's Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, and officials in the City's Human Settlements Directorate handed over 244 new homes to Valhalla Park beneficiaries.

The City's Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, and officials in the City's Human Settlements Directorate handed over 244 new homes to Valhalla Park beneficiaries. <div class="image-gallery-slider img-gal-1" id="img-gal-1" data-slide="1" data-slides="3" style="height:493.5px;"><div class="image-gallery-content" style="height:414px;"> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-1"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/5a03d7ec-e008-4c07-9fa8-e83742db9bbb.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1900px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <a href="#" title="title"> </a>Human Settlements Directorate handed over 244 new homes to Valhalla Park beneficiaries </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-2"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/35f65fd3-6bec-4f59-a129-a4089fb947f5.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> Human Settlements Directorate handed over 244 new homes to Valhalla Park beneficiaries </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-3"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/77ea9c72-5340-4ce7-9583-cc34e4b7f19e.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> Human Settlements Directorate handed over 244 new homes to Valhalla Park beneficiaries </figcaption> </figure> </div><div class="image-gallery-control"><div class="image-gallery-caption"> <a href="#" title="title"> Aerial view of Cape Town</a> - Loren ipsum dolor sit amet loren ipsum dolor sit amet Loren ipsum dolor sit amet.</div><div class="image-gallery-nav"><div class="nav-info">1 of 3</div><div class="slide-next"> </div><div class="slide-prev"> </div></div></div></div>'I am overjoyed to have handed over more than 200 new homes to our Valhalla Park beneficiaries – this is delivery in action. We are not afraid to stand up to the challenge and deliver opportunities to our beneficiaries in all areas of the metro that we serve and we will continue to move mountains to ensure that we meet our redress, empowerment and service delivery agenda. We have proven with this project where there is a will, there is a way and we will continue to Build Cape Town Together,' said Councillor Pophaim. End

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Despite successful roadshow, drivers keep racking up fines

The roadshow – a one-stop shop for traffic fine related matters – has been a feature around the beginning of the festive season for several years now.

The roadshow – a one-stop shop for traffic fine related matters – has been a feature around the beginning of the festive season for several years now.This year, the roadshow ran over five days, with an additional day to accommodate persons who were turned away on the last scheduled day.The consolidated figures are in, and the Traffic Service reports that they:• assisted 2 079 clients • finalised 16 923 fines• finalised 5 150 warrantsThe total fine and warrant payments, after representations, amounted to just over R4,6 million.'I want to thank all of the staff members who were involved in planning and executing the roadshow. It is a massive undertaking, which is likely why it comes only once a year. To those motorists who took the time, or sent proxies, to finalise their outstanding fines and warrants, we say thank you for doing the right thing. However, it is always best to try and avoid fines altogether by adhering to the rules of the road, or, where fines are received, to settle these as soon as possible,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.The City reminds the public that the roadshow is an added value service, and that there are numerous existing channels through which they can check for, and pay fines: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Fines/Pay-your-traffic-fine" target="_blank">https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Fines/Pay-your-traffic-fine</a>The past week's enforcement statistics have shown that lawlessness on the roads continues as the City's enforcement agencies issued 27 747 traffic fines.In addition, of the 69 arrests that traffic officers made, 68 were for driving drunk. 'Weekly arrests show that officers are doing their part to keep irresponsible drivers off the roads, but they cannot be on every corner. This is a time for family and friends, so don't let your loved ones get behind the wheel when they are three sheets to the wind. At the least they will end up with a criminal record, but we know it can be so much worse. Officers also recorded an increase of nearly 50% in speeding offences, which is another indication of the recklessness that is prevalent this time of year. The responsibility to keep our roads safe is on all of us,' said Alderman Smith.Metro Police officers arrested 67 suspects and issued 3 632 fines for various transgressions, while Law Enforcement officers conducted 619 enforcement operations during which 234 suspects were arrested, and issued 4 280 fines for various transgressions. Over the weekend, the City's Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 74 incidents of domestic violence, 145 assault cases, 51 motor vehicle accidents and 114 prank calls.'Just two weeks ago we called on residents to refrain from making prank calls. Then last week a false bomb scare led to the evacuation of a service building, with staff being unable to assist the public while it was being swept for an incendiary device. This was not only a waste of time, but meant no services and could have led to loss of life. It is against the law to make threats of such a serious nature, we do not take this lightly and the City will prosecute those who are found put lives at such unnecessary risk,' added Alderman Smith.Residents are reminded to phone 021 480 77 00 from a cell phone and 107 from a landline to report any criminal activity or emergency. 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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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.

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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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