Rivers and wetlands

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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Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.

Recent storms have caused raw water quality, particularly from the Wemmershoek and Theewaterskloof Dams, to significantly deteriorate. The current highly elevated turbidity and colour levels have reduced the normal production of drinking water at the City’s Wemmershoek and Blackheath water treatment plants. Heavy rainfall in mountainous catchment areas has resulted in mud and debris being washed into the dams feeding these treatment plants. While the affected treatment plants are operating, production volumes have been reduced while teams work to maintain water quality standards. Further operational constraints were experienced at the Voëlvlei Water Treatment Plant, where technical faults over the past two days also impacted water production which has reduced the total volume of drinking water in bulk storage reservoirs.<figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City%20calls%20for%20reduced%20water%20use%20as%20severe%20weather%20impacts%20water%20treatment%20operations.jpg" alt="" style="width:1072px;" /></figure>To help stabilise storage levels and improve treatment efficiency, the Directorate will optimise its treatment processes, including increasing chlorine dosing where required to address the elevated turbidity levels and support increased production capacity. The Directorate will also intensify monitoring and sampling throughout the water supply network to ensure treated drinking water continues to comply with the required SANS 241 drinking water quality standards. Where residents notice discoloured water, they are advised to report it to the City and, as a precautionary measure, boil the water before use. The City’s Water Pollution Control inspectors will investigate and take the necessary samples for testing. ‘The recent severe weather has had a direct impact on several key components of the City’s bulk water system. While teams are working around the clock to stabilise operations and recover reservoir levels, it is critical that we work together to maintain stable levels across the water supply network. Residents and businesses can assist significantly during this period by reducing water use to essential consumption only while the system remains under pressure’, said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien. Advice to residents Residents and businesses are encouraged to: • Reduce water consumption to essential use only while the system remains under pressure. • Avoid non-essential water use such as irrigation, topping up swimming pools and excessive outdoor cleaning. • Use water sparingly to help maintain stable water supply across the network. • Report discoloured water to the City on one of the channels below and boil the discoloured water as a precaution.o WhatsApp 060 018 1505 o Call 0860 103 089 o Online <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests">www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests</a> o Email <a href="mailto:water@capetown.gov.za">water@capetown.gov.za</a> o SMS 31373 (Maximum 160 characters) o Visit a City walk-in centre (see <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/facilities">www.capetown.gov.za/facilities</a> to find the one closest to you)The City thanks residents and businesses for their cooperation and support while operational teams continue to manage the temporary impacts of the recent severe weather conditions on the water treatment system.Caption 1: Raw water intake at Wemmershoek Dam showing the elevated turbidity levels entering the system and impacting treatment processes

2026-05-15T22:00:00Z

Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.

The initiative forms part of the City’s ongoing collaboration with 22 community organisations to improve water and sanitation services across Cape Town. ‘Through the efforts of Bantubanye Community Development, residents were encouraged to take up affordable greywater recycling for growing food gardens and shown how to report faults correctly, obtaining reference numbers on the system to enable City teams to respond quickly,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, on a recent visit to one of the community dialogue sessions in Makhaza.<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Khayelitsha%20water%20saving%201.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:880px;" /> As a result, more than 2 000 residents in Makhaza, Ireland, Mpolweni, Nkanini, Ndlovini and Town 2 informal settlements have been positively impacted by a series of projects including:1. Installation of solar lights at shared toilets By the end of June 2026, the NPO will complete the installation of solar motion-sensor lights at unsafe locations to reduce the risk of gender-based violence during night-time toilet use.2. Community greywater demonstration garden Establishing greywater systems to practically demonstrate how households can safely reuse water for home gardening and supplying basic gardening tools/seedlings to participating households. 3. Water monitoring and reporting teams Training local volunteers to identify leaks, broken taps and blocked toilets, creating a simple reporting system linked to the City and conducting regular monitoring visits with monthly progress updates. <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Khayelitsha%20water%20saving%202.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:880px;" /> ‘Through the funding received from the City, we’ve successfully run community clean-up campaigns, sanitation awareness programmes and water conservation initiatives in Makhaza. The support enabled the organisation to address illegal dumping, unblock drainage systems, promote responsible waste disposal and educate residents on protecting water and sanitation infrastructure. ‘Our project has also improved environmental conditions, reduced flood risks during the rainy season and seen great community participation in cleaning up our shared spaces,’ said Odwa Nakani, Project Director of Bantubanye Community Development.End

2026-05-15T22:00:00Z

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" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/92fGoOPHxeQ?si=D5XzRyHPUJCuJ9A9" 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/City%20supports%20over%20200%20women%20into%20leadership%20and%20work%20opportunities"> <img class="responsive" alt="City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/women-leaders-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20supports%20over%20200%20women%20into%20leadership%20and%20work%20opportunities"> City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities</a> Join the Women with Purpose programme for leadership training and more. </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%20calls%20for%20comments%20on%20Road%20Safety%20Strategy%20for%20Cape%20Town"> <img class="responsive" alt="City calls for comments on Road Safety Strategy for Cape Town" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/traffic-2-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20calls%20for%20comments%20on%20Road%20Safety%20Strategy%20for%20Cape%20Town"> City calls for comments on Road Safety Strategy for Cape Town </a> Comment on the draft Road Safety Strategy. </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/Over%204%20700%20potholes%20fixed%3b%203%20500%20catchpits%20cleared%20within%20three%20months"> <img class="responsive" alt="Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/fix-road-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Over%204%20700%20potholes%20fixed%3b%203%20500%20catchpits%20cleared%20within%20three%20months"> Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months</a> 4 700+ potholes fixed between January and 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/Blue%20Downs%20and%20Wesfleur%20upgrades%20secure%20World%20Athletics%20Class%20Two%20certification"> <img class="responsive" alt="Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/athletics-upgrade-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Blue%20Downs%20and%20Wesfleur%20upgrades%20secure%20World%20Athletics%20Class%20Two%20certification"> Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification</a> An important milestone in the City’s ongoing investment in athletics infrastructure. </div>

2026-05-14T22:00:00Z

City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter

Our waste collection teams have shown incredible dedication and resilience, working through challenging conditions to ensure that services continue

Our waste collection teams have shown incredible dedication and resilience, working through challenging conditions to ensure that services continue and that our city remains as clean as possible. Their commitment does not go unnoticed, and I thank each and every staff member for their hard work on the ground. Despite our team’s best efforts, the impact of the storm may still result in temporary delays and backlogs in refuse collection in some areas. I ask residents to please be patient as our teams work diligently to catch up on any outstanding collections. I encourage residents to report any missed collections to the City’s Call Centre at <a>0860 103 089</a>. I also want to remind residents that they play a critical role in helping to prevent flooding, particularly as we head into winter. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img ms-rteFontFace-13"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Severe%20weather%201.jpeg" alt="" /> </figure> Flooding is often exacerbated by littering and illegal dumping, which block stormwater drains and infrastructure. I urge all residents to dispose of their waste responsibly by using bins and approved disposal facilities. Also, recycle where possible and take your recyclables to the City’s drop off facilities. Keeping our streets clean is not just about appearance; it is essential to protecting our communities during heavy rains. We remain committed to delivering essential services and appreciate the understanding and cooperation of residents during this time. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img ms-rteFontFace-13"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Severe%20weather%202.jpg" alt="" /> </figure> End

2026-05-14T22:00:00Z

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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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