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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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Road resurfacing under way in Mitchells Plain

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate advises residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of roadworks that have recently commenced in Eastridge, Mitchells Plain

<p style="text-align:justify;">In Eastridge the road resurfacing will take place along Rigoletto Crescent; Don Carlos Street; Elephant Street; Blesbok Street and Bontebok Crescent. These roadworks will continue until Friday 20 September 2024, if all goes according to plan.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In Westridge the works will take place along De Duin Avenue between Morgenster Road and Silversands Avenue(including the Morgenster Road intersection) as well as the portion of De Duin Avenue between Silversands Avenue and Silvermyn Close. These roadworks will continue until Wednesday, 2 October 2024, if all goes according to plan.</p><p>'Our Road Infrastructure Management team has prioritised these roads as they are currently showing visible signs of aging and deterioration of the surfacing and pavement structure. Work will take place between 08:00 and 16:30 from Monday to Friday, weather permitting. These projects are just some of the examples of how Urban Mobility is maintaining the City's road network, and keeping Cape Town moving,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The resurfacing works includes the following:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Milling and removal of existing road surface</li><li>Resurfacing of the road with asphalt wearing course over the full width of the road</li><li>The removing of damaged kerbs</li><li>Replacing damaged kerbs</li><li>Installing road signs (warning and information) and road studs where required</li><li>Demolishing and removing damaged concrete on sidewalks and reinstating it with new cast in situ concrete</li><li>Removing damaged concrete bollards and installing new precast concrete bollards</li></ul><p>The City encourages road users to be cautious in and around the area where work is taking place.</p><p> </p><p><strong>End</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p><br></p>

2024-09-09T22:00:00Z

Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate this week hosts the ITLMPO of Southern Africa’s annual conference and annual general meeting.

<div><div><div>The opening of the conference was preceded by a parade by the uniformed staff of the Safe and Security Directorate at the Grand Parade early this morning. </div></div></div><div><br></div><div><span><p><img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/1parade.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /></p></span>Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, joined the parade. </div><div><div><br></div><div>Event activities included a display of directorate vehicles and a band display.</div></div><div><br></div><div><span><p><img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/2parade.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /></p></span>Media who would like accreditation to attend any of the conference sessions, can contact Maryke Smith at 078 459 5877 or send an email to admin@itlmposa.co.za.<br></div><div><br></div><div><span><p><img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/3parade.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /></p></span><strong>Caption 1:</strong> At the parade were from left Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, the president of the Institute of Traffic, Licencing and Metro Police Officers in Southern Africa, Mahendra Sewparsad and Alderman JP Smith.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>C</strong><strong>aption 2 and 3</strong><strong>: </strong>Uniformed staff form the City’s Safety and Security Directorate were part of the parade.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>End</strong></div><div><br><br></div><p><br></p>

2024-09-09T22:00:00Z

Mayor and Alderman JP Smith join parade ahead of conference

The opening of the conference was preceded by a parade by the uniformed staff of the Safe and Security Directorate at the Grand Parade early this morning.

<p>The opening of the conference was preceded by a parade by the uniformed staff of the Safe and Security Directorate at the Grand Parade early this morning. <br></p><div>Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, joined the parade. </div><div><br></div><div>Event activities included a display of directorate vehicles and a band display.</div><div><br></div><div>Media who would like accreditation to attend any of the conference sessions, can contact Maryke Smith at 078 459 5877 or send an email to admin@itlmposa.co.za.<br></div>

2024-09-09T22:00:00Z

Major congestion relief project in Kuils River nearing completion

Amandel Road in Kuils River has been extended by upgrading the single carriageway between the Bottelary River bridge and Church Street. This included the construction of a secondary dualled road-over-river bridge that now runs parallel to the existing bridge across the Bottelary River.

<p>‘The Amandel Road upgrades which includes new non-motorised transport infrastructure is designed to improve mobility in this rapidly developing residential area. This upgrade project forms part of our Congestion Management Strategy, aimed at enhancing traffic flow towards the R300. Addressing congestion is crucial for the growing communities of Kuils River and Brackenfell. Major projects like these are essential for managing the increased traffic in the area and we appreciate the continued support and patience of residents as we work on these improvements to keep Cape Town moving,’ said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.</p><div><img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_8921.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:700px;" /><br></div><div><br></div><div>A separate cycling lane will be incorporated from the roundabout at Langverwacht Road through to Soneike Mall.<br></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_9076.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:700px;" /><br></div><div><br></div><div>End<br></div>

2024-09-09T22:00:00Z

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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.

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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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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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