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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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Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

‘It is now 25 years since the formation of a unified City of Cape Town, and a good time to cement our plan and vision for the next 25 years. We want to ensure that Cape Town does not follow the path of decline that is sadly visible in other cities, and that our metro continues to be a thriving city of hope long into the future, a future-fit city of opportunities for all that is an even better place to live. This is a plan for a city where jobs and housing opportunities meet demand, and where poverty has declined as a growing economy lifts more people into work. ‘In the Cape Town of 2050, we’ll mostly use affordable public transport to get around, our streets will be much safer due to smart policing, we’ll source a healthy portion of our water and electricity from alternate sources for greater security, and our natural environment will be protected and restored for future generations. ‘Much of this groundwork is already being laid now, through the City’s South African-record R120bn ten-year infrastructure pipeline – 75% of which directly benefits lower-income households – as well as the ongoing investments for sustainable and reliable water, electricity, and waste management services. ‘By 2028, the City is also targeting far more control over critical areas of our regional economy, including taking over passenger rail and Eskom-supply areas, gaining more policing powers for our officers to make Cape Town safer, and ensuring well-run small harbours,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis.Cape Town’s Vision 2050 has two main goals in mind: (i) to create a city of opportunities for all, and (ii) to create a City that is future-fit for the challenges of the next 25 years.The Long-Term plan captures various City initiatives in support of these goals. Highlights include: <ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Raised infrastructure investment and Ease-of-Doing-Business targets, aiming for a 120% increase to GDP by 2050</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Smart policing that is data and tech-driven for a safer Cape Town</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Reinstating passenger rail as the backbone of an expanded transport network under the City’s management</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Residents use public transport for 75% of all trips by 2050, and no Capetonian spends more than 10% of their disposable income on transport</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Improved use of digital technology and artificial intelligence for better governance and communication with residents</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Meeting 35% of electricity demand with alternative energy sources by 2030 and grid upgrades for a decentralised, energy-trading future</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Targeting 25% of Cape Town’s water from alternative non-surface water sources by 2040</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Increase new housing opportunities to 50 000 per year via land release, private sector-led development, upgrades to informal settlements, and support for micro-developers to build safe and compliant affordable rental housing</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Major sanitation investments including wastewater treatment works to protect inland and coastal ecosystems</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Diverting 70% of waste from landfill by 2050, with improved waste collection, landfill, recycling and waste minimisation</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Bio-diversity protections and upping annual tree-planting rates to plant 100 000 trees by 2050 to combat climate change in line with the City’s Urban Forest Policy</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Disaster risk capacity to deal with climate challenges, from fires to drought and floods</div></li></ul>Key areas of intergovernmental collaboration The Long-Term plan further highlights critical areas of collaboration with the provincial and national government, including:• Enabling major infrastructure projects to meet growing demand for healthcare, education, roads, and more • Devolving control of the passenger rail network to the City • More policing powers for municipal powers to help SAPS fight crime • Release of national mega-properties for affordable housing and mixed-use development • Transfer of Eskom-supply areas to the City • Reforms to control and management of small harbours • Private sector-led reforms to the Port of Cape Town and development of an alternative inland port for greater efficiencyComment on the City’s Long-Term Plan Comment by 12 September 2025 Online: <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/HaveYourSay" target="_blank">www.capetown.gov.za/HaveYourSay</a> Email: <a href="mailto:public.participation@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">public.participation@capetown.gov.za</a> Phone: 0800 212 176 In person: Subcouncil office End

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Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award

This award is a strong signal that our shared efforts are delivering real results. It’s also an encouraging reminder that focused, practical support can help entire sectors grow, adapt, and thrive.This recognition comes at a pivotal moment. As recent reporting in the Daily Maverick highlights, South Africa’s clothing and textile industry is under intense pressure, from both global trade dynamics and the need to drive local development. While it’s encouraging to see growth in exports, low-cost imports continue to flood the market, posing serious challenges to local manufacturers.In the face of these headwinds, our approach in Cape Town, one rooted in partnership and clustering, has proven its value. I’ve seen firsthand how collaboration, more than competition, drives progress. Bringing businesses together to solve common challenges sparks innovation, strengthens operations, and builds resilience.<figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Op%20Ed.jpg" alt="" style="width:943px;" /></figure>Through our support for Special Purpose Vehicles like the CCTC, we’ve seen the power of this model. In 2024 alone, SPV-supported programmes secured R6,4 billion in investment and supported over 15 700 jobs across high-potential sectors. We back these clusters because they get things done. They align stakeholders around shared goals and deliver measurable outcomes.Beyond the clothing and textile sector, we’ve applied this same model to others - like marine manufacturing, business process outsourcing, and green technology - with equally impressive results. Each cluster helps unlock opportunities, drives innovation, and builds a skilled workforce for the future.Within the CCTC, programmes such as Project Present are changing the game. This initiative, aimed at reducing absenteeism, recovered 1,2 million production minutes and achieved an 11,2% improvement in just seven months. Likewise, Origin8 has helped small and medium manufacturers scale their operations, and the Team Leaders Programme has strengthened factory floor management across the city.All of this ties into my economic growth programme of action, which focuses on unlocking investment, preparing our workforce, and ensuring that economic growth is inclusive and sustainable.On a personal note, one of the things I love most about engaging this industry is visiting clothing factories and meeting the people behind our garments, from the patternmakers, machinists, to team leads, and quality checkers. It’s wonderful to witness the craftsmanship, creativity, and care that goes into every item. These are the people whose skills and dedication power our local economy.Looking ahead, I fully support the CCTC’s bold 2030 targets: to localise the production of an additional 30 million garments each year, create 12 500 new direct jobs, and unlock R2 billion in value chain investment. These are ambitious, but entirely achievable goals, and they reflect our shared commitment to building Cape Town’s manufacturing muscle.As I said at the AGM, this award is not just a personal honour, it reflects a collective effort. Together, government and industry are building a more resilient, competitive, and inclusive economy. Cape Town’s manufacturers are already producing over 110 million garments annually within national retail supply chains. With continued partnership, we can achieve even more.I remain committed to this mission - driving growth, creating opportunity, and ensuring that the benefits of economic development reach every community in our city.Caption: Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth with Wilma Engelbrecht, an employee at Prestige Clothing, in Epping. End

2025-07-13T22:00:00Z

Reminder: City advises of critical Gordon’s Bay electricity work

The City reminds consumers in the Gordon’s Bay area of an electricity supply interruption for essential Eskom infrastructure maintenance,

It is important to note that the interruption to supply will only impact the area on the map and only on the relevant date. The work will be carried out from 07:40 to 17:00, if all goes to plan. To view the area outage map visit: https://bit.ly/4lfDPU6 Please note: The electricity supply could be restored at any time and customers must please treat all electrical installations as live for the full duration of the planned maintenance work. Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution and to avoid damage caused by power surges when the power comes back on. The City thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding. For queries, contact the City’s Call Centre: 0860 103 089 End

2025-07-13T22:00:00Z

City’s enforcement agencies make nearly 300 arrests

On Saturday, 12 July 2025, Metro Police officers were on patrol in the Steenberg area where they arrested three suspects on drug related charges

On Saturday, 12 July 2025, Metro Police officers were on patrol in the Steenberg area where they arrested three suspects on drug related charges. During the arrests and subsequent search, officers found 13 packets of Tik, one Tik lollie, six whole and one half Mandrax tablets. The suspects, aged 36, 41 and 49 were detained at the Steenberg South African Police Service(SAPS). Later on the same day, officers were patrolling in Hanover Park, where they received a tip-off from a member of the public about drugs being stored at a residence in Aloe Street. Officers followed up on the information, identified themselves to the homeowner, and requested permission to search the premises. The owner consented, and during the search, officers found 49 Mandrax tablets and seven units of Tik. A 32-year-old man was arrested and detained at Philippi SAPS for the illegal possession of drugs. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/WOPS%2014725%201.jpg" alt="" style="width:1193px;" /></figure>On Friday, 11 July 2025, officers were on routine crime prevention patrols in Charl Malan Street, Bellville, when they saw a suspect started to run when he saw the patrol vehicle. Officers responded and apprehended the 27-year-old. During the search, officers found 117 units of heroin in his possession. He was arrested and detained at Bellville SAPS on charges of illegal drug possession. Metro Police officers arrested 88 suspects and issued 1 894 fines during weekly patrols. Traffic Services recorded 35 306 transgressions, impounded 241 public transport vehicles and executed 994 warrants of arrest. Officers also arrested 23 suspects of which 17 were for driving under the influence of alcohol, two for reckless and negligent driving and four for other offences such as a stolen vehicle, false documentation and assault of an officer. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/WOPS%2014725.jpg" alt="" style="width:1898px;" /> </figure>The Law Enforcement Metal Theft Unit arrested four suspects on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 during an enforcement operation with the local Neighbourhood Watch in the Belgravia area. The suspects were found in possession of essential infrastructure equipment (overhead copper cables). During weekly patrols, Law Enforcement officers arrested 187 suspects and issued 5 600 fines for various transgressions The PECC dealt with 79 physical assault related incidents and received 147 noise nuisance complaints. The centre also assisted with 43 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents. ‘The presence of our officers in communities during enforcement patrols is effective in arresting suspects. Officers often received information from members of the community on illegal activities and the swift reaction and follow up result in successful arrests. This is an example of how the community can assist the City in making communities safer and get criminals of the streets and out of the community.’ Arresting those with illegal possession of drugs is stopping further distribution of drugs which could destroy innocent lives and serious crimes being committed. We would like to encourage communities to inform officers of any criminal activities that they know of. Our officers will continue working with other enforcement agencies, Neighbourhood Watches and the South African Police Service,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith. For any emergency, call the emergency call centre from a cellphone on 021 480 7700 or dial 107 from a landline. Photo caption: Illegal drugs confiscated during enforcement patrols. 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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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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