Publications and reports

Residential water restrictions explained

Insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels have led to the current drought in Cape Town. We need to work together to change the way we use our water

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/Residential-water-restrictions-explained">Residential-water-restrictions-explained</a>

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Commercial water restrictions explained

Insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels have led to the current drought in Cape Town. We need to work together to change the way we use our water

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-utility-services/commercial-water-and-sanitation-services/Commercial-water-restrictions-explained">Commercial-water-restrictions-explained</a>

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Water saving toolkits

To help you spread the word, we have created water-saving information packs for your home, business and hospitality industry.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/education-and-research-materials/graphics-and-educational-material/water-saving-resources">water-saving-resources</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-electricity-services/the-cost-of-electricity"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-cost-of-electricity</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/jobs-and-skills-development/work-for-the-city-of-cape-town/city-jobs-and-opportunities"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">city-jobs-and-opportunities</a>

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The City's Draft Budget 2020-2021

The City of Cape Town's budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/the-city-budget/the-citys-budget-2020-2021"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-citys-budget-2020-2021</a>

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Get involved

Discover how you can get involved in your community

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/community-building-and-upliftment/be-an-active-resident/get-involved">get-involved</a>

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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).

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/personal-health/contagious-and-chronic-diseases/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>

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Indigent benefits

Residents can apply for indigent benefits with the City to help them pay their rates, service charges or City housing rental payments.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/financial-relief-and-rebates/financial-support-services/indigent-benefits">indigent-grants</a>

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Safety and security resources

The City offers a variety of free interesting and educational material relating to safety and security.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/education-and-research-materials/graphics-and-educational-material/safety-and-security-education-resources" target="_blank">safety-and-security-education-resources</a>

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Going solar in the home

Installing renewable energy in your home could result in lower electricity costs and contribute to a more sustainable Cape Town.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/greener-living/saving-electricity-at-home/go-solar-in-the-home">go-solar-in-the-home</a>

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Loadshedding

Loadshedding power outages generally last for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one area being affected at a time during stage 1 and four areas being affected at a time during stage 3b.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-electricity-services/load-shedding-and-outages">load-shedding-and-outages</a>

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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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Alternative water sources

We live in a water-scarce region. The use of alternative water sources for irrigation and industrial purposes allows us to conserve the water supply from our dams.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/greener-living/water-wise-in-the-home/alternative-water-sources" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">alternative-water-sources</a>

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Comment on the draft contract relating to Gordon’s Bay Sewage Pump Station and Rising Main
Ref 70506408 - Removal of restrictive title conditions, departure, consent use and amendment of conditions
Ref 70508491 - Rezoning, consolidation, permanent departures and site development plan
Ref 70503424 - Deletion of restrictive title deed conditions, conditions of an existing approval and subdivision

City’s investment in ICT is paying dividends

Funding provided to one of the City’s Strategic Business Partners (SBP), the Cape Innovation Technology Initiative (CiTi), resulted in an impressive return on investment.

The Enterprise and Investment department (E&I) leads the City’s mission to position Cape Town as an international business city that competes with other premier business destinations across the globe. The department works with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve this vision.The City of Cape Town provides funding and strategic guidance to SBPs in order help create an enabling business environment, promote investment and trade, provide skills development as well as job creation in Cape Town’s priority sectors, through sector specific interventions. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/ICT%20SECTOR2.jpg" alt="" /></figure> One of these SBPs is CiTi which was established in 1999 and is Africa’s oldest tech incubator. CiTi brings together business, government and society to utilise innovation and technology in order to create a future-fit inclusive society. This strategic role has resulted in catalysing and supporting the tech ecosystem in Cape Town which has ultimately been recognised as the most advanced and productive ICT ecosystem on the African continent. Last week, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos had the privilege of visiting one of CiTi’s alumni, Skywalk Innovations. This impressive company is a tech hub and software engineering firm focused on digital transformation to solve business problems, unlock new potential revenue models or drive down inefficiencies in business processes. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/ICT%20SECTOR1.jpg" alt="" /></figure> ‘Since 2015, Skywalk Innovations has received valuable mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors as well as funding that assisted them to purchase resources they needed. The company was also given access to office space at CiTi’s Woodstock Exchange for six months as well as access to events for networking purposes. Skywalk Innovations is currently involved in another programme with CiTi to navigate through the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and already received grant funding to replace outdated equipment.‘Cape Town is Africa’s Information Technology hub with more tech start-ups than anywhere else on the continent. The ICT sector is an enabler of many other sectors with huge potential globally. It contributes significantly to the provision of business opportunities to Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs), the competitiveness of Cape Town being a knowledge economy, promotion of entrepreneurial activity and job creation for young talented people.‘It also supports the development of other sectors through training and supplying skilled employees, as well as mentoring, networking and taking the industry forward through technology and innovation, thus allowing us to compete internationally.‘The City of Cape Town’s economic recovery plan will be underpinned by the ICT sector, among others, as this sector is considered a foundation of modern economies. That is why the City of Cape Town will continue to support the ICT industry as it plays a critical role in positioning Cape Town as leading global innovation and knowledge hub,’ said Alderman Vos. End

2020-08-01T22:00:00Z

City doing its best to protect projects, thousands of housing opportunities amid continuous organised land invasion attempts

The City of Cape Town continues to act to prevent the illegal occupation of its projects.

The City acts to protect its projects, prevent the illegal occupation of land and stand up for those law abiding residents who have waited for many years for their housing opportunity.‘Land invaders attempt to jump the queue and this impacts the people already waiting for an opportunity and who are legitimately registered on the Housing Database. For instance, in our Mahama Housing Project in Khayelitsha, we have lost land earmarked for 420 of the 1 100 opportunities to an illegal land invasion. Unfortunately 420 families who have waited patiently on a housing waiting list have had their rights undermined. The City does not have unlimited money and human resources. We need to be careful that we do not create more unplanned settlements which end up diverting the money that we have away from our planned projects. ‘We will continue to monitor and safeguard our housing projects. These developments will provide thousands of opportunities, including State-subsidised BNG and Gap housing, to beneficiaries legitimately registered on the City’s Housing Database.‘As a City, we must continue to work according to the Housing Database. The need for affordable accommodation across the metro is so great that we need to ensure we have a fair way to allocate opportunities as they arise. All potential beneficiaries must please ensure they are registered and that their contact details are updated,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi.Anonymous tip-offs welcomed: Residents can give anonymous tip offs if they are aware of illegal activity that is taking place; that has happened or is still to happen. Please call 112 from a cell phone (toll free) and 107 from a landline or <a>021 480 7700</a> for emergencies.End

2020-07-31T22:00:00Z

Mayor Dan Plato wishes all Muslims a blessed Eid-al-Adha

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a test of our courage, patience and sacrifice. It has also been about compassion and generosity. The theme that underpins Eid-al-Adha is sacrifice and is a familiar concept to many of us during COVID-19. It is a sacrifice to adapt our way of life to ensure we wear a mask whenever we leave home. It is a sacrifice to avoid certain activities, which may put others at risk of contracting COVID-19. It is a sacrifice to practice social distancing from your loved ones who are older and have existing health conditions. These sacrifices are a way to show care for one another and to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. In this period of uncertainty, we must be able to count on each other to offer support and kindness, as we are #OneCityTogether.I wish to applaud all residents for their sacrifices and opening their hearts, to assist others. My hope is for this spirit of generosity and sharing with the less fortunate to continue as the impact of COVID-19 on our residents is expected to linger.We reiterate our call for residents to continue to adhere to regulations so we may see the end of this pandemic and work on rebuilding our economy through our mutual efforts. Eid Mubarak!

2020-07-30T22:00:00Z

Atlantis Green Technology Hub gets the go ahead

Statement by the the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management

Council unanimously approved the transfer of land in Atlantis to the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (Ltd) on Thursday, 30 July 2020. This milestone decision will lay the foundation for attracting and securing more investment and unlock future employment opportunities in the Atlantis area over the coming years. As a City, we are mindful of the economic challenges we currently face as a metro, province and nation. It is therefore very reassuring that on a matter of such economic importance, all parties saw fit to support the land transfer to initiate the Atlantis Special Economic Zone operations (ASEZ). The general industrial zoned land is valued at R56,5 million and will form part of the Atlantis Green Technology Hub. This green technology growth and investment opportunity could not have come at a better time. Together with the City’s Enterprise and Investment Department, it is our priority to do everything to show that Cape Town is open for business and ensure that we have the resources to guide potential investors.With this approval, it is projected that by 2034, 15 years after the beginning of construction, this SEZ will contribute an estimated R15 billion to the provincial economy, with thousands of new jobs. This is a declaration to the people of Atlantis and surrounding areas that government is serious about economic and social development as well as job creation in the area, with some R680 million already invested in the SEZ before it was officially launched. However, for me, this is not just about the smart use of City real estate. This is also about Atlantis residents benefitting from this SEZ, through the community representatives on the ASEZ entity board, who will guide the skills development and small business development initiatives built into the programme. This builds on the momentum the City has gradually achieved since 2012, when Atlantis was declared a green technology hub with a fast disposal system adopted to facilitate green manufacturing. Recognising that a local source is key to the upliftment of Atlantis, the City’s Enterprise and Investment’s Atlantis Investment facilitation project team, together with GreenCape, have focused on developing long-term skills that would be required in the Atlantis area, and worked hard to leverage private sector skills development. The launch in 2018 of the Lesedi Skills Academy in Atlantis is a great example of this. The City of Cape Town has and will continue to highlight the ‘#employlocal’ opportunity, ensuring appropriate skills and upskilling the community in Atlantis is a key enabler of success for the SEZ.The approval of the land transaction is a culmination of the City’s efforts as well as our national and provincial counterpart to get us on the path of economic readiness and recovery.As outlined in the body of the report tabled to Council, in a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Western Cape Government, we will continue to streamline processes for larger investments in the City, including the offering of financial and non-financial incentives.

2020-07-30T22:00:00Z

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The 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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The City's Draft Budget 2020-2021

The City of Cape Town's budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/the-city-budget/the-citys-budget-2020-2021"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-citys-budget-2020-2021</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/Spatial-Plans-and-Frameworks/district-plans"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">district-plans</a>

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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and benefits both traders and locals.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/informal-trading"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">informal-trading</a>

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The Business Hub

The Business Hub provides information on starting and growing your business.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/the-business-hub"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-business-hub</a>

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Pay your traffic fine

The City has a number of different options for paying traffic fines. If you would like to pay your fine.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Fines/Pay-your-traffic-fine"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Pay-your-traffic-fine</a>

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Pay your rates and services accounts

You can pay your rates and services account in a number of different ways.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Municipal-accounts/Electricity/pay-your-rates-and-services-account"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">pay-your-rates-and-services-account</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 …

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Safety-in-the-home/Environmental-health-in-the-home/prevent-illegal-dumping"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">prevent-illegal-dumping</a>

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Upgrade to a new prepaid electricity meter

Find out if your suburb has been selected for a compulsory electricity meter upgrade

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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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2020/21 Tariffs

Find out about the latest tariffs that affect you

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/meet-the-city/the-city-budget/city-wide-tariffs"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">city-wide-tariffs</a>

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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)

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/personal-health/contagious-and-chronic-diseases/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>

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View the Council Meeting Calendar

Access the Council meeting calendar and agendas for upcoming meetings.

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/coronavirus-updates">coronavirus-updates</a>

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Load-shedding

Load-shedding stages are announced by Eskom and depend on the extent of the shortage of generation capacity

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-electricity-services/load-shedding-and-outages"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">load-shedding-and-outages</a>

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Libraries

Loan out books, get access to electronic resources or take part in community programmes and events at any of our libraries

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Libraries"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Libraries</a>

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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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Reduce rates for NPOs and PBOs

Some PBOs and NPOs which were previously excluded from the list due to legislative changes will now be able to benefit from reduced rates.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Claim-or-dispute/Contest-a-property-valuation/change-your-property-rating-category">change-your-property-rating-category</a>

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

The City will replace or repair a damaged or stolen wheelie bin free of charge.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin" target="_blank">Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin</a>

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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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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/this-weeks-dam-levels">this-weeks-dam-levels</a>

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Apply for new or replacement driver's licence

Find out how to get a new or replacement driver’s licence.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Driving-and-vehicles/Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence">Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence</a>

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