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Qualifying residents can register on the City's Housing Needs Register (previously known as the Housing Database) to be considered for a variety of housing opportunities.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Register/Housing-and-property/Register-on-the-housing-database"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Register-on-the-housing-database</a>

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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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How to read your water meter

You can submit your water meter reading by calling 0860 103 089 or entering it online via your municipal account on our e-Services portal.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/water-meter-readings"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">water-meter-readings</a>

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Comment on the proposed MyCiTi Phase 2A stop locations along direct routes

10 October – 30 November 2022

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/Issues-open-for-public-comment/proposed-myciti-phase-2a-stop-locations-along-direct-routes">proposed-myciti-phase-2a-stop-locations-along-direct-routes</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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Submit your water meter readings online

You can submit your water meter reading online through e-Services.

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Arrange a payment plan

We offer payment plans for property owners and tenants who have outstanding payments on their municipal accounts.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Municipal-accounts/Electricity/arrange-a-payment-plan-for-debt-collection"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">arrange-a-payment-plan-for-debt-collection</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/this-weeks-dam-levels"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">this-weeks-dam-levels</a>

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Apply for a wheelie bin

Property owners can apply for a 240 litre wheelie bin for the household, while relevant sectional title complexes can apply for the required number of bins.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-a-new-wheelie-bin-for-domestic-properties"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Apply-for-a-new-wheelie-bin-for-domestic-properties</a>

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

Pay for your vehicle licence renewal online through e-Services or in person.

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/community-health-and-safety/healthy-environment/prevent-illegal-dumping"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">prevent-illegal-dumping</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/green-infrastructure-programme"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">green-infrastructure-programme</a>

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Submit your electricity meter readings online

You can submit your own electricity meter reading or let the City read your meter for you.

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

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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

You can find your councillor, ward or subcouncil using our easy look-up tool.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil</a>

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Energy teams fix 10 000+ streetlights in just 30 days

City energy teams attended to more than 10 000 streetlight-related requests.

'Vandalism, theft and illegal connections across the metro continue to impact turnaround times as damaged infrastructure often needs to be entirely replaced. The City's Energy Safety Unit continues to make a significant difference in our operations and much investment is under way to reduce the street value of materials by replacing copper cables with low street value conductors and rolling out overhead to underground cabling projects in communities across Cape Town. 'Our Electricity Generation and Distribution Department has really made massive strides in enhancing service delivery despite incredibly difficult circumstances on the ground. With the launch of our multi-year anti-vandalism campaign, ‘Protect Your Power’, we are urging our communities to keep an eye on the power infrastructure in their communities and to help us by reporting suspicious activity as fast as possible. This will help to reduce the scale of the damage caused by the theft and vandalism. 'We manage more than 245 000 streetlights across the metro and every bit of help we can get goes a long way as we endeavour to create safer and brighter communities,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg.Requests attended to per metro area - theft and vandalism remains the biggest driver of streetlight, and power outages: <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="color:#242424;text-transform:none;line-height:inherit;letter-spacing:normal;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;border-collapse:collapse;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;border-spacing:0px;orphans:2;widows:2;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;background-color:#ffffff;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;border:1pt solid windowtext;width:172.25pt;height:20.65pt;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;">East</td><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid solid solid none;border-color:windowtext;padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;width:186.15pt;height:20.65pt;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;">North</td><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid solid solid none;border-color:windowtext;padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;width:262pt;height:20.65pt;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;">South</td></tr><tr><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:none solid solid;border-color:windowtext;padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;width:172.25pt;height:22.4px;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;background-color:white !important;">Helderberg| Oostenberg | Bloemhof | Parow<span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;background-color:yellow !important;"> </td><td style="padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;width:186.15pt;height:22.4px;vertical-align:bottom;border-right-color:windowtext;border-bottom-color:windowtext;border-right-width:1pt;border-bottom-width:1pt;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;"> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;">Vanguard | Mowbray | City | Atlantis <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;"> </td><td style="padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;width:262pt;height:22.4px;vertical-align:bottom;border-right-color:windowtext;border-bottom-color:windowtext;border-right-width:1pt;border-bottom-width:1pt;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;"> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;">Mitchells Plain | Wynberg | Gugulethu | Muizenberg<span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:none solid solid;border-color:windowtext;padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;width:172.25pt;height:15.4pt;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;">3 965</td><td style="padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;width:186.15pt;height:15.4pt;vertical-align:bottom;border-right-color:windowtext;border-bottom-color:windowtext;border-right-width:1pt;border-bottom-width:1pt;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;">2 395</td><td style="padding:0.75pt 5.4pt;width:262pt;height:15.4pt;vertical-align:bottom;border-right-color:windowtext;border-bottom-color:windowtext;border-right-width:1pt;border-bottom-width:1pt;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;white-space:normal !important;direction:ltr;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:white !important;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px currentcolor;color:black !important;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;font-size:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;">3 869</td></tr></tbody></table> Let’s ACT: Protect Your PowerReport suspicious behaviour to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre: 021 480 7700The SAPS remains the lead authority in crime prevention.*Note: the data looks at all streetlight-related service requests closed over a particular two-week period. Data is dynamic and new requests are constantly added to the already logged requests, as well as historic service requests. The data looks only at streetlight-related requests and does not include other energy service requests attended to over the period in review.End

2025-05-17T22:00:00Z

Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

This World Hypertension Day, today, 17 May, City Health celebrates the 11% increase in persons screened year-on-year.

From April 2024 to March 2025, new diagnosed cases stood at 4 426 compared to 3 287 during the same period in the previous year, reflecting a 35% increase. The rise in new cases is largely attributed to the increase in screening. City Health screened 667 612 clients, compared to 601 442 the previous year.The worrying trend of an increasing number of younger people being diagnosed remains, although the biggest group of new cases are those older than 45. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_5095.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure>‘Hypertension is a leading risk factor for death and disability across the country, and while it is heartening to see more people taking charge of their health and visiting clinics for screenings, the rise in new cases is disconcerting. I want to encourage the public to consider making lifestyle changes like a balanced and healthy diet, regular exercise and lowering their salt intake, to lower their risk of hypertension. ‘Hypertension is called the silent killer because there is often a lack of noticeable symptoms, making early detection crucial. As we commemorate the 20th World Hypertension Day, get screened, for your own health, but also for your peace of mind. It is a preventative measure and can impact your long-term health,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham.The theme for World Hypertension Day is ‘Measure your blood pressure accurately; control it; live longer’. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_5148.jpg" alt="" style="width:805px;" /> </figure>Risk factors for hypertension include a family history; diabetes; obesity; lack of exercise and a diet high in salt, sugar, and alcohol; smoking and tobacco use.If left untreated, hypertension can lead to severe health complications, including stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, peripheral vascular disease, visual impairment and blindness. To manage or prevent hypertension:<ul><li>Take your anti-hypertensive treatment as prescribed (if diagnosed) and attend follow-up consultations</li><li>Engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily</li><li>Maintain a healthy weight</li><li>Reduce salt intake to less than 5g daily</li><li>Avoid tobacco use and limit alcohol consumption</li><li>Eat more vegetables and fruit</li><li>Limit intake of foods high in saturated fats and eliminate trans fat</li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_5020.jpg" alt="" style="width:932px;" /> </figure>All City clinics offer routine blood pressure screening at every visit, and the public can have their screenings done at their nearest facility. For a list of clinics, please go to: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%2520and%2520enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Clinics%2520and%2520healthcare%2520facilities&data=05%7c02%7cVennessaAnn.Scholtz%40capetown.gov.za%7c28b11b4ca2c048536be608dd946521b0%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638829884269860856%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=5gzY2hBlIo/n6mM7OgwvUsD3nRbzFGl/Zm1GG/tUJq4%3D&reserved=0">Clinics and healthcare facilities (capetown.gov.za)</a> Caption 1: Councillor Francine Higham has her blood pressure checked by Nurse Xoliswa Myona.Caption 2: Councillor Higham joined City Health at an event in Khayelitsha to create awareness around hypertension.Caption 3: Khayelitsha resident Nomfusi Gwele gets her blood pressure checked. End

2025-05-16T22:00:00Z

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/xIF0VaCJtQo?si=30xMF-CJ_hRzVV4a" 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%20boosts%20winter%20support%20for%2010%20shelters%20for%20the%20homeless"> <img class="responsive" alt="City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/WinterSupport-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20boosts%20winter%20support%20for%2010%20shelters%20for%20the%20homeless"> City boosts winter support for 10 shelters for the homeless</a> The City's Community, Arts and Culture Development (CACD) Department will provide goods and services valued at R1,2 million to 10 NGO shelters. </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/Traffic%20Fine%20Roadshow%20rolls%20into%20Lentegeur%20for%20six%20days"> <img class="responsive" alt="Traffic Fine Roadshow rolls into Lentegeur for six days" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Traffic-fine-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Traffic%20Fine%20Roadshow%20rolls%20into%20Lentegeur%20for%20six%20days"> Traffic Fine Roadshow rolls into Lentegeur for six days</a> The roadshow is a highlight for many motorists, as it offers a one-stop shop to settle outstanding fines and warrants. </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%20concludes%20Tafelberg%20Road%20upgrades%20ahead%20of%20winter%20rains"> <img class="responsive" alt="City concludes Tafelberg Road upgrades ahead of winter rains" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/TafelbergRoad-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20concludes%20Tafelberg%20Road%20upgrades%20ahead%20of%20winter%20rains"> City concludes Tafelberg Road upgrades ahead of winter rains </a> Tafelberg Road provides access to the popular Table Mountain National Park and the Table Mountain aerial cableway. </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%20triples%20its%20hypertension%20screening%20rate"> <img class="responsive" alt="City triples its hypertension screening rate" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Hypertension-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20triples%20its%20hypertension%20screening%20rate"> City triples its hypertension screening rate </a> Between April 2023 and March 2024, City Health screened just over 600 000 people for hypertension. </div>

2025-05-15T22:00:00Z

Have your say and help shape the City's Water Conservation and Demand Management Strategy

As Cape Town continues to grow, it is essential to secure the long-term balance between available water resources and water demand.

The City's <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%2520strategies%252c%2520plans%2520and%2520frameworks/Water_Conservation_and_Demand_Strategy_2007.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cLisle.Brown%40capetown.gov.za%7c165ff73ae39e4cc9137f08dd946ab6e6%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638829908237255498%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=3AQZHhM4NWo0u1D28fJnpIBIydoYVj0GGC4BxdX0CWI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) Strategy</a> was first approved by Council in 2007 and has been periodically reviewed to reflect changing conditions and lessons learned. Over the years, the City has made notable progress in implementing water-saving initiatives, including: <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Proactive leak detection and repairs on water infrastructure</li><li>Pressure management across the network</li><li>Meter replacement programmes</li><li>Tariff reviews to promote responsible usage</li><li>Internal leak repairs for indigent households</li><li>Ongoing public education and awareness campaigns</li></ul> The draft <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%2520strategies%252c%2520plans%2520and%2520frameworks/Water_Conservation_and_Demand_Strategy_2007.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cLisle.Brown%40capetown.gov.za%7c165ff73ae39e4cc9137f08dd946ab6e6%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638829908237277743%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=w1afXeGf6JJz27yi3yG8JIEvy6OhznHKTyZOPwluMAg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) Strategy</a> is available <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%2520strategies%252c%2520plans%2520and%2520frameworks/Draft_WC_WDMStrategy2025.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cLisle.Brown%40capetown.gov.za%7c165ff73ae39e4cc9137f08dd946ab6e6%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638829908237295905%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=5QnxmXser0n3Gl3CSA012n4%2BLoaecScBKn3N2mlwpzU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">here.</a> 'Water is a vital resource that we all need to use responsibly. Public input is crucial because our water future depends on collective action. The revised strategy outlines the City's planned interventions for the next decade to ensure sustainable water use, improve water distribution system performance and reduce non-revenue water.' said Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation. Key goals outlined in the WC/WDM strategy for the next 10 years include:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>The City must by 2034/35 reduce and maintain the non-revenue water (water that is lost and not paid for) by volume to below 20% of water supplied, from 28,1% (2023/2024).</li></ul><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>The City must by 2034/35 reduce and maintain water consumption to below 150 litres per person per day of total potable (drinking) water supplied, from 157 litres per person per day (2023/2024).</li><li>The City must ensure and maintain ongoing effective management systems and water use efficiency measures.</li><li>The City must maintain WC/WDM as one of the key water service delivery strategies, and must give priority to its implementation and ensure an ongoing adequate enabling environment.</li><li>The City must reduce the projected drinking water demand to an average growth rate of no more than 1% per year. </li></ul>Once finalised, this updated strategy will replace all previous versions and guide the Directorate's efforts to meet current and future water needs sustainably. Submit public comments by Sunday, 25 May 2025: <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Email: public.participation@capetown.gov.za</li><li>Online: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http://www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate&data=05%7c02%7cLisle.Brown%40capetown.gov.za%7c165ff73ae39e4cc9137f08dd946ab6e6%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638829908237317171%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=1HIWeEUBJSjDAhqD8w/FqwUG1zK3mHFNccdPtyJKj5w%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate</a></li><li>Written submissions: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http://www.capetown.gov.za/Local%2520and%2520communities/Meet-the-City/City-Council/subcouncils&data=05%7c02%7cLisle.Brown%40capetown.gov.za%7c165ff73ae39e4cc9137f08dd946ab6e6%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638829908237336402%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=WyU3qduAVh4cOiXGDzMHLhMRDVL9Qp5bJ/ZnmElVUCg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">subcouncil offices</a></li></ul> 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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Apply for debt relief

If you would like to have your debt written off, please contact us directly to find out if you qualify.

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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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How to read your water meter

You can submit your water meter reading by calling 0860 103 089 or entering it online via your municipal account on our e-Services portal.

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Arrange a payment plan

We offer payment plans for property owners and tenants who have outstanding payments on their municipal accounts.

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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.

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Submit your electricity meter readings online

You can submit your own electricity meter reading or let the City read your meter for you.

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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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Qualifying residents can register on the City's Housing Needs Register (previously known as the Housing Database) to be considered for a variety of housing opportunities.

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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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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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Submit your water meter readings online

You can submit your water meter reading online through e-Services.

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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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