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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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Planned water supply maintenance from 10 December to 12 December 2024

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements Residents are advised to store enough water in advance, as a precautionary measure. Water should be stored in clean, sealed containers. Planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas: Strand The water supply to the Strand area will be shut off from 08:00 until 17:00 on Tuesday, 10 December 2024. This will allow the maintenance team to connect the newly installed water mains in Munnik Street and Joubert Street in Strand to the existing infrastructure. The whole of Strand will be affected. The impacted area could unfortunately not be reduced due to passing valves in the water supply network. Affected consumers are kindly requested to store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance. Part of Govan Mbeki Drive - Lansdowne / Hanover Park The water supply to the area along Govan Mbeki Drive between Wetton Circle and Hanover Park Avenue, including the Lansdowne Corner Shopping Mall, the Astron Service Station, as well as Epilepsy SA in the vicinity of Fynn Close will be shut off from 08:00 until 18:00 on the following dates: • Tuesday, 10 December 2024: To connect the newly installed pipeline to the existing water supply infrastructure. • Thursday, 12 December 2024: To connect the newly installed pipeline to the existing water supply infrastructure. This will allow for the connection of the relocated water main to accommodate the current IRT road construction. Affected residents and businesses are kindly advised to store water in clean, sealed containers ahead of the disruption to ensure adequate supply. This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme, which ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water. Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network in the following areas: Tuesday, 10 December 2024, from 10:00 until 16:00: Claremont, Rondebosch and Kenilworth.Wednesday, 11 December 2024, from 10:00 until 16:00: Blomtuin, Blommendal and La Rochelle. Wednesday, 11 December 2024, from 09:00 until 16:00: De Tijger, Avondale, Fairfield Estate, Oostersee, Parow North, Plattekloof and Belvedere.Thursday, 12 December 2024, from 10:00 until 16:00: Claremont, Rondebosch and Kenilworth.Zero-pressure testing and step-testing are part of the installation process for zone management infrastructure. Tests are done in advance to see if any unmapped inflows need to be considered before installing new infrastructure (such as pressure reducing valves for pressure management). In these affected areas, some residents may experience low water pressure, and some may have no water coming out of their taps for some time during the testing period. Unfortunately, it is not possible to predict which exact areas or streets will experience disruptions. Additional zone management investigations will be carried out to ensure that existing infrastructure is operating effectively. Pressure fluctuations may be experienced, but every effort will be made to minimise the impact as far as possible. This work forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy. Managing water pressure more effectively reduces the possibility of pipe bursts and water wastage. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience.What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions: 1. Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply. 2. All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public. 3. Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer. 4. For a short period after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal. For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town X account. How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions: 1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period. 2. Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.

2024-12-06T22:00:00Z

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/f7ojOhCrhJQ?si=YFhRB0fVUHEtsb94" 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/Cape%20Town%20launches%20Beach%20Safety%20plans%20ahead%20of%20record%20festive%20season"> <img class="responsive" alt="Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Rescue-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Cape%20Town%20launches%20Beach%20Safety%20plans%20ahead%20of%20record%20festive%20season"> Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season</a> The City of Cape Town has deployed over 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pools ahead of the summer tourism boom. </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/Cape%20Town%20beaches%20offer%20world-class%20water%20quality%20ahead%20of%20festive%20season"> <img class="responsive" alt="Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Beach-m-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Cape%20Town%20beaches%20offer%20world-class%20water%20quality%20ahead%20of%20festive%20season"> Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season</a> Cape Town’s most popular beaches show world-class water quality results ahead of the summer festive season. </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/Beat%20the%20heat%20with%20City%27s%20holiday%20programmes"> <img class="responsive" alt="Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/play-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Beat%20the%20heat%20with%20City%27s%20holiday%20programmes"> Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes </a> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Activities-and-programmes/Sport-and-recreation/holiday-programmes" target="_blank">Holiday programmes</a> start on Thursday 12 December at City libraries and recreational facilities. </div>

2024-12-05T22:00:00Z

Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team welcomes withdrawal of litigation

This morning, 6 December 2024, Ryno Engelbrecht, Baboon Matters, Beauty Without Cruelty, and Jo-Ann Bosman, have withdrawn their litigation against SANParks, Cape Nature, and the City of Cape Town in the Western Cape High Court.

This morning, 6 December 2024, Ryno Engelbrecht, Baboon Matters, Beauty Without Cruelty, and Jo-Ann Bosman, have withdrawn their litigation against SANParks, Cape Nature, and the City of Cape Town in the Western Cape High Court. All parties to the litigation have agreed to pay their own costs, as per the agreed court order. The CPBMJTT has, over the past few months, initiated several processes to secure the presence of rangers in baboon-affected areas on the Cape Peninsula and to address the funding of these services. It has also dedicated considerable time and resources in investigating and identifying the most suitable mechanism to support the implementation of the Baboon Strategic Management Plan. The proposed partnership with the Shark Spotters, a non-profit organisation, is the outcome of this process whereby the NPO will perform selected operational tasks and secure and manage community resources needed for the implementation of the Baboon Strategic Management Plan. Significant progress has been achieved: <ul><li><div style="text-align:justify;">The City’s appointment of NCC Environmental Services through a Request for Quotation process to ensure a presence of baboon rangers from 1 December until 31 December 2024 in baboon-affected areas to keep troops out of the urban area and in their natural environment as far as possible </div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Finalising a supply chain management process for the appointment of a contractor for a 12-month period, on a month-to-month basis, to secure baboon ranger services as from 1 January 2025 as an interim solution </div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Securing the City of Cape Town’s Council approval on 5 December 2024 for the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Shark Spotters and the associated budget needed to assist with the implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan as a longer term solution </div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Once the MoA between the City and Shark Spotters have been finalised, both SANParks and CapeNature will follow suit and also make contributions to the Shark Spotters, the details of which will be stipulated in their individual agreements or MoAs with the NPO </div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">In February 2025 the CPBMJTT will host the inaugural meeting of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group who will represent their respective communities and organisations in engagements with the three authorities on the implementation of the Baboon Strategic Management Plan. </div></li></ul> The Baboon Strategic Management Plan envisions a sustainable and wild baboon population living in natural landscapes on the Cape Peninsula, with community partnerships and local solutions as being key to keep baboons wild and reduce human-baboon conflict. This plan was extensively workshopped with residents, stakeholders, and all interested and affected parties; finalised and approved in December 2023. The City, SANParks and Cape Nature have, over the past two years, created an invaluable and historic relationship in the form of the CPBMJTT. The first of its kind in many decades. The cooperation between the three spheres of government and the collective commitment in following a new path that will ensure the sustainable management of the Cape Peninsula’s Chacma baboons is a major achievement and in the best interest of the affected communities, baboons, residents in general, and all stakeholders. The CPBMJTT thanks the communities and other stakeholders for their continued support and cooperation. End

2024-12-05T22:00:00Z

City commemorates World Aids Day at Pelican Park Clinic

The City’s Health Department continued the World Aids Day commemoration with an awareness drive at the Pelican Park Clinic yesterday, 5 December. The event focused on this year’s theme, ‘Equal Rights, Equal Access’, which aims to make residents aware that they have access to preventative and treatment programmes. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_0958.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure>This year also marks 20 years since the roll-out of antiretroviral treatment in the public sector, and the progress made in the fight against HIV/Aids.‘Awareness drives not only helps us understand AIDS and HIV, but with that knowledge come the tools to reduce transmission, ending the stigma and discrimination, improving our quality of life and also celebrating the strides that have been made on this front. Speak to our health staff at our clinics about how to protect yourself and your loved ones. By working together, we can ensure everyone has the resources they need to stay healthy,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_0994.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure>For detailed information on HIV/AIDS please visit: https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/personal-health/sexual-health/hiv-and-aids <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_1000.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure>End

2024-12-05T22:00:00Z

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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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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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