Our recreational facilities

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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World Hypertension Day: Cape Town clinics screen more than 683 000 residents as hypertension diagnoses rise

World Hypertension Day is commemorated annually on 17 May.

World Hypertension Day is commemorated annually on 17 May. The theme this year is ‘Controlling Hypertension Together: check your blood pressure regularly, defeat the silent killer. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, does not necessarily present with symptoms, which is why it is called the silent killer. During the 2024/25 financial year, City clinics conducted 683 638 blood pressure screenings, while 4 486 residents were newly diagnosed with hypertension. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img ms-rteFontFace-13"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/CoCT%20World%20Hypertension%20Day%2c%20Langa%20Clinic%2c%2015%20Mat%202026-31.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure>Screenings increased significantly compared to the previous year, but so too did diagnoses, highlighting both growing awareness and the continued risk posed by the condition. Of concern is that more than 2 200 residents aged 18 - 44 were newly diagnosed during the year, reinforcing that hypertension is not only a condition affecting older persons. Left undiagnosed and uncontrolled, it can lead to serious complications including stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and vision loss. ‘High blood pressure often develops without symptoms, which is why regular screening matters, even if you feel healthy. While hypertension is more common in older persons, we are also seeing younger residents affected, which is a reminder that no one should assume they are too young to get checked. The good news is that screening is quick, free and available at all City clinics, including through the City’s youth-friendly services, which are designed to make health care accessible and welcoming for young adults. A few minutes spent checking your blood pressure today could prevent serious health complications in the future,’ said Councillor Francine Higham. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img ms-rteFontFace-13"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/CoCT%20World%20Hypertension%20Day%2c%20Langa%20Clinic%2c%2015%20Mat%202026-2.png" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure>All City clinics offer routine blood pressure screening during visits, while residents can also make use of the City’s Healthcare Appointments System to book clinic visits in advance and improve convenience. Residents are also encouraged to adopt practical, everyday habits to reduce their risk of developing hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This includes limiting salt intake - particularly from processed and fast foods such as chips, processed meats, instant meals and takeaway options - being physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week and choosing more fresh foods like fruit and vegetables where possible. Reducing or avoiding tobacco use and limiting alcohol consumption are also key steps in protecting long-term health. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img ms-rteFontFace-13"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/CoCT%20World%20Hypertension%20Day%2c%20Langa%20Clinic%2c%2015%20Mat%202026-4.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /></figure>For those diagnosed with hypertension, adherence to prescribed treatment and regular follow-up visits are essential. Early detection saves lives - and knowing your numbers could make all the difference. Residents can visit their nearest public healthcare facility for free blood pressure screening and health advice. To make access more efficient, residents are encouraged to book clinic visits in advance via the City’s Healthcare Appointments System (capetown.gov.za) End<figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img ms-rteFontFace-13"> </figure>

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Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures< transport and race weekend guide

Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

With a route linking Green Point, the CBD, Woodstock, Salt River, Observatory, the Southern Suburbs and Sea Point, several roads in those areas will be impacted for several hours on Saturday, 23 May and Sunday, 24 May 2026. <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ABC%20CT%20Marathon.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /> These cover some major traffic arteries including: • Helen Suzman Boulevard • Beach Road in Sea Point • Beach Road in Mouille Point • Granger Bay Boulevard • Nelson Mandela Boulevard • Somerset Road in Green Point • Buitengracht Street • Liesbeek Parkway in Observatory and Mowbray • Darling Street • Long Street • Adderley Street • Main Road between Woodstock, Observatory and Salt River A reminder that parking restrictions will be implemented on several roads in the race footprint from Friday, 22 May 2026 to ensure a car-free route. Key areas include Green Point, Sea Point, the CBD, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, Salt River, Mowbray, Rondebosch and Newlands. Residents and motorists are urged to adhere to the no-parking notices, as vehicles parked in the restricted areas will be towed. Cape Town Marathon organisers have planned for alternative and secure parking in areas where residents rely on on-street parking. Affected residents can contact the Cape Town Marathon race office at comms@capetownmarathon.com for information on alternative parking arrangements. Comprehensive information on road closures and parking restrictions are available here. Transport and parking Runners and spectators going to the start and finish in the Green Point Precinct for the peace runs, trail and marathon are reminded there will be little to no access to parking in the precinct. The Cape Town Marathon has put together a transport plan that includes park & ride, MyCiTi shuttles, a special train service and a bicycle park. On Saturday, 23 May, the marathon will run a shuttle service from the V&A Waterfront, the CTICC, Civic Centre and Thibault Square MyCiTi stations to the start line outside DHL Stadium for athletes participating in the 5km and 10km peace runs, as well as the trail runs. These will operate between 05:30 and 17:30. A park & ride system, with a shuttle service and parking, will operate from Century City and UCT on Sunday, with the first buses leaving at 05:30 and the last bus to the start line departing at 06:30. The first return bus to Century City and UCT leaves at 11:00 from the MyCiTi Stadium Station, with the last bus departing at 17:30. A free MyCiTi shuttle to the start line will operate from the Civic Centre, Thibault Square and CTICC between 05:30 until 06:45 on Sunday pre-race. The return bus will operate from 11:00 – 17:30 post-race. For more information on the transport options, visit the Cape Town Marathon website. For those taking the MyCiTi shuttle from the Civic Centre station, the City of Cape Town will open its parking bays for Cape Town Marathon runners on Sunday. The parking bays, accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Avenue, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 05:00. The parking will remain open until 18:00 on Sunday. The marathon will also impact service on several MyCiTi routes, including in the inner city, Sea Point, Camp’s Bay, Hout Bay/Hangberg, through Woodstock and Salt River. For more information on the MyCiTi service disruption, visit www.myciti.org.za. Spectator cheer zones The City is activating its vibrant hydration station and cheer zone outside City Hall to keep the energy high as runners pass through the city centre. Members of the public are invited to gather at the 29,9km mark on the Grand Parade, in front of City Hall, to cheer on participants as they make their way towards the finish line. A lively minstrel group, DJ and dancers will help lift the runners’ spirits and celebrate the occasion. The festive atmosphere will not be limited to Darling Street and spectators are encouraged to line the route and be part of this historic event. The Cape Town Marathon has compiled a list of the best spectator viewing points along the route: • Start areas on Fritz Sonnenberg Road and Beach Road, Green Point • 6,5km mark at the N2 off-ramp (near Searle Street, Woodstock) • 15,3km mark at the Palmyra Junction Shopping Centre • 17,2km mark outside Rondebosch Park on Campground Road • 20km – 22km mark on Rondebosch Common • 26,7km at the Salt River Circle • 27km – 29km mark along Albert Road and Newmarket Street, Salt River • 30,7km – 32,1km on Government Avenue, onto Orange and Long streets • 34km – Green Point Main Road with KFM outside the Primedia building • 36,3km – Sea Point Promenade • 40km mark along Beach Road in Sea Point • The Finish on Vlei Road in Green Point For more information on this and other events in Cape Town, visit: www.eventsincapetown.com

2026-05-16T22:00:00Z

Have your say during City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has launched its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

The survey commenced on 4 May 2026 and will run until 30 June 2026. A total of 3 400 participants will be surveyed, including 3 000 residents from formal and informal areas, as well as 400 businesses. An independent research agency, Plus 94 Research, has been appointed to conduct the survey. Residents in the South Peninsula, Panorama, Eastern Helderberg, Khayelitsha, Central Cape Town and Klipfontein areas may receive visits from fieldworkers over the coming weeks, while businesses will be contacted telephonically. The survey measures customer satisfaction against the commitments outlined in the Directorate’s Customer Service Charter and will help guide future improvements to service delivery. Your feedback will help to: • Better understand customer experiences with water and sanitation services • Determine acceptable levels of service perception and satisfaction • Identify areas requiring improvement • Address unmet customer needs • Assess the effectiveness of communication and awareness campaigns 'Residents’ and businesses’ feedback plays an important role in helping us improve our services and better respond to customer needs. The survey will cover areas such as drinking water, sanitation, stormwater management, billing and Contact Centre services. Participation is voluntary, all responses will remain anonymous and confidential and the survey should take approximately 30 minutes to complete,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien. Residents who are unsure about the identity of a fieldworker claiming to represent Plus 94 Research can contact the City’s Call Centre on 0860 103 089 for verification. For last year’s survey results, see: <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/WS_Customer_Satisfaction_Survey_Results_Report.pdf">WS_Customer_Satisfaction_Survey_Results_Report.pdf (capetown.gov.za)</a>END

2026-05-16T22:00:00Z

Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.

Recent storms have caused raw water quality, particularly from the Wemmershoek and Theewaterskloof Dams, to significantly deteriorate. The current highly elevated turbidity and colour levels have reduced the normal production of drinking water at the City’s Wemmershoek and Blackheath water treatment plants. Heavy rainfall in mountainous catchment areas has resulted in mud and debris being washed into the dams feeding these treatment plants. While the affected treatment plants are operating, production volumes have been reduced while teams work to maintain water quality standards. Further operational constraints were experienced at the Voëlvlei Water Treatment Plant, where technical faults over the past two days also impacted water production which has reduced the total volume of drinking water in bulk storage reservoirs.<figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City%20calls%20for%20reduced%20water%20use%20as%20severe%20weather%20impacts%20water%20treatment%20operations.jpg" alt="" style="width:1072px;" /></figure>To help stabilise storage levels and improve treatment efficiency, the Directorate will optimise its treatment processes, including increasing chlorine dosing where required to address the elevated turbidity levels and support increased production capacity. The Directorate will also intensify monitoring and sampling throughout the water supply network to ensure treated drinking water continues to comply with the required SANS 241 drinking water quality standards. Where residents notice discoloured water, they are advised to report it to the City and, as a precautionary measure, boil the water before use. The City’s Water Pollution Control inspectors will investigate and take the necessary samples for testing. ‘The recent severe weather has had a direct impact on several key components of the City’s bulk water system. While teams are working around the clock to stabilise operations and recover reservoir levels, it is critical that we work together to maintain stable levels across the water supply network. Residents and businesses can assist significantly during this period by reducing water use to essential consumption only while the system remains under pressure’, said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien. Advice to residents Residents and businesses are encouraged to: • Reduce water consumption to essential use only while the system remains under pressure. • Avoid non-essential water use such as irrigation, topping up swimming pools and excessive outdoor cleaning. • Use water sparingly to help maintain stable water supply across the network. • Report discoloured water to the City on one of the channels below and boil the discoloured water as a precaution.o WhatsApp 060 018 1505 o Call 0860 103 089 o Online <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests">www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests</a> o Email <a href="mailto:water@capetown.gov.za">water@capetown.gov.za</a> o SMS 31373 (Maximum 160 characters) o Visit a City walk-in centre (see <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/facilities">www.capetown.gov.za/facilities</a> to find the one closest to you)The City thanks residents and businesses for their cooperation and support while operational teams continue to manage the temporary impacts of the recent severe weather conditions on the water treatment system.Caption 1: Raw water intake at Wemmershoek Dam showing the elevated turbidity levels entering the system and impacting treatment processes

2026-05-15T22:00:00Z

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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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