City housing opportunities

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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Condolences on the passing of former Mayor Theresa Solomon

Former Mayor Theresa Solomon will be remembered for her dedication to justice and activism

‘Former Mayor Theresa Solomon will be remembered for her dedication to justice and activism, which brought about meaningful change, especially on the Cape Flats, where she played a pivotal role in establishing civic organisations to campaign for amenities in the wake of forced removals in the 1970’s, including schools, hospitals, and police stations. ‘As a mother, activist, and leader, her legacy will continue to inspire future generations,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis. Former Mayor Solomon was born in 1945 in District Six and served as Mayor of Cape Town from 1996 to 1998, later also serving as the country’s High Commissioner to Tanzania and Canada.End

2025-07-07T22:00:00Z

Acting Mayor conducts oversight visits to flood-affected informal settlements

Alderman Eddie Andrews’s visits formed part of ongoing oversight efforts following the heavy rainfall seen in the City over the past two weeks.

Alderman Eddie Andrews’s visits formed part of ongoing oversight efforts following the heavy rainfall seen in the City over the past two weeks. The heavy rain saw teams from Disaster Risk Management, Informal Settlements Management, Roads Infrastructure Management, Urban Waste Management, Energy and Community Services teams responding to multiple incidents across the metro. ‘Our City teams were on the ground long before the rain began, clearing canals, unblocking stormwater drains, and engaging with at-risk communities through the Winter Readiness Programme. These preparations have made a measurable difference. However, the intensity of this past weekend’s weather resulted in flooding across the city. Our priority now is supporting the most affected,’ said Alderman Andrews. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Vygieskraal1.jpg" alt="" style="width:1898px;" /> </figure>According to the SA Weather Service, Cape Town has recorded over 100mm of rainfall in certain areas between Friday and Sunday evening that caused localised flooding in several low-lying informal settlements. In response to these floods, the City’s Informal Settlements Management has been on the ground to provide assistance to residents affected by these floods. In addition to this response, humanitarian partners, including Gift of the Givers, have been working with the City to provide aid to those in need. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Vygieskraal2.jpg" alt="" style="width:1898px;" /> </figure>‘To every resident who has been affected by the heavy rains over the past week, I want you to know that our teams are working tirelessly to ensure that we bring aid, restore services and clear any blockages,’ said Alderman Andrews. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Vygieskraal3.jpg" alt="" style="width:1898px;" /> </figure>Captions: The City of Cape Town’s Acting Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, visited the Vygieskraal informal settlement in Athlone and Kampies informal settlement yesterday, 7 July 2025, to assess conditions following the recent heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of the metro. Several City teams were on the ground over the weekend to assist the impacted communities. End

2025-07-07T22:00:00Z

Work to restore water in Khayelitsha prioritised

Work to complete emergency repair work in Khayelitsha is ongoing

This weekend, the City’s Water and Sanitation teams carried out emergency work to replace a faulty valve, which affected the water supply in the greater Khayelitsha area. Following this work, teams encountered a new challenge where two additional valves were found to be faulty. Teams are still on site attending to the matter. While significant progress has been made, due to the complexity of the work during the final stages of the repairs, it is taking longer than expected. The team is currently grinding the AC pipe to allow the ranger to be properly fitted. Arrangements were made to have four water tankers available in consultation with the local ward councillors. Residents are encouraged to contact their local ward councillors for the exact locations of the water tankers as well as for information related to their arrival. Some of the tankers are also arriving from outside the City, which could result in a possible delay. ‘The City understands that this has been a trying time for residents but we are doing all we can to resolve the matter as urgently as possible. Our staff have worked tirelessly throughout the weekend and inclement weather to ensure that water is restored as quickly as possible,’ said Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation. The City sincerely regrets the inconvenience. End

2025-07-07T22:00:00Z

Fire and Rescue responds to 236 accidents in 10 days

The Fire and Rescue Service responded to 162 motor vehicle accidents and 74 accidents

The Fire and Rescue Service responded to 162 motor vehicle accidents and 74 accidents involving pedestrians between Friday, 27 June and Sunday, 6 July. 'What's even more concerning is that these statistics are not exhaustive, as incidents are not all reported to a central point, and sometimes, where an incident has not resulted in injuries, the parties involved report it directly to the nearest police station. We caution road users all of the time about adjusting their behaviour to account for the specific conditions. Motor vehicle accidents cause huge emotional and financial strain, even if just a fender bender. They also have the potential to cause significant traffic delays. Let this be a reminder to everyone to slow down in general, but especially in poor driving conditions,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/2ddd.jpg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>In general enforcement efforts over the past week, the City’s enforcement agencies made at least 183 arrests and recorded 26 206 traffic and by-law offences. Law Enforcement Officers made 91 arrests and issued 3 276 notices for various offences. On Thursday, LEAP officers recovered a firearm in Tafelsig. The following evening, officers recovered a firearm in Beacon Valley and on Sunday, 6 July, they recovered two firearms in Crossroads. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/IMG-20250529-WcvdvA0137.jpg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>Traffic officers recorded 21 188 offences for various transgressions, impounded 229 public transport vehicles and executed 1 319 warrants of arrest. They arrested 22 suspects - 12 for driving under the influence of alcohol, one for reckless and negligent driving and nine on various other charges. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/M3%20acdcident.png" alt="" style="width:874px;" /> </figure>Metro Police Officers arrested 70 suspects and issued 1 742 traffic and by-law notices. Officers recovered various quantities of drugs, a stolen vehicle and three imitation firearms. End

2025-07-06T22:00:00Z

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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.

<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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Apply for a wheelie bin

Property owners can apply for a 240 litre wheelie bin for their household

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

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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

<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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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.

<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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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

The Cape Town Future Energy Festival is a showcase of innovation and sustainable living.

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