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Road closures: 23 March

Various roads will be closed for the Cape Town Triathlon this Sunday, 23 March 2025. Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes.

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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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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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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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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and offers good employment opportunities for traders, as well as affordable goods and services to locals.

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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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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

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

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CBD gains solidify the case for dedicated resources

Flowing from the CBD deployment model, Safety and Security has proposed dedicated Metro Police area teams in its draft budget.

Audio – English: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ct-media/23032025_smith_cbd-gains">https://soundcloud.com/ct-media/23032025_smith_cbd-gains</a>Audio – Afrikaans: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ct-media/23032025_afr_smith_cbd-gains">https://soundcloud.com/ct-media/23032025_afr_smith_cbd-gains</a>The CBD-focused deployments started in Cape Town Central in July 2022, with 100 dedicated officers to supplement existing crime prevention efforts. This was due to the sharp increase in crime post Covid in the CBD. In June 2024, this model was replicated in Bellville, Mitchells Plain and Wynberg, with 24 Law Enforcement officers and 24 Metro Police officers across the three CBDs.In the three months between December 2024 and February 2025, the teams in these four areas worked closely with other entities, resulting in 441 arrests and nearly 3 000 motorists screened for drunk driving. They also recorded 26 266 traffic and 4 316 by-law offences. 'The statistics are encouraging, but let's not discount the value of visible and present enforcement, which doesn't always come with simple metrics. Apart from acting as a deterrent, these officers have an opportunity to get to know the areas and the people, as well as the particular challenges. This kind of intelligence is far more difficult to gather using standard reactive policing methods – just another reason why dedicated resources in any area is a plus,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith. Flowing from the CBD deployment model, Safety and Security has proposed dedicated Metro Police area teams in its draft budget.In terms of the proposal, every ward in Cape Town will receive its own dedicated group of qualified and equipped Metro Police officers. The teams will adopt a community policing and evidence based policing approach, by working closely with SAPS, neighbourhood watches and other community structures to understand, and respond to the unique challenges in their ward. 'I am very excited about this proposal, and if given the green light, is something that we'll be able to get off the ground fairly quickly, courtesy of our investment in Project 1000. The recruits have already completed their Law Enforcement qualifications and are currently completing the additional training to qualify as Metro Police officers. We speak often of our ongoing investments in public safety, and this is yet another example of spending the money where the need is,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith. End

2025-03-22T22:00:00Z

Pools and beaches at the ready for the school holiday

City's beaches and pools is ready for the upcoming school holiday

‘We encourage residents and especially learners to make use of the City’s recreational facilities during the school holidays. It’s important for parents and guardians to always know the whereabouts of children and ensure that they are closely supervised, particularly around water bodies. The City’s lifeguards play an important role in ensuring a safe beach and pool environment and we would like to request beachgoers to please adhere to the rules to help lighten the load,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham.<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ABC%20Trafalgar%20swimming%20pool.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /> • Always swim on a beach with lifeguards on duty, and between their red and yellow flags • Do not leave children unsupervised in or around water • Do not swim under the influence of alcohol • Beware of rip currents. If you're caught in a current, try to stay calm and signal for helpBeach lifeguards are on duty between 10:00 and 18:00 daily.The public is advised that certain beaches do have a reduced drowning prevention service. For more details, visit: https://bit.ly/CT-Beaches-Lifeguard-ScheduleFrom Monday, 31 March 2025, community swimming pools will open daily until the end of the season. Operating hours are from 10:00 to 18:00 with the last ticket sold at 17:30.For the most accurate and up-to-date information on swimming pool operations, we encourage residents to visit the City’s website or contact their nearest community facility.End

2025-03-21T22:00:00Z

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/U7AvesTqlzs?si=8FBK80oGYhsUl8XL" 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%20zooms%20in%20on%20animal%20welfare"> <img class="responsive" alt="City zooms in on animal welfare" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/dog-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20zooms%20in%20on%20animal%20welfare"> City zooms in on animal welfare</a> The City’s domestic animal survey is officially under way. </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%20invites%20feedback%20on%20external%20service%20provider%20option%20for%20water%20reuse"> <img class="responsive" alt="City invites feedback on external service provider option for water reuse" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/WaterReuse-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20invites%20feedback%20on%20external%20service%20provider%20option%20for%20water%20reuse"> City invites feedback on external service provider option for water reuse</a> The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is inviting public comments on the feasibility of using an external service provider for the Faure New Water Scheme. </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/Firefighters%20lace%20up%20for%20charity%20run%20to%20support%20Volunteer%20Wildfire%20Services"> <img class="responsive" alt="Firefighters lace up for charity run to support Volunteer Wildfire Services" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ff-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Firefighters%20lace%20up%20for%20charity%20run%20to%20support%20Volunteer%20Wildfire%20Services"> Firefighters lace up for charity run to support Volunteer Wildfire Services </a> The boys are back, and geared up, for the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon. </div>

2025-03-20T22:00:00Z

City’s Mobile Office heads to Kalksteenfontein and Bonteheuwel

The City’s Customer Relations Department’s mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically

The details are as follows: <ul><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Thursday, 27 March 2025, from 09:30 to 13:30 at the Kalksteenfontein Community Centre, Salvia Street, Kalksteenfontein</div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Friday, 28 March 2025, from 09:30 to 13:30 at the Bonteheuwel Civic Centre, Cnr. Bluegum Street and Kiaat Road, Bonteheuwel</div></li> The City’s Customer Relations Department’s mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically. Customers can engage with the City in a wide-range of non-emergency enquiries such as rates, sewerage, electricity, water, refuse collections, and all other account enquiries. ‘We are bringing the City’s services closer to Kalksteenfontein and Bonteheuwel residents to ensure that no time and money is spent on transport. This is a special opportunity to resolve municipal items that residents have wanted to address. Should you wish to make use of the services on offer, remember to bring along your ID or municipal accounts to help ease the process,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys. </ul>End

2025-03-19T22:00:00Z

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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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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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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

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

10 October – 30 November 2022

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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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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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Website unavailable: 2 August 2019	Website unavailable: 2 August 2019	<div class="ExternalClass50CD4FE0411647319F83C2333AA9E5CD"><p>The City’s website (www.capetown.gov.za) will be unavailable intermittently between 18:00 and 20:00 tonight as the IS&T Department will be installing necessary updates.</p> </div>
Website maintenance: 3 July	Website maintenance: 3 July	<div class="ExternalClass5320280925774850A99FBE47B6D0A503"><p>You may experience intermittent connectivity to the City's website and online services between 18:00 - 22:00 as we undergo maintenance. We apologise for the inconvenience.</p> </div>
Eskom load-shedding: 5 June	Eskom load-shedding: 5 June	<div class="ExternalClassADD26D16D23941268236B597644FE918"><p> Eskom customers on Stage 4 from 16:00 until 05:00 on Tuesday, followed by Stage 1 until 16:00. City customers on Stage 3 until 22:00 followed by Stage 4 until 05:00 on Tuesday. No load-shedding scheduled for Tuesday until 16:00.<br></p><p><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Loadshedding1/loadshedding/Load_Shedding_All_Areas_Schedule_and_Map.pdf" target="_blank">Check the schedule</a> and <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Residential-utility-services/Residential-electricity-services/Load-shedding-and-outages" target="_blank">be prepared for outages</a>.<br></p></div>