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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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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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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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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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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" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gAUvYkDcB2I?si=ksOmR7QFhjjdUno4" title="YouTube video player" 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/Portfolio%20Committee%20commends%20Urban%20Mobility%20for%20exceeding%20MyCiTi%20ridership%20targets"> <img class="responsive" alt="Portfolio Committee commends Urban Mobility for exceeding MyCiTi ridership targets" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/general-people-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Portfolio%20Committee%20commends%20Urban%20Mobility%20for%20exceeding%20MyCiTi%20ridership%20targets"> Portfolio Committee commends Urban Mobility for exceeding MyCiTi ridership targets</a> The City of Cape Town’s Portfolio Committee on Urban Mobility is impressed with the increase in the MyCiTi commuter numbers during the post-Covid recovery phase. </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/%27Copperheads%27%20ramp%20up%20operations"> <img class="responsive" alt="‘Copperheads’ ramp up operations" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/copper-wire-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/%27Copperheads%27%20ramp%20up%20operations"> ‘Copperheads’ ramp up operations </a> A review of the unit’s operations over the past two financial years reveals increases in arrests, operations and hotspot patrols, and also massive increases in confiscated infrastructure. </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%20expands%20its%20social%20support%20net"> <img class="responsive" alt="City expands its social support net" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/soc-support-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20expands%20its%20social%20support%20net"> City expands its social support net </a> The Social Development and Early Childhood Development (SDECD) Department is mandated to support vulnerable groups including youth, and persons living on the street. </div>

2023-09-21T22:00:00Z

Dinosaur festival called off due to non-compliance

The permit office would like to caution residents and visitors that the event has been deemed illegal due to non-compliance with the Events By-Law and the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act.

The permit office would like to caution residents and visitors that the event has been deemed illegal due to non-compliance with the Events By-Law and the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act.The event organiser hosted the event, Dinosaur World Festival Cape Town, in Wynberg without permission from the Event Permit Office. The organisers also held the event despite being without a Land-Use permit for the use of Maynardville Park in Wynberg. That application was pending.A fine was issued to the event organiser for hosting an event without a permit. During the visit to the site, the permit officer found that there were no medical personnel on site and there were groups of young children in what was essentially an unsafe environment. While the City supports events and will continue to play its role as an enabler, it is important that events are hosted in a safe environment that is in accordance with the law.Illegal events endanger the lives of patrons as a result of the lack of security and crowd management, to name but a few.If you come across a suspected illegal event, an advertisement or hear about an illegal event, please mail <a href="mailto:events.permit@capetown.go.za" target="_blank">events.permit@capetown.go.za</a> or call the City's Events Permit Office on 021 417 4035. End

2023-09-21T22:00:00Z

Children enjoy a day at the Opera

The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) together with Cape Town Opera (CTO) hosted the fourth opera experience at the Artscape Theatre Centre last weekend

Opera Blocks creates an opportunity for parents and little ones up to five years old to experience the theatre. Around 200 parents, caregivers and children watched the magic of the opera come to life in the Artscape Theatre Centre's Chandelier Foyer on Saturday, 16 September 2023. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Opera%20Blocks%201%20.JPG" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>Attendees were from Delft, Dunoon, Pella, Mitchells Plain, Grassy Park, Steenberg, Wynberg, Muizenberg, Parkwood, Athlone, Manenberg, Blikkiesdorp, Cafda and Uitsig. 'We've created Opera Blocks to serve our youngest audience members. We've had babies as young as two months enjoy the shows over the past year and a half. We keep investing in this brand as a way to educate and build an audience around Cape Town Opera,' said CTO Artistic Director, Magdalene Minnaar. Building on the success of Opera Blocks, the fourth session in this programme is Petals. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Opera%20Blocks%202%20.JPG" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>Exploring the magical world of theatre, Petals brings music, song and play together in an exciting and explorative way using a garden theme. The idea of Petals draws from the beauty of nature and gardens, with colourful flowers, vibrant leaves, and towering trees as its source of inspiration. These musical play sessions are for parents and caregivers to bring babies and young children to sing, dance, play and have fun, while experiencing the benefits of classical music in their early developmental stages. The City's Arts and Culture Branch plans to have at least one more Opera Blocks session in this financial year. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Opera%20Blocks%2020923.JPG" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>'It's wonderful to see so many parents willing to give their children an opportunity to experience art through music and play. An opera experience is also educational and a platform to learn new skills. It is important for the City of Cape Town to create these opportunities and to contribute towards learning experiences for our children,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross. End

2023-09-21T22:00:00Z

Residents and commuters to avoid flooded portion of Govan Mbeki Road

The City of Cape Town requests commuters and residents to please avoid Govan Mbeki Road between the intersections with Sheffield Road and Stock Road in Khayelitsha, due to flooding.

Over the past few weeks, the City's Road Infrastructure Management teams have been struggling to resolve the flooding along Govan Mbeki Road between the intersections with Sheffield and Stock Road. The continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days has exacerbated the situation, and more rain is predicted for this weekend. Unfortunately, the proper drainage of this road is being hampered by:<ul><li>the dumping of solid waste around and into stormwater infrastructure in this area</li><li>the misuse and abuse of the stormwater networks</li><li>teams being threatened and prevented to do repair work and undertake interventions</li></ul> 'A week ago, the local Roads Infrastructure Management depot managed to drain a large portion of the road which enabled the team to fill the potholes. Unfortunately, we are back to square one now as the illegal pumping of water from the Thabo Mbeki informal settlement onto Govan Mbeki Road is continuing. 'Our team is currently busy clearing the stormwater line running through the Klipfontein Glebe area in order to provide an option for the water to be pumped, which will benefit the community greatly, but getting this work done has proven to be a great challenge in itself. 'Our staff trying to implement this vital operation also fear for their lives as they face threats of armed robbery, assault and extortion while trying to do the work, which ultimately prevents us from resolving this issue. We are continuing with this operation as best as we can but the safety of our staff and contractors comes first. I am pleading with the community to cooperate and allow us to get the job done. 'The City is investigating solutions, but we need residents to work with us, and support our efforts, and we urge residents to stay clear of this section of the road in the interim,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas. Most of the affected area is privately owned with no formal stormwater infrastructure. Historically, the stormwater was meant to naturally infiltrate. However, the ongoing illegal dumping and illegal occupation of land over the years have reduced and affected the natural infiltration of this area. End

2023-09-21T22:00:00Z

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

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

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new disease that was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

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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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Coronavirus updates

We are operating with reduced services and communication channels as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and national lockdown.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/coronavirus-updates">coronavirus-updates</a>

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