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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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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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‘Leak busters’ save almost 4 million litres of water a day

During the 2023/2024 financial year, they inspected 5 551 km of the network and successfully identified 926 leaks.

In addition to regular maintenance and repairs, teams from the Water Demand Management and Operational Implementation section are assigned to conduct visual leak detection inspections on water pipes. The teams annually survey at least 50% of the City's 11 213 km water reticulation network. During the 2023/2024 financial year, they inspected 5 551 km of the network and successfully identified 926 leaks. <figure> <img src="/mediacentre/PublishingImages/Lists/Media%20Releases/AllItems/City’s%20water%20leak%20‘busters’%20save%20more%20than%204.28%20million%20litres%20a%20day%201.JPG" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>Areas inspected are prioritised based on several factors, including infrastructure age, water pressure in the area, and the type of pipe material used. The City's Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien recently joined the team on a visual leak detection survey exercise in Parow North. This proactive leak detection programme has been in place for more than nine years. The water reticulation network is not only assessed for leaks, but also checked for water running to waste, damaged infrastructure and visible wet patches caused by underground leaks. Once the team locates a leak, a service request is created for it to be repaired. In most instances, the repairs are completed internally by the relevant City depot. A follow-up visit is then conducted to ensure the leak is repaired. <figure> <img src="/mediacentre/PublishingImages/Lists/Media%20Releases/AllItems/City’s%20water%20leak%20‘busters’%20save%20more%20than%204.28%20million%20litres%20a%20day%202.JPG" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1898px;" /> </figure>'Water is a vital resource and all of us are responsible for looking after it and using it wisely, regardless of the season or status of our dams. 'The leak detection programme is especially important as it not only reduces water losses, but also offers cost savings through proactive maintenance. The more water we save, the better we can preserve limited resources for future water supply. <figure><img src="/mediacentre/PublishingImages/Lists/Media%20Releases/AllItems/City’s%20water%20leak%20‘busters’%20save%20more%20than%204.28%20million%20litres%20a%20day%203.JPG" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>'This programme also contributes significantly to the City's strong performance in the National Department of Water and Sanitation's No Drop assessment, which evaluates water conservation and demand management practices,' said Councillor Badroodien.<div> </div><div>End </div>

2024-10-02T22:00:00Z

City to process results of property auction

A total of 45 properties went on auction yesterday for sale and leasing.

A total of 45 properties went on auction yesterday for sale and leasing. They included a diverse range of residential, business, community and industrial uses. They were located in various areas, including Mitchells Plain, Goodwood, Somerset West, Kraaifontein, Century City, Fish Hoek, Atlantis Industrial and Constantia. Among the opportunities, were 42 erven for sale, which include nine improved properties (residential houses) in Constantia, Plumstead, Gardens and Woodstock. Additionally, there were three commercial lease opportunities available in Fish Hoek and Century City. All bids received are subject to a 15 business days acceptance period following the decision of the Immovable Property Adjudication Committee. This means the results of the auction will be confirmed at a later stage once due legislative processes have been concluded. 'We thank bidders for their responses to these auction opportunities and now due legislative processes need to be followed to finalise the results. 'The properties are surplus to the City's needs and it is deemed prudent to place these opportunities on the market. 'This auction is a key part of the City's strategy to release land for private sector development. I believe no government should be a land bank, so we continually look for innovative ways to open land for new investment. Our previous auctions led to many successful transactions, and it's an exciting way to spark further development across the city. By unlocking land for commercial and residential use, we help businesses grow, create jobs, and boost economic activities essential for growth. The money generated will be reinvested into service delivery, ensuring lasting benefits for our communities. This approach maximises underused land, driving long-term economic sustainability.'Not only will the sale and leasing of these properties generate revenue for the City to be used for the delivery of services, but the development and use of the sites will boost employment and Cape Town's economy,' said Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth. For more details about the auction, visit <a href="https://www.highstreetauctions.com/auctions-high-street-auctions.php?kw=aff2901e5f7a760f26bd764931f5edae" target="_blank">HighStreetAuctions.com</a> End

2024-10-02T22:00:00Z

Reminder: City’s Urban Mobility team heading to the Northern suburbs to talk all things transport

'We are taking the City's Urban Mobility show on the road to Parow next week to hear from our residents in the north and get their feedback on how we can keep Cape Town moving

'We are taking the City's Urban Mobility show on the road to Parow next week to hear from our residents in the north and get their feedback on how we can keep Cape Town moving. Urban Mobility plays a crucial role in keeping our roads safe and ensuring that traffic flows smoothly. 'So whether you want to ask the City about your street, a pothole, traffic calming, stormwater infrastructure, and local transport, or give input on transport matters in your area, now is your chance to meet your Urban Mobility area managers and officials, and get the answers you've been waiting for,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.Residents are encouraged to attend the community roadshows in their areas to learn more about current and upcoming projects. The Urban Mobility staff will also be available to speak to residents about exciting possibilities for those wanting to pursue a career in transport - this could be anything from building roads to planning for future transport demands and exciting innovative technologies to improve mobility. 'Some interactive games, giveaways and entertainment have also been arranged for these days. I encourage residents to come stop by after work, the information will be helpful and interesting, and also give you a better understanding of what exactly we do,' said Councillor Quintas. Event details:Date: Thursday, 10 October 2024Venue: Parow Civic Centre,12 Tallent Rd, Glenlily Time: 15:00 – 19:00 End

2024-10-02T22:00:00Z

Mayco backs Lansdowne, Ottery land release for affordable housing development

Hundreds more families are set to benefit as our priority programme for well-located affordable housing land release continues its momentum with these Lansdowne and Ottery sites.

The land has a potential yield of over 680 social housing units across the Ottery and Lansdowne sites, both of which are currently vacant and unutilised. The Ottery land is located near the key arterial route of Ottery Road, bordering Enslin, Crescent and Sauer Roads. The 1,6ha site has the potential for 375 social housing units in a two to four storey development. The Lansdowne land is on the corner of Smuts and Ruby Roads near Imam Haroun Road. The 1,4ha site has potential for 308 social housing units in four storeys. 'Hundreds more families are set to benefit as our priority programme for well-located affordable housing land release continues its momentum with these Lansdowne and Ottery sites. In the first two years of our programme, we have already released sites with a yield of over 4 200 affordable units, including in Cape Town's inner city and other well-located economic nodes,' said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. Social housing offers safe quality living environments, giving dignified housing opportunities to economically active households able to pay rent to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the properties. To help developers viably maximise affordable housing yield, new City guidelines will be used to discount the land sale price. The land has an estimated market value of R56m across the Ottery and Lansdowne sites. The sale of these properties will also include a clause to ensure the land is used for affordable housing by allowing the properties to revert back to City ownership if this objective is not met. Besides the legislated public participation period, open days were held on 24 and 31 August 2024 to share information on the land disposal process, the proposed development of the properties, and the City's affordable housing programme. These sessions were also instrumental in obtaining input from residents, which will be factored into the development planning process. To prepare for land release, the parcels will undergo a rezoning process, and the public place status of portions of the sites will be closed where applicable to accommodate the social housing development.Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements Councillor Carl Pophaim said that the City's affordable housing pipeline includes land parcels expected to deliver over 12 000 residential opportunities across the metro.'We look forward to enabling many more affordable housing opportunities. These have proven to be a game changer for the thousands of families already tenanted at various well-located developments around the metro, including Maitland Mews in the inner city, Bothasig Gardens, Goodwood Station, and the Western Cape Government's Conradie Park development in Pinelands,' said Councillor Pophaim. End

2024-10-02T22:00:00Z

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence" target="_blank">Pay-your-vehicle-licence</a>

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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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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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