| Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations | Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/tap_water.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 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. | | 2026-05-15T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#4aeffa45-6f38-46b7-bd4d-6ecf13ae2543;L0|#04aeffa45-6f38-46b7-bd4d-6ecf13ae2543|dam levels;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1d5be3fa-6ace-455a-a415-51b265efce69;L0|#01d5be3fa-6ace-455a-a415-51b265efce69|water treatment plants;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills | Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha. | | 2026-05-15T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#36a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b;L0|#036a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b|Community and Society;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a3ac5825-3464-4e1b-a58b-75c8b257d806;L0|#0a3ac5825-3464-4e1b-a58b-75c8b257d806|water & sanitation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Your City in 60 seconds | Your City in 60 seconds | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Site%20Images/Media%20Centre%20Header%20Image.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Catch up on the latest important City news updates with your City in 60 seconds. | | 2026-05-14T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter | City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_staff.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Our waste collection teams have shown incredible dedication and resilience, working through challenging conditions to ensure that services continue | | 2026-05-14T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#fe65dbbc-d69c-4a2b-bef0-3ece0313903f;L0|#0fe65dbbc-d69c-4a2b-bef0-3ece0313903f|weather caution;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1e68fc62-0171-4b20-9e19-5d772981dfd0;L0|#01e68fc62-0171-4b20-9e19-5d772981dfd0|staff;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c7a58c7a-5877-4009-a3ea-ddb0c34a1f1e;L0|#0c7a58c7a-5877-4009-a3ea-ddb0c34a1f1e|waste removal;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City attended to more than 10 700 storm-related electricity requests, work continues | City attended to more than 10 700 storm-related electricity requests, work continues | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Already more than 10 700 service requests have been attended to since 11 May 2026, with over 16 000 requests logged in total | | 2026-05-14T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#7683cb69-d855-498f-94a4-dd6c3e01c2a1;L0|#07683cb69-d855-498f-94a4-dd6c3e01c2a1|Service Request;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ad26acf1-27f3-47d0-ba35-6e3166226077;L0|#0ad26acf1-27f3-47d0-ba35-6e3166226077|electricity connections;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town | Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Despite the severity of the weather conditions, our Recreation and Parks teams were fully activated ahead of the storms and have been working around the clock to respond to incidents | | 2026-05-14T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#06ac02e9-bb79-4ef2-8f56-4aca477d6b7d;L0|#006ac02e9-bb79-4ef2-8f56-4aca477d6b7d|Recreation parks;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1d6bc111-7c93-4859-941b-87ac4854b7d8;L0|#01d6bc111-7c93-4859-941b-87ac4854b7d8|Storms;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a40ad539-1abd-4549-af11-63cf388da83c;L0|#0a40ad539-1abd-4549-af11-63cf388da83c|flooding;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026 | Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026 | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. | | 2026-05-14T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Reminder to have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park | Reminder to have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Development%20charges%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | These proposals are designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety and create a more organised road environment | | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#397091ad-b58d-407b-bd87-e5cd2a2d2c2e;L0|#0397091ad-b58d-407b-bd87-e5cd2a2d2c2e|Bothasig;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513;L0|#0f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513|roads;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2d9d26f8-fc9c-42a9-8fb2-4688d58c4173;L0|#02d9d26f8-fc9c-42a9-8fb2-4688d58c4173|Public participation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law | Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Driving%20and%20vehicle%20safety%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The amendments seek to further assist in reducing dangerous behaviour of road users, to regulate vehicle safety and traffic usage | | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#50e25600-7432-47c5-a905-a4e23037b4ce;L0|#050e25600-7432-47c5-a905-a4e23037b4ce|traffic calming;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#fe1372cc-3168-4376-b201-0a8a04d6081e;L0|#0fe1372cc-3168-4376-b201-0a8a04d6081e|by-law;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City's future energy leaders play to learn | City's future energy leaders play to learn | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CCT-graphic-1440x250.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City is hosting Energy Efficiency Schools Programme (EESP) Play and Workshop events with schools across the metro to empower learners to make smart energy decisions | | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7;L0|#0dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7|energy;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f096aae8-e4dd-41e5-a596-d69a125f1b1b;L0|#0f096aae8-e4dd-41e5-a596-d69a125f1b1b|Sustainability;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future | City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%20Competitive%20Advantage%20Factors%20Headers.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources. | | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f3223853-467d-44ec-a9b7-a222a9930e88;L0|#0f3223853-467d-44ec-a9b7-a222a9930e88|technological innovation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0c1ea4c4-7a6d-450a-a3e2-e4b5f96bfd53;L0|#00c1ea4c4-7a6d-450a-a3e2-e4b5f96bfd53|technical standards;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| MyCiTi commuters can now upload Mover points online | MyCiTi commuters can now upload Mover points online | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Forgot to upload MyCiTi Mover points during your travels? | | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea;L0|#0ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea|MyCiTi;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#762de267-90ad-4660-8493-5085a227187c;L0|#0762de267-90ad-4660-8493-5085a227187c|Transport;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#849c71d3-ed9d-4ce2-89f6-03e9c6f179ef;GPP|#ed82ebba-eb32-4b9a-99c9-da3e081869a6 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests | More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20Metre%20Readings%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Since 11 May 2026, our teams attended to more than 8 930 service requests in all areas | | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac;L0|#0b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac|electricity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1d6bc111-7c93-4859-941b-87ac4854b7d8;L0|#01d6bc111-7c93-4859-941b-87ac4854b7d8|Storms;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters | City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.
| | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#ea139b18-ad54-46f1-aa19-e5c04e4dcaf3;L0|#0ea139b18-ad54-46f1-aa19-e5c04e4dcaf3|social development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#e8551c6e-d07b-410f-82d7-c7015c240416;L0|#0e8551c6e-d07b-410f-82d7-c7015c240416|Homeless;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2fc54bdb-6354-4604-b740-3b82f569d0f2;L0|#02fc54bdb-6354-4604-b740-3b82f569d0f2|Shelters;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Heavy rain tops up Cape Town’s dam levels- 61,2% and counting | Heavy rain tops up Cape Town’s dam levels- 61,2% and counting | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/tap_water.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | By Tuesday, 12 May, Cape Town’s dam levels increased by 12,4% compared to last week due to the heavy rain experienced particularly between Sunday, 10 May and Tuesday, 11 May. | | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#4aeffa45-6f38-46b7-bd4d-6ecf13ae2543;L0|#04aeffa45-6f38-46b7-bd4d-6ecf13ae2543|dam levels;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#d45c4978-b3f4-402c-b248-6ebd1a0065ec;L0|#0d45c4978-b3f4-402c-b248-6ebd1a0065ec|Water and sanitation directorate;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Cape Town calls for urgent public transport grant-funding certainty | Cape Town calls for urgent public transport grant-funding certainty | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Call for urgent funding certainty for MyCiTi bus services, as the national Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG) is being phased-out. | | 2026-05-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#90b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534;L0|#090b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534|Mayor;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea;L0|#0ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea|MyCiTi;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a61d1094-2d2f-48c6-934c-094c65faf9cf;L0|#0a61d1094-2d2f-48c6-934c-094c65faf9cf|funding;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Bokmakierie learners explore the value of water | Bokmakierie learners explore the value of water | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | A group of curious Grade 7 learners from Bokmakierie Primary School in Hazendal recently stepped beyond the classroom to see where their water goes | | 2026-05-12T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#5aa559f2-914c-4c4a-8f0d-2d874ca9a5be;L0|#05aa559f2-914c-4c4a-8f0d-2d874ca9a5be|Bokmakierie;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1d5be3fa-6ace-455a-a415-51b265efce69;L0|#01d5be3fa-6ace-455a-a415-51b265efce69|water treatment plants;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell | Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CCT-graphic-1440x250.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The roadshows make the often arduous task of fine and warrant representations across different magisterial districts far easier | | 2026-05-12T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#85dc0252-c064-4369-b805-17e47cb6785d;L0|#085dc0252-c064-4369-b805-17e47cb6785d|Warrent Payments;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c88e2f9d-a86c-4cb7-8aec-1ed93781a565;L0|#0c88e2f9d-a86c-4cb7-8aec-1ed93781a565|fines;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security | Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Debt%20Management%20for%20tenants%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases. | | 2026-05-12T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#0d8b7293-a214-43fa-80da-d843dd6f8e82;L0|#00d8b7293-a214-43fa-80da-d843dd6f8e82|human settlements;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#9e0b3ab6-8232-457f-880c-7e05271ab2d6;L0|#09e0b3ab6-8232-457f-880c-7e05271ab2d6|community residential unit;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Some 6 000 electricity service requests attended to, more than 10 800 received over the two-day storm period | Some 6 000 electricity service requests attended to, more than 10 800 received over the two-day storm period | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City thanks residents for their patience and support as our teams work to restore electricity supply where required | | 2026-05-12T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac;L0|#0b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac|electricity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1d6bc111-7c93-4859-941b-87ac4854b7d8;L0|#01d6bc111-7c93-4859-941b-87ac4854b7d8|Storms;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0c4188de-8fd0-4c65-ad50-f8de6fb0dd9c;L0|#00c4188de-8fd0-4c65-ad50-f8de6fb0dd9c|repairs and maintenance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city | City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Electricity teams remain on the ground, attending to approximately 4 800 outstanding service requests received since yesterday morning. | | 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#ad26acf1-27f3-47d0-ba35-6e3166226077;L0|#0ad26acf1-27f3-47d0-ba35-6e3166226077|electricity connections;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#965d83ed-de5b-43a3-91c3-d4d1627228c9;L0|#0965d83ed-de5b-43a3-91c3-d4d1627228c9|faults;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0c4188de-8fd0-4c65-ad50-f8de6fb0dd9c;L0|#00c4188de-8fd0-4c65-ad50-f8de6fb0dd9c|repairs and maintenance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day | City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/clinics-and-healthcare-facilities-listing.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Nurses are the backbone of our primary healthcare system | | 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#5fb0fd45-1240-41c9-aaeb-627cbd4a11ab;L0|#05fb0fd45-1240-41c9-aaeb-627cbd4a11ab|Health;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0b858893-1ef6-46d3-9364-6c1c772e881d;L0|#00b858893-1ef6-46d3-9364-6c1c772e881d|Clinics;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3eca685b-5695-4ca0-845b-6933b1449018;L0|#03eca685b-5695-4ca0-845b-6933b1449018|health officer;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City advises of critical electricity upgrades in N2 gateway, Langa | City advises of critical electricity upgrades in N2 gateway, Langa | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20and%20energy%20education%20resources%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City advises residents of parts of Langa of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance | | 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#7b6c9324-5614-4071-8b18-4f4e63ac66a5;L0|#07b6c9324-5614-4071-8b18-4f4e63ac66a5|electricity faults;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7b116675-998f-4dc3-bfa3-0a8cb1d4631c;L0|#07b116675-998f-4dc3-bfa3-0a8cb1d4631c|Electricity Services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts | All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight. | | 2026-05-10T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#13d9cb64-3237-497f-8ad9-3fa058a0a062;L0|#013d9cb64-3237-497f-8ad9-3fa058a0a062|Road Safety;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults | City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20Metre%20Readings%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Strong winds and heavy downpours may continue to damage electricity infrastructure, leading to a high number of service requests | | 2026-05-10T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#1d6bc111-7c93-4859-941b-87ac4854b7d8;L0|#01d6bc111-7c93-4859-941b-87ac4854b7d8|Storms;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7b6c9324-5614-4071-8b18-4f4e63ac66a5;L0|#07b6c9324-5614-4071-8b18-4f4e63ac66a5|electricity faults;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification | Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The Class Two Certification for Wesfleur is valid until November 2030 and for Blue Downs until November 2031. | | 2026-05-10T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#2436faa7-2f7d-4dcb-bbc9-38a17aecc940;L0|#02436faa7-2f7d-4dcb-bbc9-38a17aecc940|Blue Downs;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#af13a260-b06d-419a-84b4-c48b72ae285a;L0|#0af13a260-b06d-419a-84b4-c48b72ae285a|Atlantis;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#e4426fdd-1c76-46b8-a46a-a19a5c8b72c5;L0|#0e4426fdd-1c76-46b8-a46a-a19a5c8b72c5|Recreational facility;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions | Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions. | | 2026-05-10T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#cb6d6e15-6695-4e7e-8dc5-48623fbc9960;L0|#0cb6d6e15-6695-4e7e-8dc5-48623fbc9960|waste collection;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City firefighters commemorate International Firefighters Day | City firefighters commemorate International Firefighters Day | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Fire-Rescue-Services-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Enthusiasts filled the Wesfleur Sportsground in Atlantis yesterday, 9 May, to join City firefighters in commemorating International Firefighters Day.
| | 2026-05-09T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f58faf55-8582-420e-ac46-eeb2f05bc6e6;L0|#0f58faf55-8582-420e-ac46-eeb2f05bc6e6|firefighter;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#af13a260-b06d-419a-84b4-c48b72ae285a;L0|#0af13a260-b06d-419a-84b4-c48b72ae285a|Atlantis;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#d78bd12a-aca0-49b9-9720-8947eb90fe4d;L0|#0d78bd12a-aca0-49b9-9720-8947eb90fe4d|Wesfleur;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits | City partnership empowers Kraaifontein to rethink water use and sanitation habits | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Residents in Kraaifontein are gaining practical tools to reduce water use and avoid sewer blockages in their community, thanks to Manjiya Economic Development. | | 2026-05-09T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#eb4f5aad-595b-48a5-98ec-4e9a58218fb4;L0|#0eb4f5aad-595b-48a5-98ec-4e9a58218fb4|grant subsidies;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026 | Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026 | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. | | 2026-05-09T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City calls for comments on Road Safety Strategy for Cape Town | City calls for comments on Road Safety Strategy for Cape Town | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City is responsible for leading the development, coordination and oversight of road safety initiatives | | 2026-05-09T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#13d9cb64-3237-497f-8ad9-3fa058a0a062;L0|#013d9cb64-3237-497f-8ad9-3fa058a0a062|Road Safety;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2d9d26f8-fc9c-42a9-8fb2-4688d58c4173;L0|#02d9d26f8-fc9c-42a9-8fb2-4688d58c4173|Public participation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Refurbishment of N2 Express buses under way | Refurbishment of N2 Express buses under way | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/TCT-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | | | 2026-05-09T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea;L0|#0ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea|MyCiTi;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3834df70-a5cd-4352-b55e-99effedb5ae7;L0|#03834df70-a5cd-4352-b55e-99effedb5ae7|N2 Express Service;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig | City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Housing-offices-listing.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Through this initiative, residents can access a ‘one-stop-shop’ of Human Settlements services directly in their communities | | 2026-05-07T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#670d3bb4-ad3c-419b-b003-0bc247c46dc3;L0|#0670d3bb4-ad3c-419b-b003-0bc247c46dc3|Tafelsig;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a4eccbe6-2bec-49aa-ad58-8ed41a372c82;L0|#0a4eccbe6-2bec-49aa-ad58-8ed41a372c82|housing;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities | City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | This programme is about building stronger communities from within | | 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#c0d99b9f-f5aa-458f-bdef-1685f35940c9;L0|#0c0d99b9f-f5aa-458f-bdef-1685f35940c9|skills development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#e4c39f44-d1ff-4309-9847-312eaa00a0df;GP0|#6559ec3b-bce4-419c-8094-5b0623c4afbd;L0|#06559ec3b-bce4-419c-8094-5b0623c4afbd|culture and creative industries;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a949f50a-99f1-4f6d-9f9e-60bc6dd2e24e;L0|#0a949f50a-99f1-4f6d-9f9e-60bc6dd2e24e|Vulnerable Groups;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 % | City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 % | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CCT-graphic-1440x250.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Our new wayleave management system exemplifies the City’s commitment to streamlining processes and delivering excellence. | | 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#bfbcd1ff-7345-4ed6-92ef-4aefa57bf212;L0|#0bfbcd1ff-7345-4ed6-92ef-4aefa57bf212|wayleaves;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2c7a7dff-664d-426d-b4a7-4938fbeec69b;L0|#02c7a7dff-664d-426d-b4a7-4938fbeec69b|transport network development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months | Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Development%20charges%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains | | 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#46cd6f1c-873b-40f4-9f8a-883fa56784e5;L0|#046cd6f1c-873b-40f4-9f8a-883fa56784e5|infrastructural upgrades;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#fa689e9d-c6a8-4381-8a1c-f55592d5d2a4;GP0|#0994ad86-6829-4be5-8853-b46c43b00f20;L0|#00994ad86-6829-4be5-8853-b46c43b00f20|stormwater;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#fe65dbbc-d69c-4a2b-bef0-3ece0313903f;L0|#0fe65dbbc-d69c-4a2b-bef0-3ece0313903f|weather caution;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition | Visit the City's Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City is calling our residents, home renovators, learners, built environment professionals and new homeowners to visit our Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition | | 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#bb855cbf-399a-4e7c-a8ab-2259c303cdcc;L0|#0bb855cbf-399a-4e7c-a8ab-2259c303cdcc|Innovation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#8936016a-84b9-4e4e-8cd2-e10102f00d77;GP0|#dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7;L0|#0dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7|energy;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f096aae8-e4dd-41e5-a596-d69a125f1b1b;L0|#0f096aae8-e4dd-41e5-a596-d69a125f1b1b|Sustainability;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District | Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Development%20charges%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City of Cape Town has commenced with construction work to improve pedestrian walkways and the implementation of traffic calming measures at selected locations across the Blaauwberg District. | | 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#d64855c7-48b0-4335-af84-edd59aede8d8;L0|#0d64855c7-48b0-4335-af84-edd59aede8d8|Blaauwberg;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2d4609f8-ae85-4853-9be6-593871925eb4;L0|#02d4609f8-ae85-4853-9be6-593871925eb4|construction;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#46cd6f1c-873b-40f4-9f8a-883fa56784e5;L0|#046cd6f1c-873b-40f4-9f8a-883fa56784e5|infrastructural upgrades;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#fa689e9d-c6a8-4381-8a1c-f55592d5d2a4 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot | City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/About%20Informal%20Settlements%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa | | 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#b35f3050-912a-47d6-ae51-883999916a58;L0|#0b35f3050-912a-47d6-ae51-883999916a58|Langa;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#550cea01-5fec-45fb-8509-f49cfc36c0e0;L0|#0550cea01-5fec-45fb-8509-f49cfc36c0e0|Safety;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Winter readiness – City teams attend to Wynberg streetlight infrastructure | Winter readiness – City teams attend to Wynberg streetlight infrastructure | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20Metre%20Readings%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City’s Energy teams are actively carrying out infrastructure upgrades and repairs across the city as part of our winter readiness programme. | | 2026-05-05T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#562c74c4-d304-412f-801a-49810311fdd7;L0|#0562c74c4-d304-412f-801a-49810311fdd7|Wynberg;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac;L0|#0b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac|electricity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#451a6e42-0a8c-4409-88a8-da1f16d8f0bb;L0|#0451a6e42-0a8c-4409-88a8-da1f16d8f0bb|emergency centre;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Selected drop-off facilities reopen to commercial garden waste | Selected drop-off facilities reopen to commercial garden waste | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/drop%20off%20waste%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has reopened Hout Bay and Prince George Drive Community Recycling Centres | | 2026-05-05T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#6b416521-7711-4f0e-b13d-569a55bdbb2c;L0|#06b416521-7711-4f0e-b13d-569a55bdbb2c|waste management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#69d0ba96-53e9-4563-b993-64ea2f724c70;L0|#069d0ba96-53e9-4563-b993-64ea2f724c70|drop off facilities;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds | City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20and%20energy%20education%20resources%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The City advises residents of Plumstead and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance | | 2026-05-04T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#b98c77cc-a1ae-4a47-98d4-44455e3d8920;L0|#0b98c77cc-a1ae-4a47-98d4-44455e3d8920|Plumstead;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#fa5c5bd2-4208-40c2-a4a5-531d6e68f3d7;L0|#0fa5c5bd2-4208-40c2-a4a5-531d6e68f3d7|electrical;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#46cd6f1c-873b-40f4-9f8a-883fa56784e5;L0|#046cd6f1c-873b-40f4-9f8a-883fa56784e5|infrastructural upgrades;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#fa689e9d-c6a8-4381-8a1c-f55592d5d2a4 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market | Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%20Competitive%20Advantage%20Factors%20Headers.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market | | 2026-05-04T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#9e4b042c-a768-46bd-8a78-cc3d5f5b4c0f;L0|#09e4b042c-a768-46bd-8a78-cc3d5f5b4c0f|Masiphumelele;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#5fed752a-cc20-4e0d-9d7c-b3608f9a7214;L0|#05fed752a-cc20-4e0d-9d7c-b3608f9a7214|market;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7eef497d-25f7-422e-98b1-aa9bc9de6515;L0|#07eef497d-25f7-422e-98b1-aa9bc9de6515|Business;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Cape Town 10k reroutes to iconic finish for 2026 edition | Cape Town 10k reroutes to iconic finish for 2026 edition | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | For the first time in its 11-year history, the race will finish on the iconic Grand Parade with a backdrop of City Hall and Table Mountain | | 2026-05-04T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#1e22bd05-436c-478f-9775-1e3b3492c8bc;L0|#01e22bd05-436c-478f-9775-1e3b3492c8bc|Marathon;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835;L0|#0f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835|events;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948;L0|#01fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948|road closures;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Roadworks in Rugby, Montague Gardens, Century City, Cape Farms, Parklands, Brooklyn and Melkbosstrand | Roadworks in Rugby, Montague Gardens, Century City, Cape Farms, Parklands, Brooklyn and Melkbosstrand | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Development%20charges%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | | | 2026-05-04T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513;L0|#0f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513|roads;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3e84e2ed-3e2d-44ae-a5b6-af54ef207755;L0|#03e84e2ed-3e2d-44ae-a5b6-af54ef207755|maintenance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con | Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026 | | 2026-05-03T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#acfa5192-255e-4255-9c76-34918816453f;L0|#0acfa5192-255e-4255-9c76-34918816453f|Artists;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#6f3140d5-0d8d-4990-b076-310b97c3268c;L0|#06f3140d5-0d8d-4990-b076-310b97c3268c|training;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3e00c2c7-fedf-442d-8068-e856bb6690e2;L0|#03e00c2c7-fedf-442d-8068-e856bb6690e2|Skills;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville | Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Development%20charges%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville | | 2026-05-03T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9;L0|#0b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9|Bellville;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513;L0|#0f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513|roads;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3e84e2ed-3e2d-44ae-a5b6-af54ef207755;L0|#03e84e2ed-3e2d-44ae-a5b6-af54ef207755|maintenance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks | Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CCT-graphic-1440x250.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night | | 2026-05-03T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#633591e2-ed41-4816-9750-3d5f5090deda;L0|#0633591e2-ed41-4816-9750-3d5f5090deda|illegal activity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#4bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec;L0|#04bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec|law enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9 | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality | Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement. | | 2026-05-03T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#f4a32fc0-02eb-46db-aab0-3908011ce44a;L0|#0f4a32fc0-02eb-46db-aab0-3908011ce44a|Coastal management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1d5be3fa-6ace-455a-a415-51b265efce69;L0|#01d5be3fa-6ace-455a-a415-51b265efce69|water treatment plants;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | |
| Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with | Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with | | | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Fire-Rescue-Services-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | It's International Firefighters Day on 4 May - an opportunity to celebrate those donning the uniform. | | 2026-05-02T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#c9a37481-28d8-4326-8fb2-8171e2dd5ce8;L0|#0c9a37481-28d8-4326-8fb2-8171e2dd5ce8|Fire and Rescue Service;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#d37f038d-719f-45ff-b7c1-e8bb0119e4c4 | 1 | | | | | | | |