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City urges residents to make use of Walk-in Centre online booking system City urges residents to make use of Walk-in Centre online booking system <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cash-And-Enquiry-Offices-Listing.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2022-10-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#e2c4d983-bbfc-4d41-ae56-89aacd57eb6e;L0|#0e2c4d983-bbfc-4d41-ae56-89aacd57eb6e|walk-in centre;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1cc729aa-bb76-46e1-b8a7-a9eb2902dd6f;L0|#01cc729aa-bb76-46e1-b8a7-a9eb2902dd6f|online services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City urges residents to make use of Walk-in Centre online booking system
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8,4km of sewers in Parow Valley successfully rehabilitated8,4km of sewers in Parow Valley successfully rehabilitated<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Two major sewer rehabilitation projects in Parow Valley, launched in February 2025, have been successfully completed ahead of schedule. 2025-06-11T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#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|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits construction projectsCity Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits construction projects<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Debt%20Management%20for%20tenants%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Members of the City’s Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visited two construction projects currently under way.2025-06-11T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#a4eccbe6-2bec-49aa-ad58-8ed41a372c82;L0|#0a4eccbe6-2bec-49aa-ad58-8ed41a372c82|housing;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
#YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story#YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winner writes his own story<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> City announced the #YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge winners2025-06-11T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#5ee99e0f-4d7a-4e4d-b113-662d520eca07;L0|#05ee99e0f-4d7a-4e4d-b113-662d520eca07|Youth developement programme;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ef045354-5d8d-47a9-bb40-40b38b78e858;L0|#0ef045354-5d8d-47a9-bb40-40b38b78e858|youth month;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Cape Town urges Police Minister to expand proposal for more municipal policing powers Cape Town urges Police Minister to expand proposal for more municipal policing powers <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Mayor_Geordin_Hill-%20Lewis_2.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City will ask Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to expand his proposal for more powers. 2025-06-11T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#14eed412-b18a-4796-899e-a4a5e7d705b2;L0|#014eed412-b18a-4796-899e-a4a5e7d705b2|Police;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b480eb1b-cfa8-45cf-ab3d-21f848f482e9;L0|#0b480eb1b-cfa8-45cf-ab3d-21f848f482e9|safety and security;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Active problem building caseload hovering at just over 300Active problem building caseload hovering at just over 300<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Successes and challenges of the City's Problem Building Unit explained 2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#4bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec;L0|#04bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec|law enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#941a1f2e-8cb2-4353-a449-a3eeda583014;L0|#0941a1f2e-8cb2-4353-a449-a3eeda583014|Problem Building Unit;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Primary school learners hearten Urban Mobility leaders with road insightsPrimary school learners hearten Urban Mobility leaders with road insights<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Driving%20and%20vehicle%20safety%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Primary school learners from across Cape Town gathered at the DHL Stadium to caucus on matters pertaining to urban mobility2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#43259544-912c-4057-8b99-b8e8a01bfae4;L0|#043259544-912c-4057-8b99-b8e8a01bfae4|Cape Town;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfillCity hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, various stakeholders hosted a plenary session to help raise awareness on the Integrated Waste Management By-Law.2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#cb6d6e15-6695-4e7e-8dc5-48623fbc9960;L0|#0cb6d6e15-6695-4e7e-8dc5-48623fbc9960|waste collection;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b1eb3468-116a-4358-8d1e-cfc5fd63ee0a;L0|#0b1eb3468-116a-4358-8d1e-cfc5fd63ee0a|Waste disposal;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Cape Town asks Concourt to invalidate Public Procurement BillCape Town asks Concourt to invalidate Public Procurement Bill<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Mayor_Geordin_Hill-%20Lewis.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City has wide-ranging concerns about new red tape introduced in the Bill2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#8978e3ea-c8bc-4bdb-9830-37f756d3601f;L0|#08978e3ea-c8bc-4bdb-9830-37f756d3601f|procurement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City advises of critical Atlantis electricity workCity advises of critical Atlantis electricity work<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20Metre%20Reading%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City advises consumers in the Atlantis Industrial area of an electricity supply interruption.2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7;L0|#0dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7|energy;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac;L0|#0b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac|electricity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City Health aims to double up its youth zonesCity Health aims to double up its youth zones<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Health-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#4dc70c10-2193-4bba-85d3-0f033ab6f0cd;L0|#04dc70c10-2193-4bba-85d3-0f033ab6f0cd|City Health Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ef045354-5d8d-47a9-bb40-40b38b78e858;L0|#0ef045354-5d8d-47a9-bb40-40b38b78e858|youth month;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#98dd7640-1d3e-435b-a4a2-8bef6ebf3f12;L0|#098dd7640-1d3e-435b-a4a2-8bef6ebf3f12|youth day;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />As winter sets in, the increased rain could lead to sewer overflows and more frequent blockages.2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#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|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Mayoral Fund lends its hand to Durbanville Children’s HomeMayoral Fund lends its hand to Durbanville Children’s Home<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Care%20during%20pregnancy%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The Durbanville Children’s Home, benefitted from a R150 000 donation from the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Fund2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#4b5c9fcb-dacc-4e16-9257-3fbce1666e72;L0|#04b5c9fcb-dacc-4e16-9257-3fbce1666e72|Mayor’s Office;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#751ecd0f-0d86-4bec-8c4c-431ddf3de056;L0|#0751ecd0f-0d86-4bec-8c4c-431ddf3de056|durbanville;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investmentHang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City this week launched a coat-hanger marketing campaign at the Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa.2025-06-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#ea029b7c-57da-4473-89b9-06ecd3b49623;L0|#0ea029b7c-57da-4473-89b9-06ecd3b49623|business and trade;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#dc848dde-3127-4363-8d22-65830e9c3f1e;L0|#0dc848dde-3127-4363-8d22-65830e9c3f1e|Tourism and events;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City Customer Offices closed for Youth DayCity Customer Offices closed for Youth Day<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/%28Treasury%29%20Policies%20and%20publications%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City’s customer offices will be closed on Monday, 16 June 2025.2025-06-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#616d06d3-df1e-4f8f-8f3f-46854851d694;L0|#0616d06d3-df1e-4f8f-8f3f-46854851d694|Finance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a46e0cdf-28a0-4204-8ff8-414e9a2e8417;L0|#0a46e0cdf-28a0-4204-8ff8-414e9a2e8417|account enquiry;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Cycle lanes along the bustling Bree Street upgradedCycle lanes along the bustling Bree Street upgraded<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Bree Street cycle lane between Shortmarket Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue2025-06-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#8c5c9d23-226e-41e7-aa7c-e22e9f3e03fb;L0|#08c5c9d23-226e-41e7-aa7c-e22e9f3e03fb|cycling;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#70b0c4e4-d334-474d-9b7f-48baff1c6325;L0|#070b0c4e4-d334-474d-9b7f-48baff1c6325|Bree Street;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#71866630-ad39-4edf-b0d8-2df8f0b6b5a1;L0|#071866630-ad39-4edf-b0d8-2df8f0b6b5a1|non-motorised transport;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Steady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe burstsSteady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe bursts<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />More than 1 820 road and pavement reinstatements have been completed since December 2024.2025-06-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#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|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
WhatsApp unavailable for fault reporting and service requests until further noticeWhatsApp unavailable for fault reporting and service requests until further notice<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2025-06-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#dda75a1b-2a39-48a0-8445-9dd85fa81deb;L0|#0dda75a1b-2a39-48a0-8445-9dd85fa81deb|customer relations;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City increases Somerset West deployment amidst taxi tensionCity increases Somerset West deployment amidst taxi tension<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_police.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has increased its staffing numbers in Somerset West to help maintain calm. 2025-06-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#215e3109-2260-4827-b8e1-b354dcab4c61;L0|#0215e3109-2260-4827-b8e1-b354dcab4c61|Enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1590d31e-7ad8-4e2e-9ac0-344400d98f63;L0|#01590d31e-7ad8-4e2e-9ac0-344400d98f63|traffic services;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|#5615f8a8-1812-4aba-8cfc-472bd2b5937e;L0|#05615f8a8-1812-4aba-8cfc-472bd2b5937e|PECC;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#26eb1cce-7a65-4510-a4ed-6d56da219306;L0|#026eb1cce-7a65-4510-a4ed-6d56da219306|Metro Police Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Reminder to comment on Jan Smuts and Viking Way road wideningReminder to comment on Jan Smuts and Viking Way road widening<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Driving%20and%20vehicle%20safety%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A reminder to submit comments, recommendations or input on the road-widening proposal for Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way2025-06-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#ab660b6b-b8f3-48ba-ac7a-ef6eb03e80de;L0|#0ab660b6b-b8f3-48ba-ac7a-ef6eb03e80de|Pinelands;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ecf2aa5c-845d-4762-853f-1fb88672e3f2;L0|#0ecf2aa5c-845d-4762-853f-1fb88672e3f2|Maitland;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wingsCity’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City has approved a property transaction that aims to support the long-term sustainability of the NPO, Sanccob (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds). 2025-06-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#f428d0ad-e746-4e8f-bd2b-e036845d81b9;L0|#0f428d0ad-e746-4e8f-bd2b-e036845d81b9|economic contribution;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#8817ff3b-0e95-4d62-ba15-c815ad425b94;L0|#08817ff3b-0e95-4d62-ba15-c815ad425b94|economic development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City determined to protect De La Rey stormwater pondCity determined to protect De La Rey stormwater pond<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20map%20viewer%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />City officials visited the De La Rey stormwater pond to observe as well as address ongoing vandalism and illegal dumping2025-06-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9;L0|#0b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9|Bellville;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City and partners host GIS Tech Day to share knowledge and drive smarter urban solutionsCity and partners host GIS Tech Day to share knowledge and drive smarter urban solutions<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />On Thursday, 4 June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s GIS & Surveys unit, in partnership with Esri South Africa, hosted its annual GIS Tech Day.2025-06-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#3752f489-eec0-4c7b-8665-de05a4837217;L0|#03752f489-eec0-4c7b-8665-de05a4837217|Building and planning development management department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f3223853-467d-44ec-a9b7-a222a9930e88;L0|#0f3223853-467d-44ec-a9b7-a222a9930e88|technological innovation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Langevlei and Sand River Canals prepped for winterLangevlei and Sand River Canals prepped for winter<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />On 16 April 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate began critical pre-winter maintenance of the Langevlei and Sand River canals in Retreat.2025-06-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#a3ac5825-3464-4e1b-a58b-75c8b257d806;L0|#0a3ac5825-3464-4e1b-a58b-75c8b257d806|water & sanitation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#30dd8f25-92b1-4698-88d7-6dcdeb3d56c1;L0|#030dd8f25-92b1-4698-88d7-6dcdeb3d56c1|waste and cleaning;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Go digital before December 2025: send us your account number and contact detailsGo digital before December 2025: send us your account number and contact details<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/%28Treasury%29%20Policies%20and%20publications%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City urges all residents to make the switch to emailed accounts before 31 December 2025. 2025-06-07T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#616d06d3-df1e-4f8f-8f3f-46854851d694;L0|#0616d06d3-df1e-4f8f-8f3f-46854851d694|Finance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c0f54b7e-b335-45d7-ab65-2d6d8d7e2c36;L0|#0c0f54b7e-b335-45d7-ab65-2d6d8d7e2c36|account payable;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Streetlights remain priority as 10 700 lights fixed in MayStreetlights remain priority as 10 700 lights fixed in May<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20Metre%20Readings%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​In May 2025, City energy teams fixed more than 10 700 streetlights.2025-06-07T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7;L0|#0dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7|energy;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3993dc6c-8b2f-481d-b8f9-84452d43bbba;L0|#03993dc6c-8b2f-481d-b8f9-84452d43bbba|streetlighting;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meetingJakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum (J-CMF) was officially established following its inaugural meeting on 21 May 2025 at the Parow Council Chambers.2025-06-07T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#4f00be24-6cf3-404e-b0ef-544bdb23e4b5;L0|#04f00be24-6cf3-404e-b0ef-544bdb23e4b5|environmental;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#352cb5da-6a34-4bf4-959d-14dc8987a2b4;L0|#0352cb5da-6a34-4bf4-959d-14dc8987a2b4|water and sanitation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 16 June 2025Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 16 June 2025<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.2025-06-07T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#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|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coatsWorld Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/food%20safety%204.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%. 2025-06-06T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#2633e73a-7b01-4f42-acdd-c7d386c66055;L0|#02633e73a-7b01-4f42-acdd-c7d386c66055|city health;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Your City in 60 secondsYour 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.2025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d1
Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off pointsDisaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Disaster-Risk-Management-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />'Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays. 2025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#2ed2e328-76fa-47cf-96c1-0c869efb561b;L0|#02ed2e328-76fa-47cf-96c1-0c869efb561b|Disaster Risk Management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ca20ab12-25df-4a8e-8a72-fc1113ee4a26;L0|#0ca20ab12-25df-4a8e-8a72-fc1113ee4a26|donations;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-0a20a62c7fe91
Public participation opens on using part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area for mixed-use developmentPublic participation opens on using part of Athlone Stadium’s parking area for mixed-use development<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Sport-and-Rec-Stadia-Listing.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The stadium’s central location is ideal for business and employment opportunities as it is located on main public transport route2025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#7e018fb4-a3e1-4a47-ab84-74e9fbdb352f;L0|#07e018fb4-a3e1-4a47-ab84-74e9fbdb352f|Athlone Stadium;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2d9d26f8-fc9c-42a9-8fb2-4688d58c4173;L0|#02d9d26f8-fc9c-42a9-8fb2-4688d58c4173|Public participation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Reminder to comment on closure of Grosvenor Road at Prince George in MuizenbergReminder to comment on closure of Grosvenor Road at Prince George in Muizenberg<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The traffic analysis and observations support this road closure, but we still need to hear from you, members of the public, and whether or not you support this closure. 2025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#1fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948;L0|#01fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948|road closures;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#deea27c8-fc1a-4357-bdbb-d54cb86a0ef9;L0|#0deea27c8-fc1a-4357-bdbb-d54cb86a0ef9|Muizenberg;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in NewlandsCity advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Newlands<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City advises residents in Newlands of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption 2025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac;L0|#0b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac|electricity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#02e06764-1998-4487-8abe-883ff7d69e77;L0|#002e06764-1998-4487-8abe-883ff7d69e77|Newlands;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards CeremonyCity honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/%28Treasury%29%20Policies%20and%20publications%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The event on 22 May 2025 recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have worked hand-in-hand with the Subcouncil to uplift, protect and support residents2025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#96b45aeb-40c1-4c11-8031-be12aad9e5bc;L0|#096b45aeb-40c1-4c11-8031-be12aad9e5bc|awards and achievements;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1596e104-b1e8-47f6-9db5-263896676e0a;L0|#01596e104-b1e8-47f6-9db5-263896676e0a|subcouncil;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City’s Mobile Office to provide services in SilvertownCity’s Mobile Office to provide services in Silvertown<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be providing municipal services at the Silvertown Community Centre on Thursday, 12 June 20252025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#54023efe-5443-41f4-98c9-065296a7c3d7;L0|#054023efe-5443-41f4-98c9-065296a7c3d7|service delivery;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#e47f0588-5c0c-44c7-9c24-03327404da5c;L0|#0e47f0588-5c0c-44c7-9c24-03327404da5c|Silvertown;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#dda75a1b-2a39-48a0-8445-9dd85fa81deb;L0|#0dda75a1b-2a39-48a0-8445-9dd85fa81deb|customer relations;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
WhatsApp unavailable for fault reporting and service requests until further noticeWhatsApp unavailable for fault reporting and service requests until further notice<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cyberbullying%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City of Cape Town wants to inform residents that WhatsApp will be unavailable2025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#251ebd0a-2f13-492b-b32b-000a294da6ae;L0|#0251ebd0a-2f13-492b-b32b-000a294da6ae|Communication and Customer Services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Corfu Avenue, Sunnydale, temporarily closed Corfu Avenue, Sunnydale, temporarily closed <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />temporary road closure-Corfu Ave2025-06-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#64b963e9-b332-43e2-a913-8829ff3d5853;L0|#064b963e9-b332-43e2-a913-8829ff3d5853|road;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1dc74b42-92e4-4d91-bf6c-4c670bb8eb7e;L0|#01dc74b42-92e4-4d91-bf6c-4c670bb8eb7e|kommetjie;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#5fc4240a-8690-41f4-bed7-6e56b81f5757;L0|#05fc4240a-8690-41f4-bed7-6e56b81f5757|traffic congestion;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_water.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.2025-06-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#e3c93c3a-b62b-4f84-bc9a-9ab573567fcc;L0|#0e3c93c3a-b62b-4f84-bc9a-9ab573567fcc|Sewers;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f1ee27f5-75b9-4162-a529-5e00bb03af44;L0|#0f1ee27f5-75b9-4162-a529-5e00bb03af44|Parow;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7683cb69-d855-498f-94a4-dd6c3e01c2a1;L0|#07683cb69-d855-498f-94a4-dd6c3e01c2a1|Service Request;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
​Green Point Athletics Stadium track gets world-class certification ​Green Point Athletics Stadium track gets world-class certification <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The stadium track opened to the public in 2015 and has been used extensively by the public for athletics meets and events 2025-06-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#2916ab68-1423-4b13-8fd7-3c2f0ea6be22;L0|#02916ab68-1423-4b13-8fd7-3c2f0ea6be22|Green Point Track;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7b67ec8b-ac12-4ca7-843c-72250c53a186;L0|#07b67ec8b-ac12-4ca7-843c-72250c53a186|Strategic Assets Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers ForumDeputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Bellville_CBD_LSDF_Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cape Town currently boasts more than 50 active City Improvement Districts2025-06-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#46d58dd3-2bcc-428a-843a-5e39809b0b89;L0|#046d58dd3-2bcc-428a-843a-5e39809b0b89|business districts;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#dc98d7ae-9355-4d04-ab8c-54d0fc6a3c38;L0|#0dc98d7ae-9355-4d04-ab8c-54d0fc6a3c38|spatial plan;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Building hope in Gugulethu: New homes for 10 more familiesBuilding hope in Gugulethu: New homes for 10 more families<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate handed over 10 more homes to excited beneficiaries at the Gugulethu Infill housing project2025-06-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#426f33a2-4cf0-4de1-9b5b-d1e5123efbe4;L0|#0426f33a2-4cf0-4de1-9b5b-d1e5123efbe4|Gugulethu;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7e4c0868-d8c1-418f-b054-e83fb97f2301;L0|#07e4c0868-d8c1-418f-b054-e83fb97f2301|housing development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
An SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and countingAn SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and counting<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Become%20A%20Green%20Supplier%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City of Cape Town is making progress with its R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis2025-06-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#c5e3a288-dc08-435a-a165-1f38a444e5e1;L0|#0c5e3a288-dc08-435a-a165-1f38a444e5e1|Solar energy;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|#dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7;L0|#0dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7|energy;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller ParkCommunity digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%27s%20forests%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative2025-06-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#ef3b9290-4059-4d92-ab4d-fb4f550c9a51;L0|#0ef3b9290-4059-4d92-ab4d-fb4f550c9a51|Recreation and Parks Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#35373f26-21a3-47ef-84c6-10daec726506;L0|#035373f26-21a3-47ef-84c6-10daec726506|Ecological services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation SummitCity highlights successful internship programme at its Digital Transformation Summit<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The morning consisted of noteworthy panel discussions amongst the City’s top tech and data experts.2025-06-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#efb4aa8d-2eeb-499b-9e8b-512aba03616f;L0|#0efb4aa8d-2eeb-499b-9e8b-512aba03616f|internship;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#6ba60a9b-9824-4c04-99d7-fb8ce8564054;L0|#06ba60a9b-9824-4c04-99d7-fb8ce8564054|digital inclusive city;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#8c9ac4c0-d991-4073-8967-1bafa0b7f593;GP0|#7c8ac2b5-9e60-42ca-bfda-974141004ef6;L0|#07c8ac2b5-9e60-42ca-bfda-974141004ef6|cybercrime;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7b87fa30-c49f-45be-a064-0b5855c04f85;L0|#07b87fa30-c49f-45be-a064-0b5855c04f85|data;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#338bad0f-da4b-4920-8c08-0e9804eaded1;L0|#0338bad0f-da4b-4920-8c08-0e9804eaded1|IS&T Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City marks World Environment Day with public awareness event on responsible waste managementCity marks World Environment Day with public awareness event on responsible waste management<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City celebrated World Environment Day with a public awareness event focusing on keeping our rivers and canals free of waste. 2025-06-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#29c4e1bc-e69f-436b-8e33-778322af11ee;L0|#029c4e1bc-e69f-436b-8e33-778322af11ee|Enviromental health;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#6b416521-7711-4f0e-b13d-569a55bdbb2c;L0|#06b416521-7711-4f0e-b13d-569a55bdbb2c|waste management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#6f151620-6b4e-43d5-a480-c88bdd869269;L0|#06f151620-6b4e-43d5-a480-c88bdd869269|awareness;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Outdated, unconstitutional bylaws of former Cape Town municipalities repealed Outdated, unconstitutional bylaws of former Cape Town municipalities repealed <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%20Competitive%20Advantage%20Factors%20Headers.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />In 2000, the six larger municipalities were dissolved to establish the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality as we know it today.2025-06-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#231c55e1-61fd-447c-aea4-26bcc4ae333d;L0|#0231c55e1-61fd-447c-aea4-26bcc4ae333d|municipal;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#6516fa5e-93e3-4953-9f54-0f246e1d7556;L0|#06516fa5e-93e3-4953-9f54-0f246e1d7556|City of Cape Town;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Resolution on the devolution of policing powers to go to full councilResolution on the devolution of policing powers to go to full council<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Our communities are plagued by crime at all levels and it is clear that more is needed – from the South African Police Service and the City.2025-06-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#78273557-84e5-4b4e-8960-1153e6941255;L0|#078273557-84e5-4b4e-8960-1153e6941255|Metro police;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1230a845-ba9f-4639-9b70-5badc1434a3a;L0|#01230a845-ba9f-4639-9b70-5badc1434a3a|tactical response;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-0a20a62c7fe91
The anatomy of a Traffic Fine RoadshowThe anatomy of a Traffic Fine Roadshow<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/%28Treasury%29%20Policies%20and%20publications%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The Traffic Fine Roadshows are not slowing down 2025-06-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#7a8eb69d-2b16-43a2-938d-74a1d3d4cfa1;L0|#07a8eb69d-2b16-43a2-938d-74a1d3d4cfa1|Traffic Fine;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0554a2b7-2b49-4982-b6e9-5c6111d5b3ee;L0|#00554a2b7-2b49-4982-b6e9-5c6111d5b3ee|campaign;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#85dc0252-c064-4369-b805-17e47cb6785d;L0|#085dc0252-c064-4369-b805-17e47cb6785d|Warrent Payments;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-0a20a62c7fe91
Freedom of speech should not violate the rights of othersFreedom of speech should not violate the rights of others<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> Freedom of speech should not violate the rights of others2025-06-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#f7134dee-af0d-4a9e-befd-fec794c6e24d;L0|#0f7134dee-af0d-4a9e-befd-fec794c6e24d|speaker;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ab0cb86a-acb5-4169-8b9e-36e17e85c762;L0|#0ab0cb86a-acb5-4169-8b9e-36e17e85c762|council chamber;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Gun conviction rates: Vast majority of cases don’t go to trialGun conviction rates: Vast majority of cases don’t go to trial<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Claimed conviction rates of 80-90% are misleading due to how many cases never go to trial2025-06-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#90b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534;L0|#090b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534|Mayor;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|#633591e2-ed41-4816-9750-3d5f5090deda;L0|#0633591e2-ed41-4816-9750-3d5f5090deda|illegal activity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1

 

 

Shark Spotters wins Gold Innovation AwardShark Spotters wins Gold Innovation AwardShark spotters win major Gold Innovation Award for innovation and leadership in responsible tourism.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/Media%20Centre%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2016-05-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7;L0|#0ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7|Achievements and awards;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#ac3cdc9b-f701-4fb9-8050-f0ad2f31279f;L0|#0ac3cdc9b-f701-4fb9-8050-f0ad2f31279f|2001 Census subcouncils;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb12/13/2021 4:29:02 PM
Cape Town scoops major water award in ParisCape Town scoops major water award in ParisCape Town’s Water Conservation and Water Demand Management Programme wins major award at the 2015 C40 Cities Awards in Paris.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/Media%20Centre%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2015-12-14T22:00:00ZGP0|#ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7;L0|#0ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7|Achievements and awards;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#0674f575-cbf6-4a22-b4d5-9c2fa109e20e;L0|#00674f575-cbf6-4a22-b4d5-9c2fa109e20e|a well run city;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#64cbcded-2450-464f-b1ec-c0f303bcd4a4;L0|#064cbcded-2450-464f-b1ec-c0f303bcd4a4|Climate change;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb12/13/2021 4:29:04 PM
City flies Blue Flag high once again City flies Blue Flag high once again The City of Cape Town receives award for having the highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the Country <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/Media%20Centre%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2016-08-31T22:00:00ZGP0|#ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7;L0|#0ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7|Achievements and awards;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#c18d66eb-c67e-4d61-b6b8-8abda396d522;L0|#0c18d66eb-c67e-4d61-b6b8-8abda396d522|The Caring City;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb12/13/2021 4:29:01 PM
City of Cape Town receives international recognition for climate change workCity of Cape Town receives international recognition for climate change workCape Town has been recognised as a leading City to combat climate change<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/Media%20Centre%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2015-12-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7;L0|#0ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7|Achievements and awards;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#caf90325-222c-44ad-85da-1ed6f61ff6a1;L0|#0caf90325-222c-44ad-85da-1ed6f61ff6a1|The Opportunity City;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb12/13/2021 4:29:02 PM
City earns another EPWP accoladeCity earns another EPWP accoladeCity of Cape Town’s EPWP was named Best Municipality for Excellence in Implementation of the EPWP at National Kamoso Awards.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/Media%20Centre%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2014-11-25T22:00:00ZGP0|#ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7;L0|#0ec796ef5-2baf-48fb-86c2-54dbc1fd30d7|Achievements and awards;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#caf90325-222c-44ad-85da-1ed6f61ff6a1;L0|#0caf90325-222c-44ad-85da-1ed6f61ff6a1|The Opportunity City;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb12/13/2021 4:29:02 PM

 

 

Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2017 - 2022​​​​​​​Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2017 - 2022​​​​​​​An overview of the City’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP).<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Integrated-Development-Plan-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#ff1f5b5a-f062-4989-b7f8-b57ada05f70a;L0|#0ff1f5b5a-f062-4989-b7f8-b57ada05f70a|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#58f302a7-f7df-4ca8-a4cc-c321f4c57e0d;GPP|#2ad5ede6-473c-4550-a932-aabda12143b1;GPP|#245ec7aa-a528-4cd3-bcac-597c292db711;GP0|#1ad9a657-d09a-49fe-9c0a-c948b3a5e5ad;L0|#01ad9a657-d09a-49fe-9c0a-c948b3a5e5ad|The City's IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#0fa98455-3bf7-4738-b07c-8db7b211a6df;GPP|#d3f3e0bd-5b83-4c1f-845c-7e13f8f4e17d;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752;GP0|#57be5e69-9793-4ad1-9850-2ff8186556b6;L0|#057be5e69-9793-4ad1-9850-2ff8186556b6|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#47b2d3de-463f-44d1-a1f7-1c0ae7779b1d;GPP|#fdaaa5aa-bac4-497d-b6ea-347f228ec59d;GPP|#e88ff549-973f-4e3c-a46c-cfbe61bd6a24;GP0|#4ce9eb03-5745-4cdc-8697-248215f2e57a;L0|#04ce9eb03-5745-4cdc-8697-248215f2e57a|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#4d609f4b-5ef8-4d26-a00e-98d854d00a11;GPP|#117084d9-e07b-4e3c-a6aa-d2badf907d64;GP0|#bd46fc95-91e2-4109-ac19-25adcb77c70f;L0|#0bd46fc95-91e2-4109-ac19-25adcb77c70f|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#df990a42-3326-459e-96a2-55728312bc61;GPP|#8e28a3fa-1ff1-4fbd-ada3-4befc9119617;GP0|#019c0637-c26d-4db9-9127-6d5abed0949b;L0|#0019c0637-c26d-4db9-9127-6d5abed0949b|The City’s IDP 2017-2022;GPP|#680cbe13-3334-40b6-9ef6-8f126e3a71b2;GPP|#d01efebf-2396-4714-ace2-b0ada5ba6962
Heritage information and resourcesHeritage information and resourcesOur well-maintained heritage database and preserved heritage records are available to the public in a number of ways.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Heritage%20Information%20Resources%2c%20Maps%20And%20Displays%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#f9a1afbf-0c3e-41ba-ae20-94f6f15a9403;L0|#0f9a1afbf-0c3e-41ba-ae20-94f6f15a9403|Heritage information and resources;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#b0285696-285a-478d-9edd-44cbd43c6cc1;GPP|#b9188e62-cf1a-433d-a10c-06e34a7d1593;GPP|#c529c1ac-1f8d-48ae-8079-d34f4dae9c57;GP0|#86dd7391-47ad-4a12-8a14-a3f7819efed6;L0|#086dd7391-47ad-4a12-8a14-a3f7819efed6|Heritage information and resources;GPP|#c33557cc-ff47-42c3-a36e-c87bd87776e6;GPP|#b61ba3b6-e2ed-4500-bee7-e523686ba8bf;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752
Walking heritage tours of the cityWalking heritage tours of the cityTips and resources for you to walk and explore our beautiful city and its unique natural and cultural heritage.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Walking%20Heritage%20Tours%20Of%20The%20City%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#4a4256ce-c7cc-46e5-ab7b-70b8165e866a;L0|#04a4256ce-c7cc-46e5-ab7b-70b8165e866a|Walking heritage tours of the city;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#18e3b27f-e26a-409d-a7d2-460e88db0868;GPP|#b9188e62-cf1a-433d-a10c-06e34a7d1593;GPP|#c529c1ac-1f8d-48ae-8079-d34f4dae9c57;GP0|#bd035180-fb82-4722-9bbe-5edccbcf30b1;L0|#0bd035180-fb82-4722-9bbe-5edccbcf30b1|Walking heritage tours of the city;GPP|#b2147315-03b2-467a-9465-7fa1f64011be;GPP|#b61ba3b6-e2ed-4500-bee7-e523686ba8bf;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752
Keep our public places clean Keep our public places clean The City provides a number of public cleaning services that you can contact to help keep our public places clean.<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Keep%20our%20public%20places%20clean%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#aa2e8ab1-9bfe-47e1-9f46-ad40744a8a10;L0|#0aa2e8ab1-9bfe-47e1-9f46-ad40744a8a10|Keep our public places clean;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#69af3a35-ae90-45eb-8557-9dcd3cb9880b;GPP|#36dcb5fe-6bfc-4ae9-92d7-8bd08d1f6414;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752;GP0|#2df1aee9-5456-437c-98fd-f962fe5ac954;L0|#02df1aee9-5456-437c-98fd-f962fe5ac954|Keep our public places clean;GPP|#298f5623-1943-427a-bf3d-e9ccff072bec;GPP|#4a553a67-2cba-4911-9745-a724e38b645a

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