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07 August 2026
The City’s Water teams are continuing to closely monitor dam levels and water use
Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure
02 August 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.
01 July 2026
Typically, dam levels need to be 80% or more by the time the next Annual Operating Analysis (AOA) is done
08 June 2026
More than 95 schools across Cape Town have already been reached by the City’s water awareness programme in 2026
22 May 2026
Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event
19 May 2026
The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.
16 May 2026
One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.
13 May 2026
A group of curious Grade 7 learners from Bokmakierie Primary School in Hazendal recently stepped beyond the classroom to see where their water goes
10 May 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.
22 April 2026
Rain or no rain, Team Cape Town, we need to work together to save water
21 April 2026
City Environmental Management Department has been rolling out its Smart Flo Programme at various high schools
20 April 2026
A total of 33 654 conventional meters were replaced by 31 March 2026 as part of the tally for the current 2025/2026 financial year
19 April 2026
10 April 2026
From April, the City has changed to a proactive winter water savings target, now calling on Team Cape Town to collectively use less than 860 million litres a day.
01 April 2026
While it may be April Fool’s Day today, the call for everyone living, working and visiting Cape Town to save water is no joke. The truth is that Team Cape Town’s collective water usage over the next two months - April and May- matters.
30 March 2026
Work to upgrade and modernise ageing water and sewer infrastructure is progressing steadily across Cape Town
29 March 2026
With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.
27 March 2026
Team Cape Town, our collective water usage between now and May matters
25 March 2026
The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology
18 March 2026
Over this past week, spiked water usage coupled with the continued heat wave has resulted in Cape Town’s dam levels hitting half empty at 50,4%.
11 March 2026
Team Cape Town, please stay hydrated during the heat wave this week and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.
03 March 2026
Managing our water use over the next three months remains vital
25 February 2026
Cape Town is not in a drought, but the window to avoid water restrictions later this year is narrowing. Based on the current water usage trend, dam storage could drop as low as 40% by May if this year’s rainfall is average.
18 February 2026
Team Cape Town, remember to stay hydrated this week as hot temperatures soar and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.
13 February 2026
The City of Cape Town today launched its “Good For You” Healthy Food Guidelines at the Cape Town Civic Centre
Team Cape Town, let’s continue to work together to be water wise.
04 February 2026
Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).
28 January 2026
Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62,2%, which will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.
19 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues its efforts to reduce water losses through focused daily operations.
07 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging all residents, businesses and visitors to immediately reduce water consumption as usage has spiked once again over recent hot days, resulting in dam levels dropping 19% below what was available at the same time last year. This may raise concerns about water security in the months ahead should usage not reduce as quickly as possible this summer.
10 November 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation staff and Manzi, their mascot, visited Paramount High School in Tafelsig.
09 September 2025
Continued public engagement activities by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate reached over 523 000 residents and 111 school sessions by April 2025.
17 August 2025
This milestone switch-on brings safe and reliable electricity to the households of this emergency relocation site
16 May 2025
As Cape Town continues to grow, it is essential to secure the long-term balance between available water resources and water demand.
23 April 2025
This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.
30 January 2025
Cape Town’s City Council today adopted the metro’s latest Annual Report for 2023/24, which includes a clean audit report from the Auditor General (AG).
06 November 2024
Parents are urged to watch for specific danger signs that necessitate prompt medical care from healthcare practitioners.
07 October 2024
'The City commends Brandon for his bravery in selflessly swimming into rough seas to rescue a woman from drowning
20 September 2024
Each year, the City's Recreation and Parks Department embarks on the critical task of recruiting seasonal lifeguards to ensure safety at municipal pools and beaches.
23 July 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate provides registered indigent customers with a free water allocation of 15 000 litres (15kl) per month.
31 January 2024
As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.
29 January 2024
A clean audit is far more than just symbolic recognition, it is the very basis for better service delivery for residents
18 December 2023
MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS
30 November 2023
The City's Fire & Rescue Service has finalised its aerial support craft for the summer season.
01 November 2023
Recently 17 businesses and organisations were recognised for their remarkable efforts in implementing good water management practices, during a special Water Star-Rating Award Ceremony.
25 August 2023
The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate plans initiatives throughout the year to spread awareness about the importance of saving water.
24 July 2023
Through the Recreation and Parks Department, the City runs drowning prevention awareness programmes year-round that encourage people to learn how to swim
28 March 2023
The City of Cape Town is pleased to see that recent water usage has dropped substantially
30 January 2023
As water usage continues to climb to pre-drought levels, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged residents and businesses to unite behind the City’s proactive water savings target of using less than 850 million litres daily.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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