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    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    05 July 2026

    Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    02 June 2026

    ​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

    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

    15 May 2026

    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

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    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

    Comment on proposed sale of City-owned land for long-distance bus terminus and commercial mixed-use development

    Comment on proposed sale of City-owned land for long-distance bus terminus and commercial mixed-use development

    03 November 2025

    We encourage the public to submit their comments on this proposal to sell this Stikland property

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    City hosting Open Day about spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    30 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting an Open Day about the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton on Saturday, 4 October 2025.

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

    25 August 2025

    ​The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    24 August 2025

    The City is investing in the safety of its clinics, libraries, parks and other facilities to ensure they remain open and accessible for generations to come.

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    03 August 2025

    ​The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.

    Council approves public comment process for release of Bellville land for mixed-use development

    Council approves public comment process for release of Bellville land for mixed-use development

    31 July 2025

    Yesterday, the City Council approved a public participation process to release a portion of City-owned land in Stikland.

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    17 July 2025

    City Council approved the debt write-off of approximately R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries.

    Community facilities set for R300 million+ investment

    Community facilities set for R300 million+ investment

    16 July 2025

    ​The Community Services and Health Directorate is planning a range of projects over the next 12 months

    Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

    Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

    26 June 2025

    Experience has shown that consistent rainfall and/or periods of heavy downpours cause the water table level to rise

    Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

    17 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and interested parties to comment on the land use application for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site.

    Major pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu causes flooding

    Major pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu causes flooding

    17 January 2025

    At about 20:00 on 16 January, the Water and Sanitation Directorate responded to a major pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu (IY), Hout Bay.

    Sir Lowry's Pass cemetery extended with more than 500 burial spaces

    Sir Lowry's Pass cemetery extended with more than 500 burial spaces

    06 January 2025

    More burial spaces for Sir Lowry’s Pass cemetery

    Reminder: MyCiTi adapts services over the festive season

    Reminder: MyCiTi adapts services over the festive season

    13 December 2024

    ​The festive season is here and the City would like to advise residents of schedule changes to the MyCiTi bus service over this period

    MyCiTi adapts services over the festive season

    MyCiTi adapts services over the festive season

    04 December 2024

    ​The festive season is upon us and the City would like to advise residents of schedule changes to the MyCiTi bus service over this period

    Large area in Hout Bay affected by burst water pipe inside cemetery

    Large area in Hout Bay affected by burst water pipe inside cemetery

    31 August 2024

    A burst on a 300mm diameter pipe inside the cemetery in Hout Bay has left a large area without water. The City’s Water and Sanitation maintenance team, along with a contractor, has been addressing the water disruption since yesterday afternoon. Upon inspection, the team discovered three bursts in the pipe along the Main Road, inside the cemetery.

    Maitland Crematorium upgrades completed

    Maitland Crematorium upgrades completed

    24 August 2024

    The installation and successful commissioning of two new cremators that have met Air Emission Standards, marks a major milestone.

    City encourages expedited burials amid severe weather warning

    City encourages expedited burials amid severe weather warning

    25 July 2024

    During the last severe weather spell earlier this month, the City's Recreation and Parks Department facilitated 117 burials on the Saturday.

    City cautions on cemetery operations

    City cautions on cemetery operations

    11 July 2024

    The rainfall causes the water table level to rise, which then has the potential to impact operations, like digging graves, or reopening family graves.

    Tree teams trim their way through thousands of requests

    Tree teams trim their way through thousands of requests

    13 May 2024

    ​Winter is coming, and the Recreation and Parks Department is working hard to mitigate the challenges that come with the colder months.

    Make late night shopping and holiday outings a breeze with MyCiTi

    Make late night shopping and holiday outings a breeze with MyCiTi

    14 December 2023

    ​The 2023 festive season is upon us and the MyCiTi bus service has adapted its service schedules to suit the needs of residents and visitors over the holiday period.

    Make late night shopping and holiday outings a breeze with MyCiTi

    Make late night shopping and holiday outings a breeze with MyCiTi

    08 December 2023

    We are excited about the many visitors who will be enjoying our beautiful city this festive season.

    Cemetery water table challenges aggravated by severe weather

    Cemetery water table challenges aggravated by severe weather

    28 September 2023

    The Department’s tree emergency teams too had their hands full.

    City hosts cemeteries conference

    City hosts cemeteries conference

    14 September 2023

    The South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) chose Cape Town as the location for this year’s national conference – a significant choice as it coincides with the association's 10th anniversary.

    City launches Mayor’s Portfolio of Urban Sustainability 2023

    City launches Mayor’s Portfolio of Urban Sustainability 2023

    06 September 2023

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the 2023 edition of the Mayor’s Portfolio of Urban Sustainability

    City working to alleviate cemetery water table challenges

    City working to alleviate cemetery water table challenges

    31 August 2023

    Water table problems caused by heavy rainfall have affected cemeteries throughout the City in recent weeks.

    Some City cemetery operations impacted by adverse weather conditions

    Some City cemetery operations impacted by adverse weather conditions

    20 June 2023

    The Recreation and Parks Department is committed to providing access to burial services, despite these difficult circumstances.

    City proposes near half-a-billion rand budget for community services and facilities

    City proposes near half-a-billion rand budget for community services and facilities

    30 April 2023

    The Directorate has been allocated a draft capital budget of nearly R451 million for the 2023/24 financial year.

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    26 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Mamre at its meeting today, 26 April 2023.

    City welcomes national recognition of District Six heritage

    City welcomes national recognition of District Six heritage

    06 April 2023

    'The story of District Six is not only one of displacement and tragedy, but also a symbol of the triumph of the human spirit in severe oppressing circumstances.

    Mowing cuts swiftly across community parks and open spaces

    Mowing cuts swiftly across community parks and open spaces

    02 February 2023

    The City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department confirms that five service providers have been appointed and are servicing all grassed areas across the metropole

    General Valuation Roll 2022 live in February

    General Valuation Roll 2022 live in February

    26 January 2023

    Property valuations are determined by professional registered valuers based on the market value of properties at a certain date. For GV2022, the valuation date is 1 July 2022.

    City opens new Muslim burial section at Rusthof Cemetery

    City opens new Muslim burial section at Rusthof Cemetery

    30 November 2022

    An official opening ceremony took place earlier this week when representatives from the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) visited the site to check Qibla for the graves.

    City adds additional contingencies to tackle mowing backlog

    City adds additional contingencies to tackle mowing backlog

    21 October 2022

    ​Mowing services have been adversely affected by an ongoing appeal related to a mowing tender.

    Thousands of trees take root during Arbor Month

    Thousands of trees take root during Arbor Month

    03 October 2022

    September is the time of the year when we celebrate the importance of trees and the role they play in our everyday lives.

    Done and dusted – essential Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation completed

    Done and dusted – essential Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation completed

    20 September 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s mammoth essential maintenance operation on the Cape Flats bulk water supply network has been completed

    Taxi violence in Nyanga impacts City’s Dial-a-Ride service

    Taxi violence in Nyanga impacts City’s Dial-a-Ride service

    31 August 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town has suspended its Dial-A-Ride service in Nyanga until further notice.

    Contingencies in place to tackle rising mowing demands

    Contingencies in place to tackle rising mowing demands

    26 August 2022

    A special mowing project team has developed a contingency plan for the six months starting 1 July 2022 – 31 December 2022.

    Reburial of Sayer’s Lane human remains in City’s Seaforth Cemetery, Simon’s Town

    Reburial of Sayer’s Lane human remains in City’s Seaforth Cemetery, Simon’s Town

    23 August 2022

    Today, 184 remains spanning 220-279 years ago were reburied, in individual bags within six coffins.

    City community and health facilities to get a facelift

    City community and health facilities to get a facelift

    10 July 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Community Services and Health Directorate will spend just more than R244 million this financial year.

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 20 to 26 June 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 20 to 26 June 2022

    17 June 2022

    The City of Cape Town thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary ongoing routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure next week in various areas of the metro.

    Reduced operating hours at City cemeteries this festive season

    Reduced operating hours at City cemeteries this festive season

    22 December 2021

    We urge the public and undertakers to please take note of the amended operating hours

    Residents encouraged to maintain their loved ones’ graves

    Residents encouraged to maintain their loved ones’ graves

    29 October 2021

    It is a tradition for many to visit family graves to pay tribute to their loved ones who have passed

    City beautifies final resting places

    City beautifies final resting places

    26 September 2021

    Earlier this week, four Acacia xanthophloea (fever trees) were planted at Khayelitsha Cemetery as part of the City’s Arbor Month campaign.

    City expands Muslim burial section at Maitland Cemetery

    City expands Muslim burial section at Maitland Cemetery

    22 September 2021

    More than 600 burial plots have been assigned for use

    Cape Town opens Remembrance Garden to honour those lost to Covid-19

    Cape Town opens Remembrance Garden to honour those lost to Covid-19

    08 September 2021

    This year the City’s Recreation and Parks Department dedicated the launch of its Arbor Month festivities to the families of residents who lost their loved ones to Covid-19

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