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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.
21 July 2026
More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project
01 July 2026
Typically, dam levels need to be 80% or more by the time the next Annual Operating Analysis (AOA) is done
14 June 2026
The Traffic Services’ Road Safety Education section has had a busy year
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.
14 May 2026
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.
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
12 May 2026
Nurses are the backbone of our primary healthcare system
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.
01 May 2026
Team Cape Town, let’s continue to save water even though recent rains increased dam levels by 2,4% since last week. Saving water helps keep Cape Town’s dams fuller for longer.
23 April 2026
Residents visiting their local library may notice a familiar face imploring them to save water
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
This pop-up is open to all and forms part of the City’s broader efforts to promote sustainable living
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.
07 April 2026
These pop-ups are open to all and form part of the City’s broader efforts to promote sustainable living
06 April 2026
With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.
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
The City is bringing practical energy-saving advice directly to residents through a series of interactive Let’s ACT at Home mall pop-ups, forming part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival
29 March 2026
The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.
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
26 March 2026
Calling all Capetonians to visit the City’s Let’s ACT at Home Exhibition
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
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially launched the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg.
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.
05 March 2026
With dam levels dropping, saving water and ensuring residents continue to enjoy a reliable water supply remains a priority for the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate
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.
19 February 2026
The lower rate-in-rand is among several proposed measures to help keep property rates increases to a minimum for most homeowners
18 February 2026
The City’s Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) continue to make strides in communities in the fight against crime.
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.
31 December 2025
Following excessive water usage over the past few weeks, the City is urging Cape Town residents to please be more water-wise and minimise non-essential consumption.
23 December 2025
The City’s festive season safety plan includes increased patrols on the roads and places of public interest, like CBDs, beaches and other public open spaces.
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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