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    Elsies River boasts a smoother Jan van Riebeeck Drive

    Elsies River boasts a smoother Jan van Riebeeck Drive

    06 August 2026

    The project commenced in November last year and is now complete

    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    03 August 2026

    A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.

    Temporary roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

    Temporary roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

    24 July 2026

    The work will include asphalt repairs at the Jakes Gerwel Drive and Voortrekker Road intersection.

    Temporary night roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

    Temporary night roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

    17 July 2026

    Night-time roadworks at the intersection of Jakes Gerwel Drive and Voortrekker Road from 18:00 on Sunday, 19 July 2026

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    22 June 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Temporary weekend closure on Jakes Gerwel Drive for roadworks

    Temporary weekend closure on Jakes Gerwel Drive for roadworks

    19 June 2026

    Temporary road closure along Jakes Gerwel Drive between Viking Way and Voortrekker Road until Sunday evening.

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    27 May 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands

    Roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands

    18 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands.

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    29 April 2026

    The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

    Road users to benefit as Voortrekker Road bridge lane fully reopens after extensive rehabilitation

    Road users to benefit as Voortrekker Road bridge lane fully reopens after extensive rehabilitation

    28 April 2026

    Section of Voortrekker Road returned to full capacity

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    07 April 2026

    ​​These upgrades are part of the City’s regular maintenance programme to keep roads safe and in good condition for all users

    Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

    Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

    16 March 2026

    Motorists and residents are advised to plan their routes accordingly and to follow traffic signage as well as exercise caution around the construction area

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    10 March 2026

    Residents and other interested stakeholders gathered at the Bellville Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for the City’s co-design workshop for the Upper Elsieskraal River LUW Project

    Jakes Gerwel Drive roadworks on track and progressing smoothly

    Jakes Gerwel Drive roadworks on track and progressing smoothly

    21 February 2026

    Councillor Rob Quintas conducted an oversight site visit to the ongoing roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive in Goodwood.

    Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance

    Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance

    09 February 2026

    The City’s Bellville motor vehicle registration and licensing (MVRL) located in Reed Street will be closed for approximately six weeks from Monday, 16 February 2026, for maintenance

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    09 February 2026

    Jakes Gerwel road works

    Planned water supply maintenance for 24 to 29 January 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 24 to 29 January 2026

    23 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified area, which may result in water supply disruption.

    Jan Van Riebeeck Drive lane closure in Elsies River remain during builders’ break

    Jan Van Riebeeck Drive lane closure in Elsies River remain during builders’ break

    17 December 2025

    The City started with the rehabilitation of Jan van Riebeeck Drive (M12) in Elsies River in mid-November

    Jakes Gerwel Drive open to traffic over festive season

    Jakes Gerwel Drive open to traffic over festive season

    12 December 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform road users that Jakes Gerwel Drive will be open to traffic during the festive season

    Roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive and Jan Smuts Drive

    Roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive and Jan Smuts Drive

    30 November 2025

    The City has begun roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive, between Voortrekker Road and Frans Conradie Drive, in Goodwood.

    City bursaries application deadline looms

    City bursaries application deadline looms

    07 October 2025

    ​The application window for City bursaries closes this Friday, 10 October 2025

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    01 October 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Council approved several amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city

    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.

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    23 September 2025

    The City marks the strides made to curb carbon emissions and human-induced climate change through its organic waste diversion pilot projects.

    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

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    12 September 2025

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit had a number of successes in the past week

    City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

    City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

    12 September 2025

    The City is always on the lookout for new talent and I am pleased to extend an invitation to all Cape Town-based candidates

    Weekly Law Enforcement summary

    Weekly Law Enforcement summary

    05 September 2025

    The City’s Law Enforcement Department had several success this past week.

    Kraaifontein road resurfacing complete

    Kraaifontein road resurfacing complete

    04 September 2025

    Councillor Rob Quintas visited a number of roads that have been resurfaced in the Kraaifontein area.

    City advises of roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Salt River

    City advises of roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Salt River

    03 September 2025

    The section of Voortrekker Road to be resurfaced is between Riverene Road, at the Salt River Bridge, and Beach Road

    Assault up by nearly 80% on payday weekend

    Assault up by nearly 80% on payday weekend

    01 September 2025

    The PECC fielded 140 assault calls (compared to 78 the previous weekend) of which 41 were physical assault incidents and 98 with a weapon.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 August to 28 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 August to 28 August 2025

    23 August 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    SARS extends incentives for urban renewal in Cape Town’s Urban Development Zone (UDZ)

    SARS extends incentives for urban renewal in Cape Town’s Urban Development Zone (UDZ)

    29 July 2025

    The Urban Development Zone encourages the private sector to invest in and develop commercial and residential properties in inner-city areas served by public transport services

    Cable theft jail term a jolt in the right direction

    Cable theft jail term a jolt in the right direction

    28 June 2025

    Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith

    Roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Eikendal

    Roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Eikendal

    17 June 2025

    Roadworks along Voortrekker Road from Fairfield Road to Botfontein Road in Eikendal start today, 17 June 2025

    Road resurfacing along Botfontein Road in Kraaifontein

    Road resurfacing along Botfontein Road in Kraaifontein

    17 June 2025

    Roadworks along Botfontein Road between Voortrekker Road and Maroela Road in Kraaifontein start today, 17 June 2025

    Reminder to comment on Jan Smuts and Viking Way road widening

    Reminder to comment on Jan Smuts and Viking Way road widening

    09 June 2025

    A reminder to submit comments, recommendations or input on the road-widening proposal for Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way

    City updates residents on Jakes Gerwel Drive road rehabilitation works

    City updates residents on Jakes Gerwel Drive road rehabilitation works

    03 June 2025

    We would like to thank each resident and commuter for the patience and understanding they have demonstrated since we commenced with the work

    Reminder: Public Information Days for Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way widening

    Reminder: Public Information Days for Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way widening

    19 May 2025

    The public information days are very important as they give residents the opportunity to raise concerns and provide feedback.

    Have your say on proposed widening of Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way

    Have your say on proposed widening of Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way

    09 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is inviting members of the public and interested groups to submit comments, recommendations or input on the proposal to widen Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    08 April 2025

    The City’s ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting on 27 March 2025 and is now available for public comment.

    Court date on the cards for suspected fraudster

    Court date on the cards for suspected fraudster

    17 March 2025

    In general enforcement in the past week, the Traffic Service made 40 arrests – 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol, five for reckless and negligent driving and 18 for other offences.

    Resurfacing of roads in Somerset West

    Resurfacing of roads in Somerset West

    12 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise the public of intended roadworks along a number of roads in Somerset West.

    City to close portion of Voortrekker Road for stormwater pipe repairs

    City to close portion of Voortrekker Road for stormwater pipe repairs

    10 March 2025

    This closure will be along the west-bound carriageway towards Cape Town only. The east-bound carriageway towards Kuils River will stay open.

    Reminder to comment on proposed car-free zone in Bellville

    Reminder to comment on proposed car-free zone in Bellville

    04 March 2025

    This is a gentle reminder to those who can make it to the Bellville Public Library this Saturday to take part in the public information day on the pedestrianisation of South Street

    Traffic Fine Roadshow drives to Parow

    Traffic Fine Roadshow drives to Parow

    28 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service, in collaboration with Municipal Courts, Revenue Services, and other key departments, will host its annual public roadshow at the Parow Civic Centre, corner of Voortrekker and Talent Streets, Parow.

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