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    150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

    150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

    22 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025.

    Manzi drops in like it’s hot in Tafelsig

    Manzi drops in like it’s hot in Tafelsig

    10 November 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation staff and Manzi, their mascot, visited Paramount High School in Tafelsig.

    Maintenance of Mooimak River improves flow and boosts jobs in Mamre

    Maintenance of Mooimak River improves flow and boosts jobs in Mamre

    03 November 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has successfully completed a R200 000 maintenance project.

    Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

    Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

    07 August 2025

    Repair work on two sections of the Southfield Canal was initiated by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate in June 2025

    City introduces Cape Town's Wetland Report at RAMSAR conference in Zimbabwe

    City introduces Cape Town's Wetland Report at RAMSAR conference in Zimbabwe

    27 July 2025

    Cape Town, one of the most biodiverse cities in the world, also includes False Bay Nature Reserve, which is declared an individual Ramsar Site for its important wetland habitats.

    Environmental green light for Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence project

    Environmental green light for Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence project

    17 July 2025

    A major milestone has been reached for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence, with environmental authorisation now granted.

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    15 June 2025

    A new chapter in collaborative water management has begun with the launch of the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum (V-CMF).

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    27 May 2025

    The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    23 May 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform the public that processes are under way to obtain environmental approvals for the repairs to Kloof Road.

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    07 April 2025

    In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

    City releases Annual Inland Water Quality Report

    City releases Annual Inland Water Quality Report

    26 November 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has released its Annual Inland Water Quality Report for the period of 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2023

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    21 November 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate can confirm that several processes are under way to ensure the repair work to a section of Kloof Road can commence in 2025

    Manenberg Canal upgrade to tackle pollution and flooding risk

    Manenberg Canal upgrade to tackle pollution and flooding risk

    17 October 2024

    The estimated R50 million project is in the final stages of the detailed design phase, with construction planned to start in November 2025.

    Catchment Management Forum to reinforce health of the Diep River

    Catchment Management Forum to reinforce health of the Diep River

    25 August 2024

    The City joined the newly established Diep River Catchment Management Forum for a walk along the Diep River on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.

    Upgrade of Blomvlei Canal progressing well

    Upgrade of Blomvlei Canal progressing well

    29 July 2024

    More than R1,2 million has been recently invested by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, into the upgrade of the Blomvlei Canal in Kewtown.

    City establishes three more Catchment Management Fora

    City establishes three more Catchment Management Fora

    22 July 2024

    The establishment of these fora marks a significant step forward in our strategic commitment to preserving and enhancing Cape Town's water resources.

    Reminders about sewers, rivers and canals during inclement weather

    Reminders about sewers, rivers and canals during inclement weather

    11 July 2024

    As heavy rainfall continues, residents are reminded to please take note and adhere to reminders related to rivers, canals and sewers during inclement weather.

    What to know about canals and rivers during next heavy rain

    What to know about canals and rivers during next heavy rain

    10 July 2024

    As another round of heavy continuous rainfall is expected to hit Cape Town tomorrow, Thursday 11 July, the public is advised that rivers and canals could fill to their capacity and even overflow. During this time, residents should take the necessary precautions, including using alternative routes where possible, until the rainfall subsides and the stormwater drainage system has had a chance to recover.

    City’s free Urban Watercourse Guideline gives insight on how to improve urban watercourses and developing around them

    City’s free Urban Watercourse Guideline gives insight on how to improve urban watercourses and developing around them

    21 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town has created the Urban Watercourse Guideline as part of its Green Infrastructure Programme. This free resource is now available to all residents

    City teams up with C40 and GIZ to explore green and carbon neutral solutions

    City teams up with C40 and GIZ to explore green and carbon neutral solutions

    17 August 2022

    The CFF assists cities by providing technical assistance to develop climate change mitigation and adaptation projects into bankable investment proposals.

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