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    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

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    08 July 2026

    ​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

    City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

    City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

    01 April 2026

    ​Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

    Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

    17 March 2026

    The Law Enforcement School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is at the forefront of Safety and Security’s social crime prevention efforts.

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Tambo Village and Welcome Estate

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Tambo Village and Welcome Estate

    09 January 2026

    The electricity infrastructure maintenance will be carried out on 27 and 29 January 2026 from 08:30 to 16:00, if all goes to plan.

    Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

    Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

    04 November 2025

    Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    24 October 2025

    Since January 2025, 2 886 reinstatements have been completed city-wide, in addition to those tackled through the Catch-up Project.

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    18 October 2025

    The City welcomed Grade 12 learners from Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Nyanga and Philippi high schools

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    School Resource Officers host Heritage Day fun run

    25 September 2025

    ​The six kilometre run was the second such event hosted by the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers (SRO) unit.

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    08 August 2025

    In June 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate completed 391 trench reinstatements across Cape Town

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Nyanga and Phoenix

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Nyanga and Phoenix

    01 August 2025

    Next week the City's Mobile Office will be at Millers Camp Hall in Nyanga and Joe Slovo Community Hall in Phoenix.

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    13 June 2025

    Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    06 March 2025

    The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    30 November 2024

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

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    18 November 2024

    A total of 72 entrepreneurs have used the mentorship and guidance provided through the City’s EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme to complete a three-year certification.

    City rebuilds MyCiTi stations in Dunoon, Usasaza and Freedom Station

    City rebuilds MyCiTi stations in Dunoon, Usasaza and Freedom Station

    09 September 2024

    The City is pleased to announce the rebuilding of the MyCiTi bus stations in Dunoon, Usasaza and Phoenix.

    Interventions on track to improve Milnerton Lagoon’s water quality

    Interventions on track to improve Milnerton Lagoon’s water quality

    05 September 2024

    Significant strides are being made to improve the water quality and environmental health of the Milnerton Lagoon.

    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.

    School Resource Officers keep learners in the running

    School Resource Officers keep learners in the running

    13 August 2024

    The City has 96 School Resource Officers (SROs), deployed at 45 schools to assist with scholar safety, crime prevention and by-law enforcement in the areas around schools.

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    01 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments and new provisions to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) that regulates development and land use in the city.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 1 to 8 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 1 to 8 June

    31 May 2024

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

    City invests R8,1 million in mechanical filtration screens at sewer pump stations

    City invests R8,1 million in mechanical filtration screens at sewer pump stations

    22 May 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to improve its sewer pump station infrastructure.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 April to 3  May

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 April to 3 May

    26 April 2024

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

    Council approves subsidies for micro-developers in lower income areas

    Council approves subsidies for micro-developers in lower income areas

    28 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council has adopted the creation of a Development Charges Fund to support micro-developers building affordable housing in lower income communities.

    Young boxers float like butterflies at Joe Slovo Boxing Tournament

    Young boxers float like butterflies at Joe Slovo Boxing Tournament

    12 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a boxing tournament.

    City proposes renaming of MyCiTi Phoenix station to MyCiTi Freedom station

    City proposes renaming of MyCiTi Phoenix station to MyCiTi Freedom station

    01 November 2023

    The City is proposing that a MyCiTi station name be changed from Phoenix station to Freedom station.

    City advises of urgent water supply main upgrade affecting Phoenix and Joe Slovo in Milnerton

    City advises of urgent water supply main upgrade affecting Phoenix and Joe Slovo in Milnerton

    26 October 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing an urgent upgrade on the water main supplying the Phoenix and Joe Slovo areas in Milnerton tonight.

    City’s Human Settlements Roadshow visits Gugulethu, Crossroads

    City’s Human Settlements Roadshow visits Gugulethu, Crossroads

    14 September 2023

    Our roadshows are turning out to be really popular and well-attended by our residents.

    Get latest updates on City’s progress to restore Milnerton Lagoon

    Get latest updates on City’s progress to restore Milnerton Lagoon

    06 September 2023

    In the coming years, the City aims to restore the lagoon environment through multi-billion rand sewerage and storm water infrastructure upgrades, coupled with on-the-ground pollution mitigation measures.

    City hosts a weekend of sports and games

    City hosts a weekend of sports and games

    22 August 2023

    The sports day took place at two venues to accommodate more activities and provide for the 500 residents in Ward 4 who took part in the tournaments.

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    16 August 2023

    This complex project entails the construction of a new bulk sewer in Montague Gardens using innovative micro-tunnelling technology.

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    30 June 2023

    We are putting R206m behind this upgrade in 2023/24 to make sure we get this done

    Attack on Cllr Quintas highlights City’s service delivery teams are under siege

    Attack on Cllr Quintas highlights City’s service delivery teams are under siege

    25 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, survived a shooting incident yesterday afternoon, 24 May 2023

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    18 May 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today inspected the City’s completed sewer pipe replacement project in Gugulethu, which lays the foundation not only for economic growth, but for dignity and a healthy environment for all residents.

    City rolls out Business Retention and Expansion programme in Epping

    City rolls out Business Retention and Expansion programme in Epping

    08 May 2023

    This week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, launched the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programme in Epping, the largest industrial district in the greater Cape Town area.

    City invests in bettering the health of Milnerton Lagoon through short-term interventions and upgrade of  Potsdam WWTW

    City invests in bettering the health of Milnerton Lagoon through short-term interventions and upgrade of Potsdam WWTW

    23 November 2022

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is implementing ongoing remedial work at Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works

    Have your say on trading plans for Milnerton and Atlantis

    Have your say on trading plans for Milnerton and Atlantis

    22 September 2022

    City calls for the public to comment on Milnerton (Ward 4) and Atlantis (Ward 32) informal trading plans

    Fake event permit holders will be charged with fraud

    Fake event permit holders will be charged with fraud

    29 July 2022

    Event organisers are reminded that the only place to legally obtain an event permit is through the City's Event Permit Office

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    22 July 2022

    The City is committed to doing everything possible to enable sustainable economic growth and development, while meeting obligations that take into account the capacity of services infrastructure

    City conducts maintenance at Tygerberg Reservoir and linked bulk water supply mains

    City conducts maintenance at Tygerberg Reservoir and linked bulk water supply mains

    17 July 2022

    The public are advised that there will be a water supply disruption to the Karl Bremer Hospital, the St. Johannis Lifestyle Estate, PetroSA, Bellville, Welgemoed, Brooklyn, Sanddrift, Tygerhof, Rugby, Century City, Paarden Eiland, Joe Slovo, Phoenix, Kensington, Acacia Park and Goodwood areas from Friday, 22 July 2022 at 18:00 until Sunday, 24 July 2022 at 22:00.

    City replaces 29 000 meters of sewer pipes

    City replaces 29 000 meters of sewer pipes

    14 July 2022

    The City has reached a milestone of replacing 29 000 meters of sewer pipeline.

    Moving on with a Learner’s Licence

    Moving on with a Learner’s Licence

    24 June 2022

    Learner's Licence handover.

    City launches Sewer Spill Reduction Plan

    City launches Sewer Spill Reduction Plan

    30 November 2021

    ​The City is launching a Sewer Spill Reduction Plan to help contend with more than 300 sewer blockages and overflows in the city every day.

    Sewer spills need a short-term service improvement plan

    Sewer spills need a short-term service improvement plan

    25 November 2021

    Statement by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

     Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill- Lewis

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill- Lewis

    18 November 2021

    This is the inaugural speech of Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City advises of delay in repairs under way of the Tygerberg water pipeline shutdown

    City advises of delay in repairs under way of the Tygerberg water pipeline shutdown

    07 November 2021

    ​​The City’s Water and Sanitation Department shut down the 1 220mm diameter Tygerberg water pipeline between Giel Basson Drive and Jakes Gerwel Drive at 18:00 on Friday, 5 November 2021 to install the refurbished valve in Smart Street, Goodwood. It was initially anticipated that the work would be completed by Sunday, 7 November 2021 at 06:00, but delays were encountered when de-pressurising the affected section of the bulk water main to ensure that it is safe for the maintenance crew to do the work.

    City sets new date for the shutdown of the Tygerberg water pipeline

    City sets new date for the shutdown of the Tygerberg water pipeline

    02 November 2021

    Residents and businesses are kindly requested to reduce their water consumption during this period to reduce pressure on the network

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