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    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 June to 5 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 June to 5 July 2026

    26 June 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    08 June 2026

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

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    20 April 2026

    ​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

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    24 March 2026

    ​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    Meet the City’s new Ombud at Blue Route Mall

    12 March 2026

    The City invites members of the public to meet the City’s new Ombudsman, Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

    06 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

    City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

    01 March 2026

    Ecological burns: Tygerberg; Westlake; Blaauwberg

    Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

    Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

    02 February 2026

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Water Inspectorate has increased their checks across Cape Town to regulate and enforce local water by-laws and deter excessive water use.

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    06 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is extending its Think Twice programme

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    25 October 2025

    The Chess@Libraries initiative is a collaboration between the City’s Library and Information Services Department and the Western Cape Chess Federation.

    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.

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    20 September 2025

    Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

    More compost bins rolling out in September

    More compost bins rolling out in September

    28 August 2025

    Mamre, Khayelitsha, Plumstead, Tokai and Eerste Rivier residents can claim a compost bin in September. Remember, only 250 bins will be available at each session.

    City’s Mobile Office going to Tokai, Atlantis and Kensington

    City’s Mobile Office going to Tokai, Atlantis and Kensington

    24 July 2025

    ​Next week, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be heading to the Tokai Library, Robinvale Community Hall in Atlantis and the Kensington Civic Centre.

    Recycling collection schedule change, delays for some areas

    Recycling collection schedule change, delays for some areas

    01 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that there will be a minor disruption in recycling collection services in some areas

    ​​Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 18 June 2025

    ​​Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 18 June 2025

    13 June 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    29 May 2025

    The Cape Baboon Partnership has taken over the responsibility for certain operational tasks

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 23 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 23 May 2025

    18 May 2025

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

    Runaway fires dominate safety and security efforts

    Runaway fires dominate safety and security efforts

    29 April 2025

    Firefighters responded to more than 200 fires over the long weekend, supported by the rest of the Safety and Security Directorate.

    City keeps the flow going with 16km of pipes replaced in March

    City keeps the flow going with 16km of pipes replaced in March

    28 April 2025

    Investing in our reticulation network helps the City reduce water wastage by upgrading old infrastructure and addressing any leaks

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    23 April 2025

    This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

    Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

    Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

    17 April 2025

    City's Southfield library hosts debating competition for learners

    Road resurfacing project commences in Retreat and Tokai

    Road resurfacing project commences in Retreat and Tokai

    14 March 2025

    Road users can expect some lane closures to accommodate the road resurfacing in the vicinity of Main Road in Retreat and Tokai Road in Tokai

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    03 March 2025

    City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group established

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group established

    14 February 2025

    The CPBAG will play a crucial role in baboon management on the Cape Peninsula, in particular in ensuring collaboration between stakeholders.

    Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

    Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

    21 January 2025

    From mid-November 2024, the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has been actively reinstating pavements, driveways and road curbs across the City.

    City and SANParks celebrates International Volunteer Day by recognising Cape Town’s environmental volunteers

    City and SANParks celebrates International Volunteer Day by recognising Cape Town’s environmental volunteers

    05 December 2024

    ​Today, 5 December 2024, marks International Volunteer Day, the City and SANParks would like to thank all of the passionate environmental volunteers for their exemplary efforts to improve and maintain the beauty and healthy condition of Cape Town’s natural environment.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

    01 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.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 7 to 10 September

    Planned water supply maintenance from 7 to 10 September

    06 September 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 28 August

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 28 August

    23 August 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 15 August

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 15 August

    08 August 2024

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

    Cape Town’s R5bn budget set for water and sanitation investments

    Cape Town’s R5bn budget set for water and sanitation investments

    07 August 2024

    Water and Sanitation's 2024/25 total budget of R18 billion for the upcoming financial year speaks volumes.

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    04 July 2024

    During April and May 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully replaced just over 8 652m of water pipes.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 18 to 23 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 18 to 23 June

    15 June 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 14 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 14 June

    09 June 2024

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

    Joint Task Team to meet with baboon-affected communities as from next week

    Joint Task Team to meet with baboon-affected communities as from next week

    06 June 2024

    The intention of the community meetings is to engage and collaborate with residents on devising these area-based solutions and interventions.

    City close to meeting its target of replacing 50 000m of water pipes

    City close to meeting its target of replacing 50 000m of water pipes

    08 May 2024

    There is a buzz of activity in the city, with several sewer and water pipe replacement projects currently under way.

    Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) to engage baboon-affected communities about transitioning period, sustainable solutions

    Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) to engage baboon-affected communities about transitioning period, sustainable solutions

    26 April 2024

    ​The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) consisting of representatives from SANParks, CapeNature, and the City of Cape Town, will in June commence with engagements with communities from baboon-affected areas on the Southern Peninsula.

    City to spend R5,317bn on massive water and sanitation investments

    City to spend R5,317bn on massive water and sanitation investments

    25 April 2024

    Residents have the opportunity to comment until 30 April 2024 on the City's proposed budget for 2024/2025 financial year.

    Debate teams give chapter and verse at local competition

    Debate teams give chapter and verse at local competition

    19 April 2024

    Debating is a popular extra-curricular activity at many schools.

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    05 April 2024

    ​The City’s Road Infrastructure Management department has been working tirelessly to address road repairs since the end of last year, after the heavy rains

    Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    02 April 2024

    ​During January and February 2024, 4 129m of water pipes and 10 311m of sewer pipes were replaced City-wide as part of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive pipe replacement programme.

    Cape Town Cycle Tour: Let’s get behind the cyclists

    Cape Town Cycle Tour: Let’s get behind the cyclists

    06 March 2024

    City support Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Water and Sanitation swiftly repairs leak at Hout Bay Reservoir, thanks to community alert

    Water and Sanitation swiftly repairs leak at Hout Bay Reservoir, thanks to community alert

    26 February 2024

    Last week the City’s Water was able to quickly repair a significant leak on the Hout Bay Reservoir pipe, thanks to a prompt alert from local residents and the ward councillor.

    City’s Mobile Office visits Tokai and Kuils River this week

    City’s Mobile Office visits Tokai and Kuils River this week

    15 January 2024

    This week the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be offering municipal services at the Tokai Library in Tokai and at the Sarepta Community Hall in Kuils River on Thursday and Friday. Residents are encouraged to come out in their numbers and take advantage of this opportunity.

    Reminder to comment on revised proposals to improve traffic flow along the M3 in Newlands

    Reminder to comment on revised proposals to improve traffic flow along the M3 in Newlands

    06 December 2023

    Residents are reminded to participate in a second round of public participation about the proposed changes to intersections along the M3 in Newlands, the most important arterial road link between suburbs in the Southern Peninsula and the city.

    Revised proposals to improve traffic flow along the M3 in Newlands

    Revised proposals to improve traffic flow along the M3 in Newlands

    13 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to participate in a second round of public participation about the proposed changes to intersections along the M3 in Newlands, the most important arterial road link between suburbs in the Southern Peninsula and the city.

    Residents reminded to comment on Zandvlei estuarine management plan

    Residents reminded to comment on Zandvlei estuarine management plan

    12 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town encourages residents and interested and affected parties to comment on the draft management plan for the Zandvlei Estuary in Muizenberg.

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