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    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    30 March 2026

    ​Work to upgrade and modernise ageing water and sewer infrastructure is progressing steadily across Cape Town

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    01 February 2026

    Within six months, June to December 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced a total of 35,71km of water pipes (71,4% of the target) and 33,99km of sewer pipes (34% of the target).

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    16 January 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

    Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    08 December 2025

    Reminder to comment on the proposed upgrades along Turfhall Road between Belgravia Road and Newfields Road.

    No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

    No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

    08 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with its annual water and sewer pipe replacement programme, to help maintain reliable services for residents.

    R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

    R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

    25 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is rehabilitating 28 km of bulk sewer pipelines across the Cape Flats, South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade project

    Have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    Have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    12 November 2025

    Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the proposed road infrastructure upgrades along Turfhall Road

    City boosts informal economy with close to 800 new trading opportunities

    City boosts informal economy with close to 800 new trading opportunities

    27 June 2025

    This is about creating well-managed environments that benefit everyone

    Over 550 000 kgs of organic food waste diverted for good

    Over 550 000 kgs of organic food waste diverted for good

    30 April 2025

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has collected over 550 000 kgs of organic food waste through its pilot projects over almost two years, to help protect the environment and free up landfill space.

    City’s informal trading infrastructure projects gather pace

    City’s informal trading infrastructure projects gather pace

    25 October 2024

    The Wallacedene Gateway Market, at the corner of Botfontein and Boesak Roads in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, involves the construction of infrastructure, including water and electricity connections.

    City helps spaza shops to manage and reduce waste

    City helps spaza shops to manage and reduce waste

    09 June 2024

    Recently the City’s UWM Public Awareness team had a series of interventions targeting spaza shops, informing them of their legal obligations around waste management, and encouraging waste minimisation.

    Council approves cut on Informal Trading tariffs

    Council approves cut on Informal Trading tariffs

    03 June 2024

    The tariff cut falls under an umbrella of initiatives by the City to make life easier for traders.

    Improving Informal Trade in Cape Town

    Improving Informal Trade in Cape Town

    20 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town is committed to fostering economic inclusivity and growth, particularly in the informal economy which employs over 230 000 Capetonians.

    Have your say on traffic calming measures in the southern region

    Have your say on traffic calming measures in the southern region

    28 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites community members in the southern region of Cape Town to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in their respective areas.

    Residents called to provide input on proposed traffic calming measures (South)

    Residents called to provide input on proposed traffic calming measures (South)

    02 November 2023

    proposed construction of traffic calming measures in Claremont; Heideveld; Surrey Estate; Plumstead; Bergvliet; Crawford; Retreat; Rondebosch; Hazendal; Grassy Park; Wynberg; Gugulethu; Nyanga and Mowbray

    Emergency repairs to affect water supply in Athlone and surrounding areas

    Emergency repairs to affect water supply in Athlone and surrounding areas

    28 September 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing emergency repairs to a severe leak on the 535mm diameter water main in Bofors Circle.

    City to undertake wide-ranging R56m informal trading developments

    City to undertake wide-ranging R56m informal trading developments

    23 August 2023

    I’m proud to share that the City is moving ahead with a wide-ranging schedule of infrastructure initiatives for informal trading sites across the metro.

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    19 July 2023

    Over the past financial year, from July 2022 to June 2023, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested a total of R307,6 million to replace 55 163 meters of sewer pipes and R140,4 million to replace 50 170m of water pipes city-wide.

    Residents in Gatesville to expect roadworks

    Residents in Gatesville to expect roadworks

    14 July 2023

    Road Infrastructure Management Department will commence with the resurfacing of various roads in Gatesville over the next week

    Residents to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in the Southern suburbs

    Residents to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in the Southern suburbs

    05 July 2023

    These proposed traffic calming measures will enhance road safety for all road users, which is a top priority for the City

    Human settlements delivery in highest gear as new milestones reached

    Human settlements delivery in highest gear as new milestones reached

    23 March 2023

    Various milestones are being reached this week in the City’s R2,8 billion medium-term human settlements delivery programme.

    Pooke se Bos beneficiaries receive keys to their homes

    Pooke se Bos beneficiaries receive keys to their homes

    08 March 2023

    The Pooke se Bos infill housing project is one of the City’s special projects as it provides opportunities for residents of the existing Pooke se Bos informal settlement in the area.

    City’s R140m water pipe replacement programme on track

    City’s R140m water pipe replacement programme on track

    05 March 2023

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track to replace 50 000 meters of water pipeline across Cape Town by June 2023

    City to rehabilitate portion of stormwater pipeline in Athlone

    City to rehabilitate portion of stormwater pipeline in Athlone

    20 February 2023

    ​The work will take place from Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 17:00.

    Keys handed over at City's R45m Pooke se Bos infill housing project

    Keys handed over at City's R45m Pooke se Bos infill housing project

    12 December 2022

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate handed over 15 Breaking New Ground (BNG) opportunities to qualifying beneficiaries of its R45 million Pooke se Bos infill housing project in Gatesville today

    City libraries get better with age

    City libraries get better with age

    02 December 2022

    ​Four of the City’s libraries recently celebrated various milestones

    R45 m Pooke se Bos Infill housing project makes progress

    R45 m Pooke se Bos Infill housing project makes progress

    03 October 2022

    We are happy to see this infill housing development make substantial progress

    Payday weekend keeps enforcement and rescue services busy

    Payday weekend keeps enforcement and rescue services busy

    27 June 2022

    Statistics showed an increase in assaults, motor vehicle accidents and dozens of arrests for drunk driving.

    City engages industry roleplayers at Informal Economy Summit

    City engages industry roleplayers at Informal Economy Summit

    22 June 2022

    On Tuesday, 21 June 2022, traders, trader organisations, small business and other industry roleplayers joined the City’s Economic Growth team for the 2022 Informal Economy Summit, which reconvened after a two year hiatus due to Covid-19.

    Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits housing projects

    Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits housing projects

    25 May 2022

    Councillor Ntsodo and the Portfolio Committee members conducted oversight visits

    Cape Town pivots to domestic traveller campaign

    Cape Town pivots to domestic traveller campaign

    06 December 2021

    Our launch event today is testament to the quick-thinking creativity of our tourism teams, and is testament to our City’s commitment to doing what we can to help the tens of thousands of Capetonians

    Gatesville and Rylands roadworks kick off

    Gatesville and Rylands roadworks kick off

    16 November 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Road Infrastructure Management Department will commence with roadworks in Gatesville and Rylands on 17 November 2021.

    Free online programme to help entrepreneurs boost their business

    Free online programme to help entrepreneurs boost their business

    29 October 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town in partnership with Digify Africa will host the Boost with Facebook online programme.

    City gears up for launch of ‘Vooma’ vaccination weekend

    City gears up for launch of ‘Vooma’ vaccination weekend

    28 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town has finalised its logistics for the upcoming national vaccination weekend

    City geared for ‘Vooma’ vaccination weekend

    City geared for ‘Vooma’ vaccination weekend

    23 September 2021

    Statement by Mayoral Committee Member For Community Services And Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien

    City making every effort to address sewer overflows in Rylands and Gatesville areas

    City making every effort to address sewer overflows in Rylands and Gatesville areas

    30 July 2021

    The City of Cape Town is preparing to carry out urgent work to address the sewage spills coming from the Raapenberg pump station. The situation is being treated as a top priority and repairs will commence as soon as possible. The spills are a result of vandalised valves at the Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW).

    City making every effort to address sewer overflows in Rylands and Gatesville areas

    City making every effort to address sewer overflows in Rylands and Gatesville areas

    30 July 2021

    The City of Cape Town is preparing to carry out urgent work to address the sewage spills coming from the Raapenberg pump station

    Tree emergency teams brave the storm after-hours

    Tree emergency teams brave the storm after-hours

    15 July 2021

    The City’s after-hours tree maintenance teams have responded to 30 callouts since the beginning of winter

    Vandalism behind recent sewer overflows in Gatesville

    Vandalism behind recent sewer overflows in Gatesville

    22 June 2021

    ​Residents are advised that vandalism to valves at the Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works is behind the sewer overflows currently occurring in Hazel Road and Ashraf Avenue, Gatesville

    Gatesville CBD: Proposed plan to reduce congestion and promote social distancing open for comment

    Gatesville CBD: Proposed plan to reduce congestion and promote social distancing open for comment

    02 March 2021

    As of yesterday, Monday, 1 March 2021 until Tuesday, 30 March 2021, the public will be able to submit their comments on the proposed plan to reduce congestion and promote social distancing in Gatesville CBD.

    More City libraries offer drop and collect service

    More City libraries offer drop and collect service

    21 August 2020

    There is a great demand for library services and while we are committed to opening more facilities as soon as possible

    More than 4 000 informal traders equipped with COVID-19 toolkits

    More than 4 000 informal traders equipped with COVID-19 toolkits

    17 August 2020

    Since the launch of the campaign just over two weeks ago, more than 4 000 informal traders have received their CPT+U COVID-19 Informal Traders’ Toolkits.

    City hands over first toolkits to informal traders

    City hands over first toolkits to informal traders

    29 July 2020

    Today, Wednesday 29 July 2020, the City of Cape Town launched the CPT+U COVID-19 Informal Traders’ Toolkits campaign, which will see 10 000 informal traders receive these toolkits over the coming weeks.

    Residents encouraged to submit comments on City’s draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone

    Residents encouraged to submit comments on City’s draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone

    21 July 2020

    A public participation process has been initiated to give the communities an opportunity to comment on the proposals for informal trading in these areas.

    Opportunity to comment on draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone

    Opportunity to comment on draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone

    06 July 2020

    Public participation process for informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone.

    Oversight walkabout conducted in Gatesville to enhance social distancing measures and update trading plans

    Oversight walkabout conducted in Gatesville to enhance social distancing measures and update trading plans

    15 June 2020

    Alderman Grant Twigg conducted a walkabout conducted in Gatesville.

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