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06 August 2026
Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily
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.
21 July 2026
More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project
16 July 2026
City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026
13 July 2026
Young people, urban farmers and emerging water activists in Mfuleni are stepping forward to be more prominent in protecting the Kuils River.
10 July 2026
As part of its project plan for the funding from the City, FORHB undertook various key activities
09 July 2026
As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services
08 July 2026
At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme
03 July 2026
The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs
09 June 2026
More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.
07 June 2026
The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.
22 May 2026
Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event
21 May 2026
The City of Cape Town continues to strengthen environmental rehabilitation efforts through grant funding support to community-based organisations
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project
16 May 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.
29 April 2026
These learners have demonstrated that environmental stewardship is not just about the future; it is about active citizenship right now.
29 March 2026
Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.
17 March 2026
Removing alien vegetation in catchment areas is yielding tangible results for Cape Town’s water supply
15 March 2026
The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area
23 February 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review
17 February 2026
Councillor Zahid Badroodien, joined the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum on a site visit through key waterways and points of interest.
09 February 2026
Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.
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
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.
12 October 2025
Following World Rivers Day, hundreds of volunteers joined the Soet River Catchment Management Forum on 1 October 2025 to clean a large section of the chronically polluted Soet River in Strand.
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
24 July 2025
The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years
22 July 2025
The City’s Catchment Stormwater and River Management (CSRM) Branch initiated repair works following the collapse of the canal wall during inclement weather in July 2024.
17 July 2025
A major milestone has been reached for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence, with environmental authorisation now granted.
14 July 2025
Councillor Zahid Badroodien met with the Friends of the Rivers of Hout Bay at the community-based organisation is driving clean-ups, conversation and more in the area.
03 July 2025
We are committed to ensuring our communities have dignified access to basic services by reducing sewer overflows and accelerating the replacement of water and sewer pipes
18 June 2025
The repairs and maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways take place across the City all year round.
13 June 2025
Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.
08 June 2025
The Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum (J-CMF) was officially established following its inaugural meeting on 21 May 2025 at the Parow Council Chambers.
05 June 2025
The City celebrated World Environment Day with a public awareness event focusing on keeping our rivers and canals free of waste.
02 June 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate remains committed to completing the multi-million rand Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton
27 May 2025
The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city
16 April 2025
The City will continue to make record-setting investments in Cape Town’s water and sanitation infrastructure
07 April 2025
In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).
27 March 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is investing about R5,5 million into this upgrade project, which aims to assist water flow from the dam through the spillway.
20 March 2025
To kick off National Water Week, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the proactive clearing of water-thirsty alien invasive plants as one of its interventions to help build a water secure future for residents
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.
17 February 2025
The interactive online tool spotlights locations where 100 drinking water reuse schemes are situated worldwide.
06 February 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate remains committed to the timely completion of the multi-million rand Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton
08 January 2025
The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.
06 January 2025
Cape Town’s popular beaches showed consistently high water quality over the festive season.
03 December 2024
The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that Cape Town’s most popular beaches show world-class water quality results ahead of the summer festive season
28 November 2024
With the festive season fast approaching, the City urges residents to help prevent sewer blockages by disposing of waste responsibly.
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
13 November 2024
Collaborative efforts between community stakeholders and the City are key to improving inland water quality.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
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The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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