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    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    07 August 2026

    Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    02 August 2026

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

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    30 July 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

    Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

    Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

    27 July 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will be resurfacing roads in the Bellville, Parow and Goodwood areas

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    24 July 2026

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

    Temporary night roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

    Temporary night roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive this Sunday

    17 July 2026

    Night-time roadworks at the intersection of Jakes Gerwel Drive and Voortrekker Road from 18:00 on Sunday, 19 July 2026

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    05 July 2026

    Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    02 July 2026

    More sites have been released in this term of office alone than in the decade prior under the City’s Mayoral Priority Programme

    June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

    June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

    30 June 2026

    The City’s Metro-wide safety operations are being coordinated by the Disaster Coordinating Team (DCT) in Goodwood

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

    Temporary weekend closure on Jakes Gerwel Drive for roadworks

    Temporary weekend closure on Jakes Gerwel Drive for roadworks

    19 June 2026

    Temporary road closure along Jakes Gerwel Drive between Viking Way and Voortrekker Road until Sunday evening.

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    28 May 2026

    Residents are encouraged to check the City’s website or call ahead before visiting the nearest office

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    28 May 2026

    Each year, the City appoints over 600 seasonal lifeguards to be deployed to designated bathing beaches and public

    Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

    Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

    21 May 2026

    Cape Town has in excess of 600 scrap dealers and bucket shops

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    11 May 2026

    The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    01 May 2026

    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 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

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    07 April 2026

    ​​These upgrades are part of the City’s regular maintenance programme to keep roads safe and in good condition for all users

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 April 2026

    03 April 2026

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

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    29 March 2026

    The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    25 March 2026

    The City's external financial support (bursaries)awards are intended to provide support to young members of the community who have demonstrated potential to take their studies further

    Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

    Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

    13 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Goodwood Library celebrated its 65th birthday this week.

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    Jakes Gerwel Drive roadworks on track and progressing smoothly

    Jakes Gerwel Drive roadworks on track and progressing smoothly

    21 February 2026

    Councillor Rob Quintas conducted an oversight site visit to the ongoing roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive in Goodwood.

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    20 February 2026

    ​A number of public swimming pools will close from Monday, 23 February 2026, as part of an important programme of planned infrastructure repairs

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    20 February 2026

    Alongside routine maintenance and repairs, specialised teams conduct targeted visual leak detection inspections on water pipes throughout the city.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance

    Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance

    09 February 2026

    The City’s Bellville motor vehicle registration and licensing (MVRL) located in Reed Street will be closed for approximately six weeks from Monday, 16 February 2026, for maintenance

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    09 February 2026

    Jakes Gerwel road works

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

    04 February 2026

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

    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 pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

    City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

    25 January 2026

    The pilot includes the 31 outdoor community swimming pools that recently reverted to weekend operations at the conclusion of the festive season.

    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.

    City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

    City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

    21 December 2025

    Several significant properties will be included in a major auction of City-owned land parcels.

    Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

    Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

    19 December 2025

    ​Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season

    Roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive and Jan Smuts Drive

    Roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive and Jan Smuts Drive

    30 November 2025

    The City has begun roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive, between Voortrekker Road and Frans Conradie Drive, in Goodwood.

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    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.

    Goodwood road repairs advancing

    Goodwood road repairs advancing

    21 October 2025

    The City’s Roads Infrastructure Management team has commenced with permanent pothole repair work in Goodwood.

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    17 October 2025

    The market will run from 16 - 20 December 2025, between 16:00 and 22:00, at the Company’s Garden in the Cape Town CBD.

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    13 October 2025

    ​The City’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition

    City Marks Arbor Month with Spring Planting

    City Marks Arbor Month with Spring Planting

    23 September 2025

    The City wrapped up this year’s Spring Cleaning programme and Arbor month by planting White Milkwood trees

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

    22 September 2025

    Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

    City of Cape Town backs Speed Classic Cape Town

    City of Cape Town backs Speed Classic Cape Town

    12 September 2025

    The Speed Classic Cape Town will transform Philip Kgosana Drive into a 1,8 km stretch of pure motorsport adrenaline, a twisting climb with 150 metres of elevation over two days next month.

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    24 August 2025

    The City is concerned that President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation promise for increased affordable housing funding is yet to materialise.

    City’s Mobile Office going to Goodwood, Gugulethu and Shirley Park

    City’s Mobile Office going to Goodwood, Gugulethu and Shirley Park

    22 August 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be heading to the Goodwood Library Hall, Gugulethu Sports Complex Hall and the Shirley Park NG Kerk.

    9 800 streetlights repaired, 35 000 electricity service requests attended to over July

    9 800 streetlights repaired, 35 000 electricity service requests attended to over July

    12 August 2025

    City energy teams attended to more than 9 800 streetlight repairs over Jul

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