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17 July 2026
Investors, entrepreneurs and private and public sector leaders gathered in Cape Town for the three-day India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit.
09 July 2026
As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services
05 July 2026
A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.
15 June 2026
City Health is aware of the recent increase in food safety-related complaints received and allegations made regarding foodstuffs purchased
01 June 2026
Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed
27 May 2026
The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams have been undertaking proactive maintenance across Cape Town as part of its efforts to prepare for Winter
19 May 2026
The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.
30 April 2026
Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews
21 April 2026
City Environmental Management Department has been rolling out its Smart Flo Programme at various high schools
24 March 2026
The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping
12 March 2026
Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience
22 January 2026
Water and Sanitation teams visited the Lwandle community during December 2025 to reinforce the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message following a sharp increase in sewer blockages.
15 January 2026
The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.
22 December 2025
As the festive season continues, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is closely monitoring operations at sewer pump stations, via a technologically advanced telemetry monitoring system
30 November 2025
At a special ceremony in the Council Chamber on Thursday, 27 November, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officially appointed the new Invest Cape Town Ambassadors.
21 November 2025
Cape Town is an incredible city with a wide variety of attractions and experiences for travellers of all interests and backgrounds
13 November 2025
The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.
07 November 2025
The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants
06 November 2025
The City of Cape Town led a large-scale, multi-departmental service delivery drive in Brown’s Farm, Philippi, from 27 to 31 October 2025.
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.
24 October 2025
From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices.
23 October 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year
From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices and driving licence testing centres
21 October 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, represented the City at the inaugural African Boating Conference.
17 October 2025
Langa faces ongoing issues such as blocked sewer lines, sewer collapses, illegal dumping, and clogged stormwater systems, all of which contribute to environmental pollution and service disruptions
10 October 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to intensify its efforts in Samora Machel to improve service delivery and maintain essential infrastructure. The area has faced severe sewer blockages, largely due to illegal dumping of rags, rubble and foreign objects resulting in localised overflows, which require continuous and coordinated operational responses.
29 September 2025
Mountains of rags, nappies and wet wipes, weighing over 40 tonnes, were hauled out of Manenberg’s sewer system in just two months
31 August 2025
High levels of crime in Samora Machel continue to pose a challenge to service delivery.
29 August 2025
Foreign nationals were initially relocated to the two sites – Wingfield and Paint City - under Covid-19 Level 5 lockdown emergency regulations, and after the High Court granted their eviction from Green Market Square and the Central Methodist Church.
17 August 2025
During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos
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
26 June 2025
Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk
23 June 2025
Through Ukwindla’s facilitation, 100 young residents were recruited and equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) to take part in the clean-up operation
18 June 2025
The City of Cape Town and national Departments of Home Affairs and Public Works are jointly seeking a Western Cape High Court eviction order for the remaining foreign nationals unlawfully occupying two sites in Cape Town
17 June 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate will receive expert support from Finland
12 June 2025
Two major sewer rehabilitation projects in Parow Valley, launched in February 2025, have been successfully completed ahead of schedule.
11 June 2025
As winter sets in, the increased rain could lead to sewer overflows and more frequent blockages.
05 June 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.
25 May 2025
The City’s Economic Growth Directorate, joined by its Energy counterpart, has held its annual event with a host of consul-generals.
22 May 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is in its final stages of rehabilitating 2km of sewer pipes along Epping Avenue in Elsies River.
20 May 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation teams have had to attend to 1 072 sewer blockages in Camps Bay, Bakoven, Clifton and Sea Point from July 2023 to March 2025.
15 May 2025
An exciting opportunity for local informal traders to showcase and sell their products at the City's Tygerberg Nature Reserve.
13 May 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging Somerset West residents to help prevent sewer blockages.
08 May 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate manages 487 sewer pump stations across Cape Town, 102 of which are coastal stations
06 May 2025
The Film Fund intends to provide support to a range of productions, including short and feature films, music videos, commercials and reality TV series.
24 April 2025
Work on the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s pipe replacement programme is accelerating with a number of sewer and water pipe replacement projects under way.
Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.
14 April 2025
Vandalism and illegal dumping- flooding
12 April 2025
Over the Easter long weekend, 32 teams from the Western Cape, the rest of South Africa and abroad, will vie for top honours.
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
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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