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    City partnership empowers Mfuleni youngsters to become river stewards

    City partnership empowers Mfuleni youngsters to become river stewards

    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.

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    03 July 2026

    The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    03 July 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

    Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

    11 June 2026

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has officially opened the new R10,2 million Princess Vlei trail

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    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.

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    25 May 2026

    The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    07 May 2026

    One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    04 May 2026

    We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026

    20 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, stakeholders and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on coastal water discharge

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    29 March 2026

    Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    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

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    City helps over 200 ECD centres on the journey to compliance

    11 March 2026

    ECD centres play a vital role in supporting young children during the most important years of their development

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    02 March 2026

    Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    23 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

    Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

    Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

    18 February 2026

    ​The City’s Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) continue to make strides in communities in the fight against crime.

    Residents encouraged to join the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum

    Residents encouraged to join the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum

    17 February 2026

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, joined the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum on a site visit through key waterways and points of interest.

    Public invited to the upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    Public invited to the upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    16 February 2026

    The next quarterly meeting of the City’s Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on coastal water discharge will be held on Friday, 20 February 2026.

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    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.

    Second International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape Town

    Second International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape Town

    05 February 2026

    The Smart Water Network Forum (SWAN) will be hosting another annual interactive workshop in partnership with the City of Cape Town, from 9 – 11 March 2026.

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    26 January 2026

    Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

    Ward-based enforcement efforts kick into gear

    Ward-based enforcement efforts kick into gear

    04 December 2025

    The teams have arrested more than 200 suspects for various crimes and confiscated over 1 000 units of drugs.

    ​Lower Salt River Catchment Forum to lead river health initiatives

    ​Lower Salt River Catchment Forum to lead river health initiatives

    01 December 2025

    The City will be investing R600 000 into the following initiatives this financial year.

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    28 November 2025

    The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    20 November 2025

    The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    16 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the last quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) for the year on Friday, 21 November 2025. This session will focus on the permit conditions governing the marine outfalls at Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Green Point.

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    14 November 2025

    An Urban Waste Management initiative to replace lost or stolen wheelie bins is helping to curb illegal dumping.

    City recognised as data-driven blueprint pioneer for a high-growth African economy

    City recognised as data-driven blueprint pioneer for a high-growth African economy

    15 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys, recently attended the invitation-only Tallinn Digital Summit hosted by the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal.

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    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.

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    22 August 2025

    The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 2025.

    Join the City’s Quarterly Permit Advisory Forum on Marine Outfalls

    Join the City’s Quarterly Permit Advisory Forum on Marine Outfalls

    13 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on Friday, 22 August 2025

    CAWF em'barks' on latest mass sterilisation project

    CAWF em'barks' on latest mass sterilisation project

    05 August 2025

    Since 2013, 17 876 animals have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million.

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

    04 August 2025

    Early Childhood Development is the foundation of any healthy, capable and thriving societyV

    City obtains interim interdict against extortionists hell-bent on derailing MyCiTi project in Philippi

    City obtains interim interdict against extortionists hell-bent on derailing MyCiTi project in Philippi

    01 July 2025

    Any person threatening officials and contractors at the site, or attempting to disrupt or delay the work will be arrested.

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    15 June 2025

    A new chapter in collaborative water management has begun with the launch of the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum (V-CMF).

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    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.

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    City honours community heroes from Subcouncil 8 at Civic Awards Ceremony

    06 June 2025

    The event on 22 May 2025 recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have worked hand-in-hand with the Subcouncil to uplift, protect and support residents

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    Deputy Mayor champions City Improvement Districts at Western Cape Property Developers Forum

    05 June 2025

    Cape Town currently boasts more than 50 active City Improvement Districts

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews participates in Global Forum on Climate Solidarity

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews participates in Global Forum on Climate Solidarity

    29 May 2025

    The event formed part of the broader engagement process ahead of the G20 Summit to be hosted in Johannesburg later this year.

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    27 May 2025

    The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city

    Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    14 April 2025

    The forum provides a platform for public dialogue with the City, on the treatment and management of effluent discharged through these outfalls.

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    07 April 2025

    In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

    New trail at Princess Vlei Park gets off the ground

    New trail at Princess Vlei Park gets off the ground

    29 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department broke ground yesterday to mark the start of construction.

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    27 March 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme

    City zooms in on animal welfare

    City zooms in on animal welfare

    17 March 2025

    The domestic animal survey is the latest in a series of interventions undertaken by the City administration to promote and ensure the welfare of animals in the metropole.

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    City hosts fun-filled day of recreation for Langa ECDs

    17 March 2025

    Activities included inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, sack races, swing ball and structured movement-based games.

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    14 March 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre works to mitigate the risk of weather or man-made impacts, and to drive any response in the wake of such impacts.

    City's marine outfalls remain largely within compliance parameters

    City's marine outfalls remain largely within compliance parameters

    26 February 2025

    The City’s three marine outfalls continue to operate largely within their infrastructural design and regulatory oversight parameters

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