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    Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

    Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

    29 March 2026

    With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    20 March 2026

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

    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

    150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

    150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

    22 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025.

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    18 November 2025

    The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.

    Eerste River roadworks are off to a great start

    Eerste River roadworks are off to a great start

    31 October 2025

    The resurfacing of roads in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River has started and will end on 18 December 2025

    City commences with roadworks in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    City commences with roadworks in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of resurfacing roadworks along roads in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    14 October 2025

    The Water Meter Replacement Programme kicked off in August 2025 and is scheduled to continue until the end of June 2026.

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Kenilworth and Kleinvlei

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Kenilworth and Kleinvlei

    30 May 2025

    The City’s Customer Relations Department’s mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    25 April 2025

    Cellphone impounds dropped by 16% between July 2022 and June 2024

    City gets communities moving for World Day for Physical Activity

    City gets communities moving for World Day for Physical Activity

    08 April 2025

    World Day for Physical Activity was observed on Sunday, 6 April 2025 – and the City showcased how it promotes active, healthy lifestyles for all ages.

    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).

    Reminder to comment on upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    Reminder to comment on upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    28 February 2025

    The City would like to remind residents and interested parties to comment on the proposal to upgrade and construct active mobility (non-motorised transport) infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    City proposes upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    City proposes upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    04 February 2025

    project to upgrade and construct non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    Spree robbers caught red-handed; drunk driving arrests more than triple

    Spree robbers caught red-handed; drunk driving arrests more than triple

    25 November 2024

    Traffic officers were on patrol in Eerste River yesterday, Sunday, 24 November, when they spotted a white vehicle with four occupants.

    UPDATE: Nooiensfontein missing persons search

    UPDATE: Nooiensfontein missing persons search

    22 July 2024

    ​City firefighters found a body this morning in the Kuilsriver area

    Near six-fold increase in vehicle accidents

    Near six-fold increase in vehicle accidents

    15 July 2024

    The inclement weather of the past week saw a downturn in arrests, from 333 to 201 – motor vehicle accidents, on the other hand, skyrocketed.

    Pedestrian fatalities cause for concern

    Pedestrian fatalities cause for concern

    18 June 2024

    All of the incidents happened either in the early morning or evening, when visibility would be less than ideal.

    Road maintenance in Brentwood Park, Wesbank, Mfuleni and Kleinvlei

    Road maintenance in Brentwood Park, Wesbank, Mfuleni and Kleinvlei

    27 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform residents, businesses and the broader public of roadworks.

    Power Play Women’s Tournament creates buzz in Kleinvlei

    Power Play Women’s Tournament creates buzz in Kleinvlei

    27 March 2024

    The Power Play for Women Cricket Tournament showcases our commitment to promoting the development and impact of women's sport in our communities.

    City commences with road resurfacing in Eerste River and Kuils River

    City commences with road resurfacing in Eerste River and Kuils River

    27 February 2024

    Eerste River and Kuils River resurfacing

    City replaces sewer pipe in Forest Road, Eerste River

    City replaces sewer pipe in Forest Road, Eerste River

    30 August 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is doing emergency point repair work to replace a 30m sewer main pipeline in Forest Road in Eerste River.

    Drunk driving arrests almost double week on week

    Drunk driving arrests almost double week on week

    28 August 2023

    The City's enforcement services arrested 330 suspects and issued 50 978 fines during the past week

    Lukewarm drug stash no match for Metro Police officers

    Lukewarm drug stash no match for Metro Police officers

    23 January 2023

    The City's enforcement departments made 307 arrests this past week, which means 100 more than last week

    Arrests, fines, incidents decrease week on week

    Arrests, fines, incidents decrease week on week

    03 January 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies arrested 121 suspects and issued nearly 18 000 fines for various transgressions.

    Enforcement operations shows high amount of drug related arrests

    Enforcement operations shows high amount of drug related arrests

    05 September 2022

    The City’s Traffic Service, Metro Police and Law Enforcement Departments arrested 257 suspects and issued 63 457 fines during weekly enforcement operation

    Focus on women’s wellness

    Focus on women’s wellness

    20 August 2022

    The Women's Month event is the latest in a series of ongoing, city-wide interventions by the City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department, to empower women, and strengthen families.

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    22 July 2022

    The City is committed to doing everything possible to enable sustainable economic growth and development, while meeting obligations that take into account the capacity of services infrastructure

    City has all hands on deck to address weather-related impact

    City has all hands on deck to address weather-related impact

    14 June 2022

    Every one of our teams are out on the road dealing with localised flooding issues

    R162m pipeline boosts water supply to Khayelitsha

    R162m pipeline boosts water supply to Khayelitsha

    04 March 2022

    The Khayelitsha bulk water pipeline project involves six kilometres of new pipelines with diameters varying from 1 200mm to 800mm Installed

    City women complete global access to information campaign

    City women complete global access to information campaign

    07 September 2021

    The Carter Center selected 13 cities from around the world, including Cape Town, to participate in its first global Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign.

    Metal thief gets his wires crossed

    Metal thief gets his wires crossed

    06 September 2021

    Earlier today, members of the Law Enforcement Metal Theft Unit conducted an inspection on random vehicles conveying scrap to a scrap metal dealer in Wetton

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    02 September 2021

    Over the next three years, almost 50% of the City’s R25 billion capital expenditure plan will be invested in water and sanitation infrastructure.

    City participates in global access to information campaign

    City participates in global access to information campaign

    20 April 2021

    The Carter Center has selected 13 cities from around the world, including Cape Town, to participate in its first global Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign

    City officers continue fight against drugs and firearms

    City officers continue fight against drugs and firearms

    15 March 2021

    Safety and Security weekly roundup.

    City participates in global access to information campaign on International Women’s Day

    City participates in global access to information campaign on International Women’s Day

    08 March 2021

    International Women’s Day on 8 March is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

    City participates in global access to information campaign on International Women’s Day

    City participates in global access to information campaign on International Women’s Day

    07 March 2021

    International Women’s Day on 8 March is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women

    Stegman Road Cemetery reopens

    Stegman Road Cemetery reopens

    18 February 2021

    Over the last few months, the City has engaged with the relevant authorities to assist the MJC and the Stegman Road Cemetery Board as the property owner

    City increases allotment for Muslim burials

    City increases allotment for Muslim burials

    14 January 2021

    STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH, COUNCILLOR ZAHID BADROODIEN

    City on patrol to keep communities safe

    City on patrol to keep communities safe

    31 August 2020

    Safety and Security weekly roundup.

    Update on refuse collection delays in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    Update on refuse collection delays in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    02 June 2020

    ​Residents who live in areas serviced by the Kuils River Collections Depot are advised they can still expect delays in refuse collection this week.

    No refuse collection this week in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    No refuse collection this week in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    26 May 2020

    The City would like to inform residents who live in areas serviced by the Kuils River Collections Depot that their refuse will not be collected this week.

    Cape Town community COVID-19 screenings top 70 000+ mark

    Cape Town community COVID-19 screenings top 70 000+ mark

    27 April 2020

    As the fourth week of Community-based screening and testing takes off, the City of Cape Town’s Health Department and its Metro Health Services partners have conducted 70 310 screenings and 5 767 tests in the metropole.

    City rolls out further community COVID-19 screening

    City rolls out further community COVID-19 screening

    14 April 2020

    The efforts on the clinical front are being amplified by additional interventions from other departments to help flatten the curve and curb the spread of COVID-19.

    New business forum aims to connect and assist entrepreneurs

    New business forum aims to connect and assist entrepreneurs

    20 February 2020

    In an effort towards cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship in communities, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Alderman Grant Twigg launched a Business Forum in Eerste River on Tuesday, 18 February 2020.

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