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    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    02 June 2026

    ​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    27 May 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    21 November 2025

    The PSHB beetle poses a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    Residents invited to free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest information sessions

    Residents invited to free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest information sessions

    08 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is offering free training sessions in Claremont; Pinelands; Durbanville; Kraaifontein and Somerset West about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to all residents and businesses

    Partnership clears 23 tonnes of waste from Cape Town’s rivers

    Partnership clears 23 tonnes of waste from Cape Town’s rivers

    11 September 2025

    More than 23 tonnes of waste have been removed from Cape Town’s rivers and canals since May 2025.

    Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

    Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

    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.

    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.

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    03 March 2025

    City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Volunteers give Elsieskraal River Green Belt a #SpringClean

    Volunteers give Elsieskraal River Green Belt a #SpringClean

    04 October 2024

    ​Keeping urban waterways like the Elsieskraal River clear of pollution is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems

    City installs waste interceptors at Princess Vlei and other waterways

    City installs waste interceptors at Princess Vlei and other waterways

    24 July 2024

    ​The City achieved one of its top priorities, to combat water pollution during the 2023/2024 financial year, by installing eight waste interceptors in rivers and waterways across the city.

    Cleaning our waterways is a collective effort, through strategic partnerships

    Cleaning our waterways is a collective effort, through strategic partnerships

    19 April 2024

    Leading up to World Earth Day on 22 April, the City's Water and Sanitation and Urban Waste Management Directorates partnered with The Litterboom Project and the Rondebosch Golf Club to clean a section of the Black River on Wednesday 17 April.

    Solarisation site in South for beetle pest infested plant material

    Solarisation site in South for beetle pest infested plant material

    16 October 2023

    Solarisation is one of the recommended methods of dealing with infested plant material.

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    13 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is celebrating the vital role it’s Building Inspectors play in ensuring a safe built environment in Cape Town.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 13 - 15 July

    Planned water supply maintenance from 13 - 15 July

    12 July 2023

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

    City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

    City Council approves local neighbourhood plans for Bo-Kaap, District Six, Two Rivers

    31 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved the local neighbourhood plans or local spatial development frameworks (LSDFs) for Bo-Kaap, District Six, and Two Rivers

    City issues list of recommended trees to replace those infested by borer beetle

    City issues list of recommended trees to replace those infested by borer beetle

    04 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town has issued a list of 28 recommended trees for those residents who want to replace trees on their properties that are infested with the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) beetle.

    City encourages residents to participate in voluntary tree replacement programme

    City encourages residents to participate in voluntary tree replacement programme

    10 March 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to participate in a voluntary tree replacement initiative as we are busy removing beetle infested trees from public owned land

    Beetle infested trees removed from public owned land while City kick-starts voluntary tree replacement programme

    Beetle infested trees removed from public owned land while City kick-starts voluntary tree replacement programme

    07 March 2023

    ​Tomorrow, 8 March 2023, the City of Cape Town will commence with the removal of Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) infested trees from City-owned land

    Beetle pest spreading steadily

    Beetle pest spreading steadily

    22 February 2023

    The beetle was discovered outside of the Somerset West area for the first time on 24 January 2023

    Taking stock of the year that was

    Taking stock of the year that was

    30 December 2022

    MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was

    City finds unexpected items while dredging Black River

    City finds unexpected items while dredging Black River

    15 March 2022

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has to date spent more than R10 million on cleaning and removing about 5000m3 volume of material

    City reminds Helderberg residents of no-dog zone between Lourens and Eerste River mouths

    City reminds Helderberg residents of no-dog zone between Lourens and Eerste River mouths

    21 February 2022

    The City’s Coastal Management Branch and Law Enforcement officials will monitor the area to advise and remind residents that no fishing is allowed along the Helderberg Marine Protected Area (MPA) coastline

    City remains ready to aid COVID-19 resurgence efforts

    City remains ready to aid COVID-19 resurgence efforts

    26 November 2020

    The Western Cape Health Department has in the past 24 hours confirmed that the Cape Metropole is experiencing a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

    City celebrates Arbor Month

    City celebrates Arbor Month

    02 September 2020

    September falls towards the end of Cape Town’s rainy season. Cape Town has a unique climate where specific species of trees grow. Traditionally, tree planting is best throughout the winter months.

    Are golf courses suitable for development?

    Are golf courses suitable for development?

    17 January 2020

    Joint statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Activities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos; and Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health

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