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    Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

    Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

    07 August 2026

    We must make full use of all policing resources in Cape Town as SAPS are under severe pressure

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    03 August 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

    City's Mobile Office visiting Bonteheuwel next week

    City's Mobile Office visiting Bonteheuwel next week

    24 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Bonteheuwel next week.

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

    City’s Mobile Office will be stationed in Welgelegen next week

    City’s Mobile Office will be stationed in Welgelegen next week

    11 July 2026

    The City's Mobile Office is heading to the NG Kerk in Welegelen next week Thursday, 16 July 2026.

    Refuse collection team working to clear backlog in Lwandle after shooting this week

    Refuse collection team working to clear backlog in Lwandle after shooting this week

    10 July 2026

    The waste collection service in Lwandle for formal areas was impacted this week due to an attack on the City’s service provider for the area following an extortion threat.

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    07 July 2026

    ​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    29 June 2026

    This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Lwandle and Grassy Park

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Lwandle and Grassy Park

    15 June 2026

    These mobile office visits bring essential municipal services closer to residents, making it easier to access support right in their own neighbourhoods.

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

    08 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River this week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    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’s Mobile Office heading to Masiphumelele and Richwood

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Masiphumelele and Richwood

    28 May 2026

    These mobile office visits bring essential municipal support to residents' doorsteps

    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’s Mobile Office heads to Kirstenhof and Edgemead

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Kirstenhof and Edgemead

    24 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Church of the Holy Spirit Lifestyle Centre in Kirstenhof

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Wallacedene Community Hall

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Wallacedene Community Hall

    18 May 2026

    ​This week, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Wallacedene Community Hall on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

    City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter

    City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter

    15 May 2026

    Our waste collection teams have shown incredible dedication and resilience, working through challenging conditions to ensure that services continue

    Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

    Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

    11 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Kalkfontein Community Centre

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Kalkfontein Community Centre

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Kalkfontein Community Centre, in Kalkfontein, for local residents to conveniently access essential municipal services.

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    30 April 2026

    It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone

    City’s Mobile Office provides services from Bloekombos ward office

    City’s Mobile Office provides services from Bloekombos ward office

    24 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will once again be on the move to provide residents with convenient access to essential municipal services

    City commends communities stepping up for cleaner neighbourhoods

    City commends communities stepping up for cleaner neighbourhoods

    23 April 2026

    The City would like to thank the many community groups who have taken the initiative to organise community-led clean-up events in their areas.

    Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa: The City’s Mobile Office is coming to you

    Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa: The City’s Mobile Office is coming to you

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Langa

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Langa

    02 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will once again be on the move to provide residents with convenient access to essential municipal services.

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    02 April 2026

    In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    01 April 2026

    The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    31 March 2026

    Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West next week

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West next week

    20 March 2026

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

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Atlantis next week

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Atlantis next week

    13 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Atlantis next week

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week

    06 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Somerset West, Durbanville and Tokai next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    City’s Mobile Office to wrap up February in Eerste River and Lwandle

    City’s Mobile Office to wrap up February in Eerste River and Lwandle

    20 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Eerste River and Lwandle next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    15 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Delft South

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Delft South

    09 February 2026

    I would like to encourage residents within the Delft South area to attend the upcoming Mobile Office visit

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Macassar and Voorbrug

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Macassar and Voorbrug

    03 February 2026

    This week the City’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Old Civic Centre in Macassar and at the Voorbrug Sports Ground

    Recycle today, protect tomorrow: City marks World Environmental Education Day

    Recycle today, protect tomorrow: City marks World Environmental Education Day

    26 January 2026

    The City is calling on Cape Town residents, especially the youth, to help reduce plastic waste as we commemorate World Environmental Education Day on Monday, 26 January 2026.

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    City’s Mobile Office kicks off 2026 with visits to Belhar and Mfuleni

    23 January 2026

    The City's Mobile Office is heading to Belhar and Mfuleni next week to bring essential municipal services.

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    23 January 2026

    From 1 February 2026 the Think Twice Recycling Service in the northern surburbs will take place on the same day as general refuse collections in these areas.

    Lwandle residents encouraged to Bin it Don’t Block it

    Lwandle residents encouraged to Bin it Don’t Block it

    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.

    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.

    City thanks Cape Town residents for supporting cleanliness during the 2025 festive period

    City thanks Cape Town residents for supporting cleanliness during the 2025 festive period

    13 January 2026

    Alderman Grant Twigg thanks residents, visitors and City staff for their shared commitment to keeping Cape Town clean during the festive period.

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    15 December 2025

    Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    05 December 2025

    Ensure all bins are placed out for servicing as early as possible, as reduced peak traffic over this period means crews travel quickly on their routes.

    City’s Mobile Office finishes off a bumper year

    City’s Mobile Office finishes off a bumper year

    01 December 2025

    ​The City’s Corporate Services Directorate is proud to share that from January to November 2025, the Customer Relations Department’s mobile team visited communities 88 times and hosted 10 Basket of Services events

    Partnership and community action create cleaner communities

    Partnership and community action create cleaner communities

    01 December 2025

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is celebrating significant progress in its community-led waste minimisation and recycling pilot projects.

    Crime stats: City offers resources to up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

    Crime stats: City offers resources to up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offences

    28 November 2025

    These latest crime stats make it clear that violent crime continues to plague some of our most vulnerable communities

    Collection teams not ‘wasting’ time this festive season

    Collection teams not ‘wasting’ time this festive season

    27 November 2025

    We are also calling on residents to assist by reducing waste where possible, especially through recycling and home composting

    City's Mobile Office heading to Westlake and Muizenberg

    City's Mobile Office heading to Westlake and Muizenberg

    21 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Westlake United Church Trust in Westlake to provide a wide range of municipal services.

    City's Mobile Office heading to Langa next week

    City's Mobile Office heading to Langa next week

    14 November 2025

    As we wrap up our Mobile Office visits for 2025, we are bringing the City’s services closer to the residents of Langa for their convenience.

    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 bringing its services to Elsies River and Retreat residents this week

    City bringing its services to Elsies River and Retreat residents this week

    10 November 2025

    Mobile office in Elsies River and Retrear

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