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    City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

    City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

    31 July 2026

    The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    10 July 2026

    ​The group of librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    02 July 2026

    ​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Delft and Retreat

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Delft and Retreat

    19 June 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is visiting Delft and Retreat next week

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

    12 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    Temporary lane closure at level crossings in Retreat and Steenberg

    Temporary lane closure at level crossings in Retreat and Steenberg

    26 May 2026

    The City understands that lane closures can cause inconvenience to motorists and residents, but these maintenance activities are necessary to improve safety at the Military and White Road level crossings

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    City delivers R1, 2 million winter support package to shelters

    14 May 2026

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.

    City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

    City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

    11 May 2026

    Strong winds and heavy downpours may continue to damage electricity infrastructure, leading to a high number of service requests

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

    19 April 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    12 April 2026

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

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    10 April 2026

    The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

    Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

    Lifeguard season comes to an end after safest summer in seven years

    10 April 2026

    Lifeguards play a critical role in the City’s Drowning Prevention Strategy each year.

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    01 April 2026

    Opera Blocks is a fun, interactive theatre experience incorporating vibrant colours, shapes, and classical music for children up to five years old and their parents and caregivers

    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.

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    30 March 2026

    ​Work to upgrade and modernise ageing water and sewer infrastructure is progressing steadily across Cape Town

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    29 March 2026

    The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 30 March to 3 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 30 March to 3 April 2026

    27 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.

    Wynberg and Hout Bay Drop-off facilities temporarily closed for garden greens

    Wynberg and Hout Bay Drop-off facilities temporarily closed for garden greens

    27 March 2026

    Hout Bay and Wynberg Drop-off facilities are unable to accept garden waste until further notice.

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    24 March 2026

    ​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    Steenberg Festival to kick off the school holidays

    23 March 2026

    ​Enjoy a full day of live entertainment and engaging activities with your family and friends

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    05 March 2026

    Vendor applications are now open and will close on Wednesday

    Retreat swimming pool repairs under way

    Retreat swimming pool repairs under way

    05 March 2026

    The Retreat Indoor Pool, one of four indoor pools operating throughout the year, has been temporarily closed since Monday

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    City intensifies action on teen mental health as screenings increase fivefold

    19 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town is strengthening its response to teen mental health and suicide prevention

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    01 February 2026

    Within six months, June to December 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced a total of 35,71km of water pipes (71,4% of the target) and 33,99km of sewer pipes (34% of the target).

    City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

    City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

    25 January 2026

    The pilot includes the 31 outdoor community swimming pools that recently reverted to weekend operations at the conclusion of the festive season.

    All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

    All zeroes for swimming pool heroes

    16 January 2026

    There were no fatal or non-fatal drownings recorded at municipal swimming pools – a remarkable feat, considering just how popular these facilities were with patrons enjoying a day out.

    Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

    Community swimming pools ready for the peak festive season

    19 December 2025

    ​Thirty six of the City’s 37 swimming pools are open for the 2025/2026 summer season

    Be aware, report water disconnection scams

    Be aware, report water disconnection scams

    02 December 2025

    ​Residents are reminded to be alert and aware of scammers posing as City Water and Sanitation staff soliciting payment from customers to avoid supposed water restrictions/disconnections

    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

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    22 November 2025

    Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

    07 November 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 6 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 6 November 2025

    02 November 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    24 October 2025

    Since January 2025, 2 886 reinstatements have been completed city-wide, in addition to those tackled through the Catch-up Project.

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Retreat, Scottsdene and Bloekombos

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Retreat, Scottsdene and Bloekombos

    10 October 2025

    The City presents its basket of services offering at the Retreat Civic Centre and the Mobile Office in Kraaifontein.

    Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

    Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

    10 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 October 2025

    03 October 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    23 August 2025

    One team's efforts in particular have stood out - the Anti-Land Invasion Unit's B Shift impounded 25 trucks in Dunoon and Mfuleni.

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Retreat, Edgemead and Leonsdale

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Retreat, Edgemead and Leonsdale

    15 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be visiting Retreat, Edgemead and Leonsdale next week

    City gears up for a safer summer by wrapping up lifeguard assessments

    City gears up for a safer summer by wrapping up lifeguard assessments

    08 August 2025

    The assessment process ensures that only the most capable, skilled and safety-conscious individuals are selected to serve the public during the upcoming summer season

    Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

    Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

    07 August 2025

    Repair work on two sections of the Southfield Canal was initiated by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate in June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    20 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Langevlei and Sand River Canals prepped for winter

    Langevlei and Sand River Canals prepped for winter

    09 June 2025

    On 16 April 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate began critical pre-winter maintenance of the Langevlei and Sand River canals in Retreat.

    More than 100 participate in child protection awareness programme

    More than 100 participate in child protection awareness programme

    03 June 2025

    Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities and often bear the brunt of any social ills such as drug abuse or criminal activity.

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