Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

30 July 2026

We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

30 July 2026

​The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future

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’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

14 July 2026

Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

08 July 2026

​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

29 June 2026

In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

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

Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

07 June 2026

The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

27 May 2026

The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

19 May 2026

The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.

Bokmakierie learners explore the value of water

13 May 2026

A group of curious Grade 7 learners from Bokmakierie Primary School in Hazendal recently stepped beyond the classroom to see where their water goes

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.

Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

06 April 2026

With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.

Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

02 April 2026

This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s

City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

01 April 2026

​Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up

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

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

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

Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

12 March 2026

Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

10 March 2026

Residents and other interested stakeholders gathered at the Bellville Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for the City’s co-design workshop for the Upper Elsieskraal River LUW Project

Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

02 March 2026

Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

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.

Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

13 February 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).

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.

Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

15 January 2026

The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

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

R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

25 November 2025

​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is rehabilitating 28 km of bulk sewer pipelines across the Cape Flats, South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade project

R1,3 bn upgrade in the pipeline for Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works

21 November 2025

​Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend an Open Day at the Macassar New Civic Centre on Thursday, 27 November 2025

Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

19 November 2025

World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

07 November 2025

The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants

Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

04 November 2025

Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.

Potsdam wastewater plant upgrade reaches 60% mark

23 September 2025

Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton, one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects, has reached 60% completion.

Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

18 September 2025

SACMST was among 11 organisations selected in May 2025 to receive support for local initiatives aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery

Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme Monitoring Committee calls for members

15 September 2025

Interested and affected parties are invited to attend the inaugural Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme (AWRMS) Monitoring Committee meeting on Friday, 19 September 2025.

Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

10 September 2025

Upgrading security at sewer pump stations took centre stage in the 2024/2025 financial year.

Webinar series brings Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 budget to the public

05 September 2025

Earlier this year, we set out Cape Town’s Budget of Hope

Sarepta residents urged to bin waste, following spike in sewer blockages

29 August 2025

The City visited Sarepta, Kuils River, to share the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message in response to a spike in sewer blockages and overflows in the area.

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.

Last chance to have your say on the Faure New Water Scheme feasibility study

20 August 2025

The Faure New Water Scheme is one of the key drivers of the City’s New Water Programme

Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

18 August 2025

The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

Junior City Council learns more about the City’s New Water Programme

05 August 2025

Councillor Zahid Badroodien joined the City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council (JCC) on a visit to the Faure Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

​Have your say on the Faure New Water Scheme feasibility study

04 August 2025

The Faure New Water Scheme is one of the key drivers of the City’s New Water Programme

Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

14 July 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

07 July 2025

The state-of-the-art AWRP is one of the key facilities in implementing the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s New Water Programme.

Water and Sanitation’s Budget of Hope unpacked

03 July 2025

We are committed to ensuring our communities have dignified access to basic services by reducing sewer overflows and accelerating the replacement of water and sewer pipes

R284 million upgrade tackles odours at Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works

17 June 2025

The first phase of the mechanical and electrical work at the Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is 74% complete.

Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

13 June 2025

Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

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.