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    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    01 August 2026

    On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    29 July 2026

    ​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    27 July 2026

    These roadworks in Durbanville and Bellville are a vital investment in maintaining a safe, reliable and resilient road network

    Helen Suzman Boulevard road marking starts this week

    Helen Suzman Boulevard road marking starts this week

    17 June 2026

    The planned road marking forms part of the City’s routine road maintenance programme aimed at improving road safety

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 60 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

    Roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands

    Roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands

    18 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands.

    Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

    Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

    14 May 2026

    The amendments seek to further assist in reducing dangerous behaviour of road users, to regulate vehicle safety and traffic usage

    Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District

    Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District

    07 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has commenced with construction work to improve pedestrian walkways and the implementation of traffic calming measures at selected locations across the Blaauwberg District.

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    04 May 2026

    The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    30 April 2026

    The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

    Roadworks along Plattekloof Road commencing this evening

    Roadworks along Plattekloof Road commencing this evening

    28 April 2026

    The benefits of newly resurfaced roads include improved road safety conditions and riding quality, and prolonging the longevity of the city’s road network

    Drunk driving arrests hit triple digits

    Drunk driving arrests hit triple digits

    28 April 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 338 suspects in the past week and issued 64 987 fines.

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    24 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is revitalising key transport corridors with a comprehensive road resurfacing programme now under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, and Epping Industrial

    City commences with roadworks along Olieboom Road in Philippi

    City commences with roadworks along Olieboom Road in Philippi

    16 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby informs residents and road users that roadworks on Olieboom Road between Varkensvlei Road and Punt Road are starting today

    Roadworks under way in Uitzicht, Durbanville, Eversdal Heights, Scottsville, Kenridge, Door de Kraal and Contermanskloof

    Roadworks under way in Uitzicht, Durbanville, Eversdal Heights, Scottsville, Kenridge, Door de Kraal and Contermanskloof

    14 April 2026

    ‘Residents, businesses and road users in the Uitzicht; Durbanville and surrounding areas can look forward to smoother road surfaces and improved safety once these roadworks are complete

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    07 April 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

    Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

    Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

    24 March 2026

    The works include the repainting and refreshing of road markings to ensure better visibility for both motorists and pedestrians

    Resurfacing works commence along Military Road in Steenberg

    Resurfacing works commence along Military Road in Steenberg

    24 March 2026

    Road resurfacing project in Steenberg

    City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

    City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

    24 March 2026

    We aim to complete the road surfacing and the installation of stormwater infrastructure along these unmade roads in Hout Bay and Noordhoek by the end of June

    Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

    Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

    16 March 2026

    Motorists and residents are advised to plan their routes accordingly and to follow traffic signage as well as exercise caution around the construction area

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    03 March 2026

    Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems

    City commences with resurfacing roadworks in Plattekloof and Bothasig

    City commences with resurfacing roadworks in Plattekloof and Bothasig

    23 February 2026

    resurfacing roadworks in Plattekloof and Bothasig

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    09 February 2026

    Jakes Gerwel road works

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    City advises road users of resurfacing along Giel Basson Drive and Rothschild Boulevard

    City advises road users of resurfacing along Giel Basson Drive and Rothschild Boulevard

    02 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises the public of roadworks in Monte Vista

    City advises of roadworks in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps Bay

    City advises of roadworks in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps Bay

    29 January 2026

    The work in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps is planned to take place from today, 29 January 2026 until Wednesday, 28 February 2026

    City advises road users of resurfacing in Lansdowne and Rondebosch East

    City advises road users of resurfacing in Lansdowne and Rondebosch East

    29 January 2026

    Residents and business owners in Lansdowne and Rondebosch East can expect some noise while works are under way over the next month

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    24 January 2026

    The data shows that mechanical breakdowns and other vehicle-related faults like flat tyres and running out of petrol are what our officers attend to most.

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    19 January 2026

    The suspect was one of 375 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    12 January 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies made 338 arrests this past week, up from 241 the week before.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 15 January 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 15 January 2026

    09 January 2026

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

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    08 January 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

    Emergency call statistics point to a more muted first weekend of 2026

    Emergency call statistics point to a more muted first weekend of 2026

    05 January 2026

    Weekly successes of the City's Safety and Security agencies

    Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week

    Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week

    29 December 2025

    In general enforcement efforts in the past week, Law Enforcement Officers made 155 arrests and issued 5 999 fines

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    22 December 2025

    The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.

    Festive roadshow draws record representations

    Festive roadshow draws record representations

    15 December 2025

    More than 4 000 motorists attended the popular one-stop shop, making use of the opportunity to get fines and warrants reduced.

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    07 December 2025

    The dredging of Storm Bay will continue until 19 December 2025, with work resuming on 5 January 2026.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

    14 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.

    Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

    Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

    06 November 2025

    roadworks in the Cape Town City Centre; District Six; Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland areas

    City to implement traffic calming measures across neighbourhoods within Milnerton, Melkbosstrand, Parklands, Table View and Atlantis

    City to implement traffic calming measures across neighbourhoods within Milnerton, Melkbosstrand, Parklands, Table View and Atlantis

    06 November 2025

    Residents are advised of planned roadworks to implement a range of traffic-calming measures and new footway construction across several neighbourhoods in Milnerton, Melkbosstrand, Parklands, Table View and Atlantis.

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    24 October 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 18 to 24 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    18 October 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 12 to 16 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 12 to 16 October 2025

    10 October 2025

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

    Stormwater pipeline rehabilitation under way in Gugulethu

    Stormwater pipeline rehabilitation under way in Gugulethu

    29 September 2025

    Stormwater pipeline rehabilitation under way in Gugulethu

    Roadworks in Edward Street and Valley Road in Hout Bay

    Roadworks in Edward Street and Valley Road in Hout Bay

    29 September 2025

    Roadworks in Edward Street and Valley Road in Hout Bay

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    14 September 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 9 to 11 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    07 September 2025

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

    City advises of roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Salt River

    City advises of roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Salt River

    03 September 2025

    The section of Voortrekker Road to be resurfaced is between Riverene Road, at the Salt River Bridge, and Beach Road

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