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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
21 July 2026
The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.
21 May 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project
04 May 2026
We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.
30 April 2026
Dune rehabilitation is the most cost-effective and pragmatic approach to protect and rehabilitate ecosystems and ecological infrastructure
20 April 2026
The City of Cape Town invites residents, stakeholders and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on coastal water discharge
12 April 2026
The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March
09 March 2026
The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.
02 March 2026
Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits
16 February 2026
The next quarterly meeting of the City’s Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on coastal water discharge will be held on Friday, 20 February 2026.
14 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.
07 December 2025
The dredging of Storm Bay will continue until 19 December 2025, with work resuming on 5 January 2026.
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
16 November 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the last quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) for the year on Friday, 21 November 2025. This session will focus on the permit conditions governing the marine outfalls at Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Green Point.
04 November 2025
long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort
22 August 2025
The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 2025.
13 August 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on Friday, 22 August 2025
23 July 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.
15 April 2025
The City of Cape Town has commenced with the annual earthworks to move accumulated sand at the various dune projects in Table View, Hout Bay and Fleur Park
14 April 2025
The forum provides a platform for public dialogue with the City, on the treatment and management of effluent discharged through these outfalls.
03 April 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels
27 March 2025
Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme
07 March 2025
17 February 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on Friday, 21 February 2025 at the updated time of 10:00
14 February 2025
The forum provides a platform for public dialogue with the City on the treatment and management of effluent discharged through these outfalls.
13 January 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully prevented disruptions at beaches due to sewage overflows, ensuring residents and visitors enjoy clean and safe public spaces.
08 January 2025
The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.
06 January 2025
Cape Town’s popular beaches showed consistently high water quality over the festive season.
03 December 2024
The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that Cape Town’s most popular beaches show world-class water quality results ahead of the summer festive season
18 November 2024
At a celebratory event on 8 November 2024, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked 100 years since the establishment of the Scientific Services branch in Athlone.
07 November 2024
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reintroduced the Cape Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea) at False Bay Nature Reserve: Rondevlei section.
04 November 2024
The third Public Advisory Forum (PAF) meeting was held on Monday, 28 October 2024 where reports tabled indicate that the system is largely compliant with established safety and environmental parameters. Our marine outfalls demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards, reflecting the City's commitment to environmental responsibility and public health.
28 October 2024
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce that eight of its beaches have been awarded prestigious Blue Flag status for the 2024/25 season.
09 September 2024
Today, Monday 9 September 2024, the City has launched its Data Strategy.
26 August 2024
Investing in aquifers is one of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s strategic interventions, towards introducing new water sources for the future.
29 July 2024
The City's Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on marine outfalls will hold its second quarterly meeting on Friday, 2 August 2024.
17 July 2024
The City of Cape Town wants to remind the public to comment on the proposal to redevelop and upgrade the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve.
01 July 2024
The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve.
26 June 2024
The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve
22 April 2024
Public invited to first Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls permits
15 April 2024
The City is hosting an open house meeting on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, about the environmental impact assessment related to the proposed Strandfontein coastal node development.
12 April 2024
It is that time of the year again when the City attends to its coastal dune projects.
09 April 2024
Proposal to develop the neglected and underused Strandfontein coastal resort area
12 March 2024
The City of Cape Town has submitted its report on the recent 60-day public participation regarding marine outfalls permits to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment.
25 January 2024
Camps Bay is one of Cape Town's most popular beaches, a premier destination for visitors, and a recreational haven for locals
13 December 2023
The latest round of coastal water sample results once again confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s most popular beaches this festive season
04 December 2023
One of the most significant impacts of the pollution is the drop of dissolved oxygen levels in the river.
24 November 2023
The City of Cape Town is anticipating one of the busiest tourist seasons in recent years
21 September 2023
Residents and interested stakeholders will have the opportunity from today, Thursday, 21 September 2023 until Tuesday, 21 November 2023, to submit their comments during the 60-day public participation period on the marine outfalls discharge permits applications. They can also comment on the permits for the Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in Mitchells Plain, Simon’s Town, Millers Point, Oudekraal and Llandudno.
11 June 2023
The City of Cape Town's budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2023
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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