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    City begins major sewer rehabilitation project in Milnerton

    City begins major sewer rehabilitation project in Milnerton

    11 June 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will invest more than R12 million in the rehabilitation of 5,3km of sewer pipes in Milnerton.

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    Hope-at-Home: From uncertainty to security

    13 May 2026

    City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today, 13 May 2026, announced a critical new lease regularisation programme, it allows qualifying residents to become regularised tenants with valid leases.

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    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.

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    02 March 2026

    Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

    City honoured with two prestigious awards for Paardevlei electricity switching station project

    City honoured with two prestigious awards for Paardevlei electricity switching station project

    24 October 2025

    These accolades affirm the City’s commitment to excellence in Energy infrastructure development.

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    15 October 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate shines bright at the City’s Annual Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Excellence Awards.

    City signs collective agreement on conditions of service

    City signs collective agreement on conditions of service

    06 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate is pleased to announce that the collective agreement on a new set of conditions of service for the Cape Metro Division of SALGA has been signed

    Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

    Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

    19 April 2025

    Distribution to clinics is under way, and the vaccines will be available free of charge.

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    21 November 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate can confirm that several processes are under way to ensure the repair work to a section of Kloof Road can commence in 2025

    Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

    Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

    05 June 2024

    City Health took delivery of 18 500 flu vaccines at the beginning of May.

    T-minus one week to International Firefighters Day

    T-minus one week to International Firefighters Day

    26 April 2024

    The celebration comes as the sun sets on one of Cape Town's busiest summer fire periods.

    City to appoint new contractor for Kruskal Avenue upgrades in Bellville CBD

    City to appoint new contractor for Kruskal Avenue upgrades in Bellville CBD

    19 April 2024

    ​The City’s Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate would like to advise residents, businesses and users about the delay in the construction of the second phase of the Kruskal Avenue upgrade in the Bellville central business district (CBD).

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    City addresses mowing challenges

    City addresses mowing challenges

    12 October 2023

    Recreation and Parks Department is committed to providing efficient and effective mowing services to maintain public open spaces.

    City to start emergency repairs to collapsed sewer pipe in Strand

    City to start emergency repairs to collapsed sewer pipe in Strand

    17 July 2023

    Residents and motorists are advised that the section of De Villiers Street between Myburgh and Church streets has been closed for safety reasons so that the contractor appointed by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate can do emergency repairs to the collapsed sewer in this vicinity.

    City-funded programme boosts clothing industry SMEs, jobs

    City-funded programme boosts clothing industry SMEs, jobs

    29 May 2023

    Just over 23 800 people work in Cape Town's clothing and textile industry

    Tenants move into Maitland Mews social housing development

    Tenants move into Maitland Mews social housing development

    11 May 2023

    ​Tenants are currently moving into the City of Cape Town’s well-located Maitland Mews social housing development in central Cape Town

    Cape Town launches R1,2bn solar plant project with help from C40 and GIZ

    Cape Town launches R1,2bn solar plant project with help from C40 and GIZ

    17 April 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will design, build, and operate a R1,2 billion solar PV plant with battery storage capable of providing up to a full stage of load-shedding protection

    City invests in bettering the health of Milnerton Lagoon through short-term interventions and upgrade of  Potsdam WWTW

    City invests in bettering the health of Milnerton Lagoon through short-term interventions and upgrade of Potsdam WWTW

    23 November 2022

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is implementing ongoing remedial work at Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works

    R460m boost for treated effluent quality and energy-efficiency at Athlone and Bellville wastewater plants

    R460m boost for treated effluent quality and energy-efficiency at Athlone and Bellville wastewater plants

    28 October 2022

    Over the next five years, the City is estimated to invest more than R460 million into the Athlone and Bellville Wastewater Treatment Works

    City spends and contracts an impressive 99,8 percent of national grant funding

    City spends and contracts an impressive 99,8 percent of national grant funding

    25 August 2022

    For the 2021/22 financial year, an impressive 99,8% of the 2021/22 national grants allocation was spent or contractually committed by the City.

    Links, registration for City’s online meetings about proposals for baboon-affected areas

    Links, registration for City’s online meetings about proposals for baboon-affected areas

    12 August 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town will, as from next week, meet with residents and businesses from baboon-affected areas to discuss a suite of more sustainable proposals

    City invites residents to online meetings on proposals for baboon-affected areas

    City invites residents to online meetings on proposals for baboon-affected areas

    26 July 2022

    The City proposes that under the new programme, communities will become directly involved in devising and implementing solutions that are suitable to their unique circumstances

    City’s rail feasibility study under way

    City’s rail feasibility study under way

    03 July 2022

    City's feasibility study on taking over the management of passenger rail from National Government kicked off

    City to engage residents on proposals for baboon-affected areas

    City to engage residents on proposals for baboon-affected areas

    09 June 2022

    The City will meet with residents and businesses from baboon-affected areas to discuss a wide range of proposals, many of which will be community driven and sustainable in the long-term

    City joins call to reduce food waste

    City joins call to reduce food waste

    28 April 2022

    Western Cape Provincial Government has set a target for all Western Cape residents, businesses and municipalities to work together to reduce organic waste to landfill by 50% by 2022

    Flu vaccine soon available City clinics

    Flu vaccine soon available City clinics

    05 April 2022

    The City’s Health Department is awaiting a consignment of flu vaccines, in time for the annual increase of this disease over the winter season

    Passengers, bus driver safe after MyCiTi bus caught fire

    Passengers, bus driver safe after MyCiTi bus caught fire

    22 February 2022

    The MyCiTi buses travelling along the T01 route will be temporarily deviated until further notice.

    City calling for world-class leaders to join its Executive Management Team

    City calling for world-class leaders to join its Executive Management Team

    14 January 2022

    The City is advertising nine Executive Director positions reporting directly to the City of Cape Town’s City Manager.

    Welcome Zenzile Street project pushes through amid challenges

    Welcome Zenzile Street project pushes through amid challenges

    12 December 2021

    Welcome Zenzile is the true epitome of resilience and speaks to our commitment to delivering services to our communities, despite challenges and delays

    Welcome Zenzile Street project pushes through amid challenges

    Welcome Zenzile Street project pushes through amid challenges

    10 December 2021

    Welcome Zenzile upgrade complete.

    Plan to protect frontline services from R477m cut due to SALGBC wage increase

    Plan to protect frontline services from R477m cut due to SALGBC wage increase

    01 December 2021

    The Collective Agreement includes a 3,5% increase for municipal employees with effect from 1 July 2021, valid for three years until 2023.

    High risk groups urged to join the vaccination queue

    High risk groups urged to join the vaccination queue

    26 October 2021

    Health officials are working hard to ensure that everything possible is done to suppress the impact of a potential fourth wave of Covid-19 infections.

    City housing projects impacted by surge in criminality, gang violence, extortion rackets

    City housing projects impacted by surge in criminality, gang violence, extortion rackets

    19 September 2021

    In less than two years since February 2020, these instances of criminality have cost the City more than R131 million

    Sections of Monwabisi and Macassar Beaches closed for removal of temporary desalination infrastructure

    Sections of Monwabisi and Macassar Beaches closed for removal of temporary desalination infrastructure

    24 May 2021

    Visitors to Macassar Beach should please note that the area next to the demarcated bathing area will be temporarily closed for an eight-day period

    City withdraws paintball markers as aversion tool

    City withdraws paintball markers as aversion tool

    14 May 2021

    Earlier today, 14 May 2021, the City has advised NCC Environmental Services who is contracted to manage the City’s Urban Baboon Programme to no longer use paintball markers as an aversion tool in keeping baboons out of the urban area.

    Juvenile baboon killed with pellet gun

    Juvenile baboon killed with pellet gun

    12 May 2021

    Keeping baboons out of urban areas reduces their risk of death and injury by other human induced means, such as car accidents, or unlawful killings, and attacks by dogs.

    City’s sports fields ready to get the ball rolling

    City’s sports fields ready to get the ball rolling

    30 April 2021

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department’s flexibility and diligence throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has been a worthwhile investment for the City’s sports field co-ordinators

    City awaiting clarification from NSPCA about paintball guns

    City awaiting clarification from NSPCA about paintball guns

    30 April 2021

    The City has submitted a written request to the NSPCA to clarify reports that it no longer supports the use of paintball guns as a scientifically proven and humane aversion tool to keep baboons out of the urban areas

    City engages business sector on Covid-19 recovery plans

    City engages business sector on Covid-19 recovery plans

    08 April 2021

    Mayor Dan Plato hosted representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, hospitality sector and entrepreneurs for a discussion on how the City is charting an economic recovery path and demonstrate how the City is enabling business to navigate the lingering Covid-19 pandemic.

    City doing all it can to move R55m Maroela South housing project forward

    City doing all it can to move R55m Maroela South housing project forward

    18 January 2021

    The City's Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi, this afternoon, 18 January 2021, visited the City's R55 million Maroela South housing project in Kraaifontein to check on its progress.

    City appoints a new service provider for Urban Baboon Programme

    City appoints a new service provider for Urban Baboon Programme

    01 October 2020

    The City of Cape Town has appointed a new service provider, NCC Environmental Services, for the Urban Baboon Programme

    COVID-19 protocols delayed flu season

    COVID-19 protocols delayed flu season

    17 August 2020

    The City of Cape Town has noted indications from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases that there have been very few cases of influenza this winter.

    City spends impressive 90% of its USDG funding despite severe COVID-19 impact

    City spends impressive 90% of its USDG funding despite severe COVID-19 impact

    10 August 2020

    For the year ending June 2020, the City of Cape Town managed to spend an impressive 90% of its Urban Settlements Development Grant (USDG) funding.

    City applications for seasonal lifeguards now open

    City applications for seasonal lifeguards now open

    06 August 2020

    To ensure the safety of visitors in and around water bodies, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is calling on applicants for temporary lifeguard positions at municipal swimming pools and beaches in the coming months.

    Second waves of infection elsewhere show we cannot be COVID complacent

    Second waves of infection elsewhere show we cannot be COVID complacent

    03 August 2020

    Call for vigilance as Covid-19 slows down in the cape metropole.

    Nearly 17km of new walkways in Durbanville, Fisantekraal

    Nearly 17km of new walkways in Durbanville, Fisantekraal

    22 July 2020

    The non-motorised transport (NMT) project commenced in July 2019, with an investment of R35 million to create up to 24km of new sidewalks and safe walkways in Fisantekraal and Durbanville by August 2021.

    City clinics introduce COVID-19 mobile testing booths

    City clinics introduce COVID-19 mobile testing booths

    20 July 2020

    The City of Cape Town will be rolling out testing booths for COVID-19 at 17 identified clinics across the city

    City zeroes in on COVID-19 hotspots

    City zeroes in on COVID-19 hotspots

    26 May 2020

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department is working closely with its provincial health partners to implement the revised COVID-19 strategy in the metropole.

    An improved road passing through the Village

    An improved road passing through the Village

    06 February 2020

    The residents and the local economy of the area benefited through the injection of approximately R11,8 million in employment opportunities during the contract

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