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03 August 2026
A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.
30 July 2026
We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government
The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future
16 July 2026
City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026
14 July 2026
Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.
10 July 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope
09 July 2026
As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services
08 July 2026
At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme
05 July 2026
A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
26 June 2026
The project has now entered its final phase following a CCTV inspection of the repairs, showing positive preliminary results.
16 June 2026
Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.
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.
05 June 2026
The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
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.
19 May 2026
The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.
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
04 May 2026
We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.
06 April 2026
With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.
02 April 2026
This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s
01 April 2026
Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
29 March 2026
Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.
With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.
19 March 2026
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined
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
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
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
03 March 2026
Emergency repairs to the collapsed 700mm bulk sewer pipeline in Khayelitsha are progressing well
02 March 2026
Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits
25 February 2026
Cape Town is not in a drought, but the window to avoid water restrictions later this year is narrowing. Based on the current water usage trend, dam storage could drop as low as 40% by May if this year’s rainfall is average.
17 February 2026
Councillor Zahid Badroodien, joined the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum on a site visit through key waterways and points of interest.
13 February 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).
05 February 2026
The Smart Water Network Forum (SWAN) will be hosting another annual interactive workshop in partnership with the City of Cape Town, from 9 – 11 March 2026.
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.
15 January 2026
The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
19 December 2025
The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors
10 December 2025
Residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement received a major boost in access to safe and dignified sanitation as the City unveiled a new high-tech, off-grid toilet system
05 December 2025
Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.
04 December 2025
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
27 November 2025
As part of the City of Cape Town’s summer readiness efforts, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified inspections of grease traps at restaurants and food businesses to prevent sewer blockages and overflows.
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
21 November 2025
Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend an Open Day at the Macassar New Civic Centre on Thursday, 27 November 2025
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.
10 November 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation staff and Manzi, their mascot, visited Paramount High School in Tafelsig.
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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