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

    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

    Operations resume at Killarney station

    Operations resume at Killarney station

    29 July 2026

    We understand how vital this route is for many commuters, and we are doing everything in our power to keep Cape Town moving.

    MyCiTi bus refurbishments progressing well

    MyCiTi bus refurbishments progressing well

    28 July 2026

    The N2 Express carries thousands of passengers daily from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha to the CBD, while Atlantis buses alone clock 4 200 kilometres every five weekdays

    Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

    Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

    27 July 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will be resurfacing roads in the Bellville, Parow and Goodwood areas

    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

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    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.

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    21 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    08 July 2026

    ​The project forms part of a road-widening scheme and aligns with the City’s Congestion Management Strategy.

    Public encouraged to comment on the road closures in Athlone

    Public encouraged to comment on the road closures in Athlone

    03 July 2026

    Planning and network management proposals such as these all contribute to our efforts to keep Cape Town moving

    New traffic signals on Old Oak Road welcomed

    New traffic signals on Old Oak Road welcomed

    01 July 2026

    New traffic signals have been installed at the intersection of Old Oak Road and Melina Street to assist with traffic calming and management in the area.

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

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

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    City road maintenance operations in full swing

    City road maintenance operations in full swing

    27 May 2026

    The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams have been undertaking proactive maintenance across Cape Town as part of its efforts to prepare for Winter

    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.

    Cape Town calls for urgent public transport grant-funding certainty

    Cape Town calls for urgent public transport grant-funding certainty

    14 May 2026

    Call for urgent funding certainty for MyCiTi bus services, as the national Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG) is being phased-out.

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    07 May 2026

    Our new wayleave management system exemplifies the City’s commitment to streamlining processes and delivering excellence.

    Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

    Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

    07 May 2026

    ​The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    05 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    29 April 2026

    The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan

    28 April 2026

    Cape Town stands ready to be the first metro to run its local trains

    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

    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

    Repainted, brighter and safer streets for Bridgetown, Kewtown, Silvertown and Heideveld

    Repainted, brighter and safer streets for Bridgetown, Kewtown, Silvertown and Heideveld

    22 April 2026

    Road markings are an essential part of the City’s road network and ensure that we keep Cape Town moving on the right side of the road.

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    20 April 2026

    Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

    Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

    Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

    16 April 2026

    We would like to advise residents of the roadworks that will be under way over the next two months along Haytor Road.

    City’s Smart Speed Signs an effective speed calming tool

    City’s Smart Speed Signs an effective speed calming tool

    14 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate continues to install Smart Speed Signs (SSS) on request from wards across Cape Town.

    City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

    City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

    26 March 2026

    The City's Roads Infrastructure Management team is currently doing permanent pothole repairs

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    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

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    17 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    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

    Mayor welcomes reopening of Mitchells Plain rail corridor

    Mayor welcomes reopening of Mitchells Plain rail corridor

    23 February 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed Prasa’s reopening of the Kapteinsklip passenger rail line along the Mitchells Plain corridor

    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

    City calling for comments on closure of Buttskop Road, Blackheath

    City calling for comments on closure of Buttskop Road, Blackheath

    22 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is proposing a permanent road closure of Buttskop Road from Trafford Road to Van Riebeeck Road, and Meadow Road in Blackheath.

    Temporary road closure in Blackheath

    Temporary road closure in Blackheath

    05 February 2026

    Temporary road closure at the intersection of Electron Road and Range Road in Blackheath due to roadworks.

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    02 February 2026

    'The City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public transport systems

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    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

    Century City sewer network renewed in R8,3 million upgrade

    Century City sewer network renewed in R8,3 million upgrade

    29 January 2026

    The Century City project, which saw the rehabilitation of almost 2 000m of sewer pipeline, started in July 2025 and was completed at the end of October 2025

    City-SANRAL cooperation on maintenance and management of traffic signals

    City-SANRAL cooperation on maintenance and management of traffic signals

    21 January 2026

    The City intends to, upon Council’s approval, enter into an agreement with SANRAL Western Cape

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    08 December 2025

    Reminder to comment on the proposed upgrades along Turfhall Road between Belgravia Road and Newfields Road.

    Traffic stop leads to drug stash hidden behind fridge

    Traffic stop leads to drug stash hidden behind fridge

    24 November 2025

    Metro Police officers conducted a routine traffic stop in Strand just after 12:30 on Sunday, 23 November 2025.

    Reminder to comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    Reminder to comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    17 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town reminder to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD (CBDMAP).

    Road maintenance and resurfacing commences in Elsies River

    Road maintenance and resurfacing commences in Elsies River

    17 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town has started resurfacing Halt Road between Balvenie Avenue and Owen Road in Elsies River.

    City calls for input on planning of Kruis Road in Brackenfell

    City calls for input on planning of Kruis Road in Brackenfell

    13 November 2025

    Residents are encouraged to assess the proposal and submit their comments on Kruis Road from Bottelary Road to Ronelle Street in Brackenfell

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