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    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    07 August 2026

    Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

    03 August 2026

    The City advises customers in the Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton areas of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes first electric bus for new MyCiTi fleet

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes first electric bus for new MyCiTi fleet

    23 July 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the arrival of ‘Evie’, the City’s first fully electric MyCiTi bus

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    09 July 2026

    Kloof Road should be open to traffic again by mid-December 2026

    MyCiTi’s first battery-electric bus arrives in Cape Town

    MyCiTi’s first battery-electric bus arrives in Cape Town

    07 July 2026

    The buses are expected to arrive during the current calendar year with the fleet earmarked for operational roll-out in 2027

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    17 May 2026

    Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

    15 May 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    10 May 2026

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

    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.

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026

    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

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    20 April 2026

    ​A total of 33 654 conventional meters were replaced by 31 March 2026 as part of the tally for the current 2025/2026 financial year

    City commences with modification of Zeekoevlei weir

    City commences with modification of Zeekoevlei weir

    08 April 2026

    The False Bay Nature Reserve is a site of international importance according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

    26 March 2026

    Kloof Road is one of the access routes that links the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    20 March 2026

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

    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.

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    City honours unsung professionals behind Cape Town’s growth and sustainability

    03 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town hosted a special recognition ceremony to honour long-serving and retired officials from the Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    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

    Public invited to the upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    Public invited to the upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    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.

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    01 February 2026

    Within six months, June to December 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced a total of 35,71km of water pipes (71,4% of the target) and 33,99km of sewer pipes (34% of the target).

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 22 January 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 22 January 2026

    18 January 2026

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

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    16 January 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    17 December 2025

    Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets.

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    17 December 2025

    The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

    10 December 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will commence with the repairs to Kloof Road by March 2026

    No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

    No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

    08 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with its annual water and sewer pipe replacement programme, to help maintain reliable services for residents.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 8 to 11 December 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 8 to 11 December 2025

    05 December 2025

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

    Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

    Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

    03 December 2025

    Identikidz is coordinated by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD).

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    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

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

    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.

    Eight City beaches secure Blue Flag status

    Eight City beaches secure Blue Flag status

    31 October 2025

    Eight of he City's beaches received Blue Flag status

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    09 October 2025

    City to host Cape Town Marathon as race prepares for World Majors review

    Arrests for tipple triple

    Arrests for tipple triple

    06 October 2025

    Arrests for drunk driving increased from just 13 to 38 in the space of a week.

    City urges residents to keep beaches clean ahead of summer season

    City urges residents to keep beaches clean ahead of summer season

    05 October 2025

    Several bags of broken glass and other waste were collected during a recent beach clean-up at Maiden's Cove.

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate continues to invest in electrical infrastructure by rolling out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    Road closures for Gun Run weekend

    Road closures for Gun Run weekend

    09 September 2025

    More than 18 000 athletes, combined for the trail run, 10km race, 5km fun runs and the Half Marathon, are expected to take part in the Gun Run.

    City calls for comments on proposed Camps Bay Drive intersection upgrade

    City calls for comments on proposed Camps Bay Drive intersection upgrade

    29 August 2025

    PPP-for proposed intersection upgrade along Camps Bay Drive

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    22 August 2025

    The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 2025.

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point

    Silwerskermfees celebrates its 13th year in Cape Town

    Silwerskermfees celebrates its 13th year in Cape Town

    17 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town supports the Silwerskermfees

    Join the City’s Quarterly Permit Advisory Forum on Marine Outfalls

    Join the City’s Quarterly Permit Advisory Forum on Marine Outfalls

    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

    Recycling collection schedule change, delays for some areas

    Recycling collection schedule change, delays for some areas

    01 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that there will be a minor disruption in recycling collection services in some areas

    City working on Hout Bay dune site

    City working on Hout Bay dune site

    03 June 2025

    This Wednesday, 5 June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management Department commences with essential operational work at the Hout Bay dune site.

    UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

    UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

    29 May 2025

    Residents across Cape Town, from University Estate to the City Bowl and the Atlantic Sea Board, are urged to reduce their water consumption as repairs to critical infrastructure continue.

    Urgent appeal to consumers in various areas around Cape Town to reduce their water consumption

    Urgent appeal to consumers in various areas around Cape Town to reduce their water consumption

    28 May 2025

    Ongoing technical issues at the Molteno Reservoir Pump Station have left several areas across Cape Town from University Estate to the Atlantic Sea Board experiencing low water pressure or no water at all.

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    23 May 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform the public that processes are under way to obtain environmental approvals for the repairs to Kloof Road.

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