Skip to content

Menu

Media and news

FILTER BY
Type
Theme
Date

666 Media items

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    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.

    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

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    16 July 2026

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon this week at the Allfashion Sourcing event.

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

    06 July 2026

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    03 July 2026

    The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    30 June 2026

    ​One of the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate's 2026 grant funding recipients, Lokshin Pioneers, hosted Project Khuseleka, meaning 'to be protected'

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    26 June 2026

    The project has now entered its final phase following a CCTV inspection of the repairs, showing positive preliminary results.

     City’s Title Deed-To-Door programme delivers to Delft beneficiaries

    City’s Title Deed-To-Door programme delivers to Delft beneficiaries

    25 June 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Carl Pophaim, Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements visited Delft to personally deliver title deeds to residents at their homes

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    22 June 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    22 June 2026

    ​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    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.

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    08 June 2026

    Salt River Market is among four inner-city sites where construction is set to begin this year on over 3 000 affordable units in total, including over 1 500 social housing rental apartments

    Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

    Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

    30 May 2026

    The Wildland Firefighters are seasonal employees who are employed annually in terms of the Fire and Rescue Service's summer readiness plan, when Cape Town experiences a surge in vegetation fires.

    Qandu-Qandu residents benefit from improved sanitation

    Qandu-Qandu residents benefit from improved sanitation

    29 May 2026

    ​The handover forms part of broader service delivery interventions in informal settlements across Cape Town

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    27 May 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    27 May 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    Metro Police officers arrest suspect in double murder

    Metro Police officers arrest suspect in double murder

    25 May 2026

    ​The arrest was one of 379 made by City agencies over the past week

    Have your say on City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

    Have your say on City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

    17 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has launched its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

    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

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    04 May 2026

    The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

    City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

    20 April 2026

    The official opening of the City’s brand-new state-of-the-art electricity depot in Hout Bay marks a major step forward

    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

    Imizamo Yethu gets sanitation boost with new flush toilets and taps

    Imizamo Yethu gets sanitation boost with new flush toilets and taps

    07 April 2026

    An investment of R1,8 million went into improving sanitation in Imizamo Yethu, where ageing, vandalised and misused infrastructure had reached the end of its lifespan

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    29 March 2026

    Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

    Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

    Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

    23 March 2026

    The City's Metro Police Department recovered four hijacked and stolen vehicles during weekly enforcement patrols

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    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

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    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

    City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    05 March 2026

    ​The City is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming PSHB information sessions

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    16 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026.

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    15 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment

    City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment

    04 February 2026

    ​The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo.

    Human Settlements Roadshow brings services to Lotus River residents

    Human Settlements Roadshow brings services to Lotus River residents

    29 January 2026

    This week, City Human Settlements teams were in Lotus River, providing residents with real-time assistance and solutions to a wide range of Human Settlements related enquiries

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    Mitchells Plain, the City’s Economic Growth Directorate is bringing opportunities to you!

    26 January 2026

    These services have supported thousands of Capetonians in accessing work opportunities, upskilling courses, and equipping small business owners with information resources

    Don’t miss the Title Deeds Express: New human settlements service bus to expand delivery

    Don’t miss the Title Deeds Express: New human settlements service bus to expand delivery

    22 January 2026

    This bus is about access. It’s about meeting residents where they are and making sure Human Settlements services feel reachable and responsive

    Repair preparation continues on collapsed bulk sewer in Khayelitsha

    Repair preparation continues on collapsed bulk sewer in Khayelitsha

    13 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has started necessary preparations to repair the collapsed sections of bulk sewer in Khayelitsha.

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    12 January 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies made 338 arrests this past week, up from 241 the week before.

    City committed to upgrading Dunoon Site 5 following fire

    City committed to upgrading Dunoon Site 5 following fire

    11 January 2026

    Media Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim

You may also be interested in

placeholder

Tenders received

See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.

placeholder

Killarney Drop-off

The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...

placeholder

Ref 1500158681 - Rezoning and permanent departures

7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)

You have disabled JavaScript on your browser.
Please enable it in order to use City online applications.