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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

    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

    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.

    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

    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.

    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

    Kloof Road slope stabilisation project now completed

    Kloof Road slope stabilisation project now completed

    01 December 2025

    ‘The Kloof Road slope stabilisation project was initiated after a section of the embankment below Nettleton Road in Clifton collapsed in July 2020

    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

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    26 November 2025

    The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

    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

    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

    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

    Kloof Road slope stabilisation work on track

    Kloof Road slope stabilisation work on track

    10 July 2025

    This slope stabilisation work became necessary after a section of the embankment below Nettleton Road in Clifton collapsed in July 2020

    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.

    Wet wipes leading cause of blocked pipes in coastal suburbs

    Wet wipes leading cause of blocked pipes in coastal suburbs

    20 May 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation teams have had to attend to 1 072 sewer blockages in Camps Bay, Bakoven, Clifton and Sea Point from July 2023 to March 2025.

    Slope stabilisation work on the go on Kloof Road

    Slope stabilisation work on the go on Kloof Road

    13 May 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced its slope stabilisation work along Kloof Road in Clifton.

    Construction of traffic calming measures in Claremont, Mowbray and Sun Valley

    Construction of traffic calming measures in Claremont, Mowbray and Sun Valley

    11 March 2025

    The construction of traffic calming measures in Claremont, Mowbray and Sun Valley will enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools and play parks.

    City's electricity meter replacement programme heads to new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme heads to new areas

    20 February 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate is rolling out new, smarter electricity meters in different areas of the metro over the next few months.

    Cape Town ensured no sewer overflow disruptions at beaches this festive season

    Cape Town ensured no sewer overflow disruptions at beaches this festive season

    13 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully prevented disruptions at beaches due to sewage overflows, ensuring residents and visitors enjoy clean and safe public spaces.

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    08 January 2025

    The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    06 January 2025

    Cape Town’s popular beaches showed consistently high water quality over the festive season.

    Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season

    Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season

    03 December 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that Cape Town’s most popular beaches show world-class water quality results ahead of the summer festive season

    Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season

    Cape Town launches Beach Safety plans ahead of record festive season

    02 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town has deployed over 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pools ahead of the summer tourism boom.

    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

    Residents invited to information day about repair timeline for Kloof Road

    Residents invited to information day about repair timeline for Kloof Road

    14 November 2024

    I encourage residents and stakeholders to set aside some time to attend the information day where they can find the latest updates about the planned repair work

    City’s beaches continue to lead with eight Blue Flag accolades

    City’s beaches continue to lead with eight Blue Flag accolades

    28 October 2024

    ​The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce that eight of its beaches have been awarded prestigious Blue Flag status for the 2024/25 season.

    Bantry Bay cave clean-up fills 2 400 bags

    Bantry Bay cave clean-up fills 2 400 bags

    26 August 2024

    The Coastal Management Branch coordinated the operation and provided the labour in partnership with the Shark Spotters and the Coastal Conservation crew.

    Plans on the table for sustainable future of marine outfalls

    Plans on the table for sustainable future of marine outfalls

    04 June 2024

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate wants to inform the public of long-term future potential alternatives for treating effluent discharged from the marine outfalls at Green Point, Camps Bay and Hout Bay.

    City commences with a slope stabilisation project along Victoria Road in Clifton

    City commences with a slope stabilisation project along Victoria Road in Clifton

    23 April 2024

    City commences with a slope stabilisation project along Victoria Road in Clifton

    Drowning statistics paint a bittersweet picture

    Drowning statistics paint a bittersweet picture

    23 January 2024

    The City's Recreation and Parks Department recorded 12 fatal drownings between 5 December 2023 and 22 January 2024, and 25 non-fatal drownings.

     Fewer alcohol confiscations no ‘dop’ in the ocean

    Fewer alcohol confiscations no ‘dop’ in the ocean

    21 January 2024

    alcohol confiscation during the Festive Season

    City lifeguards rise up to the task

    City lifeguards rise up to the task

    03 January 2024

    Beaches along the False Bay coast between Muizenberg and Strand have recorded the highest number of children being tagged since the project started

    Don't go cruising for a boozing this long weekend

    Don't go cruising for a boozing this long weekend

    14 December 2023

    The City's enforcement and rescue services are priming for a busy weekend.

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    13 December 2023

    The latest round of coastal water sample results once again confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s most popular beaches this festive season

    City’s popular beaches show excellent water quality ahead of tourist season

    City’s popular beaches show excellent water quality ahead of tourist season

    24 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town is anticipating one of the busiest tourist seasons in recent years

    Water safety needs to take centre stage

    Water safety needs to take centre stage

    14 November 2023

    The City's Recreation and Parks Department expects an increase of visitors to beaches and other public recreational facilities, amid the heat advisory issued by the South African Weather Service.

    Kloof Road requires major repair work and will remain closed

    Kloof Road requires major repair work and will remain closed

    10 November 2023

    Kloof Road between Kloof Nek Road and Round House Road will remain closed for repairs for an estimated period of 24 months.

    Blue flags to fly at eight City beaches this summer

    Blue flags to fly at eight City beaches this summer

    20 October 2023

    WESSA uses 33 criteria across four categories to determine whether a beach meets the requirements for Blue Flag recognition.

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    16 August 2023

    This complex project entails the construction of a new bulk sewer in Montague Gardens using innovative micro-tunnelling technology.

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    19 July 2023

    Over the past financial year, from July 2022 to June 2023, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested a total of R307,6 million to replace 55 163 meters of sewer pipes and R140,4 million to replace 50 170m of water pipes city-wide.

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    30 June 2023

    We are putting R206m behind this upgrade in 2023/24 to make sure we get this done

    Big investments in pipeline for Water and Sanitation

    Big investments in pipeline for Water and Sanitation

    04 June 2023

    The City of Cape Town is planning to invest R4,3 billion in water and sanitation infrastructure over the 2023/2024 financial year, starting 1 July 2023.

    Resurfacing of various roads in Macassar and Firgrove

    Resurfacing of various roads in Macassar and Firgrove

    29 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises the public of roadworks on various road segments in Macassar and Firgrove.

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    18 May 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today inspected the City’s completed sewer pipe replacement project in Gugulethu, which lays the foundation not only for economic growth, but for dignity and a healthy environment for all residents.

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