Metro Police reinforcements pack a punch

06 August 2026

​The City’s Metro Police Department is in its 25th year of operations

City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

06 August 2026

Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily

It's official: Traffic By-Law amendments have been gazetted!

30 July 2026

A reminder to the public that the amendments centre on the provisions for impounding vehicles and related penalties

Investigation under way into fire at Killarney station, burning of MyCiTi bus

27 July 2026

Investigation is under way into the cause of the incident earlier this morning where a MyCiTi bus caught fire at the station in Killarney

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

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.

Motorists to comply with new heavy vehicle lane and compulsory stop on Kloof Nek Road

17 July 2026

City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

14 July 2026

Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

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

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

City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

07 July 2026

The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

Illegal firearm and stolen vehicle recoveries in the spotlight

06 July 2026

City honours fallen members

04 July 2026

A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

29 June 2026

The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

City, CapeBPO launch leadership programme as BPO sector creates record number of jobs

29 June 2026

The Leadership Excellence Programme addresses a critical part of strengthening Cape Town’s BPO value proposition

City casts MyCiTi red lanes along AZ Berman

21 June 2026

The first red MyCiTi bus lanes cast along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project

MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

10 June 2026

There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

10 June 2026

The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

‘Wine and dine’ bust caps another busy week of enforcement

08 June 2026

What started out as drinking in public turned into a sizeable crayfish bust for Law Enforcement officers

City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

01 June 2026

The City’s Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 60 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

28 May 2026

​The amendments to the Traffic By-law focus on the provisions for impounding vehicles and the related penalties.

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

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

27 May 2026

​Between March and April 2026, the City recorded and resolved a total of 29 526 electricity related service requests

Metro Police recover drugs, hijacked vehicles and even an imitation rifle

18 May 2026

City’s enforcement agencies made 383 arrests and recorded 70 624 offences

Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

14 May 2026

The amendments seek to further assist in reducing dangerous behaviour of road users, to regulate vehicle safety and traffic usage

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

Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

29 April 2026

City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development

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

City commits more than R1,2 billion on energy security, diversification

24 April 2026

​The Draft 2026/27 Energy Budget over the next three years of R71,3 billion in total capital and operational expenditure points to the City's commitment to enhancing energy security, infrastructure investment, and improved affordability.

City busy implementing new heavy vehicle lane and compulsory stop on Kloof Nek Road

22 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with road marking along Kloof Nek Road, Tafelberg Road and St Michaels Road

City’s first electric bus to arrive in August

15 April 2026

All-in-all, the City will take delivery of 30 low-floor electric buses between August 2026 and June 2027.

Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

15 April 2026

​The City’s Energy teams attended to 8 532 streetlight-related service requests between 26 February and 25 March 2026

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.

A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

08 April 2026

Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industr

Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

01 April 2026

The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

25 March 2026

The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

Reminder to help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

25 March 2026

The updated strategy now provides direction on tackling new and growing issues

City services strap in for holiday safety

25 March 2026

The City’s festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break.

Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

23 March 2026

Theft, vandalism, and illegal electricity connections remain the primary drivers of electricity infrastructure faults and outages

Taxi driver’s number comes up on Friday the 13th

16 March 2026

The City’s traffic officers arrested a taxi driver with outstanding warrants exceeding R220 000

More scofflaws end up behind bars

28 February 2026

Nearly 40% of warrant executions over seven months resulted in arrests - a marked increase on the previous year.

Mayor offers R100 000 reward for info on Atlantis taxi killings

26 February 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City will offer a reward of up to R100 000

Help shape the City’s updated Freight Management Strategy

24 February 2026

The City of Cape Town is updating its Freight Management Strategy

City fixed 6 666 streetlights to full glow between December – January

19 February 2026

I am immensely proud and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our technical teams throughout the busy festive peak period.

Applications now open for Winter Readiness Programme to support shelters

18 February 2026

During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.

Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

18 February 2026

​The City’s Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) continue to make strides in communities in the fight against crime.

Licence to drive turns out to be fake

16 February 2026

Metro Police officers arrested a motorist in Parow last week

City backs new business process outsourcing investment into Mitchells Plain

09 February 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says hundreds of new call centre jobs are on the way in Mitchells Plain.

City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town

03 February 2026

The City and UCT, will in the coming months undertake research to test and understand electric MyCiTi buses

Manzi makes a splash this festive season

18 January 2026

This festive season, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate mascot, Manzi dropped in across Cape Town to share important water-wise messaging.