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03 August 2026
A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.
30 July 2026
We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government
24 July 2026
In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.
23 July 2026
The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management
21 July 2026
More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project
17 July 2026
The City of Cape Town is pleased to advise residents that the Killarney Community Recycling Centre, formerly known as the Killarney Drop-off facility, will resume full operations.
10 July 2026
The waste collection service in Lwandle for formal areas was impacted this week due to an attack on the City’s service provider for the area following an extortion threat.
08 July 2026
At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme
07 July 2026
The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to
05 July 2026
A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.
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'
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
26 June 2026
The project has now entered its final phase following a CCTV inspection of the repairs, showing positive preliminary results.
25 June 2026
'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall
12 June 2026
Libraries play such an important role in our communities and renovating, regular maintenance and upgrades are investments in future learning
08 June 2026
The Killarney Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is currently allowing residents and businesses to each drop off one load of soft garden greens
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions
05 June 2026
This is a powerful example of what can be achieved when communities and local recycling champions team up, and work together towards a cleaner and more sustainable Cape Town.
03 June 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to support community-based organisations working to restore and protect local waterways and wetlands
02 June 2026
Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season
01 June 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.
The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams have been undertaking proactive maintenance across Cape Town as part of its efforts to prepare for Winter
24 May 2026
Public libraries across Cape Town are undergoing major upgrades as the City invests millions to improve spaces where residents, especially young people, learn, study and access the internet
23 May 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.
22 May 2026
The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment
21 May 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project
16 May 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.
One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.
15 May 2026
Our waste collection teams have shown incredible dedication and resilience, working through challenging conditions to ensure that services continue
14 May 2026
The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.
11 May 2026
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.
07 May 2026
The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains
06 May 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has reopened Hout Bay and Prince George Drive Community Recycling Centres
30 April 2026
It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone
24 April 2026
The 50-year milestone matters
23 April 2026
The City would like to thank the many community groups who have taken the initiative to organise community-led clean-up events in their areas.
22 April 2026
Rain or no rain, Team Cape Town, we need to work together to save water
21 April 2026
City Environmental Management Department has been rolling out its Smart Flo Programme at various high schools
20 April 2026
Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours
16 April 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby informs residents and road users that roadworks on Olieboom Road between Varkensvlei Road and Punt Road are starting today
15 April 2026
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is intensifying its focus on waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and composting
10 April 2026
Residents are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly and to comply with site restrictions to ensure safe and efficient operations at all facilities.
09 April 2026
Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.
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
02 April 2026
In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all
01 April 2026
Residents should also leave bins out until 21:00 each night to ensure collection
Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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