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    Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

    Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

    07 August 2026

    ​The City’s Water teams are continuing to closely monitor dam levels and water use

    Water savings at your fingertips, Cape Town’s dam levels 45%

    Water savings at your fingertips, Cape Town’s dam levels 45%

    22 April 2026

    ​Rain or no rain, Team Cape Town, we need to work together to save water

    City highlights its Smart Flo Programme this Earth Day 2026

    City highlights its Smart Flo Programme this Earth Day 2026

    21 April 2026

    City Environmental Management Department has been rolling out its Smart Flo Programme at various high schools

    City goes to class on food safety

    City goes to class on food safety

    14 January 2026

    ​​The City's Food Control Unit has a list of easy-to-implement food safety tips for packed school lunches to prevent food spoilage.

    Handwashing: the proof is in the numbers

    Handwashing: the proof is in the numbers

    14 October 2025

    It’s Global Handwashing Day – a reminder that regular handwashing remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent disease.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis visits Elsies River rental units maintenance work

    Mayor Hill-Lewis visits Elsies River rental units maintenance work

    19 May 2025

    The City is investing more than R1,2 billion over the next few years at CRUs across the metro to carry out maintenance, repairs and upgrades.

    City teams check on Macassar rental units maintenance work

    City teams check on Macassar rental units maintenance work

    29 April 2025

    Public Housing maintenance officials completed maintenance and upgrade work at the City’s affordable Community Residential Units.

    City teams visit Leonsdale for public housing maintenance

    City teams visit Leonsdale for public housing maintenance

    04 March 2025

    Our maintenance teams are making their way throughout the metro to perform essential maintenance work at our Community Residential Units (CRUs) in a number of communities

    City teams visit Atlantis rental units for maintenance blitz

    City teams visit Atlantis rental units for maintenance blitz

    20 February 2025

    We are excited to be in Atlantis today to see for ourselves the very real difference our maintenance work is making to residents’ lives.

    New high-tech sanitation solution in informal settlements ushers in 2025

    New high-tech sanitation solution in informal settlements ushers in 2025

    17 January 2025

    Nyakathisa and Masincedane informal settlements have received the first pilot of the high-tech Clear Enviro Loo Recirculation toilet system.

    City rallies to manage Surge Season

    City rallies to manage Surge Season

    06 November 2024

    Parents are urged to watch for specific danger signs that necessitate prompt medical care from healthcare practitioners.

    Greenlands Primary celebrates Global Handwashing Day

    Greenlands Primary celebrates Global Handwashing Day

    18 October 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department commemorated Global Handwashing Day at the Greenlands Primary School in Bishop Lavis earlier today.

    Clean hands are within reach

    Clean hands are within reach

    15 October 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department commemorates Global Handwashing Day, 15 October.

    Water use rising to pre-drought levels, residents urged to reduce consumption

    Water use rising to pre-drought levels, residents urged to reduce consumption

    30 January 2023

    As water usage continues to climb to pre-drought levels, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged residents and businesses to unite behind the City’s proactive water savings target of using less than 850 million litres daily.

    Stay below the limit: Tips to use less water

    Stay below the limit: Tips to use less water

    18 January 2023

    ​The proactive maximum limit was set to help maintain the supply so we can keep our dams and reservoirs fuller for longer, and navigate the impact of prolonged high stages of load-shedding, which is affecting water supply operation

    City budgets extra R57 million to keep Cape Town clean this festive season

    City budgets extra R57 million to keep Cape Town clean this festive season

    13 November 2022

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s Cleansing teams are hard at work cleaning Cape Town’s popular visitor’ areas leading up to the first festive season since the Covid-19 National State of Disaster was lifted and will continue to do so this summer.

    Call for comments on major revamp of Wynberg public transport interchange

    Call for comments on major revamp of Wynberg public transport interchange

    07 November 2022

    The current facility, situated in the vicinity of the Wynberg railway station, is rundown and stretched way beyond its capacity with nearly 48 000 commuters, 1 500 minibus-taxis and GABS buses making use of the PTI on a daily basi

    Let’s all unite for ‘universal hand hygiene’

    Let’s all unite for ‘universal hand hygiene’

    14 October 2022

    Washing hands properly, with soap and water, is acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs

    City working to improve water pressure to areas impacted by the 75-hour shutdown operation

    City working to improve water pressure to areas impacted by the 75-hour shutdown operation

    16 September 2022

    ​The essential maintenance work on the Cape Flats bulk water pipeline network commenced in the early hours of this morning (Friday 16 September).

    The practicalities of navigating a Covid-19 resurgence

    The practicalities of navigating a Covid-19 resurgence

    24 May 2022

    Given the time of year, it is difficult to make a distinction between the common cold or flu, and Covid-19, particularly as symptoms of the latter have become far less specific

    Flu vaccine soon available City clinics

    Flu vaccine soon available City clinics

    05 April 2022

    The City’s Health Department is awaiting a consignment of flu vaccines, in time for the annual increase of this disease over the winter season

    Typhoid cases not linked to water

    Typhoid cases not linked to water

    21 February 2022

    City Health dismisses thyphoid link to municipal water.

    City punts hygiene basics to curb Covid-19 AND surge season

    City punts hygiene basics to curb Covid-19 AND surge season

    07 December 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department continues to promote interventions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

    City hosts dry run for Global Handwashing record

    City hosts dry run for Global Handwashing record

    15 October 2021

    City Health had 5 050 learners at 70 venues, participating in their Global Handwashing Day event this morning.

    Winter electricity saving tips to reduce electricity usage, reduce costs

    Winter electricity saving tips to reduce electricity usage, reduce costs

    07 July 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town reminds residents that by making small changes in their daily lives, a significant reduction can be seen in their energy consumption and in their household bills

    City urges caution amid third wave

    City urges caution amid third wave

    14 June 2021

    The Provincial Department of Health recently announced that the Western Cape, including the City of Cape Town Metro, is entering the Third Wave of Covid-19 infections

    Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato wishes all Muslims Eid Mubarak

    Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato wishes all Muslims Eid Mubarak

    13 May 2021

    STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR DAN PLATO

    Five top tips to save electricity and reduce household costs

    Five top tips to save electricity and reduce household costs

    09 May 2021

    For most households in the metro, the winter months are more expensive as we use more electricity

    Mitigation measures to prevent floods, mudslides after Table Mountain fire

    Mitigation measures to prevent floods, mudslides after Table Mountain fire

    06 May 2021

    The areas most at risk are Vredehoek, Woodstock, Salt River, and Observatory, as well as the M3 highway and Philip Kgosana Drive.

    City offers flu vaccines for residents at risk

    City offers flu vaccines for residents at risk

    04 May 2021

    Flu season is an annual occurrence and the department conducts annual vaccinations targeted at those at increased risk for severe influenza disease or complications

    Mayor Dan Plato wishes all Muslims well over Ramadaan

    Mayor Dan Plato wishes all Muslims well over Ramadaan

    12 April 2021

    STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR, ALDERMAN DAN PLATO.

    Vaccination and enforcement of Covid-19 health protocols remain priorities

    Vaccination and enforcement of Covid-19 health protocols remain priorities

    07 April 2021

    More than a year into the pandemic we cannot be lax about safety protocols

    Mask up, and adhere to Covid-19 protocols to keep Cape Town’s visitor economy open

    Mask up, and adhere to Covid-19 protocols to keep Cape Town’s visitor economy open

    31 March 2021

    The City of Cape Town, together with the key tourism and hospitality bodies, are calling on locals, visitors and businesses to continue to adhere to strict Covid-19 protocols as we approach upcoming public holidays and religious celebrations to minimise a resurgence in Covid-19 infections and prevent a potential third wave.

    Community ambassadors still in action

    Community ambassadors still in action

    24 February 2021

    Community ambassadors still in action

    Commuters advised of changes to MyCiTi operating hours

    Commuters advised of changes to MyCiTi operating hours

    22 February 2021

    The City of Cape Town urges commuters to please take note that some of the MyCiTi routes will no longer operate into the late evening.

    Cremations at a record high

    Cremations at a record high

    02 February 2021

    The demand for cremations is almost three times more than before the pandemic

    City works with business to increase compliance

    City works with business to increase compliance

    19 January 2021

    The City of Cape Town's Health Department, in conjunction with a number of other departments, have visited shopping malls, food premises, flea markets pharmacies and funeral undertakers to highlight concerns about COVID-19 non-compliance at many of these places.

    City deploys 466 Community Ambassadors in response to COVID-19 resurgence

    City deploys 466 Community Ambassadors in response to COVID-19 resurgence

    31 December 2020

    More than 400 Community Ambassadors were deployed throughout the City to raise awareness on the COVID-19 resurgence.

    City to impose social distancing at picnic spots, braai areas in reserves

    City to impose social distancing at picnic spots, braai areas in reserves

    09 December 2020

    The City manages 21 nature reserves that are very popular destinations, particular over weekends and on public holidays.

    Cape Town’s aviation economy ready for take off

    Cape Town’s aviation economy ready for take off

    06 December 2020

    In Cape Town, the aviation economy is a crucial driver of economic growth

    Speed fencing at Bellville PTI assists with COVID-19 safety measures

    Speed fencing at Bellville PTI assists with COVID-19 safety measures

    09 November 2020

    The speed fencing initiative provides a form of access control at the PTIs and allows us to screen commuters before they enter the facility.

    Remembrance Day Memorial  Parade

    Remembrance Day Memorial Parade

    08 November 2020

    The City’s Executive Deputy Mayor, Alderman Ian Neilson, at the Remembrance Day Memorial Parade held at the Cenotaph, Cape Town on 8 November 2020.

    City installs fences at PTIs to assist with COVID-19 safety measures

    City installs fences at PTIs to assist with COVID-19 safety measures

    28 October 2020

    City installs fences at PTIs to assist with COVID-19 safety measures

    More than 100 million litres of water provided to informal settlements during lockdown

    More than 100 million litres of water provided to informal settlements during lockdown

    26 October 2020

    Since the start of the national lockdown, the City of Cape Town has been providing a temporary emergency water delivery service to help communities in informal settlements

    One hand washes the other – communities benefit from partnership on Global Handwashing Day 2020

    One hand washes the other – communities benefit from partnership on Global Handwashing Day 2020

    15 October 2020

    Effective handwashing with soap is essential for hygiene and disease prevention, and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of the practice more than ever.

    Care packs to help drive COVID-19 awareness

    Care packs to help drive COVID-19 awareness

    31 August 2020

    Residents from Kuyasa, Khayelitsha, who are 55 years and older and those living with disabilities, were among the first beneficiaries on Saturday, 22 August 2020, to receive care packs.

    Parow Park COVID-19 loud hailing awareness drive

    Parow Park COVID-19 loud hailing awareness drive

    20 August 2020

    COVID-19 safety loud hailing initiative at the Parow Park housing complex, including washing hands, masking up and practising social distancing.

    Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato donates to 200th soup kitchen in Steenberg

    Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato donates to 200th soup kitchen in Steenberg

    06 August 2020

    ​Since the start of the national lockdown more than four months ago, the City of Cape Town has stepped in and assisted communities across the metro with food relief.

    Second waves of infection elsewhere show we cannot be COVID complacent

    Second waves of infection elsewhere show we cannot be COVID complacent

    03 August 2020

    Call for vigilance as Covid-19 slows down in the cape metropole.

    Mayor Dan Plato welcomes reopening of Kirstenbosch Gardens for outdoor exercise

    Mayor Dan Plato welcomes reopening of Kirstenbosch Gardens for outdoor exercise

    31 July 2020

    Kirstenbosch Gardens to open for outdoor excercise

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