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    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    05 July 2026

    Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    22 June 2026

    We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    17 June 2026

    ​The City reminds residents of Plumstead and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

    City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

    11 May 2026

    Strong winds and heavy downpours may continue to damage electricity infrastructure, leading to a high number of service requests

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    05 May 2026

    The City advises residents of Plumstead, Wynberg and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 April 2026

    03 April 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    24 March 2026

    ​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

    Eco Trail 2026 takes learners on a waste-wise journey

    Eco Trail 2026 takes learners on a waste-wise journey

    02 March 2026

    ​World Environmental Education Day – Eco Trail 2026 kicked off with a bang on Saturday, 14 February 2026, at Parkwood Primary School

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    23 August 2025

    One team's efforts in particular have stood out - the Anti-Land Invasion Unit's B Shift impounded 25 trucks in Dunoon and Mfuleni.

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    25 July 2025

    City Health will commemorate World Hepatitis Day on Monday, 28 July

    City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

    City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

    25 June 2025

    26 June is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix®  programme

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix® programme

    16 April 2025

    This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    07 March 2025

    In just two months, the Water and Sanitation team has reinstated over 500 damaged streets and pavements across the metro

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    20 February 2025

    Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa and according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, suicide accounts for approximately 9% of all teen deaths.

    Domestic violence suspects end up in cuffs

    Domestic violence suspects end up in cuffs

    11 November 2024

    Metro Police Officers confiscated various quantities of drugs including cocaine with an estimated street value of R10 000, tik, mandrax and heroin, cash, and an imitation firearm.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

    01 November 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 October to 31 October 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 October to 31 October 2024

    25 October 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    School Resource Officers keep learners in the running

    School Resource Officers keep learners in the running

    13 August 2024

    The City has 96 School Resource Officers (SROs), deployed at 45 schools to assist with scholar safety, crime prevention and by-law enforcement in the areas around schools.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 15 August

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 15 August

    08 August 2024

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    More than 4 000 power request calls received, 3 000 in Area South alone

    More than 4 000 power request calls received, 3 000 in Area South alone

    12 July 2024

    We are working around the clock and prioritising all emergency electricity faults in all areas, as well as all large and prolonged area outages.

    Mission completed

    Mission completed

    27 June 2024

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced six valves along the Cape Flats water network

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    25 June 2024

    ​The proactive essential maintenance on the Cape Flats water network is progressing well as the City’s transversal efforts are more than 38 hours into the three-day operation

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    21 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    What you need to know: 72-hour disruption for maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    What you need to know: 72-hour disruption for maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    20 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will undertake a 72-hour operation from Monday, 24 June, until Wednesday, 26 June, which will affect the Cape Flats. This will result in several areas having no water during this time.

    Let’s pay our way: Rental payments boost safety, dignity in public housing

    Let’s pay our way: Rental payments boost safety, dignity in public housing

    19 May 2024

    The City is dependent on rental income to create safer and more dignified public housing spaces.

    Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

    Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

    30 April 2024

    Substance abuse continues to wreak havoc on individuals, families and communities. I want to commend those who have faced their addiction by seeking help and who have made it this far

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    22 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has turned the final nuts and bolts on a new section of water pipe that was successfully installed in Parkwood. The team has been working tirelessly to replace this section of water pipe that leaked because of a vandalised valve on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue. This emergency work has resulted in a water supply disruption to areas in the south.

    Residents in the south advised of water disruption following leak in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood

    Residents in the south advised of water disruption following leak in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood

    21 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been alerted to a leak on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood. Read for more details including the list of affected areas.

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

    R30m boost for staircase repairs in Lavender Hill, Lotus River and Ocean View flats announced

    R30m boost for staircase repairs in Lavender Hill, Lotus River and Ocean View flats announced

    16 November 2023

    ​The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, today 16 November 2023, unveiled a large R30 million boost for the City’s staircase upgrade programme in Lavender Hill, Lotus River and Ocean View.

    Guy Fawkes-related fireworks complaints down year-on-year

    Guy Fawkes-related fireworks complaints down year-on-year

    06 November 2023

    Report on Guy Fawkes and enforcement patrols during the weekend

    City hopes Guy Fawkes continues to fizzle out

    City hopes Guy Fawkes continues to fizzle out

    31 October 2023

    City reminds residents about risks associated with fire works and request to abide by the rules

    Children enjoy a day at the Opera

    Children enjoy a day at the Opera

    22 September 2023

    ​The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) together with Cape Town Opera (CTO) hosted the fourth opera experience at the Artscape Theatre Centre last weekend

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    22 September 2023

    The certification ceremony at the Kensington Civic Centre is the latest to acknowledge the efforts of participants in the City’s Health substance abuse programme.

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    08 August 2023

    'Protecting commuters is our number one priority, and I was glad to join residents on a bus escorted by law enforcement from Mitchells Plain to Town this morning.

    Law Enforcement cracks down on illegal dumping

    Law Enforcement cracks down on illegal dumping

    09 July 2023

    Vehicle impoundments and fines have skyrocketed in the 2022/23 financial year.

    City advises of temporary closure of Kommetjie drop-off

    City advises of temporary closure of Kommetjie drop-off

    03 July 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that the Kommetjie Drop-off site has been temporarily closed until further notice.

    Emergency repairs impacts water supply to large part of the southern Cape Flats

    Emergency repairs impacts water supply to large part of the southern Cape Flats

    28 June 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is currently doing emergency repairs to its 535mm diameter water pipeline in George Street, Ottery.

    SMMEs encouraged to apply for waste service provider accreditation

    SMMEs encouraged to apply for waste service provider accreditation

    15 June 2023

    City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management Directorate held an event at the drop-off facility to encourage small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) that handle waste to register for accreditation as waste service providers.

    Matrix®  graduation marks continued success

    Matrix® graduation marks continued success

    15 June 2023

    ​More than 700 clients accessed the City of Cape Town’s substance abuse programme during the first quarter of 2023.

    R12,7m public housing staircase upgrade project progressing well

    R12,7m public housing staircase upgrade project progressing well

    13 June 2023

    Human Settlements Directorate visited Agate Court in Lotus River where staircases are being replaced.

    Some R1,2bn for City public housing upgrades

    Some R1,2bn for City public housing upgrades

    08 June 2023

    ​The City has allocated more than R1,2 bn in total over the next three years for repairs and maintenance of its public housing rental stock

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    17 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town's RIM department plays a crucial role all year round in maintaining the road's stormwater assets.

    Recovering substance users discover the art of wellbeing

    Recovering substance users discover the art of wellbeing

    24 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Arts & Culture Branch has facilitated a wellbeing experience for 64 recovering substance users.

    Mayor calls on all Capetonians to adopt the same new year’s resolution

    Mayor calls on all Capetonians to adopt the same new year’s resolution

    11 January 2023

    The City’s Festive Season Cleansing Programme - which runs until April - continues to deliver a high-season top-up cleansing service targeting all beaches, scenic routes and central business districts.

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