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    Use less water as national maintenance work gets under way

    Use less water as national maintenance work gets under way

    05 August 2026

    ​The City does not anticipate any water supply disruption during the upcoming DWS maintenance work

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

    29 July 2026

    The new facilities will include passenger shelters and improvements to the surrounding pedestrian infrastructure

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    21 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    09 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is making steady progress to ensure that all road maintenance

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town will launch a pilot cashless payment initiative at its Customer Interaction Centre and Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    16 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has renewed calls for Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, which has been ranked last in the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    Civic Centre to host local Home Affairs branch by July 2026

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has handed over the site at the Civic Centre where the National Department of Home Affairs will establish an office to serve clients on an appointment-only basis.

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    29 April 2026

    The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

    Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

    Corporate Services Portfolio Committee visits key Municipal facilities in Mamre and Atlantis

    29 April 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee is committed to ensuring excellent service delivery to all residents of Cape Town.

    Waste services still operational on upcoming public holidays

    Waste services still operational on upcoming public holidays

    24 April 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that waste collection will continue on the upcoming public holidays

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

    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.

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    Interim measures for garden waste at City drop-off sites continue

    Interim measures for garden waste at City drop-off sites continue

    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.

    Waste services to remain operational during Easter

    Waste services to remain operational during Easter

    01 April 2026

    Residents should also leave bins out until 21:00 each night to ensure collection

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    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.

    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

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    18 March 2026

    Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.

    Repairs on collapsed bulk sewer in Khayelitsha progressing well

    Repairs on collapsed bulk sewer in Khayelitsha progressing well

    03 March 2026

    ​Emergency repairs to the collapsed 700mm bulk sewer pipeline in Khayelitsha are progressing well

    Cape Town wins $1m Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' Prize

    Cape Town wins $1m Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' Prize

    25 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has been announced as a winning city in the global Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' 2025

    Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

    Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

    13 February 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    02 February 2026

    'The City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public transport systems

    Cape Town opposes Nersa plans for up to 100% extra Eskom increase

    Cape Town opposes Nersa plans for up to 100% extra Eskom increase

    23 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Nersa to immediately cease plans to permit up to a doubling of Eskom’s tariff increase.

    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.

    City moves with plans to phase out single-use materials for a sustainable future

    City moves with plans to phase out single-use materials for a sustainable future

    10 December 2025

    City moves with plans to phase out single-use materials for a sustainable future

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    06 December 2025

    Cape Town experiences a surge in traffic volumes over the festive season

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    05 December 2025

    Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.

    Collection teams not ‘wasting’ time this festive season

    Collection teams not ‘wasting’ time this festive season

    27 November 2025

    We are also calling on residents to assist by reducing waste where possible, especially through recycling and home composting

    City provides update on Kommetjie Road upgrade

    City provides update on Kommetjie Road upgrade

    25 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents that the end is in sight for the roadworks along Kommetjie Road. Although the project works needed to be extended due to unforeseen circumstances

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    18 November 2025

    The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.

    Hot, windy summer awaits Firefighters

    Hot, windy summer awaits Firefighters

    09 November 2025

    The City's Fire and Rescue Service is getting ready for the summer season

    Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

    Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

    07 November 2025

    The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants

    Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

    Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

    07 November 2025

    City aims to be South Africa’s first to take over passenger rail following the tabling of a detailed Rail Business Plan

    NSOs ‘tik’ the box

    NSOs ‘tik’ the box

    27 October 2025

    On Saturday, 25 October, just before 18:00, Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers were on patrol in Van Riebeeck Road in Bellville, when they spotted a person running away at the sight of the patrol vehicle.

    Law Enforcement volunteer expansion takes off

    Law Enforcement volunteer expansion takes off

    25 October 2025

    The Department has been fine-tuning plans over the past few years to provide opportunities to volunteers in a non-uniform capacity

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    09 October 2025

    City to host Cape Town Marathon as race prepares for World Majors review

    City deploys 40 new officers to enhance N2, Airport precinct safety

    City deploys 40 new officers to enhance N2, Airport precinct safety

    02 October 2025

    The City’s beefed-up N2 safety presence forms part of the broader Integrated Freeway Safety Plan targeting various priority freeways, including the R300, N1, N7, M3 and M5

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    01 October 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Council approved several amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    22 August 2025

    The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 2025.

    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

    Metro Police officers put 4 549 suspects behind bars

    Metro Police officers put 4 549 suspects behind bars

    03 August 2025

    The arrests inccluded a range of charges, from possesion of drugs to prohibited firearms and ammunition, and attempted murder.

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    28 July 2025

    Online briefing session about the directorate’s budget priorities for the current financial year

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    21 July 2025

    The City has a long history of pioneering best practices in waste management

    Grace period for recycling buyback centres to register for accreditation

    Grace period for recycling buyback centres to register for accreditation

    04 July 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town advises all recycling buyback centres to register for accreditation before 31 July in order to avoid a fine.

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    13 June 2025

    Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    City hosts plenary to help food and beverage sector reduce organic waste to landfill

    11 June 2025

    On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, various stakeholders hosted a plenary session to help raise awareness on the Integrated Waste Management By-Law.

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