Elsies River boasts a smoother Jan van Riebeeck Drive

06 August 2026

The project commenced in November last year and is now complete

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

City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

30 July 2026

The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

30 July 2026

We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

24 July 2026

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

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 completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

03 July 2026

The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements

Traffic management plan along Beach Road updated to accommodate Strand seawall works

02 July 2026

The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area of the changes to the traffic management plan

Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

29 June 2026

In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

07 June 2026

The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

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

Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

28 May 2026

Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

26 May 2026

On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

25 May 2026

The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.

Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 28 May 2026

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.

Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

22 May 2026

Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event

Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

10 May 2026

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

City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

07 May 2026

Our new wayleave management system exemplifies the City’s commitment to streamlining processes and delivering excellence.

Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

04 May 2026

Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

01 May 2026

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

Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

29 April 2026

The City has allocated approximately R1,1 billion to the first phase of the programme

Planned water supply maintenance for 28 to 30 April 2026

27 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.

City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

23 April 2026

The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

Road maintenance and resurfacing works under way in Ottery

23 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town has commenced road resurfacing works along Ottery Road, New Ottery Road and Old Strandfontein Road in Ottery

City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

20 April 2026

The official opening of the City’s brand-new state-of-the-art electricity depot in Hout Bay marks a major step forward

Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

19 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.

Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

16 April 2026

We would like to advise residents of the roadworks that will be under way over the next two months along Haytor Road.

Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

12 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.

Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

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.

New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

09 April 2026

The City of Cape Town is excited to announce the beneficiaries of the 2025/26 film fund.

Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

06 April 2026

With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.

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.

Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

02 April 2026

This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s

City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

01 April 2026

Residents and business owners in the Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate areas are advised of road marking work that will take place along several roads in the area

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

26 March 2026

Kloof Road is one of the access routes that links the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point

City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

26 March 2026

The City's Roads Infrastructure Management team is currently doing permanent pothole repairs

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

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.

Residents advised of temporary partial road closure along Claremont Boulevard

22 March 2026

Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

20 March 2026

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

City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

16 March 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 25 March 2026

13 March 2026

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

Strand seawall - major infrastructure upgrades progressing well

12 March 2026

City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

10 March 2026

Residents and other interested stakeholders gathered at the Bellville Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for the City’s co-design workshop for the Upper Elsieskraal River LUW Project

City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

10 March 2026

The Ease of Doing Business programme is a key priority for this administration.

Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

07 March 2026

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

Road resurfacing in Belgravia well on track

04 March 2026

Councillor Rob Quintas went out to Belgravia to see the excellent progress being made by the City’s Roads Infrastructure Management team yesterday

Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 6 March 2026

27 February 2026

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

The next 90 days will shape Cape Town’s winter water outlook

25 February 2026

Cape Town is not in a drought, but the window to avoid water restrictions later this year is narrowing. Based on the current water usage trend, dam storage could drop as low as 40% by May if this year’s rainfall is average.