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

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.

Schools for Clean Catchments project set to drive environmental awareness, cleaner waterways

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

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

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

01 April 2026

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

Interim measures for garden waste drop-off amid contractor fuel constraints

30 March 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate will implement temporary measures affecting garden waste drop-off services

City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

20 March 2026

The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

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.

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

Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

23 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

09 February 2026

Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

City cuts harmful emissions through landfill gas projects for cleaner air, safer communities

29 January 2026

In commemoration of the day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the measurable climate and financial benefits achieved through its landfill gas extraction and utilisation projects.

Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

27 January 2026

The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat.

Less is more for Miller’s Point

27 January 2026

Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

Food for thought this festive period

29 December 2025

​The festive season sees more celebrations and more food on our tables, which also means more food going to waste

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

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

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

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 launches Festive Season Cleansing Programme, creating over 3 000 short-term jobs

21 November 2025

To strengthen capacity during the highest peak of the festive season, these teams will be supported by an additional 673 workers sourced via a labour broker for the peak six-week period from 1 December to 15 January

Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

20 November 2025

The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

04 November 2025

Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.

New Fisantekraal Community Recycling Facility on the cards

27 October 2025

Fisantekraal is one of the few remaining areas in Cape Town where there is no municipal recycling drop-off point within a 7km range.

Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

25 September 2025

​The City is pleased to announce the release of findings from its inaugural city-wide Cape Town Household Survey, conducted between February and October 2024

City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

23 September 2025

The City marks the strides made to curb carbon emissions and human-induced climate change through its organic waste diversion pilot projects.

City inspects Khayelitsha businesses, educates residents on waste management

17 September 2025

Recently the City’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate stepped up its efforts to keep communities clean by enforcing waste by-law compliancee and building waste awareness.

City hosting info day about neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

03 September 2025

The City of Cape Town encourages local residents, stakeholders and interested and affected parties to attend the information day about the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas

​Have your say on the Faure New Water Scheme feasibility study

04 August 2025

The Faure New Water Scheme is one of the key drivers of the City’s New Water Programme

City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

31 July 2025

Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.

Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

30 July 2025

​In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.

Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

24 July 2025

​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

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

Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

14 July 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

Friends of the Rivers of Hout Bay benefits from the City's grant funding

14 July 2025

Councillor Zahid Badroodien met with the Friends of the Rivers of Hout Bay at the community-based organisation is driving clean-ups, conversation and more in the area.

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.

Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

15 June 2025

A new chapter in collaborative water management has begun with the launch of the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum (V-CMF).

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.

Soet River gets clean-up boost with litter interceptors

29 May 2025

Three new litter interceptors are being installed along the Soet River in Strand to trap high volumes of waste causing water pollution.

Cape Town set to soften tariff increases for higher value properties

30 April 2025

The City is looking to extend rates rebates to more property owners and pensioners.

Over 550 000 kgs of organic food waste diverted for good

30 April 2025

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has collected over 550 000 kgs of organic food waste through its pilot projects over almost two years, to help protect the environment and free up landfill space.

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

City delivering real change

24 April 2025

Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

Cape Town offers lowest monthly bill, best services for 2025_26

23 April 2025

The City of Cape Town offers the lowest monthly municipal bill of South Africa’s ‘big five’ metros

Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

14 April 2025

​In line with strategic imperatives, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2025/26 financial year

Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

09 April 2025

The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates

Urban Waste Management services disrupted by heavy rainfall/flooding

08 April 2025

The City advises residents that flooding and heavy rainfall could cause delays in the refuse collection service. Various drop-off sites have also been affected.

Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

07 April 2025

In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

Reducing waste at our fingertips

02 April 2025

The City currently manages about 2,1 million tonnes of waste annually, with about 31,53% of this waste currently diverted from landfill

Cape Town bags first Waste Strategy for a cleaner city

01 April 2025

Council recently approved Cape Town’s first Waste Strategy. This proactive game plan outlines the City’s approach over the next 10 years to manage waste more effectively and sustainably, in collaboration with all Cape Town stakeholders, to help create a cleaner Cape Town for all.