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03 August 2026
A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.
16 July 2026
City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026
09 July 2026
As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services
08 July 2026
At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme
05 July 2026
A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.
26 June 2026
The project has now entered its final phase following a CCTV inspection of the repairs, showing positive preliminary results.
25 June 2026
'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall
16 June 2026
Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.
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.
03 June 2026
The City's digital channels continue to play an increasingly important role in customer service delivery
29 May 2026
The handover forms part of broader service delivery interventions in informal settlements across Cape Town
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
30 April 2026
Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews
28 April 2026
The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable from midnight on Friday, 1 May 2026 to 07:00 on Saturday, 2 May 2026
24 April 2026
The 50-year milestone matters
21 April 2026
City Environmental Management Department has been rolling out its Smart Flo Programme at various high schools
20 April 2026
Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours
14 April 2026
The City advises residents that its SAP and eServices system will be offline over the coming weekend, 18 to 20 April 2026, for necessary system maintenance.
08 April 2026
The False Bay Nature Reserve is a site of international importance according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
01 April 2026
Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
29 March 2026
Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.
24 March 2026
The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping
19 March 2026
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined
03 March 2026
Emergency repairs to the collapsed 700mm bulk sewer pipeline in Khayelitsha are progressing well
05 February 2026
Temporary road closure at the intersection of Electron Road and Range Road in Blackheath due to roadworks.
22 January 2026
Water and Sanitation teams visited the Lwandle community during December 2025 to reinforce the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message following a sharp increase in sewer blockages.
15 January 2026
The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.
14 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
As the festive season continues, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is closely monitoring operations at sewer pump stations, via a technologically advanced telemetry monitoring system
19 December 2025
The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors
12 December 2025
The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.
10 December 2025
Residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement received a major boost in access to safe and dignified sanitation as the City unveiled a new high-tech, off-grid toilet system
The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s e-Services portal will be unavailable from 12:00 on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 to 06:30 on Monday, 29 December 2025
09 December 2025
Spine Road is extremely congested
27 November 2025
As part of the City of Cape Town’s summer readiness efforts, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified inspections of grease traps at restaurants and food businesses to prevent sewer blockages and overflows.
25 November 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is rehabilitating 28 km of bulk sewer pipelines across the Cape Flats, South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade project
19 November 2025
World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.
18 November 2025
In preparation for the busy summer season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified maintenance at its 487 sewer pump stations, including 102 along the coastline, to ensure reliable operations and clean, enjoyable beach days for residents and visitors.
13 November 2025
The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.
06 November 2025
The City of Cape Town led a large-scale, multi-departmental service delivery drive in Brown’s Farm, Philippi, from 27 to 31 October 2025.
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.
03 November 2025
The City appreciates the patience and cooperation of the Joe Slovo community as we deliver essential infrastructure improvements that will benefit commuters and the broader Milnerton area
27 October 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate annually upgrades sections of the City’s water network to replace ageing infrastructure and improve reliability.
23 October 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year
20 October 2025
The City has again set out to replace 50 000 m of water pipes and 100 000 m of sewer pipes in the current financial year.
17 October 2025
Langa faces ongoing issues such as blocked sewer lines, sewer collapses, illegal dumping, and clogged stormwater systems, all of which contribute to environmental pollution and service disruptions
29 September 2025
Mountains of rags, nappies and wet wipes, weighing over 40 tonnes, were hauled out of Manenberg’s sewer system in just two months
25 September 2025
A reliable sewer network is essential to protect communities, rivers, and the coastline from pollution
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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