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    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    14 July 2026

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    10 June 2026

    There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

    Cape Town to buy 500MW from Energy Traders at below Eskom rates

    Cape Town to buy 500MW from Energy Traders at below Eskom rates

    29 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is set to become the first municipality in South Africa to procure electricity at scale from licenced energy traders and aggregators.

    Weekly Law Enforcement summary

    Weekly Law Enforcement summary

    05 September 2025

    The City’s Law Enforcement Department had several success this past week.

    Silwerskermfees celebrates its 13th year in Cape Town

    Silwerskermfees celebrates its 13th year in Cape Town

    17 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town supports the Silwerskermfees

    Atlantis, help us name your solar power plant

    Atlantis, help us name your solar power plant

    22 July 2025

    The City is almost finished building its first R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, located in Atlantis

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    An SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and counting

    An SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and counting

    05 June 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is making progress with its R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis

    #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners announced

    #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners announced

    14 June 2024

    City hosted another successful #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge

    Cape Town Market goes greener than ever - inside and on top

    Cape Town Market goes greener than ever - inside and on top

    06 June 2024

    This project marks a major milestone for one of the oldest and largest fresh produce markets in South Africa.

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    24 May 2024

    Modulêr's new site has expanded to 4 000m², a significant increase from its initial 700m² when it opened its doors just two years ago.

    Temporary closure of Kogel Bay and Soetwater Resorts

    Temporary closure of Kogel Bay and Soetwater Resorts

    19 October 2023

    ​Kogel Bay has been heavily impacted by last month’s storms, and will likely not open this summer, while assessments continue at Soetwater, following its closure due to a pipe burst.

    Solar PV system application turnaround time expected to shorten from 1 October

    Solar PV system application turnaround time expected to shorten from 1 October

    15 September 2023

    More and more Capetonians are installing solar PV and battery systems to avoid Eskom's load-shedding and take advantage of forthcoming City incentives to pay cash for power generated by residents

    History made as first electricity wheeled via Cape Town’s grid

    History made as first electricity wheeled via Cape Town’s grid

    14 September 2023

    ​The first electrons of clean, green energy have officially been wheeled via the City of Cape Town’s energy grid.

    City’s projects and programmes show path for green energy, marine manufacturing jobs and investments

    City’s projects and programmes show path for green energy, marine manufacturing jobs and investments

    13 July 2023

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate has hit the ground running in the first days of the 2023/2024 financial year.

    City’s Fire Service pivots to address new fire risks

    City’s Fire Service pivots to address new fire risks

    05 July 2023

    The City's Fire and Rescue Service notes the increased use of items like inverters and other items, powered by rechargeable batteries, solar installations and the use of generators.

    City online services unavailable this weekend

    City online services unavailable this weekend

    01 June 2023

    The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents who make use of its online services that a scheduled power outage for its data centres has been planned for this weekend

    City hosts information day about new bus facility for Makhaza in Khayelitsha

    City hosts information day about new bus facility for Makhaza in Khayelitsha

    01 June 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is hosting an information day on 6 June 2023 where officials will answer questions and provide more information about the brand new bus facility in Makhaza

    New bus facility on the cards for Makhaza in Khayelitsha

    New bus facility on the cards for Makhaza in Khayelitsha

    22 May 2023

    The new bus facility will be constructed on the corner of Walter Sisulu Road and Ngwamza Street.

    City sits down with local tourism operators to talk energy plans

    City sits down with local tourism operators to talk energy plans

    24 March 2023

    The event saw the Mayoral Committee Members present their projects and plans to operators who also shared how the energy crisis has affected them

    Mayor Hill-Lewis calls on Capetonians to help end load-shedding using solar incentives

    Mayor Hill-Lewis calls on Capetonians to help end load-shedding using solar incentives

    22 February 2023

    Cape Town welcomes the incentives announced for solar PV investments

    Going solar safely: installer checklist for customers

    Going solar safely: installer checklist for customers

    15 February 2023

    ​With more residents turning to solar power due to the worsening of Eskom’s load-shedding, the City is often asked for guidance as to how to choose the right system and installer.

    SONA a missed chance to restore hope on policing and rail

    SONA a missed chance to restore hope on policing and rail

    10 February 2023

    All the President said was that SAPS continues with its routine annual national recruitment

    A critical time to invest in green opportunities

    A critical time to invest in green opportunities

    08 February 2023

    Statement by The City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

    Women power lights up Cape Town’s green economy

    Women power lights up Cape Town’s green economy

    03 February 2023

    This plant will focus on servicing the local market as well as exporting to the rest of Africa

    Libraries bear the brunt of burglaries and vandalism

    Libraries bear the brunt of burglaries and vandalism

    20 December 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s libraries are facing an onslaught of burglaries and vandalism.

    Seeking Cape Town Power Heroes: City issues new tender to further help protect its customers from load-shedding impacts

    Seeking Cape Town Power Heroes: City issues new tender to further help protect its customers from load-shedding impacts

    03 October 2022

    ​In another move to protect its customers from some of the impacts of load-shedding

    Transport Month kicks off with new PTI in Makhaza

    Transport Month kicks off with new PTI in Makhaza

    03 October 2022

    October is Transport Month, and during this month we showcase our transport successes.

    City, WCG mark milestone of 1 100 LEAP officers

    City, WCG mark milestone of 1 100 LEAP officers

    11 August 2022

    ​Today, the City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government marked the milestone of 1 100 LEAP officers.

    It’s happening - Makhaza Public Transport Interchange construction under way

    It’s happening - Makhaza Public Transport Interchange construction under way

    22 February 2022

    The construction is scheduled to take approximately nine months to complete, pending unforeseen delays and inclement weather.

    Makhaza to get its own Public Transport Interchange

    Makhaza to get its own Public Transport Interchange

    28 October 2021

    The open day will be held on Thursday, 4 November 2021, at the Desmond Tutu Hall on the corner of Cekeca and Robert Sobukwe Roads in Makhaza

    City invites public to open day about new transport facility for Somerset West CBD

    City invites public to open day about new transport facility for Somerset West CBD

    28 October 2021

    The City of Cape Town will spend approximately R65 million on the construction of a new public transport interchange (PTI) in Somerset West

    City to spend R65m on new transport facility for Somerset West

    City to spend R65m on new transport facility for Somerset West

    20 October 2021

    The construction of the new PTI is the biggest public investment in the central business district of Somerset West in recent years and will transform the CBD area with multiple benefits for commuters

    Cape Town's first floating solar pilot project paving the way for a more sustainable city

    Cape Town's first floating solar pilot project paving the way for a more sustainable city

    13 October 2021

    This exciting pilot project not only looks at the amount of energy that can be generated by floating panels, but also investigates how much can be generated compared with the ground-mounted panels.

    Recent African graduates, young professionals win competition to design future-fit home

    Recent African graduates, young professionals win competition to design future-fit home

    08 December 2020

    The My Clean Green Home competition was targeted at students and professionals in the built environment and forms part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival,

    City lauded for commitment to a better, zero carbon future

    City lauded for commitment to a better, zero carbon future

    29 September 2020

    ​The City of Cape Town has been praised for its commitment to a cleaner and better carbon neutral future for all Capetonians

    City of Cape Town receives international recognition for climate change work

    City of Cape Town receives international recognition for climate change work

    04 December 2015

    Cape Town has been recognised as a leading City to combat climate change

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