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21 July 2026
The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street
05 July 2026
A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.
25 June 2026
'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall
02 June 2026
Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season
14 May 2026
The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Department, within the Community Services and Health Directorate, has provided winter support supplies.
06 May 2026
The City’s Energy teams are actively carrying out infrastructure upgrades and repairs across the city as part of our winter readiness programme.
30 April 2026
Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews
20 April 2026
Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours
17 April 2026
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light to moderate showers until Sunday.
01 April 2026
The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.
11 March 2026
The MES Safe Space in Bellville helps rough sleepers with shelter and other social services
03 March 2026
The work is being undertaken proactively as the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate prepares the facility for the upcoming winter rainfall season
18 February 2026
During the colder months, more rough sleepers and vulnerable people seek shelter and assistance.
12 October 2025
According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.
07 August 2025
Repair work on two sections of the Southfield Canal was initiated by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate in June 2025
29 July 2025
The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters
10 July 2025
Maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways takes place all year round, with operations ramping up pre-winter in preparation for seasonal rainfall.
08 July 2025
Alderman Eddie Andrews’s visits formed part of ongoing oversight efforts following the heavy rainfall seen in the City over the past two weeks.
02 July 2025
Bishop Lavis and Bonteheuwel have been flagged as red zones due to the ongoing challenges
27 June 2025
This year’s increased winter rain has led to flooding, sewer overflows, blockages and an increased number of service requests from residents.
In a proactive effort to protect communities during the winter rainfall season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been conducting direct engagements
26 June 2025
Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk
Experience has shown that consistent rainfall and/or periods of heavy downpours cause the water table level to rise
18 June 2025
The repairs and maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways take place across the City all year round.
01 June 2025
On average, in winter, 60% of fires happen between 18:00 and 06:00.
15 May 2025
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is investing R90 million in its seasonal Winter Risk Mitigation Programme to help reduce flood and pollution risks.
14 May 2025
Alderman Theresa Uys visited the Strand Municipal Building on Monday, 12 May 2025, to see its winter preparedness
09 May 2025
The Winter Readiness Programme is but one of the many City interventions to assist persons living on the street.
24 April 2025
22 April 2025
As we approach winter, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate showcased its ongoing work to prepare the City’s infrastructure for the anticipated rains
11 April 2025
The winter aid programme is critical in easing the load on shelters
01 April 2025
The Street People Programme Unit within the Community, Arts & Culture Development Department (CACD) is at the forefront of the City’s efforts to help persons off the street
14 March 2025
The Disaster Risk Management Centre works to mitigate the risk of weather or man-made impacts, and to drive any response in the wake of such impacts.
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is encouraging all residents and road users to report potholes as part of its ‘Fix It Before Winter’ campaign
29 September 2024
Impact assessments this winter recorded 788 affected areas, just over 52 000 structures and approximately 167 000 persons.
24 July 2024
The City’s Human Settlements Directorate has issued more than 16 000 flood kits to dwellings in informal settlements and other types of housing such especially where water is coming through roofs.
02 July 2024
Strong winds and heavy rain showers often lead to damaged infrastructure resulting in a high number of electricity service requests
08 June 2024
Our trimming work near our electricity infrastructure is crucial for the safety and reliability of our supply infrastructure.
23 May 2024
The Disaster Management Advisory Forum meets quarterly, to discuss, assess, and plan for potential risks to public safety.
21 May 2024
As the rainy season approaches, the City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is working diligently to prepare our roads and stormwater systems.
16 May 2024
The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is dedicated to maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of catch pit infrastructure as part of its efforts to prepare for winter.
With winter on our doorstep, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been busy preparing its infrastructure and systems for the rainy season which generally sees extra stormwater entering its networks.
14 May 2024
As winter approaches and temperatures start to drop, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is proud to announce the start of our Preparing for Winter initiative.
13 May 2024
Winter is coming, and the Recreation and Parks Department is working hard to mitigate the challenges that come with the colder months.
09 May 2024
The Blinkwater Stream originates from Table Mountain, where several tributary streams converge at Hely Hutchinson Avenue before forming a single stream that flows down to Camps Bay Beach, adjacent to the Tidal pool
02 May 2024
The Spaanschemats River spans 5km from Silverhurst Drive to the M3 freeway in Constantia, winding through both public and private land.
11 April 2024
The City has already jet-cleaned a record 230km of sewer-lines ahead of this winter, far exceeding the 200km target.
18 February 2024
Registered non-profit organisations have only a few weeks left to submit their applications for the City’s Winter Readiness Programme.
03 September 2023
Between May to August, Recreation and Parks responded to 76 callouts of incidents where trees fell over, damaged infrastructure or blocked roadways.
10 August 2023
This initiative will run from August to the end of November 2023 at specific Public Open Spaces (POS).
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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