City and Langa residents join forces to tackle water pollution

21 July 2026

More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project

Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

25 June 2026

'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

07 May 2026

​The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains

City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

07 May 2026

One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

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

City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

20 April 2026

Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

17 April 2026

According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light to moderate showers until Sunday.

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

Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

15 February 2026

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

14 January 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

10 January 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined City teams on the ground at Dunoon.

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

City honours its DRM Volunteers

02 December 2025

Cape Town has more than 550 registered Disaster Risk Management volunteers

City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

12 October 2025

According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.

City shares Vision 2050 priorities at the South African Roads Federation AGM

10 October 2025

Those of us who work in the transport and mobility space know that our work goes far beyond asphalt, intersections, and traffic lights

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

Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

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

DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

06 August 2025

The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

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

Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

22 July 2025

The City’s Catchment Stormwater and River Management (CSRM) Branch initiated repair works following the collapse of the canal wall during inclement weather in July 2024.

Environmental green light for Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence project

17 July 2025

A major milestone has been reached for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence, with environmental authorisation now granted.

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

Continuous efforts to maintain the Sir Lowry’s Pass River

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.

Acting Mayor conducts oversight visits to flood-affected informal settlements

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.

Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

02 July 2025

The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

Door-to-door high flood risk awareness raised to alert Driftsands residents

27 June 2025

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

Clearing Table View canals strengthens winter risk mitigation efforts

18 June 2025

The repairs and maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways take place across the City all year round.

Langevlei and Sand River Canals prepped for winter

09 June 2025

On 16 April 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate began critical pre-winter maintenance of the Langevlei and Sand River canals in Retreat.

Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

06 June 2025

'Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays.

City aims for clean sweep ahead of winter

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.

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.

Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

19 February 2025

Urbanisation is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. By 2050 an estimated 70% of the world’s population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018).

Major pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu causes flooding

17 January 2025

At about 20:00 on 16 January, the Water and Sanitation Directorate responded to a major pipe burst in Imizamo Yethu (IY), Hout Bay.

Fast-growing invasive Poplar trees removed in Elsieskraal River

09 December 2024

The scope of work entails removal of invasive species that have proliferated along a section of the Elsieskraal River, situated at Tafelsig canyon between Jip De Jager and north of the N1.

DRMC volunteers put to the test in annual competition

28 October 2024

The 2024 edition of the First-Aid competition was held at the Epping Fire Station with seven teams in attendance.

City hosts open house to share rehabilitation plans of Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence

07 October 2024

Water and Sanitation Directorate will host a public engagement session to present the proposed rehabilitation plans for the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence area in Coniston Park, Retreat

Winter's going ... but not quite gone

29 September 2024

Impact assessments this winter recorded 788 affected areas, just over 52 000 structures and approximately 167 000 persons.

Volunteers deliver 18 000+ hours of service

29 August 2024

DRMC has 419 registered volunteers, working in teams in various parts of the metropole

Record 16 000 flood kits delivered to City informal settlements, other dwellings

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.

City issues more than 10 000 flood kits, even more storms expected

17 July 2024

We have already delivered a whopping 10 000 flood kits to affected residents.

Update on Disaster Management operations

12 July 2024

Assessments by the Disaster Risk Management Centre and Human Settlements Department to date indicate that just over 33 000 households have been affected across the metropole

More than 6 500 flood kits issued and rising in unprecedented storm impact

11 July 2024

'With 6 500 flood assistance kits already issued, some relocations done and milling material delivered to soak up the water where possible

Minister Kubayi, it’s time to devolve emergency funding to the City

09 July 2024

The City's disaster risk management and front line service teams are on the ground to assist the vulnerable residents in the informal settlements which have been severely affected by the inclement weather that has hit Cape Town.

City teams working flat out on storm response

09 July 2024

Our frontline teams are out there serving Capetonians with great dedication and pride in these difficult storm conditions.

Site visit to Khayelitsha and Cravenby following weekend floods

08 July 2024

Councillor Rob Quintas visited Ntulo Street in Site C Khayelitsha and Short Street in Cravenby this morning.

Comment on proposed Geelsloot Ponds upgrade in Somerset West

02 July 2024

The Catchment, Stormwater and River Management branch has begun public participation related to the multi-faceted Geelsloot Ponds upgrade.

Resilience is key to disaster risk reduction

26 June 2024

The Women & Girls Invisible Force of Resilience programme started on 18 June 2024 with 19 learners from Tafelsig, Mondale, Portlands and AZ Burman High Schools in Mitchells Plain attending.

Cleansing teams hard at work preparing for winter

11 June 2024

The City’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s R39 million seasonal Winter Preparedness Programme is under way, helping to reduce flood and pollution risks since 1 May 2024.