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    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

    03 August 2026

    The City advises customers in the Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton areas of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    21 July 2026

    ​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Pinelands, Epping and Langa

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Pinelands, Epping and Langa

    09 July 2026

    ​The City advises customers in the Epping and Langa areas of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    03 July 2026

    The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    24 June 2026

    The City reminds residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenance

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    19 June 2026

    The work will be carried out from 18:00 until 06:00 the next day, if all goes to plan

    City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

    City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

    18 June 2026

    These murals are more than public artworks, they are a platform for communities to express their role in shaping an energy-conscious future

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    17 June 2026

    ​The City reminds residents of Plumstead and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    12 June 2026

    The City advises residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenanc

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    12 June 2026

    ​The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    08 June 2026

    The City advises residents in parts of Helderberg and Somerset West of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance,

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    04 June 2026

    The City’s Energy Directorate carried out electricity infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle, in the Strand where electricity kiosks and pole mounted sub stations were installed in the area

    More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests

    More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests

    14 May 2026

    Since 11 May 2026, our teams attended to more than 8 930 service requests in all areas

    Some 6 000 electricity service requests attended to, more than 10 800 received over the two-day storm period

    Some 6 000 electricity service requests attended to, more than 10 800 received over the two-day storm period

    13 May 2026

    The City thanks residents for their patience and support as our teams work to restore electricity supply where required

    City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city

    City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city

    12 May 2026

    ​The City’s Electricity teams remain on the ground, attending to approximately 4 800 outstanding service requests received since yesterday morning.

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in N2 gateway, Langa

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in N2 gateway, Langa

    12 May 2026

    The City advises residents of parts of Langa of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

    City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

    11 May 2026

    Strong winds and heavy downpours may continue to damage electricity infrastructure, leading to a high number of service requests

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    05 May 2026

    The City advises residents of Plumstead, Wynberg and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Plumstead area

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Plumstead area

    22 April 2026

    The City advises Plumstead residents of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance,

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Beacon Valley

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Beacon Valley

    16 April 2026

    Please note that the interruption to supply will only impact the areas on the maps and only on the relevant dates. The work will be carried out from 08:00 to 18:00

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Colorado Park

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Colorado Park

    16 April 2026

    The City advises Colorado Park residents of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure maintenance, which will be carried out on Friday, 24 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    12 April 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Langa area

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Langa area

    02 April 2026

    ​The City advises Langa residents of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure maintenance

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    02 April 2026

    The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

    City advances reconstruction of Usasaza and Dunoon MyCiTi stations

    City advances reconstruction of Usasaza and Dunoon MyCiTi stations

    24 March 2026

    These stations will help reconnect communities to opportunities and provide safe, efficient and affordable transport options.

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    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.

    City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

    City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

    12 March 2026

    Macassar forms part of the City of Cape Town’s streetlight infrastructure maintenance and upgrading programme aimed at ensuring that infrastructure is repaired, maintained and upgraded where necessary.

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    05 March 2026

    The City reminds customers that it would never approach a customer via WhatsApp about payments

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Langa area

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Langa area

    03 March 2026

    ​The City advises Langa residents of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance

    City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

    City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

    02 March 2026

    We are executing our city-wide MV maintenance and upgrade programme, reflecting our ongoing commitment to a reliable electricity grid and we will continue to invest in our infrastructure

    City advises of critical electricity supply maintenance in Langa

    City advises of critical electricity supply maintenance in Langa

    17 February 2026

    The City advises Langa residents in the Malamba Way area of upcoming planned electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    13 February 2026

    The City absolutely rejects spurious allegations of fraud and corruption made by an unhappy unsuccessful bidder pertaining to the tender process of outdoor video display screens.

    City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance for Langa

    City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance for Langa

    10 February 2026

    The City advises Langa residents in the Brinton and Sandile streets area of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance

    City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

    City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office

    10 February 2026

    ​For the third year in a row, the City of Cape Town was the recipient of a multi-tonne food donation to help with immediate food relief to vulnerable communities from the Taipei Liaison Office in Cape Town

    City's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

    26 January 2026

    The City continues to roll out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Tambo Village and Welcome Estate

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Tambo Village and Welcome Estate

    09 January 2026

    The electricity infrastructure maintenance will be carried out on 27 and 29 January 2026 from 08:30 to 16:00, if all goes to plan.

    City advises of electricity supply interruption in Duynefontein, Van Riebeeckstrand and surrounds

    City advises of electricity supply interruption in Duynefontein, Van Riebeeckstrand and surrounds

    06 January 2026

    It is important to note that the interruption to supply will only impact the highlighted areas on the map and only on one of the relevant dates. The work will be carried out from 09:00 – 16:00 on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, alternatively on Thursday, 22 January 2026

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 17 December 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 17 December 2025

    12 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in a water supply disruption.

    City’s solar success: R2,6 bn in Cape Town investments, 150 000 homes powered

    City’s solar success: R2,6 bn in Cape Town investments, 150 000 homes powered

    27 November 2025

    The City, seen as a pioneer in programmes to promote diversity of energy supply and green economy investment, has been at the heart of many other solar benefits in Cape Town.

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein area

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein area

    26 November 2025

    The City advises residents in parts of Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein of planned upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure repairs, which will be carried out on Monday, 1 December 2025

    More than 7 400 streetlight-related requests attended to in October

    More than 7 400 streetlight-related requests attended to in October

    24 November 2025

    As Cape Town prepares for the peak summer and holiday season, our teams remain dedicated to fixing streetlight requests as fast as possible

    Traffic stop leads to drug stash hidden behind fridge

    Traffic stop leads to drug stash hidden behind fridge

    24 November 2025

    Metro Police officers conducted a routine traffic stop in Strand just after 12:30 on Sunday, 23 November 2025.

    All hands on deck as joint services tackle sewage, waste and roadworks in Bishop Lavis

    All hands on deck as joint services tackle sewage, waste and roadworks in Bishop Lavis

    13 November 2025

    The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.

    Cape Town switches on pioneering gas-to-energy plant, powering over 4 000 households

    Cape Town switches on pioneering gas-to-energy plant, powering over 4 000 households

    12 November 2025

    City’s new gas-to-energy plant will generate enough electricity to power 4 300 households by converting landfill gas to power at the Coastal Park Landfill.

    City advises of planned electricity supply interruptions in Van Riebeeckstrand and Duinefontein area

    City advises of planned electricity supply interruptions in Van Riebeeckstrand and Duinefontein area

    05 November 2025

    It is important to note that interruptions to supply will only impact the highlighted areas on the map and only on the relevant date.

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