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    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    22 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    05 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    CCTV installations are right on track

    CCTV installations are right on track

    13 March 2026

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU) is responsible for the management of the CCTV network, including its expansion.

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    Youth day events draw hundreds

    17 June 2025

    Hundreds of young people across the City turned up for Youth Day sport and recreation events at a number of venues.

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    08 April 2025

    The City’s ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting on 27 March 2025 and is now available for public comment.

    City replaces over 25 000m of pipes in the last two months of 2024

    City replaces over 25 000m of pipes in the last two months of 2024

    27 January 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has made significant progress in replacing water and sewer pipes across the city

    Planned water supply maintenance from 17 and 18 December 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 17 and 18 December 2024

    13 December 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    30 November 2024

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

    City pipe replacement programme approaches 60 000m of target

    City pipe replacement programme approaches 60 000m of target

    27 November 2024

    ​Since July 2024, over 18 446m of water and 41 030m of sewer pipes have been replaced in several projects across the city.

    City pipes in more proactive replacements

    City pipes in more proactive replacements

    23 October 2024

    More than 40 000m of water and sewer pipes have already been replaced from July to September

    City condemns hijacking of waste services vehicles

    City condemns hijacking of waste services vehicles

    12 September 2024

    ​Over the past two-and-a-half months, 11 Urban Waste Management Directorate vehicles have been hijacked, along with one attempted hijacking. Most recently, a white Isuzu bakkie was hijacked in Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha last night, Wednesday 11 September.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 23 to 25 July

    Planned water supply maintenance from 23 to 25 July

    21 July 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    21 June 2024

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

    Council approves cut on Informal Trading tariffs

    Council approves cut on Informal Trading tariffs

    03 June 2024

    The tariff cut falls under an umbrella of initiatives by the City to make life easier for traders.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 20 to 23  May

    Planned water supply maintenance from 20 to 23 May

    19 May 2024

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 9 May

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 9 May

    03 May 2024

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

    Budget boost for the informal economy

    Budget boost for the informal economy

    07 April 2024

    The City is investing a total of R118,5 million in local economic development infrastructure and upgrades, and the provision of business training this financial year.

    Planned water supply maintenance: 29 January - 1 February

    Planned water supply maintenance: 29 January - 1 February

    26 January 2024

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

    City of Hope connects traders to opportunities to help grow economy

    City of Hope connects traders to opportunities to help grow economy

    19 June 2023

    More than 400 traders attended the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate’s Informal Trading Economy and Expo held at the City Hall.

    Council approves zero percentage increase on Informal Trading permits

    Council approves zero percentage increase on Informal Trading permits

    07 June 2023

    A zero percentage increase on the permits for the current 2022/2023 financial year

    City officially opens revamped Happy Valley market

    City officially opens revamped Happy Valley market

    07 March 2023

    Last year the Council approved a budget allocation for the upgrading of trading sites throughout the metro

    Building a new generation of recyclers in Kuils River

    Building a new generation of recyclers in Kuils River

    22 February 2023

    This project was initiated to address the dual challenges of poverty and illegal dumping that are both prevalent in the area

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    22 July 2022

    The City is committed to doing everything possible to enable sustainable economic growth and development, while meeting obligations that take into account the capacity of services infrastructure

    Winter is coming: Mayor inspects progress on City’s Winter Readiness programme

    Winter is coming: Mayor inspects progress on City’s Winter Readiness programme

    05 May 2022

    The City is doing our part now to prepare for winter

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    02 September 2021

    Over the next three years, almost 50% of the City’s R25 billion capital expenditure plan will be invested in water and sanitation infrastructure.

    City doubles aid to shelters for winter

    City doubles aid to shelters for winter

    08 July 2021

    The City of Cape Town is disbursing aid to the value of R1 429 586 to 10 organisations that have successfully applied for assistance during winter

    Veteran official seals off 39 years’ service, as team completes upgrade for Blue Downs and Kuils River area

    Veteran official seals off 39 years’ service, as team completes upgrade for Blue Downs and Kuils River area

    01 June 2021

    Long-serving staff member Superintendent Geoffrey Hector made his final contribution to Cape Town this weekend after 39 years of service.

    Residents advised of water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River areas this weekend

    Residents advised of water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River areas this weekend

    27 May 2021

    Water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River.

    City advises of planned water supply disruption to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas

    City advises of planned water supply disruption to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas

    21 May 2021

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be performing a test-shutdown of the water supply to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas on Saturday, 22 May 2021 from 20:00 until midnight

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    27 November 2020

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    More than 6 000 historical title deeds to be handed over to beneficiaries

    More than 6 000 historical title deeds to be handed over to beneficiaries

    18 November 2020

    ​On Monday, 16 November 2020, 88 beneficiaries from Bonteheuwel, Bishop Lavis and surrounding areas received their historical title deeds

    City advise of possible water supply disruptions in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    City advise of possible water supply disruptions in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    13 November 2020

    The City of Cape Town advises residents of the Blue Downs and Kuilsriver areas that it will be necessary to shut off water supply on the evening of Monday, 16 November 2020.

    Early Christmas for 6 000 property owners who will receive title deeds

    Early Christmas for 6 000 property owners who will receive title deeds

    05 November 2020

    Over the coming weeks, the City of Cape Town’s Executive Mayor Alderman Dan Plato and Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management Alderman Grant Twigg will be handing over 6 000 title deeds to property owners in various areas.

    Update on refuse collection delays in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    Update on refuse collection delays in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    02 June 2020

    ​Residents who live in areas serviced by the Kuils River Collections Depot are advised they can still expect delays in refuse collection this week.

    No refuse collection this week in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    No refuse collection this week in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    26 May 2020

    The City would like to inform residents who live in areas serviced by the Kuils River Collections Depot that their refuse will not be collected this week.

    City green-lights new street people accommodation options

    City green-lights new street people accommodation options

    10 May 2020

    The City of Cape Town is finalising the closure of the Strandfontein temporary shelter for street people

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