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    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    05 August 2026

    ​The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed for Women’s Day

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    08 June 2026

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

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    19 May 2026

    ​The drills, coordinated by the Safety and Security Directorate happen quarterly and put several role-players through their paces.

    Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

    Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

    16 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    04 May 2026

    The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    25 March 2026

    The City’s festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break.

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    24 March 2026

    During our visit, the lab’s technical teams demonstrated the meticulous testing processes applied to every single meter before installation

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    20 March 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 office closures March to May 2026

    City office closures March to May 2026

    19 March 2026

    The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed on certain days during the next few months

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in some metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in some metro areas

    19 February 2026

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    14 February 2026

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at all the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs)

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas continues

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas continues

    19 January 2026

    The City’s Energy Directorate will restart the testing of its geyser ripple-control systems..

    Manzi makes a splash this festive season

    Manzi makes a splash this festive season

    18 January 2026

    This festive season, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate mascot, Manzi dropped in across Cape Town to share important water-wise messaging.

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    14 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    12 December 2025

    The City’s Revenue Department offices as well as Traffic Services’ driving licence testing centres, Human Settlements’ offices and municipal courts will be closed on various days over the festive season

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    12 December 2025

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas extended

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas extended

    08 December 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate will continue the testing of its geyser ripple-control systems until Friday, 12 December 2025.

    City offices festive season closures

    City offices festive season closures

    04 December 2025

    December holidays will impact the operating hours of the City’s Customer Offices.

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    26 November 2025

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    06 November 2025

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    Eerste River roadworks are off to a great start

    Eerste River roadworks are off to a great start

    31 October 2025

    The resurfacing of roads in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River has started and will end on 18 December 2025

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    23 October 2025

    ​From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices and driving licence testing centres

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in Langverwacht, Kuils River area

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in Langverwacht, Kuils River area

    22 October 2025

    The City will be conducting testing of its geyser ripple-control systems.

    City commences with roadworks in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    City commences with roadworks in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of resurfacing roadworks along roads in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

    City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed on the public holiday, 24 September 2025

    Devolution: City prepares for next steps

    Devolution: City prepares for next steps

    21 August 2025

    The motion for the devolution of policing powers was on the agenda for today's Council meeting

    Traffic Services offers various fine payment options

    Traffic Services offers various fine payment options

    10 August 2025

    Since 1 July, fines can also be paid at Game, Massmart, Makro and Builder's Warehouse, Jumbo, Pick 'n Pay and Boxer stores, and Kazang.

    City Customer Offices closed for Women’s Day

    City Customer Offices closed for Women’s Day

    05 August 2025

    ​The City’s customer offices will be closed on Saturday.

    The danger of missing manhole covers

    The danger of missing manhole covers

    26 June 2025

    Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk

    City Customer Offices closed for Youth Day

    City Customer Offices closed for Youth Day

    10 June 2025

    The City’s customer offices will be closed on Monday, 16 June 2025.

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    World Food Safety Day: some heroes wear lab coats

    07 June 2025

    Over a 10-month period since July 2024, the laboratory received 4 853 samples that were subjected to 17 759 analyses. The sample results yielded an overall compliance rate of 84,55%.

    Resolution on the devolution of policing powers to go to full council

    Resolution on the devolution of policing powers to go to full council

    04 June 2025

    Our communities are plagued by crime at all levels and it is clear that more is needed – from the South African Police Service and the City.

    Power Precision: City’s cutting-edge electricity meter testing facility sets the standard

    Power Precision: City’s cutting-edge electricity meter testing facility sets the standard

    08 May 2025

    All City prepaid electricity meters supplied and installed by the City conform to National Standards and are tested by both the manufacturers and the City against stringent calibration standards

    City frustrated by ongoing driving licence card renewal woes

    City frustrated by ongoing driving licence card renewal woes

    09 April 2025

    The City’s Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) have processed nearly 60 000 applications for new driving licences and Public Driving Permits (PrDPs) since the beginning of the year.

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in a few metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in a few metro areas

    26 February 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate will be conducting testing of its geyser ripple-control systems between 3 and 7 March 2025.

    Shooters caught soon after incident

    Shooters caught soon after incident

    17 February 2025

    Metro Police officers were conducting a stop and search operation in Tafelsig on Saturday, 15 February, when they received information about a vehicle involved in a shooting earlier in the day.

    DLTCs drive to ease the wait

    DLTCs drive to ease the wait

    08 February 2025

    In December 2024, the average waiting times were 25 days for a learner's licence appointment and 37 days for a driving licence appointment.

    City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

    City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

    20 December 2024

    The City’s Customer Interaction Centres are usually busier over the festive period as many residents choose this period to pay their municipal accounts, renew licence discs and attend to other urgent business

    City throws down Exodus challenge to long distance operators

    City throws down Exodus challenge to long distance operators

    19 December 2024

    Operation Exodus launched on Friday, 13 December 2024 offers free vehicle safety checks to long distance operators before they leave Cape Town’s city limits.

    City Customer Office festive closures

    City Customer Office festive closures

    09 December 2024

    Residents are also urged to settle their municipal accounts using one of many online options during this period for an accurate, efficient and secure payment process

    DRMC takes places of worship through their safety paces

    DRMC takes places of worship through their safety paces

    24 November 2024

    Emergency response protocols, evacuation procedures, and ways to mitigate risks during various crises were on the agenda.

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    18 November 2024

    At a celebratory event on 8 November 2024, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked 100 years since the establishment of the Scientific Services branch in Athlone.

    Driving Licence Testing Centres: festive season hours

    Driving Licence Testing Centres: festive season hours

    14 November 2024

    The public is also reminded that the Somerset West DLTC is now operating from the 1st floor of the Strand Municipal Building, on the corner of Main and Fagan Streets.

    Temporary closure of Kuils River Driving Licence Testing Centre

    Temporary closure of Kuils River Driving Licence Testing Centre

    08 November 2024

    The Kuils River Driving Licence Testing Centre will be closed for maintenance from 14 November unitl 2 December 2024

    Possible temporary water discolouration as Faure Water Treatment Plant resumes operations

    Possible temporary water discolouration as Faure Water Treatment Plant resumes operations

    05 November 2024

    Over the past weekend, some residents reported temporary water discolouration in areas serviced by the Faure Water Treatment Plant (WTP). After investigation, the City identified treatment process anomalies as the cause. In terms of our commitment to producing high quality drinking water for Cape Town and surrounds, the plant was isolated on Saturday, 2 November 2024 for comprehensive testing.

    World Rabies Day a reminder to all to remain vigilant

    World Rabies Day a reminder to all to remain vigilant

    26 September 2024

    World Rabies Day on Saturday, 28 September 2024, the City of Cape Town wants to remind residents and visitors that the rabies virus is now considered endemic in the Cape Fur Seal population

    City offices closed on Heritage Day

    City offices closed on Heritage Day

    18 September 2024

    City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed for the public holiday

    Don’t fake it ‘til you make it

    Don’t fake it ‘til you make it

    25 August 2024

    Between July 2023 and June 2024, the City's DLTCs recorded 430 incidents where documents submitted were questionable.

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