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30 July 2026
The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future
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.
10 July 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope
07 July 2026
The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to
03 July 2026
The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements
29 June 2026
The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
22 June 2026
The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub
05 June 2026
The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households
27 May 2026
The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.
14 May 2026
Since 11 May 2026, our teams attended to more than 8 930 service requests in all areas
13 May 2026
The City thanks residents for their patience and support as our teams work to restore electricity supply where required
12 May 2026
The City’s Electricity teams remain on the ground, attending to approximately 4 800 outstanding service requests received since yesterday morning.
11 May 2026
Strong winds and heavy downpours may continue to damage electricity infrastructure, leading to a high number of service requests
24 April 2026
The Draft 2026/27 Energy Budget over the next three years of R71,3 billion in total capital and operational expenditure points to the City's commitment to enhancing energy security, infrastructure investment, and improved affordability.
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.
09 April 2026
The City’s streetlight and high mast repair and maintenance interventions form part of our broader strategy to improve service delivery and to protect our essential infrastructure in high risk areas
02 April 2026
In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all
The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
29 March 2026
The City of Cape Town is set to become the first municipality in South Africa to procure electricity at scale from licenced energy traders and aggregators.
25 March 2026
City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.
24 March 2026
These stations will help reconnect communities to opportunities and provide safe, efficient and affordable transport options.
18 March 2026
City to investigate concerns raised during the public participation process about the draft LSDF for the Big Bay area.
Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.
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.
09 February 2026
The City of Cape Town has condemned Nersa’s decision to raise Eskom’s permitted tariff hike from the original 5-6% to almost 9% annually for the next two years
04 February 2026
The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo.
23 January 2026
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Nersa to immediately cease plans to permit up to a doubling of Eskom’s tariff increase.
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
08 December 2025
The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.
05 December 2025
The court accepted the City’s argument that Nersa’s timelines come too late for municipal budgeting processes
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.
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.
02 November 2025
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s adoption of the City’s proposals to impose new decision-making timelines on Nersa.
24 October 2025
These accolades affirm the City’s commitment to excellence in Energy infrastructure development.
21 October 2025
Over the past year, we have invested a significant amount of resources to make streetlight repair and maintenance a stronger priority.
18 October 2025
The City welcomed Grade 12 learners from Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Nyanga and Philippi high schools
02 October 2025
The City’s beefed-up N2 safety presence forms part of the broader Integrated Freeway Safety Plan targeting various priority freeways, including the R300, N1, N7, M3 and M5
26 September 2025
Our city-wide electrification programme has gained significant momentum, providing quality electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlement residents where feasible
16 September 2025
The City advises consumers in Durbanville of an electricity supply interruption.
22 August 2025
This project holds particular importance as a portion of Greenfields was recently devastated by a fire
17 August 2025
This milestone switch-on brings safe and reliable electricity to the households of this emergency relocation site
14 August 2025
Electrification projects form part of a city-wide programme which aims to provide electricity supply to backyarder and informal settlements residents
13 August 2025
We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage
12 August 2025
Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business
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
The City reminds consumers in the Gordon’s Bay area of an electricity supply interruption for essential Eskom infrastructure maintenance,
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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