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05 August 2026
The City does not anticipate any water supply disruption during the upcoming DWS maintenance work
30 July 2026
The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future
14 July 2026
Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.
08 July 2026
At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme
02 July 2026
Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
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
We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme
16 June 2026
Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.
14 June 2026
Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme
07 June 2026
The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
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.
19 May 2026
The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.
17 May 2026
World Hypertension Day is commemorated annually on 17 May.
13 May 2026
A group of curious Grade 7 learners from Bokmakierie Primary School in Hazendal recently stepped beyond the classroom to see where their water goes
04 May 2026
We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.
06 April 2026
With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.
02 April 2026
This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s
01 April 2026
Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up
The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
29 March 2026
Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.
15 March 2026
The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area
12 March 2026
Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience
27 February 2026
Construction will begin next week, as part of a broader R15 million investment in City Health facilities this financial year
23 February 2026
STIs remain common, and early testing and treatment are essential to prevent complications and protect partners
13 February 2026
The City of Cape Town today launched its “Good For You” Healthy Food Guidelines at the Cape Town Civic Centre
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).
22 January 2026
Water and Sanitation teams visited the Lwandle community during December 2025 to reinforce the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message following a sharp increase in sewer blockages.
15 January 2026
The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.
30 November 2025
At the end of June 2024, City clinics had 37 357 clients remaining on PrEP; that figure increased to 51 277 by June 2025.
27 November 2025
As part of the City of Cape Town’s summer readiness efforts, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified inspections of grease traps at restaurants and food businesses to prevent sewer blockages and overflows.
19 November 2025
World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.
07 November 2025
The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants
04 November 2025
Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.
10 October 2025
The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.
25 September 2025
A Grade-A rating is the highest recognition a pharmacy can achieve
23 September 2025
Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton, one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects, has reached 60% completion.
10 September 2025
Upgrading security at sewer pump stations took centre stage in the 2024/2025 financial year.
02 September 2025
Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution
29 August 2025
The City visited Sarepta, Kuils River, to share the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message in response to a spike in sewer blockages and overflows in the area.
28 August 2025
This project is part of the City’s plan to deliver 300 million litres a day of drinking water from new sources by the end of this decade.
22 August 2025
The City strongly condemns the deliberate vandalism of the Swartklip Road Pump Station in Tafelsig, which has left the facility completely inoperable. This will result in sewer overflows in the area.
The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 2025.
17 August 2025
During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos
12 August 2025
Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business
09 August 2025
In the last financial year, 75,1% of pregnant clients booked their first antenatal visit before 20 weeks at City clinics.
29 July 2025
The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters
24 July 2025
The crew on duty at the Ottery Fire Station responded to an unexpected delivery early this morning.
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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