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29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
02 June 2026
Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season
24 May 2026
The City wants to inform the public that the dredging of Zeekoevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve is progressing well
12 April 2026
The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March
08 April 2026
The False Bay Nature Reserve is a site of international importance according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
18 February 2026
2026 Junior River Warden programme has commenced,
17 February 2026
Councillor Zahid Badroodien, joined the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum on a site visit through key waterways and points of interest.
07 December 2025
The dredging of Storm Bay will continue until 19 December 2025, with work resuming on 5 January 2026.
06 October 2025
Our new Junior River Warden Programme is an innovative environmental education initiative for learners in Grades 5 and 6 which introduces them to the importance of rivers, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems in Cape Town
08 September 2025
We pledged to restore the City’s waterways and it is a joy to witness critical milestones at two of our recreational vleis today.
05 September 2025
Earlier this year, we set out Cape Town’s Budget of Hope
28 July 2025
Online briefing session about the directorate’s budget priorities for the current financial year
24 July 2025
The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years
23 July 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.
17 July 2025
Adoption of NEMA Environmental Management Frameworks, Urban Area for Cape Town to facilitate investment
25 June 2025
Cape Town is currently experiencing heavy rainfall which has resulted in the temporary flooding of low-lying areas
19 June 2025
In celebration of World Accreditation Day, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted a recognition event.
22 April 2025
As we approach winter, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate showcased its ongoing work to prepare the City’s infrastructure for the anticipated rains
03 April 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels
19 February 2025
Urbanisation is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. By 2050 an estimated 70% of the world’s population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018).
26 November 2024
The City of Cape Town has released its Annual Inland Water Quality Report for the period of 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2023
07 November 2024
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reintroduced the Cape Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea) at False Bay Nature Reserve: Rondevlei section.
06 September 2024
The City of Cape Town published the proposed revised Municipal Planning By-law on 22 July 2024 for public comment.
27 July 2024
Recent unprecedented rain has seen the City’s dam levels increase to over 99%. This excessive rain has also been putting strain on the sewer and wastewater systems because of the extra stormwater entering the pipes, and contributing to sewer overflows. City teams are continuing with proactive measures, which were also implemented leading up to winter, to help reduce sewer blockages and overflows. Residents can also help prevent stormwater from entering the sewers illegally.
17 July 2024
The City of Cape Town wants to remind the public to comment on the proposal to redevelop and upgrade the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve.
01 July 2024
The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve.
26 June 2024
The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve
16 May 2024
With winter on our doorstep, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been busy preparing its infrastructure and systems for the rainy season which generally sees extra stormwater entering its networks.
10 May 2024
The City of Cape Town has delivered a new specialised weed harvester for Rietvlei in a major boost for the environmental management of this waterbody.
28 April 2024
EPWP opportunities within EMD
10 April 2024
Budget 2024/25 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels, and the preservation of our nature reserves.
28 March 2024
This initiative is a part of the City's ongoing river maintenance designed to enhance inland water quality, a primary objective within the City's water goals.
31 January 2024
As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.
29 January 2024
Ten staff members from the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate are able to analyse insects in the river network in order to assess water quality and ecological integrity.
19 January 2024
New equipment for Scientific Services
10 January 2024
While the tourist peak season is not yet over, we can already see a strong tourism recovery in Cape Town.
18 December 2023
MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS
05 December 2023
The City of Cape Town has delivered a new specialised weed harvesting boat for Zandvlei in a major boost for the environmental management of this waterbody.
09 October 2023
Monitoring and testing water and air quality in Cape Town is a crucial behind-the-scenes service to help ensure our residents' safety.
14 September 2023
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has completed phase one of its Silvermine Wetland dredging initiative.
10 August 2023
These extraordinary aquatic machines will be patrolling the waterbodies for weeds.
03 July 2023
Public to help City name the weed harvesters for Zandvlei and Rietvlei
26 June 2023
In a boost for wetland environmental management, a specialised weed harvesting boat for Zandvlei is on track for delivery by the end of November 2023
11 June 2023
The City of Cape Town's budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2023
02 June 2023
The City of Cape's Urban Waste Management Cleansing Branch is ramping up efforts to help prevent flooding and pollution of rivers and waterways that comes with the arrival of winter rains.
25 May 2023
Today, the monetary policy committee will announce what most economists say will be a 50-basis-point hike in interest rates.
24 April 2023
Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate’s operational and capital budget for the next three financial years
18 April 2023
This is a huge honour and recognition of the best-practice work that the City has undertaken in implementing innovative policies and plans to ensure Cape Town's wetlands are protected,
09 April 2023
Cape Town faces several challenges affecting the water quality of rivers, vleis, waterways and wetlands. On 1 February 2023, the City of Cape Town called for innovative ideas and solutions to address these challenges, culminating in a showcase of some of the most innovative ideas at the Indaba.
29 March 2023
It is about building the future we want for Cape Town. Building a City of Hope for All.
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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