City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

01 April 2026

​Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up

Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

17 December 2025

Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets.

Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

20 November 2025

The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

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.

Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

15 September 2025

The City of Cape Town has launched a new challenge this year and is calling for Capetonians to design and make the Mayor’s annual festive-wear top.

Stitched for success: Celebrating women who are shaping Cape Town’s economy

11 August 2025

Businesses are now suppliers to several major South African clothing retailers.

Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

01 July 2025

An ambient air quality monitoring station is now in place to better monitor air quality around Milnerton Lagoon

City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor invites residents to webinar on invasive PSHB

19 June 2025

Webinar to educate residents about PSHB

Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

13 June 2025

Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

City invites feedback on external service provider option for water reuse

17 March 2025

The City is encouraging public comment on the option of using a suitable external service delivery mechanism to implement and operate the proposed Faure New Water Scheme

City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

13 March 2025

The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting the commemoration for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement, acknowledged internationally on 15 March each year.

Tap out extortion in informal settlements

11 March 2025

Taps and toilets are part of the basic services provided by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate through its Informal Settlement and Basic Services (ISBS) branch.

Bellville Library announces temporary operational changes

30 January 2025

The library will scale back services from Monday, 3 February until Monday, 3 March, while urgent ventilation issues are addressed.

UPDATE: Swimming pool operations

07 January 2025

At present, 27 swimming pools are open to the public, with the remaining 10 still scheduled for opening over the coming weeks.

Ditch estimated water bills – log your meter readings with the City

21 October 2024

​Residents are reminded that they are able to submit their monthly water meter readings to the City of Cape Town

Mowing under way across the city

10 October 2024

The Recreation and Parks Department manages extensive grassed areas across the city.

City tackles excessive fat blocking sewers in Paarden Eiland

06 October 2024

For more than a week, the City’s Water and Sanitation teams have been battling to clear excessive fat that has blocked a section of sewer pipes in Paarden Eiland.

Cape Town ready to host Prince of Wales for The Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony

03 October 2024

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City is excited to host the Prince of Wales for The Earthshot Prize Awards, set to take place during Earthshot Week on 6 November 2024.

City records spike in firearm and drug confiscations

01 September 2024

There was a 34% increase, year-on-year, in the number of firearms removed from the streets by the City's Metro Police and law Enforcement Departments.

Supreme Court upholds right to protect property from unlawful occupation

11 July 2024

Both courts have upheld the right of counter-spoliation – the act of retaking property in the process of being taken away – as lawful and not unconstitutional.

City getting ready to repair collapsed sewer pipe in Ottery

14 June 2024

Residents and motorists are advised that a section of Bamboesvlei Road in Ottery, between Woodlands and Cariad roads, has been temporarily closed for safety reasons.

City hosts successful Supplier Match-up Session

12 June 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth team continues its robust support for SMMEs with another dynamic Supplier Match-up Session.

Cape Town Market goes greener than ever - inside and on top

06 June 2024

This project marks a major milestone for one of the oldest and largest fresh produce markets in South Africa.

Eskom cancels talks on transferring supply areas to City of Cape Town

13 May 2024

​Eskom has broken-off talks to transfer its supply areas to the City of Cape Town.

Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) to engage baboon-affected communities about transitioning period, sustainable solutions

26 April 2024

​The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) consisting of representatives from SANParks, CapeNature, and the City of Cape Town, will in June commence with engagements with communities from baboon-affected areas on the Southern Peninsula.

Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day 2024 with City Ombudsman

14 March 2024

The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting its annual exhibition in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day tomorrow, 15 March 2024

City Ombudsman new look and feel launch date

04 March 2024

Residents are invited to a meet and greet session with the City Ombudsman, Vusumzi Magwebu, at the Khayelitsha Shopping Mall on 8 March 2024.

City Ombudsman new look and feel launch to be rescheduled

27 February 2024

Today’s, 27 February 2024, meet and greet session with the City Ombudsman has been rescheduled. A new date will be advised as soon as possible.

City Ombudsman launches new look and feel

26 February 2024

The Office of the City Ombudsman will tomorrow, 27 February 2024, launch a new look and feel, following on from the establishment of the service by Council resolution in 2022.

Planned water supply maintenance near Bellville, Glencairn and Simon’s Town: 13 & 14 December 2023

12 December 2023

The City advises residents that they may experience water supply disruptions, due to critical maintenance work in areas around Bellville, Glencairn and Simon’s Town.

City teams on standby to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters in Somerset West, Helderberg areas

02 November 2023

The City is in the final stretch of its electricity meter software upgrade programme with 93% of prepaid meters updated according to plan.

Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visit informal settlements upgrade projects

02 November 2023

This oversight visit is important as it gives us the opportunity to not only see the completed projects but the chance to engage with residents on the ground.

City celebrates Cape Town’s water-saving stars

01 November 2023

Recently 17 businesses and organisations were recognised for their remarkable efforts in implementing good water management practices, during a special Water Star-Rating Award Ceremony.

City Ombudsman Kuils River satellite office relocates

24 October 2023

The City’s Office of the Ombudsman’s satellite office in Kuils River will be relocating from today, 24 October 2023 to the Kuils River Municipal Complex.

City celebrates World Ombudsman Day

12 October 2023

​The City’s Ombudsman’s office plays an instrumental role in ensuring complaints from members of the public against the City are resolved.

Metro Police record increased arrests and confiscations

10 September 2023

Ombudsman’s office hosts information session in Kuils River

04 September 2023

This information sessions is important to promote the Ombudsman's services

Launch of new Ombudsman’s office in Khayelitsha

25 July 2023

The City’s Office of the Ombudsman will launch a new office at the Stocks and Stocks Building, Ntlakohlaza Road, Khayelitsha, on Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Launch of new Ombudsman’s offices in Atlantis and Khayelitsha

27 June 2023

Two new Ombudsman's offices will open their doors today, 27 June 2023

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.

Cape Town’s Energy Strategy out for public comment

13 June 2023

The City’s draft Energy Strategy is out for public comment until 31 July 2023.

Reminder: DHL Western Province Currie Cup kick off at Athlone Stadium on Friday night

25 May 2023

The public, including rugby fans, are reminded that the Athlone Stadium will be hosting the second DHL Western Province Currie Cup match on Friday, 26 May. This is significant to the City as Currie Cup rugby had never been hosted at Athlone Stadium until the first game last week.

Athlone Stadium to host Western Province Currie Cup

19 May 2023

​Athlone Stadium remains a popular venue and has become diverse in its offering to host events

Progress continues on collapsed bulk sewer works in Retreat

11 April 2023

​The City is maximising its working hours daily to complete the repairs to the 990mm diameter bulk sewer main that collapsed in Prince George Drive, Retreat, on Sunday, 19 March 202

City notes consultants’ recommendations for dredging of Zandvlei

23 March 2023

​The City of Cape Town has received the final assessment reports from specialist consultants on the proposed remediation interventions for Zandvlei

City warns residents of electricity scam artists

16 March 2023

Any suspicious behaviour should be reported to the City’s law enforcement agencies or to the SAPS.

Cable theft arrests on the rise

06 March 2023

'The theft of cables and other critical infrastructure is simply not letting up.

Sexual health should be focus year round

28 February 2023

Your sexual health can affect, and is affected by other aspects, such as your physical, mental, emotional, and social health

SAPS must hunt killers of City official at Delft housing project, City ups reward to R100 000

17 February 2023

We urge the South African Police Service to do whatever it takes to hunt down and find the perpetrators responsible for this violence. We are also increasing our reward to R100 000 for information leading to the successful prosecution of those responsible for the murder of this City official

Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 20 February to 26 February 2023

17 February 2023

​The City thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary ongoing critical routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in various areas of the metro.