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    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

    17 July 2026

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

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

    08 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River this week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    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

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

    City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

    01 March 2026

    Ecological burns: Tygerberg; Westlake; Blaauwberg

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

    23 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

    Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

    Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

    02 February 2026

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Water Inspectorate has increased their checks across Cape Town to regulate and enforce local water by-laws and deter excessive water use.

    City's Mobile Office heading to Westlake and Muizenberg

    City's Mobile Office heading to Westlake and Muizenberg

    21 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Westlake United Church Trust in Westlake to provide a wide range of municipal services.

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    Water and Sanitation’s Budget of Hope unpacked

    Water and Sanitation’s Budget of Hope unpacked

    03 July 2025

    We are committed to ensuring our communities have dignified access to basic services by reducing sewer overflows and accelerating the replacement of water and sewer pipes

    Youth ambassadors create solutions to tackle community issues

    Youth ambassadors create solutions to tackle community issues

    19 June 2025

    The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department brought together 41 young people.

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    08 April 2025

    The City’s ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting on 27 March 2025 and is now available for public comment.

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    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

    Innovation can help rule out plastic pollution at schools

    Innovation can help rule out plastic pollution at schools

    19 March 2025

    In recognition of Global Recycling Day yesterday, Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate highlighted its mission to encourage young minds and their schools to help reduce plastic pollution through creative, innovative, sustainable solutions. An exhibition was also setup at the Cape Town Civic Centre to educate the public on waste management.

    Ecological burns scheduled for City nature reserves 2025

    Ecological burns scheduled for City nature reserves 2025

    22 January 2025

    The City will be conducting ecological burns at various nature reserves in February, March and April 2025.

    ‘Pollution busters’ clamp down on illegal sewer to stormwater connections

    ‘Pollution busters’ clamp down on illegal sewer to stormwater connections

    28 October 2024

    ​The City’s Water Pollution Control unit continues to inspect properties across the city to ensure they do not have illegal sewer to stormwater connections.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 30 September to 4 October

    Planned water supply maintenance from 30 September to 4 October

    27 September 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    01 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments and new provisions to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) that regulates development and land use in the city.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 18 to 23 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 18 to 23 June

    15 June 2024

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

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    World Environment Day: City celebrates 56 Kader Asmal graduates

    05 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department bid a sad, yet exciting, farewell to a cohort of 56 Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme graduates.

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    05 June 2024

    ​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

    New EPWP recruits to help combat dumping crisis

    New EPWP recruits to help combat dumping crisis

    02 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town has deployed 75 EPWP recruits to spearhead an intensive anti-dumping campaign across various neighbourhoods.

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    22 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has turned the final nuts and bolts on a new section of water pipe that was successfully installed in Parkwood. The team has been working tirelessly to replace this section of water pipe that leaked because of a vandalised valve on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue. This emergency work has resulted in a water supply disruption to areas in the south.

    Residents in the south advised of water disruption following leak in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood

    Residents in the south advised of water disruption following leak in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood

    21 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been alerted to a leak on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood. Read for more details including the list of affected areas.

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    05 April 2024

    ​The City’s Road Infrastructure Management department has been working tirelessly to address road repairs since the end of last year, after the heavy rains

    City’s anti-litter mascot, Bingo, joins Westlake Primary School’s Wildlife Day celebration

    City’s anti-litter mascot, Bingo, joins Westlake Primary School’s Wildlife Day celebration

    23 February 2024

    Wildlife Day serves as a platform for celebrating animals and fostering a deeper connection to nature while raising crucial environmental awareness among students.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 23 February

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 23 February

    16 February 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 12 - 23 February

    Planned water supply maintenance for 12 - 23 February

    09 February 2024

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

    By-law enforcement unit issues 980 fines totalling R1,25m in last quarter of 2023

    By-law enforcement unit issues 980 fines totalling R1,25m in last quarter of 2023

    06 February 2024

    Their devotion is reflected in the increasing number of fines being issued for littering, dumping and other waste management violations

    Planned water supply maintenance: 5 - 8 December 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance: 5 - 8 December 2023

    05 December 2023

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

    Additional planned water supply maintenance: 4 - 8 December 2023

    Additional planned water supply maintenance: 4 - 8 December 2023

    04 December 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in certain areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Residents reminded to comment on Zandvlei estuarine management plan

    Residents reminded to comment on Zandvlei estuarine management plan

    12 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town encourages residents and interested and affected parties to comment on the draft management plan for the Zandvlei Estuary in Muizenberg.

    More nature reserves in the pipeline for Cape Town

    More nature reserves in the pipeline for Cape Town

    29 October 2023

    City of Cape Town’s Council on Thursday, 26 October 2023, supported the proclamation of six new City managed nature reserves across Cape Town, and the extension of various nature reserves.

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Nyanga, Westlake, Steenberg and Athlone

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Nyanga, Westlake, Steenberg and Athlone

    13 October 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be taking municipal services to Nyanga, Westlake, Steenberg and Athlone

    Zandvlei estuarine management plan available for public comment

    Zandvlei estuarine management plan available for public comment

    01 October 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town encourages residents and interested and affected parties to comment on the draft management plan for the Zandvlei Estuary in Muizenberg.

    City’s Human Settlements Roadshow visits Gugulethu, Crossroads

    City’s Human Settlements Roadshow visits Gugulethu, Crossroads

    14 September 2023

    Our roadshows are turning out to be really popular and well-attended by our residents.

    City’s Human Settlements Roadshow visits Kensington today

    City’s Human Settlements Roadshow visits Kensington today

    31 August 2023

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Roadshow is making its way across the metro, starting with Kensington today and Philippi next week.

    City’s Human Settlements Roadshow assists residents in Kuils River as part of metro-wide drive

    City’s Human Settlements Roadshow assists residents in Kuils River as part of metro-wide drive

    17 August 2023

    In the coming weeks, residents from Langa, Kuils River, Morningstar, Kensington, Westlake and the surrounding areas will have the opportunity to be assisted by City Human Settlements experts directly.

    City continues to deliver services as best it can while SANTACO strike continues

    City continues to deliver services as best it can while SANTACO strike continues

    10 August 2023

    ​The City is taking extraordinary measures to mitigate the impact on service delivery while the SANTACO strike is continuing.

    City condemns the targeting of community facilities

    City condemns the targeting of community facilities

    08 August 2023

    I am horrified at the events of the past 24 hours, directed at some of our clinics and libraries.

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    18 July 2023

    The participating residents and nature reserve team planted over 1 900 indigenous seedling plants at the Bothasig Fynbos Nature Reserve today.

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    11 July 2023

    The nature reserve team will be planting over 1 900 indigenous seedling plants at the Bothasig Fynbos Nature Reserve on 18 July 2023.

    City and Bird Club partner on dune planting for Westridge Park Development

    City and Bird Club partner on dune planting for Westridge Park Development

    30 June 2023

    The Cape Bird Club (CBC) is sponsoring the purchasing of locally indigenous Strandveld plants for the restoration of the dunes in Westridge Park.

    Updated planned water supply maintenance from 26 - 29 June

    Updated planned water supply maintenance from 26 - 29 June

    23 June 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused.

    City brings customer services to Scottsdene and Westlake

    City brings customer services to Scottsdene and Westlake

    02 June 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is bringing its customer relations team to residents to assist with a wide range of municipal enquiries and service requests

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 May to 3 June

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 May to 3 June

    28 May 2023

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

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    20 February 2023

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

    Ecological  burns scheduled for City nature reserves

    Ecological burns scheduled for City nature reserves

    29 December 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch staff will conduct the annual ecological burns at various nature reserves in February, March and April 2023.

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