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    Elsies River boasts a smoother Jan van Riebeeck Drive

    Elsies River boasts a smoother Jan van Riebeeck Drive

    06 August 2026

    The project commenced in November last year and is now complete

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    02 August 2026

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

    City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

    City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

    31 July 2026

    The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 19 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 19 July 2026

    10 July 2026

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

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Pinelands, Epping and Langa

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Pinelands, Epping and Langa

    09 July 2026

    ​The City advises customers in the Epping and Langa areas of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

     Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    27 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Zimbabwean Consulate, will relocate residents currently gathered in large numbers outside the Consulate in District Six.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    22 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    08 June 2026

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

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    24 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is revitalising key transport corridors with a comprehensive road resurfacing programme now under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, and Epping Industrial

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    25 March 2026

    The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    16 January 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

    Jan Van Riebeeck Drive lane closure in Elsies River remain during builders’ break

    Jan Van Riebeeck Drive lane closure in Elsies River remain during builders’ break

    17 December 2025

    The City started with the rehabilitation of Jan van Riebeeck Drive (M12) in Elsies River in mid-November

    Jakes Gerwel Drive open to traffic over festive season

    Jakes Gerwel Drive open to traffic over festive season

    12 December 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform road users that Jakes Gerwel Drive will be open to traffic during the festive season

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    14 November 2025

    An Urban Waste Management initiative to replace lost or stolen wheelie bins is helping to curb illegal dumping.

    Rehabilitation of Jan Van Riebeeck Drive in Elsies River

    Rehabilitation of Jan Van Riebeeck Drive in Elsies River

    10 November 2025

    Road rehabilitation of Jan van Riebeeck Drive, between Francie van Zijl Drive and Epping Avenue in Elsies River.

    DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

    DRM volunteers showcase first aid and firefighting skills

    29 October 2025

    The competition gives volunteers an opportunity to showcase the depth of their training and their experience

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    City firefighters bring home the hardware

    13 October 2025

    ​The City’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    28 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has announced the latest rollout of the City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programme.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 15 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 15 August 2025

    09 August 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Smash-and-grab reports highlight hotspots

    Smash-and-grab reports highlight hotspots

    18 July 2025

    Data from the Metro Police CCTV network shows that while incidents tend to fluctuate in hotspot areas, vigilance remains key.

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    14 July 2025

    At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    08 June 2025

    The Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum (J-CMF) was officially established following its inaugural meeting on 21 May 2025 at the Parow Council Chambers.

    City launches Protect Your Power Campaign to tackle R62 million vandalism, theft crisis

    City launches Protect Your Power Campaign to tackle R62 million vandalism, theft crisis

    27 May 2025

    'The City has spent approximately R62 million this financial year on electricity infrastructure maintenance and replacement

    Elsies gets a 2km sewer pipe makeover

    Elsies gets a 2km sewer pipe makeover

    22 May 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is in its final stages of rehabilitating 2km of sewer pipes along Epping Avenue in Elsies River.

    ‘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.

    Residents advised of roadworks in Belhar, Delft and Epping Industria 2

    Residents advised of roadworks in Belhar, Delft and Epping Industria 2

    27 March 2025

    Our teams will be resurfacing these roads in Belhar and Delft and will also repair kerbs, channels and manhole tie-ins

    Unique high-tech trucks boost streetlight maintenance and repairs

    Unique high-tech trucks boost streetlight maintenance and repairs

    12 March 2025

    The City maintains more than 245 000 streetlights across the metro

    Metal theft Unit hits the hotspots

    Metal theft Unit hits the hotspots

    05 February 2025

    On 20 October 2024, two suspects were arrested in Belhar while digging up cables

    Scaling up: Cape Town clothing SMEs boosted by City-funded programme

    Scaling up: Cape Town clothing SMEs boosted by City-funded programme

    24 January 2025

    SMEs are vital to our localisation efforts

    Planned water supply maintenance from 17 and 18 December 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 17 and 18 December 2024

    13 December 2024

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

    Planned critical electricity work in Bonteheuwel, Epping on 19 November

    Planned critical electricity work in Bonteheuwel, Epping on 19 November

    13 November 2024

    Our teams will work as quickly as possible to complete the work within the communicated time

    Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

    Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

    06 November 2024

    Jobs Connect, Cape Town’s leading workforce development programme, continues to be a game-changer – not only for job seekers, but also for the city’s small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs).

    A weekend of devastating fires

    A weekend of devastating fires

    28 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s firefighters responded to 48 informal structure fires this weekend and in a 24-hour period

    DRMC volunteers put to the test in annual competition

    DRMC volunteers put to the test in annual competition

    28 October 2024

    The 2024 edition of the First-Aid competition was held at the Epping Fire Station with seven teams in attendance.

    Resurfacing of roads in Ferndale, Tygervalley and Epping

    Resurfacing of roads in Ferndale, Tygervalley and Epping

    28 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise members of the public of roadworks along various roads in Ferndale, Tygervalley and Epping

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 26 September

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 26 September

    22 September 2024

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

    Business Retention and Expansion unit helps Cape Town enterprises to save millions

    Business Retention and Expansion unit helps Cape Town enterprises to save millions

    04 September 2024

    The Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) unit has facilitated hundreds of business engagements, driving investment and economic activity across key industrial areas

    Initiative to boost Small Business Productivity in Cape Town

    Initiative to boost Small Business Productivity in Cape Town

    13 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town's Economic Growth Directorate has renewed its partnership with Productivity South Africa to continue the highly successful Productivity Efficiency Programme.

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

    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.

    Learner firefighters earn their crests and axes

    Learner firefighters earn their crests and axes

    05 June 2024

    The class of 2024 was celebrated at a graduation ceremony at the Alphen Hall in Constantia today.

    MyCiTi bus refurbishment programme under way

    MyCiTi bus refurbishment programme under way

    24 May 2024

    We are committed to keeping Cape Town moving

    Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

    Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

    17 April 2024

    The City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit continues to lead initiatives aimed at bolstering economic sustainability and resilience within the metro's industrial sectors.

     City Fire & Rescue pilots officer development programme

    City Fire & Rescue pilots officer development programme

    28 March 2024

    Fire officers at graduation ceremony

    Safety & Security staff shine at Annual Awards

    Safety & Security staff shine at Annual Awards

    06 December 2023

    ​The City’s Safety & Security Directorate hosted its annual awards at the Banqueting Hall in the Civic Centre yesterday

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