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    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Kalkfontein Community Centre

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Kalkfontein Community Centre

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Kalkfontein Community Centre, in Kalkfontein, for local residents to conveniently access essential municipal services.

    City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

    City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

    24 March 2026

    The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    23 August 2025

    One team's efforts in particular have stood out - the Anti-Land Invasion Unit's B Shift impounded 25 trucks in Dunoon and Mfuleni.

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    07 April 2025

    In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

    Road resurfacing in Sarepta, Kalkfontein, Fairdale, Mfuleni, Driftsands and Eerste River South

    Road resurfacing in Sarepta, Kalkfontein, Fairdale, Mfuleni, Driftsands and Eerste River South

    04 April 2025

    We are resurfacing an extensive number of roads in the above mentioned areas for the next two months

    Kalkfontein families now homeowners thanks to City’s No Cost Transfer programme

    Kalkfontein families now homeowners thanks to City’s No Cost Transfer programme

    31 January 2025

    The City distributed title deeds to families residing in Council Rental Units as part of the City’s campaign to accelerate title deed delivery.

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    ‘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 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.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 1 to 8 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 1 to 8 June

    31 May 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 from 20 to 23  May

    Planned water supply maintenance from 20 to 23 May

    19 May 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 9 May

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 9 May

    03 May 2024

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

     Young people take a hike

     Young people take a hike

    22 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a group of young people on an adventure hike.

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Strand, Kalkfontein and Kraaifontein

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Strand, Kalkfontein and Kraaifontein

    19 October 2023

    The City's mobile office team has been very effective in resolving long outstanding queries for residents.

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    13 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is celebrating the vital role it’s Building Inspectors play in ensuring a safe built environment in Cape Town.

    Law Enforcement cracks down on illegal dumping

    Law Enforcement cracks down on illegal dumping

    09 July 2023

    Vehicle impoundments and fines have skyrocketed in the 2022/23 financial year.

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    17 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town's RIM department plays a crucial role all year round in maintaining the road's stormwater assets.

    A Budget for Building Hope

    A Budget for Building Hope

    29 March 2023

    It is about building the future we want for Cape Town. Building a City of Hope for All.

    City celebrates caregivers on International Day for Persons with Disabilities

    City celebrates caregivers on International Day for Persons with Disabilities

    04 December 2022

    The event celebrated their commitment to care and protection of persons living with disabilities.

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead-Zero-Pressure Tests and Step Tests

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead-Zero-Pressure Tests and Step Tests

    19 November 2022

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

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 21 to 27 November 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 21 to 27 November 2022

    18 November 2022

    The City does not carry out maintenance from load-shedding Stage 3 and above.

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    08 November 2022

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

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

    27 October 2022

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council to approve rapid title deed transfer programme and yet more social housing land release

    Council to approve rapid title deed transfer programme and yet more social housing land release

    27 October 2022

    ​Two major steps forward in the Land Release for Affordable Housing Mayoral Priority Programme are in the process of being approved by the City Council today, 27 October.

    City’s Mobile Office off to Kalkfontein

    City’s Mobile Office off to Kalkfontein

    06 September 2022

    'The Mobile Office is one of the means we use to improve access to services for people living in remote areas

    Human Settlements Portfolio Committee visit informal settlement upgrade projects

    Human Settlements Portfolio Committee visit informal settlement upgrade projects

    23 August 2022

    Both projects seek to upgrade an area of informality with planned access ways, including for emergency services, black-top roads, one-to-one services and tenure

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    22 July 2022

    The City is committed to doing everything possible to enable sustainable economic growth and development, while meeting obligations that take into account the capacity of services infrastructure

    City replaces 29 000 meters of sewer pipes

    City replaces 29 000 meters of sewer pipes

    14 July 2022

    The City has reached a milestone of replacing 29 000 meters of sewer pipeline.

    Routine electricity maintenance for 4 to 10 April 2022

    Routine electricity maintenance for 4 to 10 April 2022

    01 April 2022

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

    City’s R85m project on track to replace 26 000m of sewer pipes

    City’s R85m project on track to replace 26 000m of sewer pipes

    10 March 2022

    For this 2021/2022 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has budgeted R85,5 million for the Sewer Pipe Replacement Programme.

    Education on sewer blockages and illegal dumping on your doorstep

    Education on sewer blockages and illegal dumping on your doorstep

    16 September 2021

    ​Since January this year, the City has attended to about 303 sewer blockages in Kalkfontein and 593 in Wesbank

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    02 September 2021

    Over the next three years, almost 50% of the City’s R25 billion capital expenditure plan will be invested in water and sanitation infrastructure.

    Law Enforcement officers help to deliver baby girl

    Law Enforcement officers help to deliver baby girl

    07 June 2021

    On Sunday, 6 June 2021, Law Enforcement officers on patrol in the Salt River area were stopped by a group of children appealing for help as a woman was about to give birth

    Veteran official seals off 39 years’ service, as team completes upgrade for Blue Downs and Kuils River area

    Veteran official seals off 39 years’ service, as team completes upgrade for Blue Downs and Kuils River area

    01 June 2021

    Long-serving staff member Superintendent Geoffrey Hector made his final contribution to Cape Town this weekend after 39 years of service.

    Residents advised of water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River areas this weekend

    Residents advised of water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River areas this weekend

    27 May 2021

    Water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River.

    City advises of planned water supply disruption to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas

    City advises of planned water supply disruption to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas

    21 May 2021

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be performing a test-shutdown of the water supply to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas on Saturday, 22 May 2021 from 20:00 until midnight

    Limited cleaning services at some public transport facilities

    Limited cleaning services at some public transport facilities

    13 April 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Transport Directorate is working on restoring the full cleaning services at various public transport interchange facilities across the city.

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    27 November 2020

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    City advise of possible water supply disruptions in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    City advise of possible water supply disruptions in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    13 November 2020

    The City of Cape Town advises residents of the Blue Downs and Kuilsriver areas that it will be necessary to shut off water supply on the evening of Monday, 16 November 2020.

    City advises of possible low water pressure in Highbury, Kalkfontein and Sarepta areas

    City advises of possible low water pressure in Highbury, Kalkfontein and Sarepta areas

    23 August 2020

    The planned upgrade will temporarily disrupt the water supply to the above-mentioned areas from 09:00 until 15:00 on Wednesday, 26 August 2020.

    Update on refuse collection delays in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    Update on refuse collection delays in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    02 June 2020

    ​Residents who live in areas serviced by the Kuils River Collections Depot are advised they can still expect delays in refuse collection this week.

    Metro Police officers uncover R1,2 million cash

    Metro Police officers uncover R1,2 million cash

    01 June 2020

    Safety and Security weekly roundup.

    No refuse collection this week in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    No refuse collection this week in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    26 May 2020

    The City would like to inform residents who live in areas serviced by the Kuils River Collections Depot that their refuse will not be collected this week.

    Soccer match gets the boot during lockdown

    Soccer match gets the boot during lockdown

    04 May 2020

    Metro Police took part in several joint operations and arrested four people for various crimes including the illegal possession of drugs, one for the possession of prohibited liquor, two for obstruction of justice and one for burglary.

    City housing grant spend averaging more than 95%

    City housing grant spend averaging more than 95%

    20 February 2020

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Malusi Booi

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