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    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    05 July 2026

    A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    22 June 2026

    We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    28 May 2026

    Residents are encouraged to check the City’s website or call ahead before visiting the nearest office

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    27 May 2026

    To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

    Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

    Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

    16 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    Cape Town completes latest Safe Space upgrade to help people off the streets

    01 April 2026

    The upgrade is part of the continued enhancement of services to help people off the streets in the CBD and various parts of the metro.

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    12 March 2026

    Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

    Athlone customer office closed for necessary maintenance

    Athlone customer office closed for necessary maintenance

    06 March 2026

    The City’s Athlone Customer Interaction Centre will be closed for approximately a week.

    Reminder to learn more about your right to access to information

    Reminder to learn more about your right to access to information

    23 February 2026

    The City’s Access to Information Unit has a dedicated walk-in public office, namely the Access to City Records Office in the Cape Town Civic Centre where the unit assists the public with the PAIA process

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz connects residents to work opportunities

    17 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has intensified outreach efforts through participation in the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz programme

    Learn more about your right to access to information

    Learn more about your right to access to information

    16 February 2026

    ​On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the City’s Legal Services Department will host a Public PAIA Awareness Campaign at the Cape Town Civic Centre

    Property owners can install stopcocks to prevent water supply disruptions and save water

    Property owners can install stopcocks to prevent water supply disruptions and save water

    26 January 2026

    Private isolating valves, also known as stopcocks, play a vital role in preventing unnecessary water supply disruptions.

    City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season

    City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season

    19 December 2025

    The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors

    City Ombud advises of festive office closures

    City Ombud advises of festive office closures

    09 December 2025

    The City’s Ombud advises residents of office closures during the festive seaso

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    30 October 2025

    This financial year, the City has provided 872 new portable flush toilets and attended to 1 790 maintenance activities across informal settlements.

    Final countdown for jobseekers on EPWP database

    Final countdown for jobseekers on EPWP database

    29 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling all jobseekers registered on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Jobseeker Database to ensure their details are up to date.

    City bursaries application deadline looms

    City bursaries application deadline looms

    07 October 2025

    ​The application window for City bursaries closes this Friday, 10 October 2025

    City foots R15 million bill for stolen, vandalised water and sanitation infrastructure

    City foots R15 million bill for stolen, vandalised water and sanitation infrastructure

    07 October 2025

    Between July 2024 and June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate was forced to spend more than R15,3 million to repair and replace vandalised or stolen infrastructure.

    Learn more about access to information

    Learn more about access to information

    02 October 2025

    This initiative forms part of the City’s campaign to make residents aware of the PAIA process and how they can apply to the City for access to information.

    City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

    City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

    12 September 2025

    The City is always on the lookout for new talent and I am pleased to extend an invitation to all Cape Town-based candidates

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    21 August 2025

    Two female-led EPWP projects highlight the invaluable role women play in strengthening the City’s administration while building their own skills, confidence and career prospects.

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    20 August 2025

    ​The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.

    Empowering women in trades

    Empowering women in trades

    18 August 2025

    This project was conceptualised and implemented by women to create new opportunities for women in trades historically dominated by men.

    Thousands of rough sleepers assisted through City interventions

    Thousands of rough sleepers assisted through City interventions

    29 July 2025

    The City’s support for people sleeping rough on the streets includes access to City-run Safe Spaces and partner shelters

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    17 July 2025

    City Council approved the debt write-off of approximately R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries.

    Water restored in Khayelitsha

    Water restored in Khayelitsha

    10 July 2025

    Operational teams spent Wednesday, 9 July, actively opening valves across the network to ensure that the system is fully recharged.

    Illegal gutter connections can lead to sewer overflows – do your part this winter

    Illegal gutter connections can lead to sewer overflows – do your part this winter

    04 July 2025

    During heavy rainfall, water ingress from gutters that are incorrectly connected can overwhelm the sewer network

    City calls on unemployed residents to update their jobseeker info

    City calls on unemployed residents to update their jobseeker info

    30 June 2025

    To be considered for EPWP opportunities, jobseekers must be registered and active on the City’s Jobseeker Database

    City’s Call Centre blankets winter woes

    City’s Call Centre blankets winter woes

    27 June 2025

    ​This year’s increased winter rain has led to flooding, sewer overflows, blockages and an increased number of service requests from residents.

    The danger of missing manhole covers

    The danger of missing manhole covers

    26 June 2025

    Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk

    Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests

    Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests

    11 June 2025

    As winter sets in, the increased rain could lead to sewer overflows and more frequent blockages.

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    05 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.

    Somerset West sewer blockages spike by 60%

    Somerset West sewer blockages spike by 60%

    13 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging Somerset West residents to help prevent sewer blockages.

    City gears up for winter by smashing sewer jet-cleaning record

    City gears up for winter by smashing sewer jet-cleaning record

    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

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix®  programme

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix® programme

    16 April 2025

    This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.

    11 000kgs of waste removed from Dunoon sandtraps monthly

    11 000kgs of waste removed from Dunoon sandtraps monthly

    08 April 2025

    Since 2023, the City’s sewer maintenance team has cleared 629 sewer blockages in Dunoon.

    Housing Queue goes live under the One Contact Centre for Non-Emergencies

    Housing Queue goes live under the One Contact Centre for Non-Emergencies

    05 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Housing Queue has gone live as part of the City’s One Contact Centre for Non-Emergencies (OCCNE) programme.

    City Ombud advises of festive season office closures

    City Ombud advises of festive season office closures

    10 December 2024

    The Cape Town Civic Centre Walk-in Office will be closed from 23 to 31 December 2024 and will reopen on 2 January 2025.

    City condemns intimidation of water debt management staff

    City condemns intimidation of water debt management staff

    24 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town strongly condemns recent incidents of intimidation, directed at staff while they are executing their duties.

    Possible temporary water discolouration as Faure Water Treatment Plant resumes operations

    Possible temporary water discolouration as Faure Water Treatment Plant resumes operations

    05 November 2024

    Over the past weekend, some residents reported temporary water discolouration in areas serviced by the Faure Water Treatment Plant (WTP). After investigation, the City identified treatment process anomalies as the cause. In terms of our commitment to producing high quality drinking water for Cape Town and surrounds, the plant was isolated on Saturday, 2 November 2024 for comprehensive testing.

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

    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

    Temporary water discolouration has largely cleared

    Temporary water discolouration has largely cleared

    19 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s latest water sample results confirm that the temporary discolouration of tap water in the eastern and central parts of the city has cleared.

    Temporary water discolouration clearing following proactive maintenance

    Temporary water discolouration clearing following proactive maintenance

    17 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town is receiving reports from multiple areas that discolouration of tap water is clearing in the eastern and central parts of the city.

    Two Wild Olive trees planted to wrap up Arbor Month

    Two Wild Olive trees planted to wrap up Arbor Month

    26 September 2024

    Alderman Theresa Uys and Director Regan Melody led the planting of two Wild Olive trees at the Bellville Municipal building.

    City to engage public on Promotion of Access to Information Act

    City to engage public on Promotion of Access to Information Act

    23 September 2024

    The City’s Legal Services Department will be hosting a public Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Awareness Campaign

    Last call to comment on proposed one-way conversion of Acacia Road, Kraaifontein

    Last call to comment on proposed one-way conversion of Acacia Road, Kraaifontein

    20 September 2024

    ​Road users and businesses in the Kraaifontein Industria area are reminded to comment on the proposal to convert Acacia Road into a permanent one-way road in a clockwise direction.

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