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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 26 July to 1 August 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    24 July 2026

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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    24 June 2026

    A specialised Reaction Unit of 120 members was launched to swiftly respond to sudden

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    Toy libraries reach more than 11 000 children as City celebrates World Play Day

    27 May 2026

    World Play Day is celebrated annually on 28 May.

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

    SMME business boost just a click away

    SMME business boost just a click away

    20 May 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is urging Cape Town-based Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) looking for a boost to apply for the Productivity Efficiency Programme

    Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town

    Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town

    15 May 2026

    Despite the severity of the weather conditions, our Recreation and Parks teams were fully activated ahead of the storms and have been working around the clock to respond to incidents

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    01 May 2026

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

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    29 April 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    20 April 2026

    Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

    19 April 2026

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

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    From Astrophysicist to City innovator: Graduate Internship Programme powers CAR success

    06 April 2026

    Through CAR, the City is redesigning and upgrading its core application environment, laying the groundwork for future-ready service delivery

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    25 March 2026

    In total, about 70 000 Capetonians work in BPO centres servicing international clients, while a further 30 000 residents are employed in domestic call centres

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    20 March 2026

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

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    15 March 2026

    The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area

    City celebrates sod turning at Elsies River Infill housing project

    City celebrates sod turning at Elsies River Infill housing project

    13 March 2026

    Councillor Carl Pophaim, officially launched the well-located Elsies River Infill State-subsidised Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project with a sod-turning ceremony

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

    07 March 2026

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

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    20 February 2026

    Alongside routine maintenance and repairs, specialised teams conduct targeted visual leak detection inspections on water pipes throughout the city.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 11 February 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 11 February 2026

    31 January 2026

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

    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

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    12 December 2025

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    18 November 2025

    The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.

    Road maintenance and resurfacing commences in Elsies River

    Road maintenance and resurfacing commences in Elsies River

    17 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town has started resurfacing Halt Road between Balvenie Avenue and Owen Road in Elsies River.

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    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.

    City bringing its services to Elsies River and Retreat residents this week

    City bringing its services to Elsies River and Retreat residents this week

    10 November 2025

    Mobile office in Elsies River and Retrear

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

    07 November 2025

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

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    25 October 2025

    The Chess@Libraries initiative is a collaboration between the City’s Library and Information Services Department and the Western Cape Chess Federation.

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    24 October 2025

    Since January 2025, 2 886 reinstatements have been completed city-wide, in addition to those tackled through the Catch-up Project.

    Ballet outreach attracts hundreds of young people

    Ballet outreach attracts hundreds of young people

    18 October 2025

    The programme included structured workshops, and a participant showcase on the final day.

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    07 October 2025

    The latest exhibition is the first of three set to take place before the end of the year

    City’s Mobile Office to provide services in Richwood, Elsies River and Seawinds

    City’s Mobile Office to provide services in Richwood, Elsies River and Seawinds

    03 October 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be at the Richwood Recreation Centre as well as at the Seawinds Civic Centre and Adriaanse Community Hall on the Friday

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    01 October 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Council approved several amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city

    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 15 to 20 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    14 September 2025

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

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    10 September 2025

    Upgrading security at sewer pump stations took centre stage in the 2024/2025 financial year.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    07 September 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 to 4 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 to 4 September 2025

    31 August 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 August to 21 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 August to 21 August 2025

    15 August 2025

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

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

    12 August 2025

    ​The City is pleased to announce that the revised Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) was Gazetted on Friday, 8 August 2025.

    CAWF em'barks' on latest mass sterilisation project

    CAWF em'barks' on latest mass sterilisation project

    05 August 2025

    Since 2013, 17 876 animals have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million.

    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.

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    City boosts informal economy with close to 800 new trading opportunities

    City boosts informal economy with close to 800 new trading opportunities

    27 June 2025

    This is about creating well-managed environments that benefit everyone

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

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