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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.

    Road resurfacing gets under way in Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    Road resurfacing gets under way in Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    13 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has begun a series of road resurfacing projects across Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    City seeking interdict against extortionists at MyCiTi Spine Road Depots

    City seeking interdict against extortionists at MyCiTi Spine Road Depots

    26 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town strongly condemns attempts by a group of would-be extortionists to unlawfully interfere in statutory procurement processes and disrupt operations at the newly constructed MyCiTi bus depots

    Cape Town completes major MyCiTi bus depots for new routes from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

    Cape Town completes major MyCiTi bus depots for new routes from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

    23 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has completed the construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots on the corner of Spine Road and Mew Way between Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain

    Residents to comment on proposed MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi

    Residents to comment on proposed MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi

    10 September 2025

    MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi-Phase 2A

    Public invited to workshops about spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    Public invited to workshops about spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    27 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting three workshops about the draft local spatial development framework for the Spine Road Development Corridor in Khayelitsha next month.

    Call to comment on spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    Call to comment on spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    21 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, businesses, and all other interested parties to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Spine Road Development Corridor in Khayelitsha

    City to commence with MyCiTi infrastructure construction in Khayelitsha

    City to commence with MyCiTi infrastructure construction in Khayelitsha

    18 February 2025

    Residents and road users in Khayelitsha should please note that construction is coming their way in March 2025.

    Mayor inspects repairs and upgrades to Kuyasa MyCiTi station, Khayelitsha

    Mayor inspects repairs and upgrades to Kuyasa MyCiTi station, Khayelitsha

    16 January 2025

    repairs and upgrades to Kuyasa MyCiTi station

    Cape Town releases more land for affordable housing worth over 1 300 units

    Cape Town releases more land for affordable housing worth over 1 300 units

    30 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is set to release five more properties for affordable housing development totalling 1 300 units following City Council approval on 30 October 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 October to 31 October 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 October to 31 October 2024

    25 October 2024

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

    Call on community to participate in crafting a spatial vision for Spine Road Corridor

    Call on community to participate in crafting a spatial vision for Spine Road Corridor

    08 October 2024

    There is pressure from a multitude of land uses and activities in the road reserve – these range from car washes to salons, restaurants, local mechanics and spaza shops

    Affordable Social Housing milestone reached: City hosts Open Day for Lansdowne development

    Affordable Social Housing milestone reached: City hosts Open Day for Lansdowne development

    27 August 2024

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate held an open day to discuss plans for a new social housing project in the Lansdowne area that will add value to the area.

    Major MyCiTi Spine Road depot construction project now 65% complete

    Major MyCiTi Spine Road depot construction project now 65% complete

    15 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s construction of two new MyCiTi depots on the corner of Spine Road and Mew Way between Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain is now 65% complete and on track to conclude by May 2025.

    Council to release land for 1800-unit inner city housing project

    Council to release land for 1800-unit inner city housing project

    26 October 2023

    Even as our city and our country have come together so wonderfully in support of our sports teams, so we have watched in growing alarm as the world increasingly has been rent apart by the horrors of war.

    Resurfacing of Swartklip Road and Mew Way intersections on Japhta K Masemola Road, Khayelitsha

    Resurfacing of Swartklip Road and Mew Way intersections on Japhta K Masemola Road, Khayelitsha

    02 October 2023

    Some lanes will be closed and the traffic flow will be facilitated by means of a STOP-GO system during construction work.

    Cape Town’s largest inner city social housing project gets heritage greenlight

    Cape Town’s largest inner city social housing project gets heritage greenlight

    31 July 2023

    Five inner city land parcels totalling over 1 300 social housing units reached critical land release milestones in the first year of our priority programme, and we are aiming for several more by the end of 2023.

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    27 July 2023

    August is more than a look back at history

    Launch of new Ombudsman’s offices in Atlantis and Khayelitsha

    Launch of new Ombudsman’s offices in Atlantis and Khayelitsha

    27 June 2023

    Two new Ombudsman's offices will open their doors today, 27 June 2023

    Extortionists halting transport projects to the value of R60 million

    Extortionists halting transport projects to the value of R60 million

    13 June 2023

    Roads in urgent need of maintenance and upgrades, not only in the interest of the safety of all road users, but also to prolong the longevity of the road infrastructure

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    25 May 2023

    Today, the monetary policy committee will announce what most economists say will be a 50-basis-point hike in interest rates.

    Have your say on proposed walking and cycle lanes for Khayelitsha

    Have your say on proposed walking and cycle lanes for Khayelitsha

    19 May 2023

    Road safety has come under the spotlight this week, and the United Nations Global Road Safety Plan acknowledges that road safety is a shared responsibility.

    Tenants move into Maitland Mews social housing development

    Tenants move into Maitland Mews social housing development

    11 May 2023

    ​Tenants are currently moving into the City of Cape Town’s well-located Maitland Mews social housing development in central Cape Town

    Road maintenance under way in Philippi, Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha

    Road maintenance under way in Philippi, Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha

    14 February 2023

    These roads are important mobility routes for public transport vehicles and private cars to and from Khayelitsha, Philippi, Mitchells Plain and other areas in Cape Town.

    Maitland social housing opportunities makes progress

    Maitland social housing opportunities makes progress

    25 January 2023

    ​The City’s Maitland Mews partnership social housing project, situated in the well-located Maitland area is making steady progress

     City launches new 24/7 tech-led Highway Patrol Unit

    City launches new 24/7 tech-led Highway Patrol Unit

    03 November 2022

    The Highway Patrol Unit will conduct visible patrols, enforce traffic laws, and respond to incidents detected through the Freeway Management System cameras

    #SpringcleanCT campaign sees 125 000 bags of litter removed to date

    #SpringcleanCT campaign sees 125 000 bags of litter removed to date

    24 October 2022

    Efforts linked to the #SpringcleanCT campaign have resulted in 125 419 bags of general litter and 1580 bags of recycling being removed to date.

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 17 October to 23 October 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 17 October to 23 October 2022

    14 October 2022

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

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 10 October to 16 October 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 10 October to 16 October 2022

    07 October 2022

    ​The City thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary ongoing critical routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in various areas of the metro

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 19 to 25 September 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 19 to 25 September 2022

    16 September 2022

    ​The City thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary ongoing critical routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in various areas of the metro

    Major investment spurring economic growth in Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain

    Major investment spurring economic growth in Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain

    07 September 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town is making exceptional strides in promoting private and public investment in Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain.

    City’s Maitland social housing project progressing well

    City’s Maitland social housing project progressing well

    05 September 2022

    ​Today, 5 September 2022, City of Cape Town officials visited its new R93 million inner city social housing project, Maitland Mews

    New mural the perfect backdrop for grassroots Netball tournament

    New mural the perfect backdrop for grassroots Netball tournament

    14 August 2022

    This is the second mural that the City has commissioned as part of the lead up to the Netball World Cup 2023.

    Community invited to info days about new MyCiTi bus depots for metro-south east

    Community invited to info days about new MyCiTi bus depots for metro-south east

    04 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town will start with the construction of MyCiTi bus depots for Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha later this month

    Water and electricity wise MyCiTi bus depots for metro-south east

    Water and electricity wise MyCiTi bus depots for metro-south east

    25 July 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town will in August 2022 commence with the construction of water and electricity wise MyCiTi bus depots for Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha

    City advises of water supply disruption to the Khayelitsha area

    City advises of water supply disruption to the Khayelitsha area

    22 April 2022

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Department is planning to shut down the water supply to the Khayelitsha area from 10:00 until 16:00 on Tuesday, 26 April 2022

    Routine electricity maintenance for 25 April to 1 May 2022

    Routine electricity maintenance for 25 April to 1 May 2022

    22 April 2022

    PLANNED ROUTINE ELECTRICITY MAINTENANCE 25 April -1 May 2022

    Routine electricity maintenance for 18 to 24 April 2022

    Routine electricity maintenance for 18 to 24 April 2022

    14 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.

    Khayelitsha roads getting a make-over

    Khayelitsha roads getting a make-over

    04 April 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Road Infrastructure Management Department is set to commence with the resurfacing of roads in Ilitha Park and Site B in Khayelitsha

    R162m pipeline boosts water supply to Khayelitsha

    R162m pipeline boosts water supply to Khayelitsha

    04 March 2022

    The Khayelitsha bulk water pipeline project involves six kilometres of new pipelines with diameters varying from 1 200mm to 800mm Installed

    City turns sod at new inner city Maitland social housing project

    City turns sod at new inner city Maitland social housing project

    02 March 2022

    This development forms part of a broader precinct development comprising some 1 200 affordable housing units in total

    Resurfacing of three Khayelitsha roads

    Resurfacing of three Khayelitsha roads

    23 February 2022

    The works are scheduled to commence in the coming week and will be implemented over a period of five weeks.

    City advises of water supply disruption in Eerste River and surrounding areas

    City advises of water supply disruption in Eerste River and surrounding areas

    04 February 2022

    As part of the City’s expansion, a bulk sewer main pipe is being constructed for a new housing development in Eerste River

    Illegal sand mining destroys infrastructure, puts lives in danger

    Illegal sand mining destroys infrastructure, puts lives in danger

    30 January 2022

    STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR TRANSPORT, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    Non-motorised transport facilities in Khayelitsha in the spotlight

    Non-motorised transport facilities in Khayelitsha in the spotlight

    25 October 2021

    Almost every trip begins with walking or cycling, be it between the home and a bus or train station, or parking bay to the office

    Construction under way at new R93m Maitland Mews social housing project

    Construction under way at new R93m Maitland Mews social housing project

    21 October 2021

    This project forms part of the Maitland Metro rejuvenation project and intends to develop at least 1 200 residential opportunities over the next eight years in this centrally located node

    Enforcement agencies net 188 suspects

    Enforcement agencies net 188 suspects

    10 August 2021

    Metro Police officers arrested 80 suspects, which included the arrest of 32 suspects for the possession of, or dealing in illegal substances. Officers also issued 3 720 fines.

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