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    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    07 August 2026

    Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    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 targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    City targets community halls for repairs as refurbishments progress

    30 July 2026

    The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.

    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    27 July 2026

    These roadworks in Durbanville and Bellville are a vital investment in maintaining a safe, reliable and resilient road network

    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.

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    09 July 2026

    Kloof Road should be open to traffic again by mid-December 2026

     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.

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

    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

    City begins major sewer rehabilitation project in Milnerton

    City begins major sewer rehabilitation project in Milnerton

    11 June 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will invest more than R12 million in the rehabilitation of 5,3km of sewer pipes in Milnerton.

    Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

    Residents invited to discover Princess Vlei with the launch of a new trail

    11 June 2026

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has officially opened the new R10,2 million Princess Vlei trail

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    07 June 2026

    The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    04 June 2026

    Women affected by gender-based violence are finding healing, confidence and community through a City-run arts programme designed to create safe spaces for reflection, recovery and support

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    28 May 2026

    Each year, the City appoints over 600 seasonal lifeguards to be deployed to designated bathing beaches and public

    Temporary lane closure at level crossings in Retreat and Steenberg

    Temporary lane closure at level crossings in Retreat and Steenberg

    26 May 2026

    The City understands that lane closures can cause inconvenience to motorists and residents, but these maintenance activities are necessary to improve safety at the Military and White Road level crossings

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    19 May 2026

    ​The drills, coordinated by the Safety and Security Directorate happen quarterly and put several role-players through their paces.

    Temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    Temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    19 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and road users of a temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    Traffic fine roadshow heads to Brackenfell

    13 May 2026

    The roadshows make the often arduous task of fine and warrant representations across different magisterial districts far easier

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    10 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.

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    04 May 2026

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    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.

    Repainted, brighter and safer streets for Bridgetown, Kewtown, Silvertown and Heideveld

    Repainted, brighter and safer streets for Bridgetown, Kewtown, Silvertown and Heideveld

    22 April 2026

    Road markings are an essential part of the City’s road network and ensure that we keep Cape Town moving on the right side of the road.

    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.

    City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

    City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

    01 April 2026

    Residents and business owners in the Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate areas are advised of road marking work that will take place along several roads in the area

    Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

    Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

    24 March 2026

    The works include the repainting and refreshing of road markings to ensure better visibility for both motorists and pedestrians

    City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

    City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

    24 March 2026

    We aim to complete the road surfacing and the installation of stormwater infrastructure along these unmade roads in Hout Bay and Noordhoek by the end of June

    Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

    Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

    16 March 2026

    Motorists and residents are advised to plan their routes accordingly and to follow traffic signage as well as exercise caution around the construction area

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    20 February 2026

    ​A number of public swimming pools will close from Monday, 23 February 2026, as part of an important programme of planned infrastructure repairs

    ‘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.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Road rehabilitation works in Stikland Bellville

    Road rehabilitation works in Stikland Bellville

    12 January 2026

    Road rehabilitation works along La Belle Road between Strand Road and Willow Street in Stikland, Bellville.

    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 honours its DRM Volunteers

    City honours its DRM Volunteers

    02 December 2025

    Cape Town has more than 550 registered Disaster Risk Management volunteers

    Roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive and Jan Smuts Drive

    Roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive and Jan Smuts Drive

    30 November 2025

    The City has begun roadworks on Jakes Gerwel Drive, between Voortrekker Road and Frans Conradie Drive, in Goodwood.

    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.

    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.

    Resurfacing of roads in Belhar, Bellville South and Montana

    Resurfacing of roads in Belhar, Bellville South and Montana

    06 November 2025

    The City is carrying out this routine maintenance work to ensure that we keep Cape Town moving on good quality roads

    Resurfacing of roads in Somerset West

    Resurfacing of roads in Somerset West

    29 October 2025

    The City will be working on the following roads in Somerset West

    Domestic animal survey results are in

    Domestic animal survey results are in

    04 October 2025

    The survey returned an animal count of 32 185 – 1 749 of which were documented during drone flyovers and manual counts.

    Sewer horror – Manenberg sees 40 tonnes of waste removed

    Sewer horror – Manenberg sees 40 tonnes of waste removed

    29 September 2025

    ​Mountains of rags, nappies and wet wipes, weighing over 40 tonnes, were hauled out of Manenberg’s sewer system in just two months

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    City offers practical experience to future urban planners

    23 September 2025

    The City’s Spatial Planning and Envionment Directorate hosted 39 third-year Urban and Regional Planning (URP) students

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    09 August 2025

    In the last financial year, 75,1% of pregnant clients booked their first antenatal visit before 20 weeks at City clinics.

    MyCiTi bus drivers take part in smart driver training

    MyCiTi bus drivers take part in smart driver training

    30 June 2025

    The City embarked on Smart Driver training for 150 MyCiTi bus drivers who received Smart Driver competency certificates

    Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

    Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

    26 June 2025

    Experience has shown that consistent rainfall and/or periods of heavy downpours cause the water table level to rise

    Heavy rainfall and flash flooding affecting multiple areas across the City

    Heavy rainfall and flash flooding affecting multiple areas across the City

    25 June 2025

    Cape Town is currently experiencing heavy rainfall which has resulted in the temporary flooding of low-lying areas

    The anatomy of a Traffic Fine Roadshow

    The anatomy of a Traffic Fine Roadshow

    04 June 2025

    The Traffic Fine Roadshows are not slowing down

    Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

    Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

    17 May 2025

    This World Hypertension Day, today, 17 May, City Health celebrates the 11% increase in persons screened year-on-year.

     Retreat swimming pool re-opened after costly vandalism repairs

    Retreat swimming pool re-opened after costly vandalism repairs

    08 May 2025

    The Retreat Swimming Pool has re-opened after repairs when a break-in at the facility last month resulted in significant damage to the plant room.

    Waiting to inhale - City Health highlights correct inhaler methods on World Asthma Day

    Waiting to inhale - City Health highlights correct inhaler methods on World Asthma Day

    06 May 2025

    Asthma is quite common in South Africa. It is also the most prevalent chronic illness among children

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