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09 July 2026
As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services
05 July 2026
A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.
16 June 2026
Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.
10 June 2026
There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont
22 January 2026
Water and Sanitation teams visited the Lwandle community during December 2025 to reinforce the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message following a sharp increase in sewer blockages.
19 December 2025
The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors
10 December 2025
Residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement received a major boost in access to safe and dignified sanitation as the City unveiled a new high-tech, off-grid toilet system
19 November 2025
World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.
18 November 2025
In preparation for the busy summer season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified maintenance at its 487 sewer pump stations, including 102 along the coastline, to ensure reliable operations and clean, enjoyable beach days for residents and visitors.
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
02 September 2025
Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution
29 August 2025
The City visited Sarepta, Kuils River, to share the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message in response to a spike in sewer blockages and overflows in the area.
11 June 2025
As winter sets in, the increased rain could lead to sewer overflows and more frequent blockages.
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.
20 May 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation teams have had to attend to 1 072 sewer blockages in Camps Bay, Bakoven, Clifton and Sea Point from July 2023 to March 2025.
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
08 April 2025
Since 2023, the City’s sewer maintenance team has cleared 629 sewer blockages in Dunoon.
17 January 2025
Nyakathisa and Masincedane informal settlements have received the first pilot of the high-tech Clear Enviro Loo Recirculation toilet system.
09 September 2024
Large amounts of solid waste consisting of rags, condoms, sanitary pads, wet wipes and nappies are extracted from screens that are installed at some of the City’s sewer pump stations.
13 June 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently refurbished 20 full-flush toilets in Overcome Heights Informal Settlement near Seawinds. An additional 20 new full-flush toilets and four taps were also installed and another set of 20 full-flush toilets are also planned for the 2024/2025 financial year.
03 June 2024
Wesfleur and Melkbosstrand Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) received their accolade on Thursday, 23 May 2024.
08 September 2023
The City’s hosted a public meeting in Strand to address water and sanitation matters, including updates of the upgrade and repairs to the Trappies Sewer pipeline and the Gordon’s Bay Rising Main.
19 June 2023
During this time where Cape Town is experiencing heavy rain, residents are reminded to log sewer overflows and any other water and sanitation related matters immediately using one of the City’s official reporting channels, such as WhatsApp on 060 018 1505, so it can be resolved in the shortest possible time.
26 April 2023
Residents are reminded to log sewer overflows immediately using one of the City’s official reporting channels, such as WhatsApp and the City’s website
13 April 2023
City is on track to proactively jet-clean 200 kilometres of sewer pipeline ahead of the winter season
12 June 2022
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, as part of its Winter Readiness Programme, is doing extensive proactive work in various areas across the city to help reduce sewer overflows and is well on its way to reaching its target of 100 km of proactive jetting by the end of June 2022.
17 May 2022
Residents urged to help address the illegal stormwater-to-sewer connections as they contribute to sewer overflows when raining
09 May 2022
City cleans up its sewer system in anticipation of the rainy winter season
05 May 2022
The City is doing our part now to prepare for winter
10 May 2021
There are many illegal stormwater-to-sewer cross-connections on private properties in areas across Cape Town
04 February 2021
Animal carcasses, food waste and hardened cooking fats are among the items that are found illegally dumped into our sewer system, which is causing the majority of about 300 sewer overflows city-wide a day.
18 June 2020
There have been delays in refuse collection in recent weeks following staff testing positive for COVID-19
08 June 2020
The relaxation of lockdown regulations by the National Government has meant that the City of Cape Town has been able to open a limited number of drop-off facilities to the public.
07 May 2020
Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Alderman Grant Twigg
28 March 2020
The City of Cape Town will this weekend start moving street people to the first of several temporary shelter sites
04 March 2020
An all-women team of 30 EPWP workers have been systematically visiting residents of Dunoon to have face-to-face conversations about sewer blockages, why they occur and how to prevent them.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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