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    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    07 August 2026

    ​SmartCape provides free access to computers and the internet, while City libraries also offer digital literacy training

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    24 June 2026

    The City reminds residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenance

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    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.

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    12 June 2026

    The City advises residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenanc

    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.

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    City partnership helps restore and protect Soet River

    25 May 2026

    The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    05 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 to 30 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 to 30 April 2026

    27 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’s Smart Speed Signs an effective speed calming tool

    City’s Smart Speed Signs an effective speed calming tool

    14 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate continues to install Smart Speed Signs (SSS) on request from wards across Cape Town.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    12 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’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    24 March 2026

    ​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

    Residents enjoy improved route along upgraded Kommetjie Road

    Residents enjoy improved route along upgraded Kommetjie Road

    26 February 2026

    Kommetjie Road upgrade completed

    Domestic violence response leads to illegal ammunition cache

    Domestic violence response leads to illegal ammunition cache

    23 February 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 417 suspects and issued 89 454 fines during weekly patrols

    ‘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.

    City advises of roadworks in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps Bay

    City advises of roadworks in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps Bay

    29 January 2026

    The work in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps is planned to take place from today, 29 January 2026 until Wednesday, 28 February 2026

    Off-grid sanitation goes live in Khayelitsha

    Off-grid sanitation goes live in Khayelitsha

    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

    City provides update on Kommetjie Road upgrade

    City provides update on Kommetjie Road upgrade

    25 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents that the end is in sight for the roadworks along Kommetjie Road. Although the project works needed to be extended due to unforeseen circumstances

    Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

    Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

    07 November 2025

    The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants

    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.

    Let’s keep Guy Fawkes on mute

    Let’s keep Guy Fawkes on mute

    23 October 2025

    The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre has recorded decreases in complaints related to the illegal sale of fireworks

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Ocean View and Wallacedene

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Ocean View and Wallacedene

    18 October 2025

    Next week, the City’s Mobile Office will be providing municipal services at Ocean View and Wallacedene

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    25 September 2025

    A Grade-A rating is the highest recognition a pharmacy can achieve

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    20 September 2025

    Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    02 September 2025

    ​Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution

    City libraries launch Science Week

    City libraries launch Science Week

    02 August 2025

    City libraries to host events to celebrate National Science Week

    New waste interceptors added to combat river pollution

    New waste interceptors added to combat river pollution

    18 July 2025

    To remove waste from the city’s waterbodies, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested R3 million into the installation of 20 waste interceptors in polluted rivers and waterways.

    Community facilities set for R300 million+ investment

    Community facilities set for R300 million+ investment

    16 July 2025

    ​The Community Services and Health Directorate is planning a range of projects over the next 12 months

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    01 July 2025

    The Arts Aweh! programme provided young people, aged six to 18, with creative learning experiences and an opportunity to participate in various art forms.

    Sir Lowry’s Pass River upgrade hits halfway mark

    Sir Lowry’s Pass River upgrade hits halfway mark

    24 June 2025

    The multi-million rand upgrade of the Sir Lowry’s Pass River, which is currently under way in Gordon’s Bay and Strand, is making steady progress and remains on track for completion in March 2027

    Steady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe bursts

    Steady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe bursts

    10 June 2025

    More than 1 820 road and pavement reinstatements have been completed since December 2024.

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    City’s property transaction gives Sanccob new wings

    09 June 2025

    The City has approved a property transaction that aims to support the long-term sustainability of the NPO, Sanccob (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds).

    Cape Town Games bring youth together in play

    Cape Town Games bring youth together in play

    01 June 2025

    Codes include friendly competitions in five-a-side soccer, fast-five-netball, dodgeball, three-a-side basketball, dominoes, table tennis, drie blikkies and puca.

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    29 May 2025

    The Cape Baboon Partnership has taken over the responsibility for certain operational tasks

    UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

    UPDATE: Consumers living between University Estate and Atlantic Sea Board urged to continue to reduce water consumption

    29 May 2025

    Residents across Cape Town, from University Estate to the City Bowl and the Atlantic Sea Board, are urged to reduce their water consumption as repairs to critical infrastructure continue.

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    26 May 2025

    Traffic calming measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where the highest concentration of vulnerable road users is usually found.

    City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

    City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

    15 May 2025

    The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day

    City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

    City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

    06 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making steady progress in reinstating pavements, driveways, and road curbs following urgent water infrastructure repairs

    Justice for Emaan: Mayor welcomes sentencing of accused

    Justice for Emaan: Mayor welcomes sentencing of accused

    05 May 2025

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s sentencing of the two killers and gang members responsible for the tragic murder of seven-year-old Emaan Solomons

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 May 2025

    04 May 2025

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

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    02 May 2025

    Comment on traffic calming measures for the Southern, Northern, Central and Eastern regions until Monday, 2 June 2025

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    07 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    Building hope: Title deeds, housing information for Ocean View residents

    Building hope: Title deeds, housing information for Ocean View residents

    02 April 2025

    The City is working hard to create more homeowners by handing out deeds, providing security of tenure and adding to financial stability

    City’s R6 million Sea Point underground cabling project nears completion

    City’s R6 million Sea Point underground cabling project nears completion

    20 March 2025

    The City is pleased to announce that its R6 million underground electricity cabling project in a targeted area in Sea Point

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    07 March 2025

    In just two months, the Water and Sanitation team has reinstated over 500 damaged streets and pavements across the metro

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