City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

06 August 2026

Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily

City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

23 July 2026

The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

25 June 2026

'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

10 June 2026

There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

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.

Schools for Clean Catchments project set to drive environmental awareness, cleaner waterways

21 May 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project

Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

16 May 2026

One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.

Waste services still operational on upcoming public holidays

24 April 2026

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that waste collection will continue on the upcoming public holidays

City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

09 February 2026

Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

27 January 2026

The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat.

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

20 November 2025

The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

City empowers industry partners to drive Cape Town’s economic growth

13 August 2025

These Special Purpose Vehicles and partnerships play a crucial role in our economic growth strategy.

Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

14 July 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

City marks World Environment Day with public awareness event on responsible waste management

05 June 2025

The City celebrated World Environment Day with a public awareness event focusing on keeping our rivers and canals free of waste.

City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

19 May 2025

​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

Innovation can help rule out plastic pollution at schools

19 March 2025

In recognition of Global Recycling Day yesterday, Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate highlighted its mission to encourage young minds and their schools to help reduce plastic pollution through creative, innovative, sustainable solutions. An exhibition was also setup at the Cape Town Civic Centre to educate the public on waste management.

Council approves transactions of 36 City properties

30 January 2025

The City Council has approved the sale and lease of 36 City-owned properties.

Disa River Pump Station exposed due to ongoing misuse of sewer network

28 November 2024

With the festive season fast approaching, the City urges residents to help prevent sewer blockages by disposing of waste responsibly.

City working to clear refuse collection backlog in Atlantis

07 November 2024

The City of Cape Town would like to assure Atlantis residents that its Urban Waste Management Directorate is working to clear refuse collection backlogs that have developed this week.

Rehabilitation of Jakes Gerwel Drive

30 September 2024

The road rehabilitation work between Duinefontein Road Bridge and Highlands Drive

City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

17 September 2024

The study will be undertaken by a suitably qualified transaction advisory team, who have been appointed as approved by Council resolution.

Resilience is key to disaster risk reduction

26 June 2024

The Women & Girls Invisible Force of Resilience programme started on 18 June 2024 with 19 learners from Tafelsig, Mondale, Portlands and AZ Burman High Schools in Mitchells Plain attending.

Cleansing teams hard at work preparing for winter

11 June 2024

The City’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s R39 million seasonal Winter Preparedness Programme is under way, helping to reduce flood and pollution risks since 1 May 2024.

School visit helps learners understand the dangers of littering

04 March 2024

The City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management Waste Awareness Team visited iKhwezilesizwe Primary School in Khayelitsha.

Help reduce food waste this Christmas

19 December 2023

​The City of Cape Town is urging residents of Cape Town to join in the effort to reduce food waste during the upcoming Christmas celebrations

City encourages safe disposal of e-waste to help protect the environment

14 October 2023

International E-Waste Day, recognised on 14 October, serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of safely disposing e-waste.

Manzi drops in to schools, promoting water saving for World Water Week

25 August 2023

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate plans initiatives throughout the year to spread awareness about the importance of saving water.

City continues to deliver services as best it can while SANTACO strike continues

10 August 2023

​The City is taking extraordinary measures to mitigate the impact on service delivery while the SANTACO strike is continuing.

Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre design gets a 5-star Green Star rating

21 July 2023

The Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre has achieved a 5-star rating from the Green Building Council South Africa.

Council to confirm Special Rating Areas for Clifton, Upper Kenilworth, Park Island, Pinelands

16 May 2023

​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has approved several applications for Special Rating Areas (SRAs) at its meeting earlier today, 16 May 2023

The evidence shows that Cape Town is delivering the most for the poor in South Africa

26 April 2023

​COUNCIL SPEECH: 26 April 2023

CDW is building a City of Hope through early childhood development in Khayelitsha

24 March 2023

Early childhood, before primary school, is a crucial period for children's development.

The Ocean Race anchors in Cape Town

07 February 2023

Cape Town this week continues its long-standing relationship with the Ocean Race.

Load-shedding: Tips to use less water this summer

29 December 2022

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is reminding residents and businesses to be water wise at all times, especially during prolonged high stages of load-shedding this summer. See how you too can be water wise.

Take your old electronic devices to a City drop-off site

19 October 2022

'It is crucial that residents are made aware of possible health risks and lost resources when appliances are disposed of incorrectly.

More than 8 000 environmental health complaints ‘all in a year’s work’

25 September 2022

During the last financial year, the Environmental Health Service attended to 8 356 complaints from the public.

City launches efforts to modernise Athlone Refuse Transfer Station

19 September 2022

City initiates a diversion of waste from landfill project

Rise to the challenge of a plastic free July

06 July 2022

Waste produced by households and businesses poses a significant challenge to the waste disposal industry

Update on refuse and recycling collection delays, and temporary drop-off restrictions from 1 July 2022

03 July 2022

​The City of Cape Town regrets to inform residents that we are still working on resolving the delays with our refuse collections in some areas and the disruption at drop-off sites.

Service delivery given a new drive with 10 new trucks

16 May 2022

Recently 10 new vehicles were delivered that will contribute to addressing delays in the collection and clearing of waste around the City

Don’t bury waste in a landfill, turn it into an opportunity

09 March 2022

As the human population increases and economies worldwide become progressively industrialised, we need to look for ways to maximise the opportunities and minimise the risks

Tips to be water wise at all times

01 March 2022

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate would like to remind residents and businesses of some basic tips to help them find and fix leaks on their properties

Innovative solar geysers make Atlantis homes ‘future fit’

10 December 2021

We are excited to see the initiative being done by the ASEZ and Lulalab, which is harnessing more than just solar power to provide households with access to warm water for sanitation

Khayelitsha residents waste no time turning recyclables into opportunity

08 December 2021

This programme, based in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, initially started in 2018 with 47 women and has developed and grown into a sustainable business.

Construction of new Prince George Drive drop-off facility 80% complete

03 December 2021

Today, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Waste, visited the construction site of the new Prince George Drive Drop-off facility.

Residents advised of revised refuse collection schedule over next few days

10 November 2021

City teams are putting in extra hours and will work over the weekend to clear any backlogs

More than R300m allocated to the battle against illegal dumping

22 October 2021

Collective efforts between the City of Cape Town and residents are required to address illegal dumping.

Residents advised of possible delays in refuse collection service delivery

01 October 2021

Where there are refuse collection delays, residents are asked not to resort to illegal dumping if delays cause refuse to build-up to the point where it cannot fit in the wheelie bins

Swop it, don’t dump it

17 September 2021

​In light of Recycling Week, the City’s Solid Waste Management Department is reflecting on its Swop Shop Pilot Project that complements existing recycling services