Menu
Browse our sections
Explore other content
You may also want to...
Media and news
... 2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011Earlier
... January February March April May June July August September October November December
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
16 July 2026
City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026
08 July 2026
At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme
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.
19 May 2026
The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.
13 May 2026
A group of curious Grade 7 learners from Bokmakierie Primary School in Hazendal recently stepped beyond the classroom to see where their water goes
04 May 2026
We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.
10 April 2026
From April, the City has changed to a proactive winter water savings target, now calling on Team Cape Town to collectively use less than 860 million litres a day.
06 April 2026
With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.
02 April 2026
This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s
01 April 2026
While it may be April Fool’s Day today, the call for everyone living, working and visiting Cape Town to save water is no joke. The truth is that Team Cape Town’s collective water usage over the next two months - April and May- matters.
27 March 2026
Team Cape Town, our collective water usage between now and May matters
24 March 2026
The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping
18 March 2026
Over this past week, spiked water usage coupled with the continued heat wave has resulted in Cape Town’s dam levels hitting half empty at 50,4%.
11 March 2026
Team Cape Town, please stay hydrated during the heat wave this week and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.
03 March 2026
Managing our water use over the next three months remains vital
18 February 2026
Team Cape Town, remember to stay hydrated this week as hot temperatures soar and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.
13 February 2026
Team Cape Town, let’s continue to work together to be water wise.
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).
04 February 2026
Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).
31 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.
28 January 2026
Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62,2%, which will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.
15 January 2026
The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.
07 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging all residents, businesses and visitors to immediately reduce water consumption as usage has spiked once again over recent hot days, resulting in dam levels dropping 19% below what was available at the same time last year. This may raise concerns about water security in the months ahead should usage not reduce as quickly as possible this summer.
21 November 2025
Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend an Open Day at the Macassar New Civic Centre on Thursday, 27 November 2025
07 November 2025
The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants
23 September 2025
Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton, one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects, has reached 60% completion.
15 September 2025
Interested and affected parties are invited to attend the inaugural Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme (AWRMS) Monitoring Committee meeting on Friday, 19 September 2025.
05 August 2025
Councillor Zahid Badroodien joined the City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council (JCC) on a visit to the Faure Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
07 July 2025
The state-of-the-art AWRP is one of the key facilities in implementing the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s New Water Programme.
17 June 2025
The first phase of the mechanical and electrical work at the Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is 74% complete.
13 June 2025
Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.
08 June 2025
The Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum (J-CMF) was officially established following its inaugural meeting on 21 May 2025 at the Parow Council Chambers.
27 May 2025
The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city
09 May 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate started construction on the Zandvliet Treated Effluent Re-use (TER) Pump Station.
23 April 2025
This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.
15 April 2025
The City’s first Advanced Water Reclamation Plant (AWRP) is on track with the civil works completed in December 2024.
07 April 2025
In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).
01 April 2025
Residents have another opportunity on Thursday, 3 April 2025, to attend a public meeting where the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will unpack its plans for the proposed Faure New Water Scheme (FNWS
06 March 2025
The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life.
03 March 2025
Innovative ‘off-grid’ sanitation technology is now fully operational at Masincedane Informal Settlement in Strandfontein, one of the pilot sites for this City initiative supported by the Water Research Commission and funded by the Gates Foundation. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the site together with partners on Monday, 3 March.
18 February 2025
The City invested R2 billion in upgrading and refurbishing the facility, enhancing its conventional activated sludge treatment module and introducing a state-of-the-art membrane treatment module
17 February 2025
The interactive online tool spotlights locations where 100 drinking water reuse schemes are situated worldwide.
04 February 2025
About 2,5 million litres to 3,5 million litres of drinking water will be saved daily as treated effluent connections are commissioned at a number of City facilities.
28 January 2025
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, concluded the Western Cape leg of his anti-pollution oversight visit in Cape Town.
03 December 2024
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted a delegation from several African countries on a tour of the Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) and other facilities
22 November 2024
Construction of new eco-friendly toilets not connected to the municipal sewer reticulation system is progressing well, at Nyagatisa Informal Settlement in Macassar and Masincedane Informal Settlement in Strandfontein.
11 November 2024
This is anticipated to have a positive impact on existing operations, assisting to realise early improved treated effluent quality at the WWTW
04 November 2024
The third Public Advisory Forum (PAF) meeting was held on Monday, 28 October 2024 where reports tabled indicate that the system is largely compliant with established safety and environmental parameters. Our marine outfalls demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards, reflecting the City's commitment to environmental responsibility and public health.
03 September 2024
The Faure New Water Scheme, to be constructed at the Faure WTP, will eventually increase and diversify the City's drinking water supply by 70 to 100 million litres per day.
27 August 2024
The upgrades to the aeration and disinfection systems are also crucial to ensuring that the effluent discharged into the Black River meets environmental standards.
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
You have disabled JavaScript on your browser. Please enable it in order to use City online applications.
