City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

31 July 2026

The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur

Attendance up nearly 50% at City libraries’ career expos

29 June 2026

​Career expos at City libraries during the first half of the year drew a record turnout of 6 355 young people

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 reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

17 June 2026

​The City reminds residents of Plumstead and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city

12 May 2026

​The City’s Electricity teams remain on the ground, attending to approximately 4 800 outstanding service requests received since yesterday morning.

City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

11 May 2026

Strong winds and heavy downpours may continue to damage electricity infrastructure, leading to a high number of service requests

City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

05 May 2026

The City advises residents of Plumstead, Wynberg and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

04 May 2026

​Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026

City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Plumstead area

22 April 2026

The City advises Plumstead residents of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance,

Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

20 April 2026

​A total of 33 654 conventional meters were replaced by 31 March 2026 as part of the tally for the current 2025/2026 financial year

Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

30 March 2026

​Work to upgrade and modernise ageing water and sewer infrastructure is progressing steadily across Cape Town

More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

24 March 2026

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

Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

05 March 2026

Vendor applications are now open and will close on Wednesday

Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

02 February 2026

The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Water Inspectorate has increased their checks across Cape Town to regulate and enforce local water by-laws and deter excessive water use.

Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

01 February 2026

Within six months, June to December 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced a total of 35,71km of water pipes (71,4% of the target) and 33,99km of sewer pipes (34% of the target).

No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

08 December 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with its annual water and sewer pipe replacement programme, to help maintain reliable services for residents.

Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

14 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.

Vendor applications open for the Grassy Park Festive Market

11 November 2025

Vendors are encouraged to apply now for a spot at the Grassy Park Festive Market.

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.

City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

06 November 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is extending its Think Twice programme

Residents to comment on proposed temporary subway closures in Wynberg and Southfield

03 November 2025

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.

City kickstarts pipe replacements with 28 kilometres completed in three months

20 October 2025

The City has again set out to replace 50 000 m of water pipes and 100 000 m of sewer pipes in the current financial year.

Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

17 October 2025

The market will run from 16 - 20 December 2025, between 16:00 and 22:00, at the Company’s Garden in the Cape Town CBD.

City bursaries application deadline looms

07 October 2025

​The application window for City bursaries closes this Friday, 10 October 2025

Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 October 2025

03 October 2025

The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

City bursary applications for 2026 are now open

12 September 2025

The City is always on the lookout for new talent and I am pleased to extend an invitation to all Cape Town-based candidates

More compost bins rolling out in September

28 August 2025

Mamre, Khayelitsha, Plumstead, Tokai and Eerste Rivier residents can claim a compost bin in September. Remember, only 250 bins will be available at each session.

Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

08 August 2025

In June 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate completed 391 trench reinstatements across Cape Town

Cape Town surpasses sewer infrastructure upgrade target

28 July 2025

In 2024/2025 the City invested more than R523 million in replacing ageing water and sanitation infrastructure as part of its ongoing strategy.

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.

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 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

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 Marks Earth Day with Trees and Hope

17 April 2025

The City’s Recreation and Parks Department marked Earth Day 2025 at Wynberg Park, to honour this year’s global Earth Day theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’.

City replaces over 20km of water and sewer pipes in February

31 March 2025

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully replaced 22 255 metres of water and sewer pipes in February 2025.

City’s R523 m pipe replacement programme more than halfway complete

10 March 2025

To date, 31 626 m of water and 64 136 m of sewer pipes have been replaced city-wide since the start of the financial year in July 2024

City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

27 February 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Environment and Heritage Resources Information Centre (EHRIC) has recently completed 23 000 scans relating to the history and development of Cape Town.

City replaces over 25 000m of pipes in the last two months of 2024

27 January 2025

City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has made significant progress in replacing water and sewer pipes across the city

Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

21 January 2025

From mid-November 2024, the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has been actively reinstating pavements, driveways and road curbs across the City.

Continuation of road resurfacing in Diep River

13 January 2025

The City has recommenced resurfacing work along Main Road between De Waal Road and Gabriel Road in Diep River.

City pipe replacement programme approaches 60 000m of target

27 November 2024

​Since July 2024, over 18 446m of water and 41 030m of sewer pipes have been replaced in several projects across the city.

City commences with road resurfacing along Main Road in Diep River

26 November 2024

​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with road resurfacing along Main Road between De Waal Road and Gabriel Road in Diep River.

Vendor applications open for the 2024 Steenberg Festival

18 November 2024

The Steenberg Festival market will be back this coming December and the City is encouraging vendors to get their applications in.

Road resurfacing along Main Road in Diep River

11 November 2024

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise the public of intended roadworks in Diep River.

Vendor applications open for the 2024 My Cape Town Market Company’s Garden

05 November 2024

It’s that time again!

Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

01 November 2024

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

City to process results of property auction

03 October 2024

A total of 45 properties went on auction yesterday for sale and leasing.

Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

20 September 2024

​The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is gearing up for the sale auction of a prime 9,2 hectare industrial property located in the well-established and growing Wynland Industrial Park in Kraaifontein

Planned water supply maintenance from 7 to 10 September

06 September 2024

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly.