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    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    07 August 2026

    Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    02 August 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    24 July 2026

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

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    04 May 2026

    We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 April 2026

    03 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.

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    15 March 2026

    Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    Another exciting week of events to close off February

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Event Permit Office is monitoring 39 approved events taking place this week

    A weekend of sports: Logistics for Stormers-Sharks & SA20 Final

    A weekend of sports: Logistics for Stormers-Sharks & SA20 Final

    20 January 2026

    With two big events coming up this weekend, the City explains the logistical arrangements.

    Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events

    Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events

    29 December 2025

    The Cape Malay Road March will usher in the New Year with traditional Malay music, drums and marching as several choirs take to the streets of the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 31 December 2025

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    17 December 2025

    Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets.

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    17 December 2025

    The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    28 November 2025

    The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    26 November 2025

    The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    04 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

    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.

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    04 September 2025

    the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

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

    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

    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

    Exciting March events await in the Mother City

    Exciting March events await in the Mother City

    05 March 2025

    The City’s Events Permit Office will monitor 109 events set to take place in March, covering a host of categories.

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed across the City

    New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed across the City

    03 March 2025

    permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed

    More sidewalks and traffic calming measures to enhance pedestrian safety

    More sidewalks and traffic calming measures to enhance pedestrian safety

    03 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users and businesses of the construction of sidewalks and various traffic calming measures

    A month of world-class events and memorable experiences in Cape Town

    A month of world-class events and memorable experiences in Cape Town

    04 February 2025

    The City is hosting a lot of events during February

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Durbanville

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Durbanville

    21 January 2025

    PSHB sighting in Durbanville

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    08 January 2025

    The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    06 January 2025

    Cape Town’s popular beaches showed consistently high water quality over the festive season.

    Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) highly active this time of year-residents to be on the lookout

    Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) highly active this time of year-residents to be on the lookout

    20 December 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to please be on the lookout for any trees on their properties or at various parks and conservation areas these holidays

    Somerset West community invited to Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training

    Somerset West community invited to Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training

    18 December 2024

    A PSHB beetle infestation was first recorded in Oldenland Road, Somerset West, in an ailing London plane in March 2019.

    Mayoral Minute 2024: Momentum towards building a City of Hope

    Mayoral Minute 2024: Momentum towards building a City of Hope

    17 December 2024

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Somerset West community invited to Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training

    Somerset West community invited to Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training

    13 December 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is offering a free training session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to all members of the public, landowners and businesses that handle trees and plant material

    Be part of history at Cape Town SVNS – the biggest party in town

    Be part of history at Cape Town SVNS – the biggest party in town

    05 December 2024

    Cape Town once again sets the stage for excitement on and off the field.

    Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season

    Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season

    03 December 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that Cape Town’s most popular beaches show world-class water quality results ahead of the summer festive season

    Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

    Beat the heat with City’s holiday programmes

    29 November 2024

    The holiday programmes start on Thursday, 12 December 2024 to Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at libraries, community centres, recreation facilities, sports grounds, play parks, green spaces and other public facilities

    Seniors celebrate blooming success at Westridge Rose Garden

    Seniors celebrate blooming success at Westridge Rose Garden

    14 November 2024

    ​The City’s Recreation and Parks Department, together with seniors from Mitchells Plain, celebrated the flourishing success of the Westridge Rose Garden

    City’s beaches continue to lead with eight Blue Flag accolades

    City’s beaches continue to lead with eight Blue Flag accolades

    28 October 2024

    ​The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce that eight of its beaches have been awarded prestigious Blue Flag status for the 2024/25 season.

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    17 October 2024

    This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

    Cape Town’s R5bn budget set for water and sanitation investments

    Cape Town’s R5bn budget set for water and sanitation investments

    07 August 2024

    Water and Sanitation's 2024/25 total budget of R18 billion for the upcoming financial year speaks volumes.

    Resurfacing of roads in Summer Greens and Montague Gardens

    Resurfacing of roads in Summer Greens and Montague Gardens

    16 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like the public to know of roadworks in Summer Greens and Montague Gardens.

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    04 July 2024

    During April and May 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully replaced just over 8 652m of water pipes.

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    Local government needs to lead in tackling challenges of extreme heat

    13 June 2024

    ​The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Constantia

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Constantia

    30 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town is offering a free training session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB).

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Durbanville area

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Durbanville area

    14 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town is offering a free training session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to formal and informal businesses that handle trees and plant material.

    City to spend R5,317bn on massive water and sanitation investments

    City to spend R5,317bn on massive water and sanitation investments

    25 April 2024

    Residents have the opportunity to comment until 30 April 2024 on the City's proposed budget for 2024/2025 financial year.

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Alphen, Constantia

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Alphen, Constantia

    19 April 2024

    The City was first notified of a possible infested tree in Alphen yesterday, 18 April 2024.

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Penhill, Eerste River

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Penhill, Eerste River

    26 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town wants to inform residents that trees infested with the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) have been discovered in Penhill, Eerste River.

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Muizenberg, Table View

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Muizenberg, Table View

    13 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is offering free training sessions about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to formal and informal businesses, which handle trees and plant material

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Parow, Strand, Masiphumelele

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Parow, Strand, Masiphumelele

    15 February 2024

    The PSHB poses a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest as infested trees have to be chipped. Importantly, the use of pesticides and fungicides have not proven effective at eradicating PSHB from infected trees.

    Young boxers float like butterflies at Joe Slovo Boxing Tournament

    Young boxers float like butterflies at Joe Slovo Boxing Tournament

    12 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a boxing tournament.

    Cape Town's February Fiesta: A vibrant calendar of sports, arts, entertainment and business events

    Cape Town's February Fiesta: A vibrant calendar of sports, arts, entertainment and business events

    02 February 2024

    South Africa's biggest social sport and lifestyle event, the Cape Town 10s, kicks off an exciting month of events on Friday, 2 February 2024.

    Summer holiday fun for everyone

    Summer holiday fun for everyone

    07 December 2023

    The festive season holiday is the longest school break on the calendar and while it's a time for our children to unwind, it can be stressful for parents who have to keep the young ones entertained.

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