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30 July 2026
The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
19 May 2026
The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
22 January 2026
Water and Sanitation teams visited the Lwandle community during December 2025 to reinforce the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message following a sharp increase in sewer blockages.
15 January 2026
The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.
27 November 2025
As part of the City of Cape Town’s summer readiness efforts, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified inspections of grease traps at restaurants and food businesses to prevent sewer blockages and overflows.
07 November 2025
The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants
04 November 2025
Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.
29 August 2025
The City visited Sarepta, Kuils River, to share the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message in response to a spike in sewer blockages and overflows in the area.
22 August 2025
The City strongly condemns the deliberate vandalism of the Swartklip Road Pump Station in Tafelsig, which has left the facility completely inoperable. This will result in sewer overflows in the area.
17 August 2025
During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos
24 July 2025
The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years
04 July 2025
The City of Cape Town advises all recycling buyback centres to register for accreditation before 31 July in order to avoid a fine.
13 June 2025
Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.
05 June 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.
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.
08 April 2025
Since 2023, the City’s sewer maintenance team has cleared 629 sewer blockages in Dunoon.
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.
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
06 November 2024
Parents are urged to watch for specific danger signs that necessitate prompt medical care from healthcare practitioners.
15 October 2024
On average, about 20 sewer blockages are cleared daily in Manenberg, made possible by teams accompanied by Law Enforcement escorts.
05 September 2024
Significant strides are being made to improve the water quality and environmental health of the Milnerton Lagoon.
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.
25 August 2024
The City joined the newly established Diep River Catchment Management Forum for a walk along the Diep River on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.
07 August 2024
Water and Sanitation's 2024/25 total budget of R18 billion for the upcoming financial year speaks volumes.
27 July 2024
Recent unprecedented rain has seen the City’s dam levels increase to over 99%. This excessive rain has also been putting strain on the sewer and wastewater systems because of the extra stormwater entering the pipes, and contributing to sewer overflows. City teams are continuing with proactive measures, which were also implemented leading up to winter, to help reduce sewer blockages and overflows. Residents can also help prevent stormwater from entering the sewers illegally.
04 June 2024
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate wants to inform the public of long-term future potential alternatives for treating effluent discharged from the marine outfalls at Green Point, Camps Bay and Hout Bay.
03 June 2024
Wesfleur and Melkbosstrand Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) received their accolade on Thursday, 23 May 2024.
16 May 2024
With winter on our doorstep, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been busy preparing its infrastructure and systems for the rainy season which generally sees extra stormwater entering its networks.
25 April 2024
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2024/25 financial year (FY)
27 March 2024
City Council budget speech 2024
In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the scale of Cape Town's infrastructure spending – worth R120bn over ten years
04 March 2024
The aim of this upgrade is threefold
08 February 2024
The Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted an interactive workshop with the Section 79 Water and Sanitation Portfolio Committee as well as the Section 80 Mayoral Advisory Committee for Inland Water Quality on Wednesday, 31 January 2024
17 November 2023
Building and investing in load-shedding resilient operations over time at water and sewer pump stations, wastewater treatment works and water treatment plants remains a priority for the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate.
19 October 2023
The event brings together the landfill and alternative waste treatment industries to exchange knowledge and ideas.
08 September 2023
The City’s hosted a public meeting in Strand to address water and sanitation matters, including updates of the upgrade and repairs to the Trappies Sewer pipeline and the Gordon’s Bay Rising Main.
08 August 2023
'Protecting commuters is our number one priority, and I was glad to join residents on a bus escorted by law enforcement from Mitchells Plain to Town this morning.
04 August 2023
The ongoing violence and lawlessness associated with the SANTACO strike action is having a severe impact on commuters, as well as City services as some employees cannot get to work, nor attend to service requests in volatile areas.
21 July 2023
The Bracken Nature Reserve Visitor Education Centre has achieved a 5-star rating from the Green Building Council South Africa.
11 July 2023
Over the past financial year (ie July 2022 to June 2023) the City has spent about R417 million to help reduce and tackle blockages in Cape Town's sewer system.
19 June 2023
During this time where Cape Town is experiencing heavy rain, residents are reminded to log sewer overflows and any other water and sanitation related matters immediately using one of the City’s official reporting channels, such as WhatsApp on 060 018 1505, so it can be resolved in the shortest possible time.
19 May 2023
Today, Thursday, 18 May, marks the start of the City’s first Urban Waste Management (UWM) Innovation Expo, a two-day exhibition to showcase some of the most innovative and sustainable waste management solutions existing today
26 April 2023
Residents are reminded to log sewer overflows immediately using one of the City’s official reporting channels, such as WhatsApp and the City’s website
19 April 2023
The City welcomes any constructive engagement on our well-publicised plan to increase dignified transitional shelter and help more people off the streets, with court assistance where necessary
29 March 2023
It is about building the future we want for Cape Town. Building a City of Hope for All.
02 February 2023
It is a great pleasure to share with you today the very first City of Cape Town Infrastructure Report.
18 January 2023
By June 2023, the City will have installed permanent generators at 110 priority sewer pump stations requiring generation capacity, with around 30 more ear-marked for installations.
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
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