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06 August 2026
Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily
03 August 2026
A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.
27 July 2026
1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge
21 July 2026
More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project
13 July 2026
Young people, urban farmers and emerging water activists in Mfuleni are stepping forward to be more prominent in protecting the Kuils River.
08 July 2026
At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme
05 July 2026
A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.
03 July 2026
The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs
29 June 2026
The Junior River Wardens Programme invests in young people as future environmental leaders
25 June 2026
The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands
'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall
09 June 2026
More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.
03 June 2026
World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June
27 May 2026
The project will help reduce litter and pollution entering Rietvlei from surrounding stormwater channels
25 May 2026
The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.
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
16 May 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.
10 May 2026
Residents in Kraaifontein are gaining practical tools to reduce water use and avoid sewer blockages in their community, thanks to Manjiya Economic Development.
30 April 2026
The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April
15 April 2026
The coordinators of the WWP equipped a group of 20 CPUT student volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills
09 April 2026
Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.
01 April 2026
Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up
18 March 2026
There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.
15 March 2026
The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area
23 February 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review
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.
24 January 2026
The data shows that mechanical breakdowns and other vehicle-related faults like flat tyres and running out of petrol are what our officers attend to most.
23 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate's annual Ocean is a Home Festive Season Awareness Programme concluded last week.
22 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025.
14 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.
17 December 2025
Tackling plastic pollution is a global challenge
12 December 2025
The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.
01 December 2025
The City will be investing R600 000 into the following initiatives this financial year.
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.
25 November 2025
Consumers need to make conscious choices to reduce unnecessary packaging, limit impulse buying and help shift the market toward more sustainable products.
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.
28 October 2025
The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.
17 October 2025
Langa faces ongoing issues such as blocked sewer lines, sewer collapses, illegal dumping, and clogged stormwater systems, all of which contribute to environmental pollution and service disruptions
09 October 2025
The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community
30 September 2025
Reach for your Dreams
26 September 2025
The theme this year is ‘clean air, healthy people’.
In celebration of World Environmental Health Day on Friday, 26 September, the City’s anti-litter mascot Bingo, joined forces with Lactalis South Africa for a community beach clean-up at Lagoon Beach, Milnerton.
25 September 2025
A reliable sewer network is essential to protect communities, rivers, and the coastline from pollution
11 September 2025
More than 23 tonnes of waste have been removed from Cape Town’s rivers and canals since May 2025.
03 September 2025
The City of Cape Town encourages local residents, stakeholders and interested and affected parties to attend the information day about the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas
The Ummati Community Upliftment Project, a non-profit organisation based in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain
19 August 2025
The project is expected to restart after the winter season to avoid delays caused by heavy rains.
15 August 2025
The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to comment on the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas in the Far South
08 August 2025
Improve the safety of cyclists along Bree Street between the intersections of Shortmarket Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue.
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
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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