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    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    25 March 2026

    The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    24 March 2026

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

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 11 February 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 11 February 2026

    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.

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    02 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations implementing arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding.

    Eerste River roadworks are off to a great start

    Eerste River roadworks are off to a great start

    31 October 2025

    The resurfacing of roads in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River has started and will end on 18 December 2025

    City commences with roadworks in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    City commences with roadworks in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of resurfacing roadworks along roads in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    Sarepta residents urged to bin waste, following spike in sewer blockages

    Sarepta residents urged to bin waste, following spike in sewer blockages

    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.

    Neighbourhoods come alive with (opera) music

    Neighbourhoods come alive with (opera) music

    15 July 2025

    We have audiences in under resourced areas who may not get the opportunity to attend live concerts that feature classical, spiritual, and operatic performances

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    11 June 2025

    The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 24 April 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 24 April 2025

    17 April 2025

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

    Road resurfacing in Sarepta, Kalkfontein, Fairdale, Mfuleni, Driftsands and Eerste River South

    Road resurfacing in Sarepta, Kalkfontein, Fairdale, Mfuleni, Driftsands and Eerste River South

    04 April 2025

    We are resurfacing an extensive number of roads in the above mentioned areas for the next two months

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

    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

    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

    Career expos point the way to a brighter future

    Career expos point the way to a brighter future

    18 October 2024

    ​More than 600 learners attended two career expos this week in Sarepta and Kraaifontein, hosted by the City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts & Culture Development Department

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 28 August

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 28 August

    23 August 2024

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

    Apply now for funding for arts, culture and heritage projects

    Apply now for funding for arts, culture and heritage projects

    04 August 2024

    The City's Community, Arts and Culture Department supports various organisations through GIA funding, to deliver impactful projects which contribute to the city's cultural vibrancy and community wellbeing.

    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.

     Youth Day celebrations abound

    Youth Day celebrations abound

    18 June 2024

    Young people joined the City’s Community Services and Health Directorate in celebrating Youth Day.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 18 to 23 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 18 to 23 June

    15 June 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance from 1 to 8 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 1 to 8 June

    31 May 2024

    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 Games unite communities

    Cape Town Games unite communities

    27 May 2024

    More than 200 young people from across the city participated in the Recreation and Parks Department’s Cape Town Games.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 20 to 23  May

    Planned water supply maintenance from 20 to 23 May

    19 May 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 9 May

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 9 May

    03 May 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’s Mobile Office visits Tokai and Kuils River this week

    City’s Mobile Office visits Tokai and Kuils River this week

    15 January 2024

    This week the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be offering municipal services at the Tokai Library in Tokai and at the Sarepta Community Hall in Kuils River on Thursday and Friday. Residents are encouraged to come out in their numbers and take advantage of this opportunity.

    City’s Mobile Office in Steenberg, Wallacedene, Kuils River and Lansdowne

    City’s Mobile Office in Steenberg, Wallacedene, Kuils River and Lansdowne

    09 November 2023

    This Friday, 10 November 2023, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be taking municipal services to the Steenberg Community Centre in Steenberg before heading off to Wallacedene, Kuils River and Lansdowne next week.

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    13 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is celebrating the vital role it’s Building Inspectors play in ensuring a safe built environment in Cape Town.

    Sarepta learners get to grips with the basics of resilience

    Sarepta learners get to grips with the basics of resilience

    28 June 2023

    The annual programme has its roots in the 2012 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction theme, that celebrated women and girls as key figures in disaster reduction, mitigation and recover

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    17 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town's RIM department plays a crucial role all year round in maintaining the road's stormwater assets.

    Kuils River mural marks five month countdown to Netball World Cup

    Kuils River mural marks five month countdown to Netball World Cup

    28 February 2023

    Alderman JP Smith unveiled the latest Netball World Cup 2023 legacy mural at Sarepta Recreation Centre in Kuils River

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    08 February 2023

    Work has been completed at a number of facilities, with more upgrades in the pipeline.

    City celebrates caregivers on International Day for Persons with Disabilities

    City celebrates caregivers on International Day for Persons with Disabilities

    04 December 2022

    The event celebrated their commitment to care and protection of persons living with disabilities.

    Mitchells Plain gets Netball World Cup 2023 landmark

    Mitchells Plain gets Netball World Cup 2023 landmark

    29 November 2022

    The latest mural adds to four previously unveiled Netball World Cup artwork in Langa, Khayelitsha, Strand and Bellville South.

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead-Zero-Pressure Tests and Step Tests

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead-Zero-Pressure Tests and Step Tests

    19 November 2022

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

    Sarepta Clinic reopens with more room to move

    Sarepta Clinic reopens with more room to move

    18 November 2022

    The facility now boasts a larger TB room, and a more spacious pharmacy.

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    08 November 2022

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

    Bellville South recreational facility gets Netball World Cup treatment

    Bellville South recreational facility gets Netball World Cup treatment

    31 October 2022

    The fourth mural in the legacy project is situated at the Proteaville Recreation Centre in Bellville South

    City advises of water supply disruptions in Steenberg Golf Estate, Sarepta, Ounooiensfontein and a section of Ilitha Park

    City advises of water supply disruptions in Steenberg Golf Estate, Sarepta, Ounooiensfontein and a section of Ilitha Park

    25 October 2022

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

    City Health invests millions in clinic infrastructure

    City Health invests millions in clinic infrastructure

    11 September 2022

    Financial support for City's clinic infrastructure

    New mural the perfect backdrop for grassroots Netball tournament

    New mural the perfect backdrop for grassroots Netball tournament

    14 August 2022

    This is the second mural that the City has commissioned as part of the lead up to the Netball World Cup 2023.

    Life-size mural marks 365 days to Netball World Cup

    Life-size mural marks 365 days to Netball World Cup

    27 July 2022

    The City will be rolling out several netball activities leading up to the Netball World Cup to raise awareness about the event.

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    22 July 2022

    The City is committed to doing everything possible to enable sustainable economic growth and development, while meeting obligations that take into account the capacity of services infrastructure

    Covid-19 vaccine booster shots available to eligible persons

    Covid-19 vaccine booster shots available to eligible persons

    29 December 2021

    The City of Cape Town encourages eligible persons to report to their nearest vaccination site as soon as possible for their Covid-19 booster shots

    Areas affected by required routine electricity maintenance for next week, 6 – 12 December 2021

    Areas affected by required routine electricity maintenance for next week, 6 – 12 December 2021

    03 December 2021

    Routine regular planned maintenance takes place daily in various areas across the metro

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    02 September 2021

    Over the next three years, almost 50% of the City’s R25 billion capital expenditure plan will be invested in water and sanitation infrastructure.

    City urges continued vaccine registration

    City urges continued vaccine registration

    07 July 2021

    The number of people infected has risen and there is no doubt that we are in the third wave

    Veteran official seals off 39 years’ service, as team completes upgrade for Blue Downs and Kuils River area

    Veteran official seals off 39 years’ service, as team completes upgrade for Blue Downs and Kuils River area

    01 June 2021

    Long-serving staff member Superintendent Geoffrey Hector made his final contribution to Cape Town this weekend after 39 years of service.

    Residents advised of water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River areas this weekend

    Residents advised of water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River areas this weekend

    27 May 2021

    Water supply disruption in Blue Downs and Kuils River.

    City advises of planned water supply disruption to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas

    City advises of planned water supply disruption to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas

    21 May 2021

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be performing a test-shutdown of the water supply to the Blue Downs and Kuils River areas on Saturday, 22 May 2021 from 20:00 until midnight

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    27 November 2020

    City advises of postponement of water network upgrades in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

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