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

    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

    Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

    Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

    27 July 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will be resurfacing roads in the Bellville, Parow and Goodwood areas

    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    27 July 2026

    These roadworks in Durbanville and Bellville are a vital investment in maintaining a safe, reliable and resilient road network

    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.

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

     Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    Cape Town allocates nearly R100m to support people sleeping rough and expand shelter accommodation

    21 July 2026

    The bulk of the budget - R87 million – is for initiatives supporting people sleeping rough in the street

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    City proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities

    05 July 2026

    Among the projects on the table are cemetery upgrades, the rebuild of Suiderstrand Library and ongoing redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion.

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    03 July 2026

    Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    Youth explore and network at City's Career Expo in Durbanville

    24 June 2026

    The City's Human Resource Management Department hosted a successful Career Expo at the Durbanville Town Hall.

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    22 June 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    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

    R9,4 million investment keeps water supply flowing in Kraaifontein and Bellville South

    R9,4 million investment keeps water supply flowing in Kraaifontein and Bellville South

    22 June 2026

    More than R9,4 million is being invested in upgrading ageing water infrastructure in Kraaifontein and Bellville South

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    18 June 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

    12 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    08 June 2026

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

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    07 June 2026

    The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

    City celebrates its graduates

    City celebrates its graduates

    05 June 2026

    ​The City hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 where 142 graduates

    Partnership drives restoration of Bellville's Elsieskraal River

    Partnership drives restoration of Bellville's Elsieskraal River

    03 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to support community-based organisations working to restore and protect local waterways and wetlands

    La Belle Road rehabilitation making good progress

    La Belle Road rehabilitation making good progress

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s road rehabilitation work along La Belle Road between Strand Road and Willow Street in Stikland, Bellville is progressing well.

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    Lifeguard recruitment kicks off as City prepares pools for summer season

    28 May 2026

    Each year, the City appoints over 600 seasonal lifeguards to be deployed to designated bathing beaches and public

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    27 May 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    27 May 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    City road maintenance operations in full swing

    City road maintenance operations in full swing

    27 May 2026

    The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams have been undertaking proactive maintenance across Cape Town as part of its efforts to prepare for Winter

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 28 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 28 May 2026

    23 May 2026

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

    Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

    Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

    19 May 2026

    The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.

    Metro Police recover drugs, hijacked vehicles and even an imitation rifle

    Metro Police recover drugs, hijacked vehicles and even an imitation rifle

    18 May 2026

    City’s enforcement agencies made 383 arrests and recorded 70 624 offences

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    Blue Downs and Wesfleur upgrades secure World Athletics Class Two certification

    11 May 2026

    The Class Two Certification for Wesfleur is valid until November 2030 and for Blue Downs until November 2031.

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    04 May 2026

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    04 May 2026

    The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    01 May 2026

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

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    29 April 2026

    The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

    Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

    Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

    29 April 2026

    The City has allocated approximately R1,1 billion to the first phase of the programme

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 to 30 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 to 30 April 2026

    27 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.

    Dignity through affordable housing: Tender submissions open for new Belhar Gap housing development

    Dignity through affordable housing: Tender submissions open for new Belhar Gap housing development

    22 April 2026

    The City’s accelerated land release programme for affordable housing continues to gain momentum, bringing investment-ready properties to market

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    City highlights its Smart Flo Programme this Earth Day 2026

    City highlights its Smart Flo Programme this Earth Day 2026

    21 April 2026

    City Environmental Management Department has been rolling out its Smart Flo Programme at various high schools

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

    19 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.

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    07 April 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    Road resurfacing in Goodwood and Bellville

    07 April 2026

    ​​These upgrades are part of the City’s regular maintenance programme to keep roads safe and in good condition for all users

    Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

    Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

    06 April 2026

    With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    01 April 2026

    Opera Blocks is a fun, interactive theatre experience incorporating vibrant colours, shapes, and classical music for children up to five years old and their parents and caregivers

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    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

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    Bafana Bafana take on Panama at DHL Stadium tomorrow night

    Bafana Bafana take on Panama at DHL Stadium tomorrow night

    30 March 2026

    Cape Town football fans have a big one to look forward to. Bafana Bafana face Panama in an international friendly at DHL Stadium

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    Swimming gala highlights water safety as school holidays begin

    29 March 2026

    The learn to swim programme is part of the City's broader drowning prevention, water safety and active living programmes.

    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

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    25 March 2026

    In total, about 70 000 Capetonians work in BPO centres servicing international clients, while a further 30 000 residents are employed in domestic call centres

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