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    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton

    03 August 2026

    The City advises customers in the Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton areas of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

    Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

    30 July 2026

    ​The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    21 July 2026

    ​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    21 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    10 July 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Pinelands, Epping and Langa

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Pinelands, Epping and Langa

    09 July 2026

    ​The City advises customers in the Epping and Langa areas of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    08 July 2026

    ​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    07 July 2026

    The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    05 July 2026

    A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    29 June 2026

    This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    25 June 2026

    The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    24 June 2026

    The City reminds residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenance

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    19 June 2026

    The work will be carried out from 18:00 until 06:00 the next day, if all goes to plan

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    17 June 2026

    ​The City reminds residents of Plumstead and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    12 June 2026

    The City advises residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenanc

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    12 June 2026

    ​The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    10 June 2026

    The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    08 June 2026

    The City advises residents in parts of Helderberg and Somerset West of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance,

    Metro Budgets compared: Cape Town offers highest household relief

    Metro Budgets compared: Cape Town offers highest household relief

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    04 June 2026

    The City’s Energy Directorate carried out electricity infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle, in the Strand where electricity kiosks and pole mounted sub stations were installed in the area

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    31 May 2026

    The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets.

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    27 May 2026

    ​Between March and April 2026, the City recorded and resolved a total of 29 526 electricity related service requests

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act

    City attended to more than 10 700 storm-related electricity requests, work continues

    City attended to more than 10 700 storm-related electricity requests, work continues

    15 May 2026

    Already more than 10 700 service requests have been attended to since 11 May 2026, with over 16 000 requests logged in total

    More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests

    More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests

    14 May 2026

    Since 11 May 2026, our teams attended to more than 8 930 service requests in all areas

    Some 6 000 electricity service requests attended to, more than 10 800 received over the two-day storm period

    Some 6 000 electricity service requests attended to, more than 10 800 received over the two-day storm period

    13 May 2026

    The City thanks residents for their patience and support as our teams work to restore electricity supply where required

    City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city

    City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city

    12 May 2026

    ​The City’s Electricity teams remain on the ground, attending to approximately 4 800 outstanding service requests received since yesterday morning.

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in N2 gateway, Langa

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in N2 gateway, Langa

    12 May 2026

    The City advises residents of parts of Langa of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    10 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.

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    05 May 2026

    The City advises residents of Plumstead, Wynberg and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate has intensified efforts on the ground to repair and upgrade critical electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel.

    Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

    Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

    27 April 2026

    Athlone library ropened after burglary disrupted services

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Plumstead area

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Plumstead area

    22 April 2026

    The City advises Plumstead residents of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance,

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Beacon Valley

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Beacon Valley

    16 April 2026

    Please note that the interruption to supply will only impact the areas on the maps and only on the relevant dates. The work will be carried out from 08:00 to 18:00

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Colorado Park

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Colorado Park

    16 April 2026

    The City advises Colorado Park residents of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure maintenance, which will be carried out on Friday, 24 April 2026

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    15 April 2026

    The Athlone Library is offering limited services after it was burgled two weekends in a row.

    Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

    Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

    15 April 2026

    ​The City’s Energy teams attended to 8 532 streetlight-related service requests between 26 February and 25 March 2026

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    14 April 2026

    For decades, Vygieskraal has been a cornerstone of community sport in Cape Town

    Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

    Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

    10 April 2026

    These synergies have also generated over R155 million in financial benefits and created 411 jobs across the economy

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Langa area

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Langa area

    02 April 2026

    ​The City advises Langa residents of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure maintenance

    Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

    Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

    02 April 2026

    This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s

    City makes progress with pilot initiatives tackling electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism

    City makes progress with pilot initiatives tackling electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism

    31 March 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate is exploring a series of research pilot projects in hot spot areas across the metro as part of the City’s broader strategy to combat ongoing theft and vandalism

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    31 March 2026

    Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    Energy Portfolio Committee conducts oversight visit to City’s electricity meter testing lab

    24 March 2026

    During our visit, the lab’s technical teams demonstrated the meticulous testing processes applied to every single meter before installation

    Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

    Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

    23 March 2026

    Theft, vandalism, and illegal electricity connections remain the primary drivers of electricity infrastructure faults and outages

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