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    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    City marks South African Librarians Day by welcoming 23 new library leaders

    10 July 2026

    ​The group of librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    02 July 2026

    More sites have been released in this term of office alone than in the decade prior under the City’s Mayoral Priority Programme

    More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

    More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

    25 June 2026

    The Bayview U16 Youth Cup is one of several grassroots football events supported by the City through the Special Events Committee.

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

    City’s Mobile Office heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River

    08 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Westlake, Bothasig and Lotus River this week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    19 May 2026

    ​The drills, coordinated by the Safety and Security Directorate happen quarterly and put several role-players through their paces.

    Reminder to have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park

    Reminder to have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park

    14 May 2026

    These proposals are designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety and create a more organised road environment

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    20 April 2026

    ​A total of 33 654 conventional meters were replaced by 31 March 2026 as part of the tally for the current 2025/2026 financial year

    Have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park

    Have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park

    15 April 2026

    These proposals are designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety and create a more organised road environment around Bosmansdam Primary School in Bothasig, as well as around Durbanville Preparatory School in Valmary Park

    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

    Nearly 600 residents attend City's 'Opera in Your Neighbourhood'concert series

    Nearly 600 residents attend City's 'Opera in Your Neighbourhood'concert series

    04 March 2026

    Three Opera concerts well-attended in Bothasig, Fish Hoek and Langa

    City commences with resurfacing roadworks in Plattekloof and Bothasig

    City commences with resurfacing roadworks in Plattekloof and Bothasig

    23 February 2026

    resurfacing roadworks in Plattekloof and Bothasig

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    23 January 2026

    From 1 February 2026 the Think Twice Recycling Service in the northern surburbs will take place on the same day as general refuse collections in these areas.

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    16 January 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    24 October 2025

    Since January 2025, 2 886 reinstatements have been completed city-wide, in addition to those tackled through the Catch-up Project.

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    14 October 2025

    The Water Meter Replacement Programme kicked off in August 2025 and is scheduled to continue until the end of June 2026.

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    20 September 2025

    Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Khayelitsha, Bothasig and Philadelphia

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Khayelitsha, Bothasig and Philadelphia

    05 September 2025

    Next week the City’s Mobile Office will be availing services in Khayelitsha, Bothasig and Philadelphia on Friday.

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    08 August 2025

    In June 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate completed 391 trench reinstatements across Cape Town

    Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

    Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

    01 July 2025

    An ambient air quality monitoring station is now in place to better monitor air quality around Milnerton Lagoon

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    07 March 2025

    In just two months, the Water and Sanitation team has reinstated over 500 damaged streets and pavements across the metro

    Planned water supply maintenance for 24 to 27 February 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 24 to 27 February 2025

    21 February 2025

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

    Resurfacing of roads under way in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    Resurfacing of roads under way in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    07 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users and businesses of roadworks along various roads in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

    Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

    21 January 2025

    From mid-November 2024, the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has been actively reinstating pavements, driveways and road curbs across the City.

    City and SANParks celebrates International Volunteer Day by recognising Cape Town’s environmental volunteers

    City and SANParks celebrates International Volunteer Day by recognising Cape Town’s environmental volunteers

    05 December 2024

    ​Today, 5 December 2024, marks International Volunteer Day, the City and SANParks would like to thank all of the passionate environmental volunteers for their exemplary efforts to improve and maintain the beauty and healthy condition of Cape Town’s natural environment.

    Moving in day for new Goodwood social housing tenants

    Moving in day for new Goodwood social housing tenants

    23 November 2024

    ​The City welcomed the latest group of tenants at the massive 1 055-unit Goodwood Station social housing partnership project.

    Cape Town releases more land for affordable housing worth over 1 300 units

    Cape Town releases more land for affordable housing worth over 1 300 units

    30 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is set to release five more properties for affordable housing development totalling 1 300 units following City Council approval on 30 October 2024

    Grassroots football shines at Kapstadt CUP 2024

    Grassroots football shines at Kapstadt CUP 2024

    07 October 2024

    City of Cape Town host a successful Kapstadt CUP 2024

    Mayco backs Lansdowne, Ottery land release for affordable housing development

    Mayco backs Lansdowne, Ottery land release for affordable housing development

    03 October 2024

    Hundreds more families are set to benefit as our priority programme for well-located affordable housing land release continues its momentum with these Lansdowne and Ottery sites.

    Affordable Social Housing milestone reached: City hosts Open Day for Lansdowne development

    Affordable Social Housing milestone reached: City hosts Open Day for Lansdowne development

    27 August 2024

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate held an open day to discuss plans for a new social housing project in the Lansdowne area that will add value to the area.

    Mayco greenlights Rondebosch East land release for mixed-use development

    Mayco greenlights Rondebosch East land release for mixed-use development

    14 August 2024

    ​Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit land release for a mixed-use development in Rondebosch East.

    Mayor welcomes social housing tenants to 1 055-unit Goodwood Station

    Mayor welcomes social housing tenants to 1 055-unit Goodwood Station

    01 August 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed new tenants.

    All City of Cape Town Nature Reserves closed due to weather

    All City of Cape Town Nature Reserves closed due to weather

    11 July 2024

    The decision to close off public facilities such as our nature reserves is not an easy one to take, but under the current weather conditions,

    City libraries get back into coding action

    City libraries get back into coding action

    01 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s libraries are getting in on the coding action once again

    Improving Informal Trade in Cape Town

    Improving Informal Trade in Cape Town

    20 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town is committed to fostering economic inclusivity and growth, particularly in the informal economy which employs over 230 000 Capetonians.

    Reminder to apply for membership of City nature reserve advisory committees

    Reminder to apply for membership of City nature reserve advisory committees

    12 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town wants to remind organisations with an interest in the City’s nature reserves to apply for membership of the Protected Area Advisory Committees

    Call to join City nature reserve advisory committees

    Call to join City nature reserve advisory committees

    15 April 2024

    The Protected Area Advisory Committees play a crucial role as they ensure that our communities have the opportunity to get involved and play an advisory role with regards to the management of the City's nature reserves.

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    05 April 2024

    ​The City’s Road Infrastructure Management department has been working tirelessly to address road repairs since the end of last year, after the heavy rains

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

     Tales of courage and care abound at Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Tales of courage and care abound at Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    18 November 2023

    City hosts annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    City hosts wellness day for persons journeying towards reintegration

    City hosts wellness day for persons journeying towards reintegration

    31 October 2023

    Various service providers were on hand to share information and options linked to the group’s reintegration journeys.

    Tenanting set to begin at Goodwood mega social housing project

    Tenanting set to begin at Goodwood mega social housing project

    18 September 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis inspected construction progress on Monday 18 September, along with Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim.

    City succeeds in appeals to proceed with 725 social housing units in Woodstock

    City succeeds in appeals to proceed with 725 social housing units in Woodstock

    14 September 2023

    ​Two City of Cape Town projects set to deliver 725 social housing units in Woodstock have successfully passed the heritage appeals phase.

    Cape Town’s largest inner city social housing project gets heritage greenlight

    Cape Town’s largest inner city social housing project gets heritage greenlight

    31 July 2023

    Five inner city land parcels totalling over 1 300 social housing units reached critical land release milestones in the first year of our priority programme, and we are aiming for several more by the end of 2023.

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    18 July 2023

    The participating residents and nature reserve team planted over 1 900 indigenous seedling plants at the Bothasig Fynbos Nature Reserve today.

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    11 July 2023

    The nature reserve team will be planting over 1 900 indigenous seedling plants at the Bothasig Fynbos Nature Reserve on 18 July 2023.

    City celebrate World Environment Day

    City celebrate World Environment Day

    06 June 2023

    The Recreation and Parks Department hosted events to celebrate World Environment Day

    City brings customer services to Bothasig

    City brings customer services to Bothasig

    18 May 2023

    The City's Customer Relations Department's mobile team will assist Bothasig residents with logging queries and service requests electronically.

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