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    Use less water as national maintenance work gets under way

    Use less water as national maintenance work gets under way

    05 August 2026

    ​The City does not anticipate any water supply disruption during the upcoming DWS maintenance work

     City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    21 July 2026

    The City is pleased to announce the commencement of a project to extend the very popular St James coastal walkway

    First look at the newly commissioned Montague Bulk Sewer Upgrade

    First look at the newly commissioned Montague Bulk Sewer Upgrade

    09 July 2026

    As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    Learners inspired by City careers as Cape Town bursary applications open soon

    08 July 2026

    The City's bursary applications are set to open in August/September 2026

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    26 June 2026

    The project has now entered its final phase following a CCTV inspection of the repairs, showing positive preliminary results.

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    Jobs Connect opens global pathways and builds future skills for Cape Town residents

    29 April 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development

    City of Cape Town launches enhanced MapViewer for enhanced spatial data access

    City of Cape Town launches enhanced MapViewer for enhanced spatial data access

    29 April 2026

    As Cape Town continues to embrace digital transformation, the new City of Cape Town MapViewer will serve as a centralised hub for critical spatial data, making it easier than ever to visualise the heartbeat of the City

    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 secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site

    02 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that the Battle of Muizenberg site has recently been listed in the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) provincial gazette

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    10 March 2026

    Residents and other interested stakeholders gathered at the Bellville Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for the City’s co-design workshop for the Upper Elsieskraal River LUW Project

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Off-grid sanitation goes live in Khayelitsha

    Off-grid sanitation goes live in Khayelitsha

    10 December 2025

    ​Residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement received a major boost in access to safe and dignified sanitation as the City unveiled a new high-tech, off-grid toilet system

    Mosterd’s Bay section of Strand Beach temporarily closed from mid- December

    Mosterd’s Bay section of Strand Beach temporarily closed from mid- December

    02 December 2025

    The City is currently busy with the construction of the second phase of the Strand seawall project

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    19 November 2025

    World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

    Manzi inspires learners to tap into Cape Town’s water future

    Manzi inspires learners to tap into Cape Town’s water future

    19 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation mascot Manzi, visited the Grade 6 class at Lochnershof Primary School in Strand.

    City shares Vision 2050 priorities at the South African Roads Federation AGM

    City shares Vision 2050 priorities at the South African Roads Federation AGM

    10 October 2025

    Those of us who work in the transport and mobility space know that our work goes far beyond asphalt, intersections, and traffic lights

    Have your say on the City’s Vygekraal River upgrade project

    Have your say on the City’s Vygekraal River upgrade project

    21 July 2025

    The aim of the project is to increase the river’s capacity to carry water, reinforce and stabilise its banks, and create a safer, more functional river corridor.

    Environmental green light for Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence project

    Environmental green light for Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence project

    17 July 2025

    A major milestone has been reached for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence, with environmental authorisation now granted.

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    07 July 2025

    The state-of-the-art AWRP is one of the key facilities in implementing the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s New Water Programme.

    Tap water with an earthy taste remains safe to drink

    Tap water with an earthy taste remains safe to drink

    07 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town would like to reassure residents who have detected an earthy flavour to their tap water that it remains safe to drink and compliant with South African Drinking Water Quality Standards (SANS 241: 2015). The change in taste is due to the presence of geosmin in our drinking water supply originating from the Theewaterskloof Dam. It poses no threat to human health.

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    06 March 2025

    The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life.

    Update: Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    Update: Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    17 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on Friday, 21 February 2025 at the updated time of 10:00

    Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    Public invited to quarterly Permit Advisory Forum meeting on marine outfalls discharge permits

    14 February 2025

    The forum provides a platform for public dialogue with the City on the treatment and management of effluent discharged through these outfalls.

    City replaces water pipes in Fresnaye

    City replaces water pipes in Fresnaye

    13 January 2025

    Fresnaye is one of the recent areas to have received new water pipes from November 2024.

    37 Community pools set to reopen for summer

    37 Community pools set to reopen for summer

    05 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is reopening community swimming pools in a phased approach.

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    21 November 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate can confirm that several processes are under way to ensure the repair work to a section of Kloof Road can commence in 2025

    Phase 2 of Strand Seawall upgrade will commence this year

    Phase 2 of Strand Seawall upgrade will commence this year

    29 October 2024

    Strand seawall upgrade still going ahead

    Retreat swimming pool back in business

    Retreat swimming pool back in business

    18 October 2024

    With Retreat back in business, all eyes are now on Strand, which is set to reopen in early December.

    City hosts open house to share rehabilitation plans of Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence

    City hosts open house to share rehabilitation plans of Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence

    07 October 2024

    Water and Sanitation Directorate will host a public engagement session to present the proposed rehabilitation plans for the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence area in Coniston Park, Retreat

    Transport Month panel discussion tackles Cape Town’s congestion conundrum

    Transport Month panel discussion tackles Cape Town’s congestion conundrum

    01 October 2024

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate kicked off Transport Month with a panel discussion around Cape Town’s congestion conundrum at the Concourse in the Civic Centre earlier today, 1 October 2024.

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    City progresses with plans for permanent desalination plant

    17 September 2024

    The study will be undertaken by a suitably qualified transaction advisory team, who have been appointed as approved by Council resolution.

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

    13 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town joined National Treasury and several representatives from other municipalities at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

    Comment on proposed Geelsloot Ponds upgrade in Somerset West

    Comment on proposed Geelsloot Ponds upgrade in Somerset West

    02 July 2024

    The Catchment, Stormwater and River Management branch has begun public participation related to the multi-faceted Geelsloot Ponds upgrade.

    City courses steadily forward with Hout Bay Rivers Catchment Forum

    City courses steadily forward with Hout Bay Rivers Catchment Forum

    29 April 2024

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation Councillor Zahid Badroodien, met with representatives of the Hout Bay Rivers Catchment Forum along the Hout Bay River, to discuss the strides made to reduce water pollution over the past year.

    False Bay Nature Reserve boasts a legendary hippo population, one of which is to be relocated

    False Bay Nature Reserve boasts a legendary hippo population, one of which is to be relocated

    24 April 2024

    ​Many Cape Town residents may be unaware that the City has its very own pod of Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) that has called the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve home since 1981.

    City welcomes 19 graduates into Infrastructure Skills Development Grant Programme

    City welcomes 19 graduates into Infrastructure Skills Development Grant Programme

    22 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate, led by Alderman Theresa Uys, has proudly welcomed the appointment of 19 young exceptional graduates.

    City determined to resolve persistent water supply disruptions in Hout Bay

    City determined to resolve persistent water supply disruptions in Hout Bay

    19 April 2024

    The City apologises for this ongoing inconvenience in various parts of Hout Bay and continues working on multiple interventions to address the water supply challenges.

    City’s Carbon Smart Skills Development programme empowers women

    City’s Carbon Smart Skills Development programme empowers women

    17 April 2024

    Carbon Smart Skills Development programme

    City commences with Khayelitsha LED high-mast refurbishment project

    City commences with Khayelitsha LED high-mast refurbishment project

    26 March 2024

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate commenced with a light-emitting diode (LED) installation project on high-masts in Makhaza, Khayelitsha.

    Engineers encouraged to help build a stronger future Cape Town

    Engineers encouraged to help build a stronger future Cape Town

    19 March 2024

    Cape Town is a rapidly growing and expanding City.

    Small Bay sea wall project making great progress

    Small Bay sea wall project making great progress

    01 February 2024

    ​The City’s Coastal Management Branch is progressing well with the reconstruction of the sea wall and repairing the adjacent roadway and sewer line at Small Bay in Bloubergstrand.

    Excellent water quality results refute Camps Bay misinformation

    Excellent water quality results refute Camps Bay misinformation

    25 January 2024

    Camps Bay is one of Cape Town's most popular beaches, a premier destination for visitors, and a recreational haven for locals

    Kloof Road requires major repair work and will remain closed

    Kloof Road requires major repair work and will remain closed

    10 November 2023

    Kloof Road between Kloof Nek Road and Round House Road will remain closed for repairs for an estimated period of 24 months.

    Celebrating our water heritage with Woodhead Dam’s 126th anniversary

    Celebrating our water heritage with Woodhead Dam’s 126th anniversary

    29 September 2023

    ​For 126 years, this dam has supplied residents with water in their homes – at one period, it was even the main source of water to the city.

    City digs deep to help build Cape Town’s water-resilient future

    City digs deep to help build Cape Town’s water-resilient future

    20 September 2023

    Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien welcomed international and local guests to the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) 50th Congress.

    Residents encouraged to comment on revised Urban Design Policy

    Residents encouraged to comment on revised Urban Design Policy

    19 September 2023

    ​Urban design manages the relationship between people, the urban space, and the local environment.

    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.

    Langa Indoor Sports Centre temporarily closed

    Langa Indoor Sports Centre temporarily closed

    27 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has temporarily closed the Langa Indoor Sports Centre on Bhunga Avenue.

    City continues to help unemployed engineering, science graduates register with professional bodies and secure employment

    City continues to help unemployed engineering, science graduates register with professional bodies and secure employment

    13 July 2023

    City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate has, through the Infrastructure Skills Development Grant Programme (ISDG), helped unemployed engineering and science graduates register with their various professional bodies

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