Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

07 August 2026

Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure

Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

03 August 2026

A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.

Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

02 August 2026

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

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

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

30 July 2026

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

Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

29 July 2026

​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

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.

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.

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’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

14 July 2026

Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 19 July 2026

10 July 2026

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

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

06 July 2026

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

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

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 27 June to 5 July 2026

26 June 2026

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

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

22 June 2026

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

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

City begins major sewer rehabilitation project in Milnerton

11 June 2026

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will invest more than R12 million in the rehabilitation of 5,3km of sewer pipes in Milnerton.

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

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.

Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

02 June 2026

​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

01 June 2026

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

Qandu-Qandu residents benefit from improved sanitation

29 May 2026

​The handover forms part of broader service delivery interventions in informal settlements across Cape Town

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

27 May 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

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.

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.

Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

22 May 2026

Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event

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

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.

Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

16 May 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.

Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

15 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.

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.

Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

07 May 2026

​The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains

Roadworks in Rugby, Montague Gardens, Century City, Cape Farms, Parklands, Brooklyn and Melkbosstrand

05 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

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

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.

Athlone Library reopened after burglary, services restored for community

27 April 2026

Athlone library ropened after burglary disrupted services

City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

20 April 2026

Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

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.

Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

16 April 2026

We would like to advise residents of the roadworks that will be under way over the next two months along Haytor Road.

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.

Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

12 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.

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.

Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 April 2026

03 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.

City perseveres with interventions to restore Milnerton Lagoon

01 April 2026

​Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up

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