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    City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

    City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

    06 August 2026

    Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily

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

    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

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    City and Western Cape Government partner to secure the future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre

    24 July 2026

    Agreement on the proposed future arrangement for the Atlantis Thusong Centre.

    Durbanville Rose Garden opens for volunteer winter pruning

    Durbanville Rose Garden opens for volunteer winter pruning

    13 July 2026

    Winter pruning helps prepare the roses for healthy growth and flowering during the rose season

    Rehabilitation work begins on the Loxton Road bridge in Milnerton

    Rehabilitation work begins on the Loxton Road bridge in Milnerton

    11 July 2026

    The City has commenced with repairs to Loxton Road bridge in Milnerton. Scheduled for 1 December 2026 completion.

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    PP report acknowledges work done by City to improve services, instructs National Treasury and Human Settlements

    07 July 2026

    ​The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Cape Town mourns the passing of legendary musician Abdullah Ibrahim

    Cape Town mourns the passing of legendary musician Abdullah Ibrahim

    15 June 2026

    Cape Town has lost a defining artist who transcended divides and generations

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    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.

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 28th year

    04 June 2026

    The festival returns with a rich selection of South African and international documentary film content

    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

    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

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

    26 March 2026

    Kloof Road is one of the access routes that links the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point

    City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

    City visits Macassar to assess streetlight vandalism and interventions

    12 March 2026

    Macassar forms part of the City of Cape Town’s streetlight infrastructure maintenance and upgrading programme aimed at ensuring that infrastructure is repaired, maintained and upgraded where necessary.

    Mayor opens R31m upgrade to Wesfleur Athletics track

    Mayor opens R31m upgrade to Wesfleur Athletics track

    25 February 2026

    A large upgrade project has been completed

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    20 February 2026

    ​A number of public swimming pools will close from Monday, 23 February 2026, as part of an important programme of planned infrastructure repairs

    Temporary road closure in Blackheath

    Temporary road closure in Blackheath

    05 February 2026

    Temporary road closure at the intersection of Electron Road and Range Road in Blackheath due to roadworks.

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    08 January 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

    10 December 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will commence with the repairs to Kloof Road by March 2026

    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

    Don’t fall into the ‘grease trap’

    Don’t fall into the ‘grease trap’

    27 November 2025

    As part of the City of Cape Town’s summer readiness efforts, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified inspections of grease traps at restaurants and food businesses to prevent sewer blockages and overflows.

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    Mitchells Plain scholars join City to launch Transport Month

    Mitchells Plain scholars join City to launch Transport Month

    02 October 2025

    We’re bringing the road safety message alive this transport month by taking it directly to all road users through a series of targeted activations and messaging

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    26 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS).

    World Environmental Health Day: City rallies support for even cleaner air

    World Environmental Health Day: City rallies support for even cleaner air

    26 September 2025

    ​The theme this year is ‘clean air, healthy people’.

    Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    03 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS) and we want to hear from you.

    Six days left: Share your voice on desalination plant study

    Six days left: Share your voice on desalination plant study

    25 August 2025

    ​The City has completed the feasibility study to determine the most feasible service delivery mechanism and contracting model for the implementation and operation of the planned Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    03 August 2025

    ​The City has various incentives and initiatives available to residents as part of its new 2025/26 budget.

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    Sea Point Fire Station gets new look

    02 August 2025

    Upgrades at the Sea Point Fire Station

    New waste interceptors added to combat river pollution

    New waste interceptors added to combat river pollution

    18 July 2025

    To remove waste from the city’s waterbodies, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested R3 million into the installation of 20 waste interceptors in polluted rivers and waterways.

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    Here's how you can qualify for the City's debt write-off initiative

    17 July 2025

    City Council approved the debt write-off of approximately R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries.

    Roadworks along Wetton Road median to commence in July

    Roadworks along Wetton Road median to commence in July

    04 July 2025

    ​The public is advised of planned roadworks in the median of Wetton Road, at the intersection giving access to the Racecourse in Wynberg.

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

    13 June 2025

    Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

    ​Green Point Athletics Stadium track gets world-class certification

    ​Green Point Athletics Stadium track gets world-class certification

    05 June 2025

    The stadium track opened to the public in 2015 and has been used extensively by the public for athletics meets and events

    Freedom of speech should not violate the rights of others

    Freedom of speech should not violate the rights of others

    04 June 2025

    Freedom of speech should not violate the rights of others

    City, GreenCape connect agritech leaders for industry growth

    City, GreenCape connect agritech leaders for industry growth

    27 May 2025

    The City and its green energy growth partner, GreenCape, have hosted the first-ever AgTech Connect

    A sign of things to come for Mitchells Plain commuters

    A sign of things to come for Mitchells Plain commuters

    27 May 2025

    The project along AZ Berman Drive where the City is implementing new infrastructure for the MyCiTi bus service is 31% complete.

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    Public to comment on proposed rehabilitation of Kloof Road

    23 May 2025

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to inform the public that processes are under way to obtain environmental approvals for the repairs to Kloof Road.

    City aims to curb errant driving on Kloof Nek Road

    City aims to curb errant driving on Kloof Nek Road

    09 May 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is working on implementing measures to assist in mitigating the impact of errant vehicles travelling down Kloof Nek Road.

    Ringing in a centenary of Africa’s only carillon musical instrument

    Ringing in a centenary of Africa’s only carillon musical instrument

    30 April 2025

    This week marks the 100-year anniversary of the inauguration of the City Hall carillon, an iconic musical instrument and the only one in Africa.

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    Budget for new fleet, facilities upgrades and a more accessible and responsive City

    10 April 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting last month, and is now available for public comment.

    City completes resurfacing of Bishop Lavis roads

    City completes resurfacing of Bishop Lavis roads

    01 April 2025

    We would like to thank all our residents, road users, and businesses in Bishop Lavis for your patience and cooperation during the recent roadworks in your community

    Upgrade of Fynbos Dam in Majik Forest restarts soon

    Upgrade of Fynbos Dam in Majik Forest restarts soon

    27 March 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is investing about R5,5 million into this upgrade project, which aims to assist water flow from the dam through the spillway.

    Residents advised of roadworks in Belhar, Delft and Epping Industria 2

    Residents advised of roadworks in Belhar, Delft and Epping Industria 2

    27 March 2025

    Our teams will be resurfacing these roads in Belhar and Delft and will also repair kerbs, channels and manhole tie-ins

    Unique high-tech trucks boost streetlight maintenance and repairs

    Unique high-tech trucks boost streetlight maintenance and repairs

    12 March 2025

    The City maintains more than 245 000 streetlights across the metro

    MyCiTi Construction: Major Roadworks Along AZ Berman Drive

    MyCiTi Construction: Major Roadworks Along AZ Berman Drive

    11 March 2025

    Residents are to note that a traffic lane switch has been scheduled for 28 March 2025. With construction on the northbound lane now complete, traffic currently using the southbound lane in both directions

    City teams visit Leonsdale for public housing maintenance

    City teams visit Leonsdale for public housing maintenance

    04 March 2025

    Our maintenance teams are making their way throughout the metro to perform essential maintenance work at our Community Residential Units (CRUs) in a number of communities

    Old timer gets a revamp

    Old timer gets a revamp

    04 March 2025

    The popular City Hall Turret Clock is set for mechanical sprucing up to get it chiming like new again.

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