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06 August 2026
Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily
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.
27 July 2026
1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge
21 July 2026
More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project
13 July 2026
Young people, urban farmers and emerging water activists in Mfuleni are stepping forward to be more prominent in protecting the Kuils River.
08 July 2026
At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme
05 July 2026
A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.
03 July 2026
The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs
25 June 2026
The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands
'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall
09 June 2026
More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.
27 May 2026
The project will help reduce litter and pollution entering Rietvlei from surrounding stormwater channels
25 May 2026
The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.
21 May 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project
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.
10 May 2026
Residents in Kraaifontein are gaining practical tools to reduce water use and avoid sewer blockages in their community, thanks to Manjiya Economic Development.
15 April 2026
The coordinators of the WWP equipped a group of 20 CPUT student volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills
01 April 2026
Efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon are ramping up
18 March 2026
There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.
15 March 2026
The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area
23 February 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review
09 February 2026
Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.
22 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025.
14 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.
12 December 2025
The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.
01 December 2025
The City will be investing R600 000 into the following initiatives this financial year.
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.
04 November 2025
Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.
17 October 2025
Langa faces ongoing issues such as blocked sewer lines, sewer collapses, illegal dumping, and clogged stormwater systems, all of which contribute to environmental pollution and service disruptions
30 September 2025
Reach for your Dreams
26 September 2025
The theme this year is ‘clean air, healthy people’.
25 September 2025
A reliable sewer network is essential to protect communities, rivers, and the coastline from pollution
11 September 2025
More than 23 tonnes of waste have been removed from Cape Town’s rivers and canals since May 2025.
03 September 2025
The City of Cape Town encourages local residents, stakeholders and interested and affected parties to attend the information day about the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas
The Ummati Community Upliftment Project, a non-profit organisation based in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain
19 August 2025
The project is expected to restart after the winter season to avoid delays caused by heavy rains.
15 August 2025
The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to comment on the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas in the Far South
24 July 2025
The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years
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.
15 June 2025
A new chapter in collaborative water management has begun with the launch of the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum (V-CMF).
13 June 2025
Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.
11 June 2025
As winter sets in, the increased rain could lead to sewer overflows and more frequent blockages.
08 June 2025
The Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum (J-CMF) was officially established following its inaugural meeting on 21 May 2025 at the Parow Council Chambers.
05 June 2025
The City celebrated World Environment Day with a public awareness event focusing on keeping our rivers and canals free of waste.
02 June 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate remains committed to completing the multi-million rand Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton
29 May 2025
Three new litter interceptors are being installed along the Soet River in Strand to trap high volumes of waste causing water pollution.
27 May 2025
The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city
19 May 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding
15 May 2025
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is investing R90 million in its seasonal Winter Risk Mitigation Programme to help reduce flood and pollution risks.
28 April 2025
Investing in our reticulation network helps the City reduce water wastage by upgrading old infrastructure and addressing any leaks
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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