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    City empowering youth to protect rivers, oceans and future

    City empowering youth to protect rivers, oceans and future

    29 June 2026

    The Junior River Wardens Programme invests in young people as future environmental leaders

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    18 June 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

    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

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    Eco Warriors remove over 400kg of litter from Kuils River

    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.

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    City hosts schools at Soetwater to learn all about the coast

    05 June 2026

    ​Today, 5 June 2026, marks World Environment Day, followed by World Oceans Day on Monday, 8 June 2026

    City celebrates World Environment Day with Fynbos rehabilitation

    City celebrates World Environment Day with Fynbos rehabilitation

    05 June 2026

    Today's World Environment Day celebrated with Fynbos rehabilitation

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

    27 May 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 28 May 2026

    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.

    Roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands

    Roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands

    18 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with roadworks in Thornton, Maitland, Cape Town CBD and Newlands.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 to 30 April 2026

    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.

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    City marks Earth Day with 'Adopt a Tree' campaign kick -off

    24 April 2026

    City starts tree planting campaign with the planting of trees in Bonteheuwel

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 April 2026

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    20 March 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 16 to 25 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 25 March 2026

    13 March 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 9 to 12 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

    07 March 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 reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    05 March 2026

    ​The City is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming PSHB information sessions

    City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

    City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

    01 March 2026

    Ecological burns: Tygerberg; Westlake; Blaauwberg

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026

    06 February 2026

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

    150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

    150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

    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.

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    22 December 2025

    The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.

    Info sessions on PSHB pest in Northern Suburbs

    Info sessions on PSHB pest in Northern Suburbs

    24 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is inviting all residents or businesses that handle trees and plant material in the northern suburbs to the PSHB information sessions in Durbanville and Bellville this week

    City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    21 November 2025

    The PSHB beetle poses a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    14 November 2025

    An Urban Waste Management initiative to replace lost or stolen wheelie bins is helping to curb illegal dumping.

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    04 November 2025

    long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

    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.

    Residents invited to free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest information sessions

    Residents invited to free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest information sessions

    08 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is offering free training sessions in Claremont; Pinelands; Durbanville; Kraaifontein and Somerset West about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to all residents and businesses

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    City launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens

    03 September 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department launched Arbor Month with a ceremonial tree planting and awareness event at Westridge Gardens, in Mitchells Plain, earlier today, 3 September 2025

    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.

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    ​City urges residents to help tackle invasive ground cover

    ​City urges residents to help tackle invasive ground cover

    24 June 2025

    Originally introduced to South Africa as a groundcover and ornamental climber, this flowering species from the Araliaceae family is native to Europe.

    City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor invites residents to webinar on invasive PSHB

    City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor invites residents to webinar on invasive PSHB

    19 June 2025

    Webinar to educate residents about PSHB

    ​​Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 18 June 2025

    ​​Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 18 June 2025

    13 June 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    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.

    Beware of the borer beetle: residents invited to important community meetings in June

    Beware of the borer beetle: residents invited to important community meetings in June

    23 May 2025

    The City's Invasive Species Unit will be hosting four of these sessions in June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 23 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 23 May 2025

    18 May 2025

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

    Newlands reservoir gets its annual clean

    Newlands reservoir gets its annual clean

    15 May 2025

    The City is in the final stretch of completing the cleaning of Newlands Reservoir as part of its annual proactive water maintenance programme.

    City commences with road resurfacing in Pinelands

    City commences with road resurfacing in Pinelands

    09 May 2025

    This project forms part of regular maintenance to prolong the longevity of the city’s road network

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

    07 April 2025

    In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

    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.

    Destructive borer beetle: residents invited to important community meeting in Kraaifontein and Pinelands

    Destructive borer beetle: residents invited to important community meeting in Kraaifontein and Pinelands

    20 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town is urging residents to attend vitally important community training sessions in Kraaifontein and Pinelands about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB).

    City plants ‘Adopt a Tree’ seed

    City plants ‘Adopt a Tree’ seed

    13 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department has launched a new initiative called 'Adopt a Tree' whereby local communities can get involved in expanding green spaces in the city.

    Destructive borer beetle: residents invited to important community meeting in Durbanville

    Destructive borer beetle: residents invited to important community meeting in Durbanville

    07 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is urging residents to attend a vitally important community training session in Durbanville about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB).

    Residents are urged to attend an online information session about the invasive borer beetle

    Residents are urged to attend an online information session about the invasive borer beetle

    23 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town is urging residents to attend a vitally important online information session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB).

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Durbanville

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Durbanville

    21 January 2025

    PSHB sighting in Durbanville

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