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    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

    17 July 2026

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

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    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

    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 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 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.

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    12 March 2026

    Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

    Century City sewer network renewed in R8,3 million upgrade

    Century City sewer network renewed in R8,3 million upgrade

    29 January 2026

    The Century City project, which saw the rehabilitation of almost 2 000m of sewer pipeline, started in July 2025 and was completed at the end of October 2025

    City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season

    City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season

    19 December 2025

    The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors

    All hands on deck as joint services tackle sewage, waste and roadworks in Bishop Lavis

    All hands on deck as joint services tackle sewage, waste and roadworks in Bishop Lavis

    13 November 2025

    The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.

    Brown’s Farm benefits from joint service delivery intervention

    Brown’s Farm benefits from joint service delivery intervention

    06 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town led a large-scale, multi-departmental service delivery drive in Brown’s Farm, Philippi, from 27 to 31 October 2025.

    Strand set for smoother flow as new pipes roll in

    Strand set for smoother flow as new pipes roll in

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate annually upgrades sections of the City’s water network to replace ageing infrastructure and improve reliability.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    24 October 2025

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

    City kickstarts pipe replacements with 28 kilometres completed in three months

    City kickstarts pipe replacements with 28 kilometres completed in three months

    20 October 2025

    The City has again set out to replace 50 000 m of water pipes and 100 000 m of sewer pipes in the current financial year.

    Joint services intervention clears sewer overflows in Langa

    Joint services intervention clears sewer overflows in Langa

    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

    Samora Machel buzzes with third service delivery blitz

    Samora Machel buzzes with third service delivery blitz

    31 August 2025

    High levels of crime in Samora Machel continue to pose a challenge to service delivery.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 15 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 15 August 2025

    09 August 2025

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

    City excels at 118% above target, with 51 water pipe replacement projects completed

    City excels at 118% above target, with 51 water pipe replacement projects completed

    30 June 2025

    Cape Town’s pipe replacement programme hit a major milestone with over 59km of ageing water infrastructure upgraded one month ahead of schedule.

    ​​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.

    "Invested in Hope"

    27 March 2025

    “Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

    Planned water supply maintenance from 21 to 22 January 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance from 21 to 22 January 2025

    19 January 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    30 November 2024

    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 from 2 November to 8 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

    01 November 2024

    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 from 22 to 24 October 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 22 to 24 October 2024

    18 October 2024

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

    ‘Leak busters’ save almost 4 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save almost 4 million litres of water a day

    03 October 2024

    During the 2023/2024 financial year, they inspected 5 551 km of the network and successfully identified 926 leaks.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 30 September to 4 October

    Planned water supply maintenance from 30 September to 4 October

    27 September 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 26 September

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 26 September

    22 September 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 7 to 10 September

    Planned water supply maintenance from 7 to 10 September

    06 September 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly.

    Large area in Hout Bay affected by burst water pipe inside cemetery

    Large area in Hout Bay affected by burst water pipe inside cemetery

    31 August 2024

    A burst on a 300mm diameter pipe inside the cemetery in Hout Bay has left a large area without water. The City’s Water and Sanitation maintenance team, along with a contractor, has been addressing the water disruption since yesterday afternoon. Upon inspection, the team discovered three bursts in the pipe along the Main Road, inside the cemetery.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 14 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 14 June

    09 June 2024

    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 from 1 to 8 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 1 to 8 June

    31 May 2024

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

    Maintenance team working full steam to resolve water outage in parts of Hout Bay

    Maintenance team working full steam to resolve water outage in parts of Hout Bay

    26 May 2024

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate team has convened in a coordinated effort to attend to the recurring water supply disruption in part of Hout Bay.

    Fairfield Estate homes will soon be receiving water from brand new pipes

    Fairfield Estate homes will soon be receiving water from brand new pipes

    23 May 2024

    The City proactively replaces ageing sewer and water pipelines annually to maintain system integrity.

    Brand-new water pipes set to reduce service disruptions for Southfield residents

    Brand-new water pipes set to reduce service disruptions for Southfield residents

    30 April 2024

    Some 1 140 metres of new uPVC pipes are currently being installed in Southfield as patrt of the City's R836,6 million water and sewer pipe replacement programme.

    Planned water maintenance to conduct pipe repairs in Hout Bay on Wednesday 24 April

    Planned water maintenance to conduct pipe repairs in Hout Bay on Wednesday 24 April

    23 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in areas in Hout Bay, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    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 working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    05 April 2024

    ​The City’s Road Infrastructure Management department has been working tirelessly to address road repairs since the end of last year, after the heavy rains

    Planned water supply maintenance: 29 January - 1 February

    Planned water supply maintenance: 29 January - 1 February

    26 January 2024

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

    City works around the clock to restore Hout Bay's water supply

    City works around the clock to restore Hout Bay's water supply

    15 January 2024

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to two severe pipe bursts in Hout Bay.

    Planned water supply maintenance: 20 - 26 November 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance: 20 - 26 November 2023

    17 November 2023

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

    Additional planned water supply maintenance: 15 - 19 November 2023

    Additional planned water supply maintenance: 15 - 19 November 2023

    14 November 2023

    This is a supplementary release to the statement titled - Planned water supply maintenance: 13 - 17 November 2023. 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: 13 - 17 November 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance: 13 - 17 November 2023

    12 November 2023

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

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