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    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    07 August 2026

    ​SmartCape provides free access to computers and the internet, while City libraries also offer digital literacy training

    Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

    Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

    07 August 2026

    ​The City’s Water teams are continuing to closely monitor dam levels and water use

    Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

    Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

    03 August 2026

    ​Metro Police cadets, along with the Law Enforcement Graffiti Unit, removed 785 square metres of graffiti from walls in Manenberg

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    03 August 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites all residents and road users to comment on a proposal to introduce permanent one-way systems along a portion of Strandfontein Service Road in Ottery

    City explores smart energy future through first Virtual Power Plant

    City explores smart energy future through first Virtual Power Plant

    02 August 2026

    ​Cape Town’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) options are being investigated.

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    01 August 2026

    On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    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

    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

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    City invests in preserving Cape Town's history for future generations

    29 July 2026

    The City has recently acquired two specialised scanners to support the digitisation programme

    Weekly arrests hit a repeat high

    Weekly arrests hit a repeat high

    27 July 2026

    The pressure on our staff is relentless, but still they deliver

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    22 July 2026

    NSO teams across Cape Town are making headway in strengthening ties in communities where they are deployed.

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    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.

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    21 July 2026

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is alerting residents to housing opportunity scam attempts on social media platforms.

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    20 July 2026

    Law Enforcement officers were conducting a traffic stop after 23:00 in Delft on Sunday evening when a man walked past, carrying a crying baby.

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    13 July 2026

    ​Metro Police officers arrested 130 suspects, including 23 for drunk driving, and issued 5 665 fines.

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    10 July 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    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 attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    07 July 2026

    The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    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.

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    City condemns vandalism of Princess Vlei trail infrastructure

    03 July 2026

    The City has invested R10,2 million in the circulatory trail and is working in partnership with the Princess Vlei Forum

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    03 July 2026

    The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    02 July 2026

    More sites have been released in this term of office alone than in the decade prior under the City’s Mayoral Priority Programme

    Save water at all times - dam levels 74,9%

    Save water at all times - dam levels 74,9%

    01 July 2026

    Typically, dam levels need to be 80% or more by the time the next Annual Operating Analysis (AOA) is done

    June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

    June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

    30 June 2026

    The City’s Metro-wide safety operations are being coordinated by the Disaster Coordinating Team (DCT) in Goodwood

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    29 June 2026

    The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

     Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    Relocation of Zimbabwean nationals in Cape Town

    27 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Zimbabwean Consulate, will relocate residents currently gathered in large numbers outside the Consulate in District Six.

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    25 June 2026

    The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    25 June 2026

    'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    22 June 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 527 suspects in a single week

    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

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    City urges residents to verify food safety claims before sharing online

    15 June 2026

    City Health is aware of the recent increase in food safety-related complaints received and allegations made regarding foodstuffs purchased

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    12 June 2026

    ​The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    11 June 2026

    The expo brings together hospitality industry suppliers and buyers from across Africa for a packed programme

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    10 June 2026

    The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

    ‘Wine and dine’ bust caps another busy week of enforcement

    ‘Wine and dine’ bust caps another busy week of enforcement

    08 June 2026

    What started out as drinking in public turned into a sizeable crayfish bust for Law Enforcement officers

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    06 June 2026

    Service requests and policing-related issues are most common, with NWs in Edgemead and Heideveld accounting for the highest usage statistics.

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    04 June 2026

    The City’s Energy Directorate carried out electricity infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle, in the Strand where electricity kiosks and pole mounted sub stations were installed in the area

    City call centre handles nearly 272 000 customer interactions in May 2026

    City call centre handles nearly 272 000 customer interactions in May 2026

    03 June 2026

    The City's digital channels continue to play an increasingly important role in customer service delivery

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 60 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    31 May 2026

    The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets.

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    28 May 2026

    ​The ratings agency Moody’s has recognised Cape Town’s proactive efforts to reduce the impact of national electricity challenges

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    28 May 2026

    ​The amendments to the Traffic By-law focus on the provisions for impounding vehicles and the related penalties.

    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.

    City road maintenance operations in full swing

    City road maintenance operations in full swing

    27 May 2026

    The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams have been undertaking proactive maintenance across Cape Town as part of its efforts to prepare for Winter

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    27 May 2026

    ​Between March and April 2026, the City recorded and resolved a total of 29 526 electricity related service requests

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