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    MyCiTi bus refurbishments progressing well

    MyCiTi bus refurbishments progressing well

    28 July 2026

    The N2 Express carries thousands of passengers daily from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha to the CBD, while Atlantis buses alone clock 4 200 kilometres every five weekdays

    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

    City celebrates its graduates

    City celebrates its graduates

    05 June 2026

    ​The City hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 where 142 graduates

    City’s first electric bus to arrive in August

    City’s first electric bus to arrive in August

    15 April 2026

    All-in-all, the City will take delivery of 30 low-floor electric buses between August 2026 and June 2027.

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    17 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.

    Collection teams not ‘wasting’ time this festive season

    Collection teams not ‘wasting’ time this festive season

    27 November 2025

    We are also calling on residents to assist by reducing waste where possible, especially through recycling and home composting

    Recreation and Parks expands fleet with new cherry pickers

    Recreation and Parks expands fleet with new cherry pickers

    16 November 2025

    The Department currently operates more than 550 vehicles across the city, including LDVs, tractors, mowing trucks and grab trucks.

    City’s Energy teams reach new heights

    City’s Energy teams reach new heights

    10 November 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has taken its operations to new heights with the acquisition of a new fleet of 37 vehicles for the 2025/26 financial year.

    Cape Town completes major MyCiTi bus depots for new routes from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

    Cape Town completes major MyCiTi bus depots for new routes from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

    23 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has completed the construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots on the corner of Spine Road and Mew Way between Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain

    New vehicles drive reliable waste services in Cape Town

    New vehicles drive reliable waste services in Cape Town

    03 October 2025

    the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has acquired 61 new vehicles, representing an investment of about R110 million

    City enhances service delivery with new fleet

    City enhances service delivery with new fleet

    18 September 2025

    New additions to City fleet

    City introduces new fleet tracking technology

    City introduces new fleet tracking technology

    29 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town hosted a live demonstration of its new technology-driven fleet tracking solutions.

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    18 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

    New high-tech trucks power up Cape Town’s water and sanitation response

    New high-tech trucks power up Cape Town’s water and sanitation response

    11 August 2025

    This investment made during the 2024/2025 financial year is a key part of ensuring reliable, efficient and sustainable water and sanitation services citywide.

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    21 July 2025

    The City has a long history of pioneering best practices in waste management

    Comment on possible application for height extension at Coastal Park Landfill

    Comment on possible application for height extension at Coastal Park Landfill

    02 July 2025

    The City has identified an urgent need to expand the existing Coastal Park Landfill Site

    MyCiTi bus drivers take part in smart driver training

    MyCiTi bus drivers take part in smart driver training

    30 June 2025

    The City embarked on Smart Driver training for 150 MyCiTi bus drivers who received Smart Driver competency certificates

    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 modernising fleet strategy and set to roll out new energy vehicles

    City modernising fleet strategy and set to roll out new energy vehicles

    08 April 2025

    The City currently has a fleet of over 10 000 vehicles and these range from sedans, trucks, refuse compactors, construction vehicles, fire trucks, and LDVs to minibuses

    City fleet drivers show postive change behaviour

    City fleet drivers show postive change behaviour

    01 December 2024

    City of Cape Town fleet drivers who are implementing golden rules of smart driving and improving their driving behaviour awarded

    Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

    Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

    29 November 2024

    Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.

    All hands on deck to remove 35-ton whale carcass

    All hands on deck to remove 35-ton whale carcass

    20 November 2024

    The City’s Coastal Management Department was immediately activated to oversee the retrieval operation

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    18 November 2024

    At a celebratory event on 8 November 2024, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked 100 years since the establishment of the Scientific Services branch in Athlone.

    Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

    Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

    06 November 2024

    Jobs Connect, Cape Town’s leading workforce development programme, continues to be a game-changer – not only for job seekers, but also for the city’s small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs).

    Brand new high-tech trucks and vehicles added to Water and Sanitation’s fleet

    Brand new high-tech trucks and vehicles added to Water and Sanitation’s fleet

    02 September 2024

    ​Over R105 million was spent to purchase light motor vehicles, plant equipment and new specialised trucks as well as a mobile laboratory

    Drilling aquifers for a diversified water future for Cape Town

    Drilling aquifers for a diversified water future for Cape Town

    26 August 2024

    ​Investing in aquifers is one of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s strategic interventions, towards introducing new water sources for the future.

    City Fleet Drivers commit to being Smart Drivers

    City Fleet Drivers commit to being Smart Drivers

    13 May 2024

    Today the City of Cape Town launched the ‘I am a Smart Driver’ sticker programme.

    Specialised weed harvester, the Otter, now patrolling Rietvlei

    Specialised weed harvester, the Otter, now patrolling Rietvlei

    10 May 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has delivered a new specialised weed harvester for Rietvlei in a major boost for the environmental management of this waterbody.

    Cape Town welcomes plan for more metro policing powers

    Cape Town welcomes plan for more metro policing powers

    25 April 2024

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed plans to expand criminal investigative powers for municipal law enforcement by amending the SAPS Act, as announced by Parliament’s Police Portfolio Committee’s end-of-term legacy report. Mayor Hill-Lewis this week wrote to the Police and Justice Ministers calling for three policing power reforms.

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    22 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has turned the final nuts and bolts on a new section of water pipe that was successfully installed in Parkwood. The team has been working tirelessly to replace this section of water pipe that leaked because of a vandalised valve on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue. This emergency work has resulted in a water supply disruption to areas in the south.

    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

    12 April 2024

    The City's Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25 was tabled at its Council meeting in March and is now available for public comment.

    Plant and vehicle replacement bolster waste services

    Plant and vehicle replacement bolster waste services

    17 January 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate intends to procure new and replacement plant and equipment to the value of approximately R285,7 million.

    Cape Shoveler now patrolling Zandvlei

    Cape Shoveler now patrolling Zandvlei

    05 December 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town has delivered a new specialised weed harvesting boat for Zandvlei in a major boost for the environmental management of this waterbody.

    City honours Fleet Management specialist for dedicated service

    City honours Fleet Management specialist for dedicated service

    28 November 2023

    Mark Davids started his career at the City more than 35 years ago as a small plant operator where he operated dumpers, compressors and various other fleet machinery.

    City successfully completes electric vehicle pilot project

    City successfully completes electric vehicle pilot project

    12 October 2023

    ​A business case for the electrification of municipal vehicle fleets was recently developed by the City’s partner GreenCape, who has done a case study on the three year Electric Vehicle (EV) pilot project.

    Applications for City’s 2024 external bursaries now open

    Applications for City’s 2024 external bursaries now open

    21 August 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year.

    Cape Town cleaning operations boosted by more than 200 new vehicles

    Cape Town cleaning operations boosted by more than 200 new vehicles

    27 July 2023

    During the 2022/23 financial year, the City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate made a strong effort to revitalise its fleet to maximise availability and in turn, optimise service delivery.

    New high tech trucks ready to drive sewer blockage clearing services in Cape Town

    New high tech trucks ready to drive sewer blockage clearing services in Cape Town

    23 July 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate welcomes over 23 highly specialised trucks to its fleet.

    Weed harvester for Zandvlei will boost environmental health, economy

    Weed harvester for Zandvlei will boost environmental health, economy

    26 June 2023

    In a boost for wetland environmental management, a specialised weed harvesting boat for Zandvlei is on track for delivery by the end of November 2023

    City invests in safety of response vehicle drivers

    City invests in safety of response vehicle drivers

    12 June 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Fleet Management, Environmental Management and Safety and Security Departments have started their advanced Smart Driver skidpan training for response vehicle drivers

    City incentivises responsible driving through awards

    City incentivises responsible driving through awards

    12 June 2023

    ​The Top 20 City of Cape Town fleet drivers who are implementing the golden rules of smart driving and improving their driving behaviour

    City prioritises fleet roadworthiness with new brake testing equipment

    City prioritises fleet roadworthiness with new brake testing equipment

    23 February 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town has installed brake testing equipment at the City’s corporate fleet workshop in Ndabeni.

    New weed harvester for Zandvlei due by November 2023

    New weed harvester for Zandvlei due by November 2023

    17 January 2023

    ​The anticipated delivery date of the weed harvester is November 2023.

    Tender awarded for new weed harvester for Zandvlei

    Tender awarded for new weed harvester for Zandvlei

    30 November 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town has awarded the tender for a new weed harvester for Zandvlei in the Far South.

    Done and dusted – essential Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation completed

    Done and dusted – essential Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation completed

    20 September 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s mammoth essential maintenance operation on the Cape Flats bulk water supply network has been completed

    Corporate Services portfolio committee’s visit to fleet management facilities

    Corporate Services portfolio committee’s visit to fleet management facilities

    15 September 2022

    Corporate Services portfolio committee visited Ndabeni Workshop.

    Applications for City’s 2023 external bursaries now open

    Applications for City’s 2023 external bursaries now open

    31 August 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town offers bursary opportunities to selected students each year.

    R235m budget for new Urban Waste Management vehicles

    R235m budget for new Urban Waste Management vehicles

    14 August 2022

    Urban Waste Management Directorate has committed a budget of R235 million to purchase new vehicles to improve waste collection services

    City actions R1,6bn budget to invest in water and sanitation over next year

    City actions R1,6bn budget to invest in water and sanitation over next year

    05 July 2022

    he City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is committed to working towards ‘A City of Hope’ guided by the Water Strategy

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