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    Common sense has gone to the birds

    Common sense has gone to the birds

    10 July 2026

    There has been considerable confusion and misinformation this week regarding a notice issued by our Environmental Health Practitioners

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    03 July 2026

    ​The Municipal Planning By-law regulates development and land use in Cape Town

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

    07 May 2026

    One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    30 April 2026

    The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    28 April 2026

    To kick off the start of World Immunisation Week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, joined healthcare workers, partners, caregivers and families for an immunisation awareness event.

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei

    02 February 2026

    DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    Property owners can install stopcocks to prevent water supply disruptions and save water

    Property owners can install stopcocks to prevent water supply disruptions and save water

    26 January 2026

    Private isolating valves, also known as stopcocks, play a vital role in preventing unnecessary water supply disruptions.

    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.

    It’s festive! Thousands attend City’s lights switch on in Langa

    It’s festive! Thousands attend City’s lights switch on in Langa

    03 December 2025

    It was a joy to join thousands of Langa residents to celebrate the switching on of the festive lights right in the heart of Langa for the first time.

    Getting pump stations summer-ready

    Getting pump stations summer-ready

    18 November 2025

    In preparation for the busy summer season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified maintenance at its 487 sewer pump stations, including 102 along the coastline, to ensure reliable operations and clean, enjoyable beach days for residents and visitors.

    Wheels come off for eight ‘dump’ truck drivers

    Wheels come off for eight ‘dump’ truck drivers

    03 November 2025

    The eight vehicles impounded on Friday, 31 October by the Area East by-laws team brought the October tally to 36 - four times higher than September.

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    City celebrates River Warden graduates

    29 October 2025

    The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme

    Sewer horror – Manenberg sees 40 tonnes of waste removed

    Sewer horror – Manenberg sees 40 tonnes of waste removed

    29 September 2025

    ​Mountains of rags, nappies and wet wipes, weighing over 40 tonnes, were hauled out of Manenberg’s sewer system in just two months

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    New nature reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views, critically endangered veld

    19 September 2025

    The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg.

    Khayelitsha residents join City’s composting drive

    Khayelitsha residents join City’s composting drive

    12 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s commitment to organic waste diversion took another step forward today as residents in Khayelitsha received home composting containers

    Daring dagga grab caught on dashcam

    Daring dagga grab caught on dashcam

    21 July 2025

    The number of victims impacted by one drug user or dealer grows exponentially when we take into account the loved ones and neighbours who have to deal with the fall out of the abuse

    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

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    City tables fun at first Khayelitsha Market

    City tables fun at first Khayelitsha Market

    28 March 2025

    We encourage the public to attend the City’s first market at this popular location, which supports local talent and businesses

    TB testing skyrockets thanks to Targeted Universal Testing

    TB testing skyrockets thanks to Targeted Universal Testing

    20 March 2025

    TB is the world’s deadliest infectious disease with devastating health, social and economic consequences

    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 spends R1 million in five months tackling Wesbank’s sewer blockages

    City spends R1 million in five months tackling Wesbank’s sewer blockages

    28 February 2025

    Almost 700 sewer-related service requests were logged in Wesbank in one year, between January 2024 and January 2025

    City to commence with MyCiTi infrastructure construction in Khayelitsha

    City to commence with MyCiTi infrastructure construction in Khayelitsha

    18 February 2025

    Residents and road users in Khayelitsha should please note that construction is coming their way in March 2025.

    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).

    Help prevent sewer surprises this festive season

    Help prevent sewer surprises this festive season

    17 December 2024

    ​As the city warms up for summer, more people are out and about, and spaces such as our beaches become a hive of activity

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2024

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2024

    11 December 2024

    Residents must please ensure that their bins are placed out for servicing on time as the reduction in traffic typically experienced over this period means crews travel quickly on their respective routes

    Emergency calls spike by 25% as Dezemba sets in

    Emergency calls spike by 25% as Dezemba sets in

    09 December 2024

    The PECC recorded 2 025 incidents over a 48-hour period this past weekend.

    Problem Building Unit: More than double cases closed year-on-year

    Problem Building Unit: More than double cases closed year-on-year

    08 September 2024

    The City’s Problem Building Unit has more than doubled the number of cases closed year-on-year.

    Building stronger communities: City's Ottery social housing project open day

    Building stronger communities: City's Ottery social housing project open day

    03 September 2024

    Social Housing has been shown to have numerous advantages for the surrounding area through the provision of clean and safe living spaces contributing to improved surveillance at a neighbourhood scale

    City’s Mobile Office goes out to Kirstenhof next week

    City’s Mobile Office goes out to Kirstenhof next week

    16 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be taking municipal services to the Church of the Holy Spirit in Kirstenhof next week Thursday, 22 August 2024.

    City enters its annual ‘no mow’ period

    City enters its annual ‘no mow’ period

    06 August 2024

    The drive will run from August to the end of November at specific public open spaces, to allow for spring flowers and a variety of indigenous plants to bloom and seed.

    City’s Mobile Office set for Hout Bay Library this Friday

    City’s Mobile Office set for Hout Bay Library this Friday

    25 July 2024

    Customers can engage with the City in a wide range of enquiries and all their other account enquiries.

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    Council Speech: 25 July 2024

    25 July 2024

    ​Council Speech- 25 July 2024

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    25 June 2024

    ​The proactive essential maintenance on the Cape Flats water network is progressing well as the City’s transversal efforts are more than 38 hours into the three-day operation

    What you need to know: 72-hour disruption for maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    What you need to know: 72-hour disruption for maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    20 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will undertake a 72-hour operation from Monday, 24 June, until Wednesday, 26 June, which will affect the Cape Flats. This will result in several areas having no water during this time.

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    City recognises residents for excellent community work in the South

    05 June 2024

    ​The City honoured 12 individuals and organisations from various wards in the Southern suburbs for serving their communities with unwavering commitment.

    #FestiveDeedsChallenge making progress as title deeds handed over in Mitchells Plain

    #FestiveDeedsChallenge making progress as title deeds handed over in Mitchells Plain

    21 November 2023

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate continues to progress toward its goal of making 1 000 new qualifying homeowners by December this year

    With a remote work visa, Cape Town’s peak season could be year-round

    With a remote work visa, Cape Town’s peak season could be year-round

    24 October 2023

    Statement by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

    City Indigent Support Drive heading to your area

    City Indigent Support Drive heading to your area

    03 October 2023

    ​The City’s Indigent Support Drive continues this week in areas across the metro

    City Indigent Support Drive heads to Bellville South and other areas

    City Indigent Support Drive heads to Bellville South and other areas

    20 September 2023

    The City is assisting households with an income of R7 500 or less per month.

    City launches Indigent Support campaign – we can all do with a little help

    City launches Indigent Support campaign – we can all do with a little help

    17 September 2023

    The City is launching its Indigent Support campaign this month. Our team of experts will be in communities to offer assistance and help residents to complete their applications.

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    13 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is celebrating the vital role it’s Building Inspectors play in ensuring a safe built environment in Cape Town.

    Let the fynbos bloom - Spring season readiness plan

    Let the fynbos bloom - Spring season readiness plan

    10 August 2023

    This initiative will run from August to the end of November 2023 at specific Public Open Spaces (POS).

    Devastating weekend of fire-related fatalities

    Devastating weekend of fire-related fatalities

    31 July 2023

    ​The City’s Fire & Rescue Service recorded at least 14 fatalities this weekend

     Problem Building Unit making strides

    Problem Building Unit making strides

    27 July 2023

    The Problem Building Unit addressing the challenges of problem buildings

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    For the love of fynbos on Mandela Day

    18 July 2023

    The participating residents and nature reserve team planted over 1 900 indigenous seedling plants at the Bothasig Fynbos Nature Reserve today.

    City takes the ‘guess’ out of gas

    City takes the ‘guess’ out of gas

    02 April 2023

    With increased use of alternatives like gas and paraffin, residents are cautioned to keep safety top of mind at all times.

    Progress at City’s R500 million ACSA Symphony Way housing project

    Progress at City’s R500 million ACSA Symphony Way housing project

    18 January 2023

    Today, 18 January 2023, City of Cape Town officials checked on the progress at its new R500 million mega housing project in Symphony Way.

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