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    City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

    City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

    31 July 2026

    The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur

    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.

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    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

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    08 July 2026

    ​The project forms part of a road-widening scheme and aligns with the City’s Congestion Management Strategy.

    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

    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

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    03 July 2026

    Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

    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.

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town congratulates GreenCape on being named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the African Impact Investment Awards, announced on 11 June 2026 at the Africa Impact Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    07 June 2026

    The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

    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

    La Belle Road rehabilitation making good progress

    La Belle Road rehabilitation making good progress

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s road rehabilitation work along La Belle Road between Strand Road and Willow Street in Stikland, Bellville is progressing well.

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

    Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

    19 May 2026

    The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

    15 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.

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    City welcomes Africa Automation Indaba on AI and Africa’s industrial future

    14 May 2026

    Across Africa, cities are under pressure to deliver more services to more people with fewer resources.

    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.

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    24 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is revitalising key transport corridors with a comprehensive road resurfacing programme now under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, and Epping Industrial

    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.

    Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

    Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

    10 April 2026

    These synergies have also generated over R155 million in financial benefits and created 411 jobs across the economy

    New water use target, Cape Town’s dam levels dip to 45,9%

    New water use target, Cape Town’s dam levels dip to 45,9%

    10 April 2026

    From April, the City has changed to a proactive winter water savings target, now calling on Team Cape Town to collectively use less than 860 million litres a day.

    Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

    Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

    06 April 2026

    With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.

    Council gives go-ahead for Manufacturing Support Policy to spur investment in Cape Town’s 33 industrial hubs

    Council gives go-ahead for Manufacturing Support Policy to spur investment in Cape Town’s 33 industrial hubs

    01 April 2026

    The new Manufacturing Support Policy not only expands its focus to 33 areas around Cape Town

    No jokes - Cape Town’s dam levels drop to 47,8%

    No jokes - Cape Town’s dam levels drop to 47,8%

    01 April 2026

    While it may be April Fool’s Day today, the call for everyone living, working and visiting Cape Town to save water is no joke. The truth is that Team Cape Town’s collective water usage over the next two months - April and May- matters.

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    30 March 2026

    ​Work to upgrade and modernise ageing water and sewer infrastructure is progressing steadily across Cape Town

    Dam levels drop to 49,2%

    Dam levels drop to 49,2%

    27 March 2026

    ​Team Cape Town, our collective water usage between now and May matters

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    25 March 2026

    The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

    Cape Town turns waste into opportunity

    Cape Town turns waste into opportunity

    19 March 2026

    Yesterday’s waste becomes high value materials used across industries

    Dams half empty at 50,4% as Team Cape Town’s window to act narrows

    Dams half empty at 50,4% as Team Cape Town’s window to act narrows

    18 March 2026

    Over this past week, spiked water usage coupled with the continued heat wave has resulted in Cape Town’s dam levels hitting half empty at 50,4%.

    Dam levels 51,8% as heat wave hits

    Dam levels 51,8% as heat wave hits

    11 March 2026

    ​Team Cape Town, please stay hydrated during the heat wave this week and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.

    Dam levels update: 53,7%

    Dam levels update: 53,7%

    03 March 2026

    Managing our water use over the next three months remains vital

    City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

    City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

    02 March 2026

    We are executing our city-wide MV maintenance and upgrade programme, reflecting our ongoing commitment to a reliable electricity grid and we will continue to invest in our infrastructure

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    Dam levels update: 57,2%

    Dam levels update: 57,2%

    18 February 2026

    Team Cape Town, remember to stay hydrated this week as hot temperatures soar and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    Cape Town dam levels update: 58,3%

    Cape Town dam levels update: 58,3%

    13 February 2026

    Team Cape Town, let’s continue to work together to be water wise.

    Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

    Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

    13 February 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).

    Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

    Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

    04 February 2026

    Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).

    Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

    Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

    02 February 2026

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Water Inspectorate has increased their checks across Cape Town to regulate and enforce local water by-laws and deter excessive water use.

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    01 February 2026

    Within six months, June to December 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced a total of 35,71km of water pipes (71,4% of the target) and 33,99km of sewer pipes (34% of the target).

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    Cape Town dam levels: almost 20% lower compared to last year

    Cape Town dam levels: almost 20% lower compared to last year

    28 January 2026

    Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62,2%, which will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    New City platform empowers communities to participate in spatial planning

    26 January 2026

    Spatial planning affects every Capetonian

    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.

    Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further

    Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further

    07 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging all residents, businesses and visitors to immediately reduce water consumption as usage has spiked once again over recent hot days, resulting in dam levels dropping 19% below what was available at the same time last year. This may raise concerns about water security in the months ahead should usage not reduce as quickly as possible this summer.

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