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    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    10 March 2026

    Residents and other interested stakeholders gathered at the Bellville Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for the City’s co-design workshop for the Upper Elsieskraal River LUW Project

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    24 January 2026

    The data shows that mechanical breakdowns and other vehicle-related faults like flat tyres and running out of petrol are what our officers attend to most.

    City-SANRAL cooperation on maintenance and management of traffic signals

    City-SANRAL cooperation on maintenance and management of traffic signals

    21 January 2026

    The City intends to, upon Council’s approval, enter into an agreement with SANRAL Western Cape

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    19 January 2026

    The suspect was one of 375 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    12 January 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies made 338 arrests this past week, up from 241 the week before.

    Comment on proposed sale of City-owned land for long-distance bus terminus and commercial mixed-use development

    Comment on proposed sale of City-owned land for long-distance bus terminus and commercial mixed-use development

    03 November 2025

    We encourage the public to submit their comments on this proposal to sell this Stikland property

    Transport Month Cycle Tour highlights Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    Transport Month Cycle Tour highlights Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    24 October 2025

    As part of Transport Month 2025, we hosted a guided cycling tour for our active mobility partners right here in Cape Town’s CBD.

    City agencies make 281 arrests

    City agencies make 281 arrests

    20 October 2025

    It was another busy week for the City’s enforcement agencies

    Comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    Comment on proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    17 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and stakeholders to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD (CBDMAP).

    City deploys 40 new officers to enhance N2, Airport precinct safety

    City deploys 40 new officers to enhance N2, Airport precinct safety

    02 October 2025

    The City’s beefed-up N2 safety presence forms part of the broader Integrated Freeway Safety Plan targeting various priority freeways, including the R300, N1, N7, M3 and M5

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    19 September 2025

    On Sunday, 21 September 2025, the Elevated Freeway (Outbound) road closure will be in place between Walter Sisulu and the N1/N2 split between 04:00 – 12:00

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    Temporary road closure on Elevated Freeway (outbound) planned for Sunday

    05 September 2025

    planned road closure on the elevated Freeway (outbound) between Walter Sisulu and the N1/N2 split on 7 and 21 September 2025 from 04:00 to 12:00

    Council approves public comment process for release of Bellville land for mixed-use development

    Council approves public comment process for release of Bellville land for mixed-use development

    31 July 2025

    Yesterday, the City Council approved a public participation process to release a portion of City-owned land in Stikland.

    Smash-and-grab reports highlight hotspots

    Smash-and-grab reports highlight hotspots

    18 July 2025

    Data from the Metro Police CCTV network shows that while incidents tend to fluctuate in hotspot areas, vigilance remains key.

    Daytime roadworks along Nelson Mandela Boulevard this weekend

    Daytime roadworks along Nelson Mandela Boulevard this weekend

    13 June 2025

    The ongoing roadworks on Nelson Mandela Boulevard to be done during day time hours this long weekend.

    Reminder to comment on Jan Smuts and Viking Way road widening

    Reminder to comment on Jan Smuts and Viking Way road widening

    09 June 2025

    A reminder to submit comments, recommendations or input on the road-widening proposal for Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way

    Reminder: Public Information Days for Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way widening

    Reminder: Public Information Days for Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way widening

    19 May 2025

    The public information days are very important as they give residents the opportunity to raise concerns and provide feedback.

    Have your say on proposed widening of Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way

    Have your say on proposed widening of Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way

    09 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is inviting members of the public and interested groups to submit comments, recommendations or input on the proposal to widen Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft Mobility and Access plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft Mobility and Access plan for Cape Town CBD

    14 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the proposed Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD.

    City seeks clarity on amended traffic legislation

    City seeks clarity on amended traffic legislation

    06 April 2025

    Statement by Chairperson of the Safety and Security Portfolio Committee, Councillor Mzwakhe Nqavashe.

    All hands on deck to manage cruise liner congestion

    All hands on deck to manage cruise liner congestion

    11 March 2025

    Increased traffic volumes are anticipated on Wednesday, when both the MSC Musica and the Norwegian Dawn drop anchor in Cape Town Harbour.

    No more MyCiTi buses on the uphill at Hospital Bend

    No more MyCiTi buses on the uphill at Hospital Bend

    23 January 2025

    The outbound MyCiTi buses traveling from the Civic Centre station towards Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain will still follow the normal N2 Express route to their destinations.

    Register to stay updated: King David Mowbray Golf Course proposed mixed-use development

    Register to stay updated: King David Mowbray Golf Course proposed mixed-use development

    14 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting residents, businesses, and interested parties to register and participate in shaping this impactful initiative.

    Month-end weekend sees drunk driving arrests almost double in Cape Town

    Month-end weekend sees drunk driving arrests almost double in Cape Town

    04 November 2024

    Increase in the number of motorists arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol

    Final stretch for Jip de Jager Drive roadworks

    Final stretch for Jip de Jager Drive roadworks

    03 October 2024

    We are in the final stretch of the major Jip de Jager Drive road upgrade project in Welgemoed, Bellville

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    01 October 2024

    The King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC), located north of the N2 Freeway, offers prime access to key employment hubs, amenities, and residential areas.

    Lane diversions to accommodate MyCiTi construction work along Turfhall Road

    Lane diversions to accommodate MyCiTi construction work along Turfhall Road

    13 September 2024

    City's Urban Mobility Directorate commenced with major construction work along Turfhall Road (M24) from the intersection with the M5 freeway in the west to the intersection with Castor and Benona Roads in the east.

    Access solutions included in draft spatial development framework for Cape Town CBD

    Access solutions included in draft spatial development framework for Cape Town CBD

    13 September 2024

    ​The City recently published its draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD for public comment.

    MyCiTi construction work along Turfhall Road in full swing

    MyCiTi construction work along Turfhall Road in full swing

    08 August 2024

    The construction work is taking place along Turfhall Road (M24) between the intersection with the M5 freeway in the west and the intersection with Castor and Benona Roads in the east.

    Road closures for first sitting of Parliament

    Road closures for first sitting of Parliament

    12 June 2024

    The majority of closures will take effect at 18:00 on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, and will be in place until the events at the CTICC have concluded.

    Council gives green light for improvements to keep traffic moving along the M3 in Newlands

    Council gives green light for improvements to keep traffic moving along the M3 in Newlands

    12 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Council earlier today approved changes to intersections along the M3 in Newlands.

    Spaanschemats River prepped for winter

    Spaanschemats River prepped for winter

    02 May 2024

    The Spaanschemats River spans 5km from Silverhurst Drive to the M3 freeway in Constantia, winding through both public and private land.

    MyCiTi construction work to commence along Turfhall Road

    MyCiTi construction work to commence along Turfhall Road

    21 April 2024

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will soon commence with major construction work along Turfhall Road in the Lansdowne area as part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi bus service

    Royal congestion expected with docking of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise liners

    Royal congestion expected with docking of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise liners

    10 April 2024

    Traffic Signal Operators will monitor CCTV cameras to pinpont the location and extent of vehicle queues and activate appropriate signal timing plans to best manage these queues.

    Council approves new spatial vision for Maitland

    Council approves new spatial vision for Maitland

    27 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for Maitland at its meeting earlier today.

    City reminds public of election poster rules

    City reminds public of election poster rules

    15 March 2024

    The 2024 National Election period has commenced and political parties have started erecting their election posters across Cape Town.

    Repairs to Woodstock’s Lower Church Street Bridge near completion

    Repairs to Woodstock’s Lower Church Street Bridge near completion

    12 January 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is in the process of wrapping up maintenance work on the Lower Church Street Bridge over the N1 in Woodstock.

      City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

    City Council approves new Outdoor Advertising By-law

    08 December 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the new Outdoor Advertising By-law at its last meeting for the year held yesterday, 7 December 2023.

    Reminder to comment on revised proposals to improve traffic flow along the M3 in Newlands

    Reminder to comment on revised proposals to improve traffic flow along the M3 in Newlands

    06 December 2023

    Residents are reminded to participate in a second round of public participation about the proposed changes to intersections along the M3 in Newlands, the most important arterial road link between suburbs in the Southern Peninsula and the city.

    City aims to get pedestrian safety moving in the right direction

    City aims to get pedestrian safety moving in the right direction

    27 November 2023

    Accidents involving pedestrians are showing an increase.

    City reminds public of election poster rules

    City reminds public of election poster rules

    14 November 2023

    The City would like to remind the public that in terms of the Election Rules for posters during voter registration and the General Election

    Revised proposals to improve traffic flow along the M3 in Newlands

    Revised proposals to improve traffic flow along the M3 in Newlands

    13 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to participate in a second round of public participation about the proposed changes to intersections along the M3 in Newlands, the most important arterial road link between suburbs in the Southern Peninsula and the city.

    City elevated freeway high masts repairs completed

    City elevated freeway high masts repairs completed

    13 October 2023

    Last year, our teams fixed all damaged high mast infrastructure on Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk Boulevards which were vandalised and we replaced 2 800 meters of stolen cable.

    District Six community reminded of the Chapel Street Mural Art workshop this weekend

    District Six community reminded of the Chapel Street Mural Art workshop this weekend

    14 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is inviting District Six community members, and all residents and interested parties to participate in a mural art workshop on Saturday, 16 September 2023.

    Call on District Six community to participate in Chapel Street Mural Art workshop

    Call on District Six community to participate in Chapel Street Mural Art workshop

    07 September 2023

    One of the projects that has been identified in collaboration with the District Six caretakers is the upgrade of Chapel Street to facilitate movement between Trafalgar Park, New Hanover Street and the CBD.

    Residents invited to public workshop about  local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    Residents invited to public workshop about local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    15 August 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is busy preparing a local spatial development framework (LSDF), or neighbourhood plan, for the Gordon’s Bay Development Area in the Helderberg District.

    Residents encouraged to help draft a local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    Residents encouraged to help draft a local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    10 July 2023

    The City of Cape Town is busy preparing a local spatial development framework (LSDF), or neighbourhood plan, for the Gordon’s Bay Development Area in the Helderberg District

    Repairs to Woodstock's Lower Church Street bridge

    Repairs to Woodstock's Lower Church Street bridge

    19 June 2023

    repairs to the Lower Church Street bridge in Woodstock

    Call on District Six community to participate in Chapel Street public realm project

    Call on District Six community to participate in Chapel Street public realm project

    24 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the District Six community, stakeholders, and interested parties, is embarking on a project to upgrade the historical Chapel Street in the heart of the District Six neighbourhood

     Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead - from 19 April

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead - from 19 April

    19 April 2023

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

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