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30 July 2026
We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government
The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future
30 March 2026
The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services
14 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.
06 November 2025
The City of Cape Town led a large-scale, multi-departmental service delivery drive in Brown’s Farm, Philippi, from 27 to 31 October 2025.
26 June 2025
Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk
30 July 2024
With dams filling up, residents may have questions related to Cape Town's current and future water supply resilience.
11 July 2024
As heavy rainfall continues, residents are reminded to please take note and adhere to reminders related to rivers, canals and sewers during inclement weather.
10 July 2024
As another round of heavy continuous rainfall is expected to hit Cape Town tomorrow, Thursday 11 July, the public is advised that rivers and canals could fill to their capacity and even overflow. During this time, residents should take the necessary precautions, including using alternative routes where possible, until the rainfall subsides and the stormwater drainage system has had a chance to recover.
27 May 2024
Only 8,2% of the City’s project earmarked to replace 5 120 metres of sewer pipes in Uitsig has been completed following extortion threats and safety concerns that has led to this vital work being put on hold until further notice.
18 October 2023
A technical team from the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate on Tuesday 17 October 2023 assessed the current conditions
07 July 2023
When sewage is spilled into the street or enters the stormwater system, it ends up in the rivers and wetlands and pollutes our natural waters.
19 June 2023
During this time where Cape Town is experiencing heavy rain, residents are reminded to log sewer overflows and any other water and sanitation related matters immediately using one of the City’s official reporting channels, such as WhatsApp on 060 018 1505, so it can be resolved in the shortest possible time.
15 June 2023
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is on the ground assessing efforts by City teams to mitigate localised flooding and severe weather impacts in different parts of the city.
30 May 2023
Three workers were forced to give up their cellphones, valuables and hard-earned money at gunpoint on the way home from work last Saturday
26 April 2023
Residents are reminded to log sewer overflows immediately using one of the City’s official reporting channels, such as WhatsApp and the City’s website
13 April 2023
City is on track to proactively jet-clean 200 kilometres of sewer pipeline ahead of the winter season
20 March 2023
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is currently attending to emergency repairs to a 990mm diameter bulk sewer main that collapsed on Prince George Drive, Retreat, this past weekend.
30 December 2022
MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was
18 October 2022
The quick win interventions are intended to bridge the gap while the short-, medium- and long-term interventions are identified and addressed through this comprehensive stud
05 July 2022
he City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is committed to working towards ‘A City of Hope’ guided by the Water Strategy
21 June 2022
Over the past week, heavy rains saw dams supplying Cape Town increase by 6,9% to 71,2%
19 May 2022
We hope that the proposed interventions will go a long way in improving water quality in the natural water courses
14 February 2022
Welcome Zenzile undergoing repairs.
02 February 2022
The Council-approved Adjustment Budget for 2021/2022 has reallocated budget to boost priority water and sanitation services to our residents
08 December 2021
Only runoff after rainfall events should end up in the stormwater drains.
18 November 2021
This is the inaugural speech of Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
01 October 2021
The City closed Zandvlei to the public on 25 May 2021 as a precautionary measure following water quality concerns.
16 September 2021
Since January this year, the City has attended to about 303 sewer blockages in Kalkfontein and 593 in Wesbank
01 August 2021
The sewer overflow was the result of heavy rains leading to significant stormwater ingress, damaged manholes in the vicinity and infrastructure damage due to illegal dumping into the sewer system
30 July 2021
The City of Cape Town is preparing to carry out urgent work to address the sewage spills coming from the Raapenberg pump station. The situation is being treated as a top priority and repairs will commence as soon as possible. The spills are a result of vandalised valves at the Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW).
The City of Cape Town is preparing to carry out urgent work to address the sewage spills coming from the Raapenberg pump station
22 July 2021
The spill is the result of infrastructure damage due to illegal dumping into the sewer system, significant stormwater ingress and the damaged manholes
08 July 2021
To guard against the risk to human health, the vlei has been temporarily closed for recreational activity until further notice.
22 June 2021
Residents are advised that vandalism to valves at the Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works is behind the sewer overflows currently occurring in Hazel Road and Ashraf Avenue, Gatesville
26 May 2021
Annual budget 2021/22
15 June 2020
After years of preparation and a few frantic months before the kick-off, South Africa pulled out all the stops to host the world’s biggest sporting event
11 June 2020
The City of Cape Town's winter preparedness was put to the test as numerous incidents of flooding and storm damage were reported overnight.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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