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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

    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.

    City’s Mobile Office provides services from Bloekombos ward office

    City’s Mobile Office provides services from Bloekombos ward office

    24 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will once again be on the move to provide residents with convenient access to essential municipal services

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    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

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    20 February 2026

    Alongside routine maintenance and repairs, specialised teams conduct targeted visual leak detection inspections on water pipes throughout the city.

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    23 January 2026

    From 1 February 2026 the Think Twice Recycling Service in the northern surburbs will take place on the same day as general refuse collections in these areas.

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Retreat, Scottsdene and Bloekombos

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Retreat, Scottsdene and Bloekombos

    10 October 2025

    The City presents its basket of services offering at the Retreat Civic Centre and the Mobile Office in Kraaifontein.

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    17 August 2025

    ​During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 August 2025

    03 August 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 14 July to 16 July 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 14 July to 16 July 2025

    11 July 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    11 June 2025

    The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 16 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 16 June 2025

    08 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 to 29 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 to 29 May 2025

    23 May 2025

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

    Upcoming property auction to unlock private sector investment

    Upcoming property auction to unlock private sector investment

    15 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town will host its latest property auction on Thursday, 29 May.

    City Libraries mark World Book Day with 7,500 +reasons to read

    City Libraries mark World Book Day with 7,500 +reasons to read

    23 April 2025

    City Libraries celebrate World Book Day with various activities

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    20 February 2025

    Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa and according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, suicide accounts for approximately 9% of all teen deaths.

    City proposes upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Wallacedene and Bloekombos

    City proposes upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Wallacedene and Bloekombos

    14 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and interested parties to comment on the proposal to upgrade and construct non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure in Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Wallacedene and Bloekombos

    Almost 1700 residents benefit from City’s Indigent Leak Repair Project

    Almost 1700 residents benefit from City’s Indigent Leak Repair Project

    10 February 2025

    Households who opted in for the programme will be assisted with repairs to leaking internal pipes, taps, toilets, fittings and meter replacements, as determined by individual needs

    Planned water supply maintenance from 21 to 22 January 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance from 21 to 22 January 2025

    19 January 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Extortion threats disrupt toilet-cleaning services in Kraaifontein and Wallacedene

    Extortion threats disrupt toilet-cleaning services in Kraaifontein and Wallacedene

    18 November 2024

    The City's service provider has received extortion threats, forcing a halt to cleaning services of about 300 container toilets in informal settlements in Kraaifontein and Wallacedene since Monday, 11 November 2024.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 14 - 18 October

    Planned water supply maintenance from 14 - 18 October

    11 October 2024

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

    A City Health guide to navigating exam stress

    A City Health guide to navigating exam stress

    09 October 2024

    Staff at City Health clinics are trained to screen for, and manage common mental health conditions.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 8 to 10 October

    Planned water supply maintenance from 8 to 10 October

    04 October 2024

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

    Last call to comment on future road infrastructure plans in Kraaifontein region

    Last call to comment on future road infrastructure plans in Kraaifontein region

    20 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has initiated a road infrastructure planning project for Lucullus Road; Amadeus Drive; Waarburgh Road and Maroela Road in the Kraaifontein region.

    Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

    Prime Kraaifontein industrial site auction to unlock economic opportunities

    20 September 2024

    ​The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is gearing up for the sale auction of a prime 9,2 hectare industrial property located in the well-established and growing Wynland Industrial Park in Kraaifontein

    Residents to comment on future road infrastructure plans in the North

    Residents to comment on future road infrastructure plans in the North

    27 August 2024

    The purpose of the project is to ensure existing and future land developments in the Fisantekraal; Joostenbergvlakte and Bloekombos areas are accessible.

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    01 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments and new provisions to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) that regulates development and land use in the city.

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Bloekombos in Kraaifontein

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Bloekombos in Kraaifontein

    29 April 2024

    ​This week the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be availing municipal services at the Councillors office, 15128 Magubudela Street, in Bloekombos this Thursday, 2 May 2024

    Council approves subsidies for micro-developers in lower income areas

    Council approves subsidies for micro-developers in lower income areas

    28 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council has adopted the creation of a Development Charges Fund to support micro-developers building affordable housing in lower income communities.

    12 580 properties inspected for illegal connections and discharges to the stormwater system

    12 580 properties inspected for illegal connections and discharges to the stormwater system

    14 March 2024

    ​The City’s Water Pollution Control (WPC) team is clamping down on illegal connections and discharges to the stormwater system

    Mayco greenlights subsidies for micro-developers in low-income areas

    Mayco greenlights subsidies for micro-developers in low-income areas

    06 February 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee today adopted the creation of a Development Charges Fund to support micro-developers building affordable housing in lower income communities.

    R86m Maroela South project makes progress delivering 73 new homes

    R86m Maroela South project makes progress delivering 73 new homes

    02 February 2024

    ​The City’s Maroela South affordable housing project in Kraaifontein is making steady progress.

    City records nearly 50 000 assisted HIV self-tests in 18 months

    City records nearly 50 000 assisted HIV self-tests in 18 months

    29 November 2023

    City Health has been on the forefront of implementing new HIV and TB policies and guidelines rolled out by the National Department of Health.

    City reminds men that healthcare is for all

    City reminds men that healthcare is for all

    19 November 2023

    Statistics show that men are not accessing health services nearly as much as women.

    Planned water supply maintenance: 13 - 17 November 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance: 13 - 17 November 2023

    12 November 2023

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 30 October to 3 November

    Planned water supply maintenance for 30 October to 3 November

    28 October 2023

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

    Mental health is a human right

    Mental health is a human right

    11 October 2023

    Mental Health Awareness Month aims to educate the public about mental health and reducing the stigma and discrimination experienced by those diagnosed with a mental illness.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 September to 5 October

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 September to 5 October

    24 September 2023

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 - 22 September 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 - 22 September 2023

    17 September 2023

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

    City condemns the targeting of community facilities

    City condemns the targeting of community facilities

    08 August 2023

    I am horrified at the events of the past 24 hours, directed at some of our clinics and libraries.

    SANTACO strike, and associated violence, lawlessness, have severe impact on City services, residents

    SANTACO strike, and associated violence, lawlessness, have severe impact on City services, residents

    07 August 2023

    ​The beginning of the new work week has been tainted by the ongoing violence and lawlessness associated with the SANTACO strike action.

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    17 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town's RIM department plays a crucial role all year round in maintaining the road's stormwater assets.

    City facilitates nearly 15 000 animal sterilisations in a decade

    City facilitates nearly 15 000 animal sterilisations in a decade

    09 May 2023

    The Community Services and Health Directorate first disbursed Grant-in-Aid funding to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in 2013 for a pilot mass pet sterilisation project in Dunoon and Brown’s Farm

    Winter risk mitigation a shared responsibility

    Winter risk mitigation a shared responsibility

    26 April 2023

    The task team comprises of more than 25 City departments and external partners including the SAPS, the NSRI, provincial government, and the SPCA

    City bringing customer relations services to Bloekombos community

    City bringing customer relations services to Bloekombos community

    31 March 2023

    The City's Customer Relations Department's mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically.

    City vehemently condemns vandalism of water supply infrastructure in Bloekombos and Wallacedene

    City vehemently condemns vandalism of water supply infrastructure in Bloekombos and Wallacedene

    17 February 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s water supply network in the Bloekombos and Wallacedene areas was dealt a severe blow when vandals struck on two consecutive days in the early hours of the morning.

    Residents of Bloekoembos, Wallacedene, Eikendal and Peerless Park to urgently reduce water consumption

    Residents of Bloekoembos, Wallacedene, Eikendal and Peerless Park to urgently reduce water consumption

    11 February 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is currently experiencing low reservoir levels in the northern part of the city. The reservoirs supplying the Bloekoembos, Wallacedene, Eikendal and Peerless Park areas are operating under severe strain.

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    Community Services chips away at infrastructure upgrades

    08 February 2023

    Work has been completed at a number of facilities, with more upgrades in the pipeline.

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