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    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

    City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

    City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

    04 June 2026

    The City continues to support this investigation which has been ongoing for more than a year.

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    20 April 2026

    Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

    Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

    Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

    16 April 2026

    We would like to advise residents of the roadworks that will be under way over the next two months along Haytor Road.

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    04 April 2026

    Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    15 March 2026

    The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area

    City terminates all contracts with a business following attempted bribery of City Manager

    City terminates all contracts with a business following attempted bribery of City Manager

    12 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town has taken decisive action to terminate all contracts held by a contractor, Triple C Maintenance and Services

    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

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    15 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    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.

    Road rehabilitation works in Stikland Bellville

    Road rehabilitation works in Stikland Bellville

    12 January 2026

    Road rehabilitation works along La Belle Road between Strand Road and Willow Street in Stikland, Bellville.

    All hands on deck as joint services tackle sewage, waste and roadworks in Bishop Lavis

    All hands on deck as joint services tackle sewage, waste and roadworks in Bishop Lavis

    13 November 2025

    The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.

    Brown’s Farm benefits from joint service delivery intervention

    Brown’s Farm benefits from joint service delivery intervention

    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.

    Joint services intervention clears sewer overflows in Langa

    Joint services intervention clears sewer overflows in Langa

    17 October 2025

    Langa faces ongoing issues such as blocked sewer lines, sewer collapses, illegal dumping, and clogged stormwater systems, all of which contribute to environmental pollution and service disruptions

    Have your say on the City’s Vygekraal River upgrade project

    Have your say on the City’s Vygekraal River upgrade project

    21 July 2025

    The aim of the project is to increase the river’s capacity to carry water, reinforce and stabilise its banks, and create a safer, more functional river corridor.

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    02 July 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

    City assesses flooding pressure points in Bonteheuwel and Bishop Lavis

    City assesses flooding pressure points in Bonteheuwel and Bishop Lavis

    02 July 2025

    Bishop Lavis and Bonteheuwel have been flagged as red zones due to the ongoing challenges

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    City working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

    01 July 2025

    The City is conducting community workshops on possible public realm upgrades along Stock Road in Philippi East

    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.

    Flash floods indicate pressure points as City prepares for seasonal rain

    Flash floods indicate pressure points as City prepares for seasonal rain

    08 April 2025

    Cape Town experienced heavy rainfall earlier today, which has resulted in the temporary flooding of low-lying roads in particular, and some canals and retention ponds filled to capacity

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    06 March 2025

    The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life.

    Disa River Pump Station exposed due to ongoing misuse of sewer network

    Disa River Pump Station exposed due to ongoing misuse of sewer network

    28 November 2024

    With the festive season fast approaching, the City urges residents to help prevent sewer blockages by disposing of waste responsibly.

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    Kloof Road repairs to commence in 2025

    21 November 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate can confirm that several processes are under way to ensure the repair work to a section of Kloof Road can commence in 2025

    Major upgrades transform Bishop Lavis Sports Ground

    Major upgrades transform Bishop Lavis Sports Ground

    01 November 2024

    The design concept for the upgraded facility focuses on increasing its functionality and appeal to various user groups

    Drilling aquifers for a diversified water future for Cape Town

    Drilling aquifers for a diversified water future for Cape Town

    26 August 2024

    ​Investing in aquifers is one of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s strategic interventions, towards introducing new water sources for the future.

    City teams hit the road as pothole repairs get under way

    City teams hit the road as pothole repairs get under way

    23 August 2024

    ​While the sun shines and there is a temporary break in rainfall, the City’s Roads Infrastructure Management teams are making every effort to address the high number of reported potholes across the city.

    City logging nearly 115 000 service requests per month

    City logging nearly 115 000 service requests per month

    01 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce its continued excellence in logging an impressive volume of service requests from our residents

    Reminders about sewers, rivers and canals during inclement weather

    Reminders about sewers, rivers and canals during inclement weather

    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.

    What to know about canals and rivers during next heavy rain

    What to know about canals and rivers during next heavy rain

    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.

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    09 July 2024

    Our frontline teams are out there serving Capetonians with great dedication and pride in these difficult storm conditions.

    Site visit to Khayelitsha and Cravenby following weekend floods

    Site visit to Khayelitsha and Cravenby following weekend floods

    08 July 2024

    Councillor Rob Quintas visited Ntulo Street in Site C Khayelitsha and Short Street in Cravenby this morning.

    City revolutionises Wayleave Process with innovative digital solution

    City revolutionises Wayleave Process with innovative digital solution

    04 July 2024

    The City launched an online Wayleave Management System, shifting from an archaic paper based process to an efficient online system.

    City starts with resurfacing of Voortrekker Road between Maitland and Salt River

    City starts with resurfacing of Voortrekker Road between Maitland and Salt River

    26 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises residents of the roadworks that have commenced along Voortrekker Road 26 June 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.

    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.

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN MOBILITY, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN MOBILITY, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    05 February 2024

    Statistics reveal how the City keeps Capetonians moving.

    Statistics reveal how the City keeps Capetonians moving

    Statistics reveal how the City keeps Capetonians moving

    04 February 2024

    The Urban Mobility Directorate's efforts are focused on keeping people, goods, and services on the move with a well maintained and expanding road network, and improved access to public transport services.

    City is not selective in its road maintenance projects

    City is not selective in its road maintenance projects

    26 July 2023

    'The deterioration of roads and formation of potholes during winter is a common occurrence as it is directly related to heavy rainfall.

    Welcome Zenzile Street upgrade complete

    Welcome Zenzile Street upgrade complete

    11 July 2023

    The City has implemented this bend improvement at Welcome Zenzile Street in Khayelitsha to address the road safety concerns raised by the community.

    Council approval paves way for uninterrupted road maintenance

    Council approval paves way for uninterrupted road maintenance

    20 June 2023

    City obtained Council’s approval earlier today to enter into long-term road maintenance contracts

    City teams working non-stop to address weather-related impact

    City teams working non-stop to address weather-related impact

    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.

    City’s road infrastructure clean-ups continue while cold front brings heavy downpours

    City’s road infrastructure clean-ups continue while cold front brings heavy downpours

    14 June 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, joined the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) Department teams in Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha and Philippi today to oversee some of their clean-up operations in the midst of a severe cold front.

    When it rains it pours: How to report stormwater flooding

    When it rains it pours: How to report stormwater flooding

    10 June 2023

    Residents to report stormwater flooding

    City to improve bend along Welcome Zenzile

    City to improve bend along Welcome Zenzile

    30 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Transport Infrastructure Implementation Department will commence with the road widening of Welcome Zenzile in Khayelitsha today

    City continues with road infrastructure clean ups ahead of winter rains

    City continues with road infrastructure clean ups ahead of winter rains

    28 May 2023

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

    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.

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