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    First look at the newly commissioned Montague Bulk Sewer Upgrade

    First look at the newly commissioned Montague Bulk Sewer Upgrade

    09 July 2026

    As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services

    Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

    Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

    12 June 2026

    ​Nearly 200 staff members have been promoted or appointed to sergeant or inspector

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watches sign up for Smart App

    06 June 2026

    Service requests and policing-related issues are most common, with NWs in Edgemead and Heideveld accounting for the highest usage statistics.

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Kirstenhof and Edgemead

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Kirstenhof and Edgemead

    24 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Church of the Holy Spirit Lifestyle Centre in Kirstenhof

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    City takes its community safety drills to Bothasig

    19 May 2026

    ​The drills, coordinated by the Safety and Security Directorate happen quarterly and put several role-players through their paces.

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    20 April 2026

    ​A total of 33 654 conventional meters were replaced by 31 March 2026 as part of the tally for the current 2025/2026 financial year

    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

    Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

    Goodwood Library celebrates 65 years

    13 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Goodwood Library celebrated its 65th birthday this week.

    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.

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    16 January 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    24 October 2025

    Since January 2025, 2 886 reinstatements have been completed city-wide, in addition to those tackled through the Catch-up Project.

    Ballet outreach attracts hundreds of young people

    Ballet outreach attracts hundreds of young people

    18 October 2025

    The programme included structured workshops, and a participant showcase on the final day.

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    14 October 2025

    The Water Meter Replacement Programme kicked off in August 2025 and is scheduled to continue until the end of June 2026.

    Compost bin rollout in Greenways, Edgemead

    Compost bin rollout in Greenways, Edgemead

    21 August 2025

    Organic waste that ends up in landfill contributes greatly to global warming by producing methane gas

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Retreat, Edgemead and Leonsdale

    City’s Mobile Office coming to Retreat, Edgemead and Leonsdale

    15 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be visiting Retreat, Edgemead and Leonsdale next week

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    08 August 2025

    In June 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate completed 391 trench reinstatements across Cape Town

    City libraries launch Science Week

    City libraries launch Science Week

    02 August 2025

    City libraries to host events to celebrate National Science Week

    Reminder to comment on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    Reminder to comment on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    19 June 2025

    Reminder to residents, interested parties or groups to have their say on proposed conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    Have your say on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    Have your say on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    30 May 2025

    The proposal aims to improve traffic circulation around Edgemead High School, where there is a high number of vulnerable road users during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    25 April 2025

    Cellphone impounds dropped by 16% between July 2022 and June 2024

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    07 March 2025

    In just two months, the Water and Sanitation team has reinstated over 500 damaged streets and pavements across the metro

    Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

    Sunnyside Park shines with a new look

    02 February 2025

    Updgrade at Sunnyside Park in Edgemead completed

    Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

    Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

    21 January 2025

    From mid-November 2024, the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has been actively reinstating pavements, driveways and road curbs across the City.

    Superb service recognised at City’s Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Superb service recognised at City’s Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    23 November 2024

    The annual event this weekend recognised the invaluable contribution of Neighbourhood Watches (NW).

    Library leaders step up

    Library leaders step up

    12 July 2024

    The 21 librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme.

    City libraries get back into coding action

    City libraries get back into coding action

    01 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s libraries are getting in on the coding action once again

    Tunes for young and old

    Tunes for young and old

    12 April 2024

    The City is proud to partner with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra and Cape Town Opera to bring these initiatives to our residents.

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    05 April 2024

    ​The City’s Road Infrastructure Management department has been working tirelessly to address road repairs since the end of last year, after the heavy rains

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

     Tales of courage and care abound at Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Tales of courage and care abound at Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    18 November 2023

    City hosts annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards

    Residents called to provide input on proposed traffic calming measures (North)

    Residents called to provide input on proposed traffic calming measures (North)

    02 November 2023

    proposed construction of traffic calming measures in Kraaifontein; Bonteheuwel; Delft; Boston; Bellville; Bishop Lavis; Parow; Ravensmead; Edgemead; Oakdale; Adriaanse; Vredelust; Northpine; Greenville and Valhalla Park

    City library wins for being the biggest techie in town

    City library wins for being the biggest techie in town

    27 September 2023

    Delft Library won the award for 'Substantial contribution towards the development and advancement of digital literacy'.

    City attends to an additional emergency sewer repair in Montague Drive

    City attends to an additional emergency sewer repair in Montague Drive

    15 September 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is currently attending to an additional collapsed sewer in Montague Drive, Milnerton which occurred on 14 September 2023

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    16 August 2023

    This complex project entails the construction of a new bulk sewer in Montague Gardens using innovative micro-tunnelling technology.

    Residents to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in Northern suburbs

    Residents to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in Northern suburbs

    06 July 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is calling on residents to comment on the proposed traffic calming measures in various areas

    City brings customer services to Edgemead and Richwood

    City brings customer services to Edgemead and Richwood

    22 June 2023

    Mobile Office will be taking municipal services to Edgemead and Richwood

    City recognises community ambassadors

    City recognises community ambassadors

    16 June 2023

    Community Ambassadors Recognition event

    Resurfacing of Bosmansdam Road in Edgemead

    Resurfacing of Bosmansdam Road in Edgemead

    22 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate wants to advise road users and businesses of roadworks along Bosmansdam Road between the N7 and Edgemead Drive in Edgemead

    Phase 1 of the R474 million Milnerton Bulk Sewer upgrade well on its way

    Phase 1 of the R474 million Milnerton Bulk Sewer upgrade well on its way

    19 April 2023

    This project consists of two phases with a total project cost of R474 million.

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 19 to 25 September 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 19 to 25 September 2022

    16 September 2022

    ​The City thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary ongoing critical routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in various areas of the metro

    City seeks to expand its crop of volunteer Law Enforcement officers

    City seeks to expand its crop of volunteer Law Enforcement officers

    28 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Departments is once again recruiting volunteers for its Auxiliary Service.

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    City develops a standard procedure for temporary wastewater ‘packaged plants’

    22 July 2022

    The City is committed to doing everything possible to enable sustainable economic growth and development, while meeting obligations that take into account the capacity of services infrastructure

    City libraries celebrate Mandela Day with stories and volunteerism

    City libraries celebrate Mandela Day with stories and volunteerism

    14 July 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s libraries will celebrate Mandela Day on Monday, 18 July 2022.

    City committed to providing safe walking lanes for pedestrians

    City committed to providing safe walking lanes for pedestrians

    07 October 2021

    Improving road safety and making the city accessible to as many people as possible is at the centre of our service delivery priorities

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    City to ensure sustainable development while Waste Water Treatment capacity upgrades are under way

    02 September 2021

    Over the next three years, almost 50% of the City’s R25 billion capital expenditure plan will be invested in water and sanitation infrastructure.

    Cape Town is blooming, make sure not to miss the flowers

    Cape Town is blooming, make sure not to miss the flowers

    22 August 2021

    A number of City of Cape Town Nature Reserves blossom with flowers such as the Cape White Daisy, Vygies, Gazanias, Pelargoniums, Arum Lilies, Kelkiewyn, Viooltjie and Bobbejaantjie to name a few

    Baby (beanie) shower at City libraries

    Baby (beanie) shower at City libraries

    16 July 2021

    Baby (beanie) shower at City libraries

    City library a comfort during COVID-19

    City library a comfort during COVID-19

    17 June 2021

    Brackenfell Library holds a special place in the hearts of the patrons, with the staff of 15 sharing their passion for learning through books.

    City celebrates academic achievements of resilient employees

    City celebrates academic achievements of resilient employees

    14 June 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Training and Development Department hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Friday, 11 June 2021

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