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    City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig

    City brings Housing City tour to Tafelsig

    08 May 2026

    Through this initiative, residents can access a ‘one-stop-shop’ of Human Settlements services directly in their communities

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    City upscales skills programme to equip youth workforce

    01 May 2026

    In light of Workers’ Day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting its successful partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to expand opportunities for unemployed youth through the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Programme.

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    14 April 2026

    For decades, Vygieskraal has been a cornerstone of community sport in Cape Town

    New water use target, Cape Town’s dam levels dip to 45,9%

    New water use target, Cape Town’s dam levels dip to 45,9%

    10 April 2026

    From April, the City has changed to a proactive winter water savings target, now calling on Team Cape Town to collectively use less than 860 million litres a day.

    No jokes - Cape Town’s dam levels drop to 47,8%

    No jokes - Cape Town’s dam levels drop to 47,8%

    01 April 2026

    While it may be April Fool’s Day today, the call for everyone living, working and visiting Cape Town to save water is no joke. The truth is that Team Cape Town’s collective water usage over the next two months - April and May- matters.

    Dam levels drop to 49,2%

    Dam levels drop to 49,2%

    27 March 2026

    ​Team Cape Town, our collective water usage between now and May matters

    Dams half empty at 50,4% as Team Cape Town’s window to act narrows

    Dams half empty at 50,4% as Team Cape Town’s window to act narrows

    18 March 2026

    Over this past week, spiked water usage coupled with the continued heat wave has resulted in Cape Town’s dam levels hitting half empty at 50,4%.

    Dam levels 51,8% as heat wave hits

    Dam levels 51,8% as heat wave hits

    11 March 2026

    ​Team Cape Town, please stay hydrated during the heat wave this week and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.

    Dam levels update: 53,7%

    Dam levels update: 53,7%

    03 March 2026

    Managing our water use over the next three months remains vital

    Dam levels update: 57,2%

    Dam levels update: 57,2%

    18 February 2026

    Team Cape Town, remember to stay hydrated this week as hot temperatures soar and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.

    Cape Town dam levels update: 58,3%

    Cape Town dam levels update: 58,3%

    13 February 2026

    Team Cape Town, let’s continue to work together to be water wise.

    Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

    Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

    04 February 2026

    Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).

    Cape Town dam levels: almost 20% lower compared to last year

    Cape Town dam levels: almost 20% lower compared to last year

    28 January 2026

    Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62,2%, which will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.

    Property owners can install stopcocks to prevent water supply disruptions and save water

    Property owners can install stopcocks to prevent water supply disruptions and save water

    26 January 2026

    Private isolating valves, also known as stopcocks, play a vital role in preventing unnecessary water supply disruptions.

    Protecting every drop: City interventions are reducing water losses

    Protecting every drop: City interventions are reducing water losses

    19 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues its efforts to reduce water losses through focused daily operations.

    Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further

    Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further

    07 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging all residents, businesses and visitors to immediately reduce water consumption as usage has spiked once again over recent hot days, resulting in dam levels dropping 19% below what was available at the same time last year. This may raise concerns about water security in the months ahead should usage not reduce as quickly as possible this summer.

    City ramps up R77 million refurbishment of key athletics stadiums

    City ramps up R77 million refurbishment of key athletics stadiums

    28 June 2025

    The Recreation and Parks Department is busy with major upgrades at key athletics stadiums

    Partnership drives water and sanitation action in Makhaza

    Partnership drives water and sanitation action in Makhaza

    23 June 2025

    Through Ukwindla’s facilitation, 100 young residents were recruited and equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) to take part in the clean-up operation

    Mayor Hill-Lewis visits Elsies River rental units maintenance work

    Mayor Hill-Lewis visits Elsies River rental units maintenance work

    19 May 2025

    The City is investing more than R1,2 billion over the next few years at CRUs across the metro to carry out maintenance, repairs and upgrades.

    City teams check on Macassar rental units maintenance work

    City teams check on Macassar rental units maintenance work

    29 April 2025

    Public Housing maintenance officials completed maintenance and upgrade work at the City’s affordable Community Residential Units.

    Jobs Connect now lists opportunities for artisans at the Municipality

    Jobs Connect now lists opportunities for artisans at the Municipality

    11 March 2025

    Research indicates that many job seekers face significant financial hurdles during their job search process

    City teams visit Leonsdale for public housing maintenance

    City teams visit Leonsdale for public housing maintenance

    04 March 2025

    Our maintenance teams are making their way throughout the metro to perform essential maintenance work at our Community Residential Units (CRUs) in a number of communities

    City teams visit Atlantis rental units for maintenance blitz

    City teams visit Atlantis rental units for maintenance blitz

    20 February 2025

    We are excited to be in Atlantis today to see for ourselves the very real difference our maintenance work is making to residents’ lives.

    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

    Site visit to check on Manenberg public housing maintenance

    Site visit to check on Manenberg public housing maintenance

    07 November 2024

    ​The City’s Public Housing maintenance teams visited units in Manenberg to carry out repairs and maintenance work.

    Stronger together: Manenberg public housing maintenance progress

    Stronger together: Manenberg public housing maintenance progress

    24 October 2024

    ​The City’s Public Housing maintenance teams visited its Peta and Ondine courts in Manenberg to carry out repairs and maintenance work.

    Visit to check maintenance work at City's Gugulethu public housing

    Visit to check maintenance work at City's Gugulethu public housing

    21 October 2024

    ​The City’s Public Housing maintenance teams visited the Cape Oil Community Residential Units (CRUs) in the Gugulethu area to carry out important maintenance and upgrades.

    City hosts workshop on independent Wastewater Package Plants

    City hosts workshop on independent Wastewater Package Plants

    15 October 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate held a workshop on Thursday, 10 October 2024, for prospective Water Services Intermediaries (WSI), developers and other interested parties.

    City welcomes opening of Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UWC

    City welcomes opening of Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UWC

    12 October 2024

    The Centre, established in 2013, has grown into a vital institution supporting aspiring student entrepreneurs and small business owners in surrounding communities.

    Macassar public housing maintenance day success

    Macassar public housing maintenance day success

    09 October 2024

    The City’s public housing maintenance teams headed to the Macassar community residential units (CRUs) for important maintenance and upgrades. The City carried out emergency and general repairs, which included plumbing and electrical work among others.

    Don't let your money go down the drain, use a qualified plumber

    Don't let your money go down the drain, use a qualified plumber

    26 September 2024

    Property owners are reminded to use plumbers who are qualified from an accredited education and training institution under the South African Qualifications Authority.

    Public housing maintenance focus: City visits Rusoord Cottages

    Public housing maintenance focus: City visits Rusoord Cottages

    23 September 2024

    Our maintenance days across the city are examples of our ongoing efforts to create a caring and inclusive community for all residents.

    Litha Park’s handy hardware store gets EPWP training boost

    Litha Park’s handy hardware store gets EPWP training boost

    26 July 2024

    The EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme has helped us in our business with leadership training, personal leadership and business leadership

    City carries out maintenance at Hangberg public housing

    City carries out maintenance at Hangberg public housing

    22 July 2024

    The City’s maintenance day service enhancement offering has proven to be an excellent method for the teams to pool all resource

    New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

    New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

    18 July 2024

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate's Informal Settlements Basic Services Branch provides a janitorial service for toilets placed in informal settlements.

    Public housing action: Manenberg maintenance site visit

    Public housing action: Manenberg maintenance site visit

    03 July 2024

    The City’s Public Housing Department is investing in maintenance and repairs of more than R1,2 billion over the next few years

    Mission completed

    Mission completed

    27 June 2024

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced six valves along the Cape Flats water network

    Public housing focus: repairs carried out at Ravensmead public housing units

    Public housing focus: repairs carried out at Ravensmead public housing units

    19 June 2024

    Our public housing maintenance programme is ongoing and through our maintenance day service enhancement offering, we are able to complete more work with our available resources

    Boost for Bonteheuwel: Public housing officials carry out work at Apricot Place

    Boost for Bonteheuwel: Public housing officials carry out work at Apricot Place

    13 June 2024

    The City’s Public Housing maintenance and upgrades investment campaign was launched this year and we are boosting our efforts across the city

    Major MyCiTi Spine Road depot construction project now 65% complete

    Major MyCiTi Spine Road depot construction project now 65% complete

    15 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s construction of two new MyCiTi depots on the corner of Spine Road and Mew Way between Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain is now 65% complete and on track to conclude by May 2025.

    Always use an accredited plumber for household leaks and water installations

    Always use an accredited plumber for household leaks and water installations

    16 January 2024

    The City reminds property owners to ensure that they only make use of accredited plumbers to install or modify water systems on their properties to ensure compliance with municipal by-laws.

    City upskills workforce through apprenticeships and learnerships for better service delivery

    City upskills workforce through apprenticeships and learnerships for better service delivery

    16 October 2023

    Three hundred and forty six staff members and external candidates were honoured at a certification ceremony for the City’s Water and Sanitation Learnership and Apprenticeship Programme held earlier this week.

    City Apprenticeship Programmes paves way to permanent employment for young ambitious women

    City Apprenticeship Programmes paves way to permanent employment for young ambitious women

    03 August 2023

    These are women who persisted with their apprenticeship programmes through trying times and are now reaping the benefits of their hard work.

    Inspectors check properties as water usage remains high

    Inspectors check properties as water usage remains high

    02 March 2023

    Water usage is high, and dam levels are dropping

    New roof for Khayelitsha Training Centre

    New roof for Khayelitsha Training Centre

    01 December 2022

    Located in the heart of Khayelitsha, on the corner of Spine Road and Lwandle Road adjacent to the local subcouncil offices, the centre is a beehive of activity

    Greenville - Fisantekraal Housing Project a home for EPWP opportunities

    Greenville - Fisantekraal Housing Project a home for EPWP opportunities

    26 October 2022

    The Greenville housing project in Fisantekraal near Durbanville is a partnership between the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government, and developer, Garden Cities

    Newlands Spring temporarily closed on Wednesday 12 October 2022

    Newlands Spring temporarily closed on Wednesday 12 October 2022

    06 October 2022

    he City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, as part of its routine maintenance programme, will be repairing and replacing the plumbing infrastructure at the Newlands Spring on Main Road, Newlands

    Done and dusted – essential Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation completed

    Done and dusted – essential Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation completed

    20 September 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s mammoth essential maintenance operation on the Cape Flats bulk water supply network has been completed

    It’s the final countdown of the Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation

    It’s the final countdown of the Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation

    18 September 2022

    The City of Cape Town is in the home-stretch of its three-day operation to do essential maintenance on the Cape Flats bulk water supply network.

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