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    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    City Customer Interaction Centres closed for Women’s Day

    05 August 2026

    ​The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed for Women’s Day

    It's official: Traffic By-Law amendments have been gazetted!

    It's official: Traffic By-Law amendments have been gazetted!

    30 July 2026

    A reminder to the public that the amendments centre on the provisions for impounding vehicles and related penalties

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    08 July 2026

    ​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    Upgrades planned for City municipal buildings in Khayelitsha

    10 June 2026

    The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 60 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    28 May 2026

    Residents are encouraged to check the City’s website or call ahead before visiting the nearest office

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    28 May 2026

    ​The amendments to the Traffic By-law focus on the provisions for impounding vehicles and the related penalties.

    Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

    Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

    14 May 2026

    The amendments seek to further assist in reducing dangerous behaviour of road users, to regulate vehicle safety and traffic usage

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    28 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable from midnight on Friday, 1 May 2026 to 07:00 on Saturday, 2 May 2026

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    14 April 2026

    The City advises residents that its SAP and eServices system will be offline over the coming weekend, 18 to 20 April 2026, for necessary system maintenance.

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    A Day of 1000 Opportunities returns to Athlone Stadium – don’t miss out!

    08 April 2026

    Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industr

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    31 March 2026

    Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision

    City office closures March to May 2026

    City office closures March to May 2026

    19 March 2026

    The City's Customer Interaction Centres will be closed on certain days during the next few months

    Athlone customer office closed for necessary maintenance

    Athlone customer office closed for necessary maintenance

    06 March 2026

    The City’s Athlone Customer Interaction Centre will be closed for approximately a week.

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    Vendor applications open for the Steenberg Festival 2026

    05 March 2026

    Vendor applications are now open and will close on Wednesday

    Licence to drive turns out to be fake

    Licence to drive turns out to be fake

    16 February 2026

    Metro Police officers arrested a motorist in Parow last week

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    14 February 2026

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at all the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs)

    Use City online services book an appointment

    Use City online services book an appointment

    12 February 2026

    ​Customers and motorists are encouraged to make use of convenient online payment and motor licence renewal options

    Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance

    Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance

    09 February 2026

    The City’s Bellville motor vehicle registration and licensing (MVRL) located in Reed Street will be closed for approximately six weeks from Monday, 16 February 2026, for maintenance

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    Pensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account payments

    Pensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account payments

    04 February 2026

    ​The City would like to remind residents that support is available to those who are struggling financially.

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    Manzi makes a splash this festive season

    Manzi makes a splash this festive season

    18 January 2026

    This festive season, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate mascot, Manzi dropped in across Cape Town to share important water-wise messaging.

    Pay online, make an appointment – avoid queues

    Pay online, make an appointment – avoid queues

    16 January 2026

    ​The City encourages customers and motorists to book ahead of visiting a customer office to pay their accounts and renew their licence discs.

    Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge

    Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge

    18 December 2025

    Alcohol consumption in public spaces remains one of the biggest headaches for enforcement and emergency services, particularly over the festive season.

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    Additional City offices festive season closures

    12 December 2025

    The City’s Revenue Department offices as well as Traffic Services’ driving licence testing centres, Human Settlements’ offices and municipal courts will be closed on various days over the festive season

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    12 December 2025

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

    10 December 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will commence with the repairs to Kloof Road by March 2026

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    06 December 2025

    Cape Town experiences a surge in traffic volumes over the festive season

    City offices festive season closures

    City offices festive season closures

    04 December 2025

    December holidays will impact the operating hours of the City’s Customer Offices.

    R1,3 bn upgrade in the pipeline for Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works

    R1,3 bn upgrade in the pipeline for Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works

    21 November 2025

    ​Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend an Open Day at the Macassar New Civic Centre on Thursday, 27 November 2025

    City’s Ease of Doing Business index shows real improvement across indicators

    City’s Ease of Doing Business index shows real improvement across indicators

    09 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town this week took to the stage at the Western Cape Investment Summit.

    Busy November: Make use of online vehicle disc renewal, account payments

    Busy November: Make use of online vehicle disc renewal, account payments

    06 November 2025

    City customers and motorists are encouraged to make use of online options to pay accounts and to renew their vehicle licence discs

    City concludes Transport Month with engagement activities in Cape Town CBD

    City concludes Transport Month with engagement activities in Cape Town CBD

    02 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town concluded Transport Month 2025 with a Motorist Activation outside the Civic Centre on Friday

    Eerste River roadworks are off to a great start

    Eerste River roadworks are off to a great start

    31 October 2025

    The resurfacing of roads in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River has started and will end on 18 December 2025

    New national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing postponed

    New national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing postponed

    30 October 2025

    The City has been informed that the implementation would be delayed.

    City seeking clarity on new national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing

    City seeking clarity on new national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing

    24 October 2025

    ​From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices.

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    23 October 2025

    ​From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices and driving licence testing centres

    City commences with roadworks in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    City commences with roadworks in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    21 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of resurfacing roadworks along roads in Kleinvlei, Eerste River and Kuils River

    Renew your vehicle licence disc before busy year-end period

    Renew your vehicle licence disc before busy year-end period

    10 October 2025

    The City encourages motorists to renew their vehicle licence discs early to avoid the rush ahead of the busy November and December period.

    City deploys 40 new officers to enhance N2, Airport precinct safety

    City deploys 40 new officers to enhance N2, Airport precinct safety

    02 October 2025

    The City’s beefed-up N2 safety presence forms part of the broader Integrated Freeway Safety Plan targeting various priority freeways, including the R300, N1, N7, M3 and M5

    City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

    City Customer Offices closed for Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City's municipal offices, including cash, motor vehicle registration and licensing, Human Settlements offices as well as Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and municipal courts will be closed on the public holiday, 24 September 2025

    Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme Monitoring Committee calls for members

    Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme Monitoring Committee calls for members

    15 September 2025

    Interested and affected parties are invited to attend the inaugural Atlantis Water Resource Management Scheme (AWRMS) Monitoring Committee meeting on Friday, 19 September 2025.

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    12 September 2025

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit had a number of successes in the past week

    City’s first vehicle licensing renewal ‘drive-through’ now open

    City’s first vehicle licensing renewal ‘drive-through’ now open

    09 September 2025

    Motorists can renew their vehicle licence discs without leaving their cars.

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    Women in EPWP shine in administration, data capturing

    21 August 2025

    Two female-led EPWP projects highlight the invaluable role women play in strengthening the City’s administration while building their own skills, confidence and career prospects.

    K9 Virus knocks a sock off

    K9 Virus knocks a sock off

    18 August 2025

    Metro Police officers arrested 65 suspects and issued 2 699 fines during weekly patrols.

    Temporary closure of City Strand Customer Interaction and Motor Vehicle Licencing office

    Temporary closure of City Strand Customer Interaction and Motor Vehicle Licencing office

    13 August 2025

    ​The City wishes to inform residents that the Strand Customer Interaction and Motor Vehicle Registration and Licencing office will be closed until further notice

    Traffic Services offers various fine payment options

    Traffic Services offers various fine payment options

    10 August 2025

    Since 1 July, fines can also be paid at Game, Massmart, Makro and Builder's Warehouse, Jumbo, Pick 'n Pay and Boxer stores, and Kazang.

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