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    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    Public encouraged to comment on the road closures in Athlone

    Public encouraged to comment on the road closures in Athlone

    03 July 2026

    Planning and network management proposals such as these all contribute to our efforts to keep Cape Town moving

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    24 June 2026

    The City reminds residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenance

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounds

    12 June 2026

    The City advises residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for critical maintenanc

    Human Settlements Portfolio Committee inspects City housing projects

    Human Settlements Portfolio Committee inspects City housing projects

    21 May 2026

    The City’s Human Settlements Portfolio Committee conducted an oversight visit to various projects to check on their progress.

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    23 April 2026

    The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

    City marks continued progress as more families receive homes in Dido Valley

    City marks continued progress as more families receive homes in Dido Valley

    02 April 2026

    Our teams have worked hard to deliver these opportunities and we celebrate with the families as they move into their new homes

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    24 March 2026

    ​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    16 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

    Road resurfacing gets under way in Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    Road resurfacing gets under way in Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    13 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has begun a series of road resurfacing projects across Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026

    06 February 2026

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

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

    17 December 2025

    Travel and Leisure Asia and the U.S. News & World Report have respectively marked Cape Town in their top ranks for best destination this year.

    Steady progress as City hands over more homes in historic Dido Valley, Simon’s Town

    Steady progress as City hands over more homes in historic Dido Valley, Simon’s Town

    19 November 2025

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate has marked yet another meaningful milestone at the historic Dido Valley housing development,

    Getting pump stations summer-ready

    Getting pump stations summer-ready

    18 November 2025

    In preparation for the busy summer season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified maintenance at its 487 sewer pump stations, including 102 along the coastline, to ensure reliable operations and clean, enjoyable beach days for residents and visitors.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 12 to 16 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 12 to 16 October 2025

    10 October 2025

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

    Driving Cape Town’s tourism economy with sustainability at the core

    Driving Cape Town’s tourism economy with sustainability at the core

    25 September 2025

    Cape Town’s natural beauty has always been one of the main features of our destination offering

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    10 September 2025

    Upgrading security at sewer pump stations took centre stage in the 2024/2025 financial year.

    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

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    24 July 2025

    ​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

    Steady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe bursts

    Steady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe bursts

    10 June 2025

    More than 1 820 road and pavement reinstatements have been completed since December 2024.

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    Task team briefs Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group on progress and way forward

    29 May 2025

    The Cape Baboon Partnership has taken over the responsibility for certain operational tasks

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 May 2025

    09 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.

    Ramped up efforts keep City’s 487 sewer stations pumping

    Ramped up efforts keep City’s 487 sewer stations pumping

    08 May 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate manages 487 sewer pump stations across Cape Town, 102 of which are coastal stations

    City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

    City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

    06 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making steady progress in reinstating pavements, driveways, and road curbs following urgent water infrastructure repairs

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 May 2025

    04 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.

    City keeps the flow going with 16km of pipes replaced in March

    City keeps the flow going with 16km of pipes replaced in March

    28 April 2025

    Investing in our reticulation network helps the City reduce water wastage by upgrading old infrastructure and addressing any leaks

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 to 30 April 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 to 30 April 2025

    25 April 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 24 April 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 24 April 2025

    17 April 2025

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

    Wynberg Municipal Court closed until further notice

    Wynberg Municipal Court closed until further notice

    08 April 2025

    Due to an incident at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court earlier today, both the Municipal Court and the Magistrate’s Court have been closed to the public for the rest of the day.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 April 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 April 2025

    06 April 2025

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

    Two Oceans Marathon Week: Essential logistics and road closures

    Two Oceans Marathon Week: Essential logistics and road closures

    01 April 2025

    More than 30 000 athletes, combined for the Ultra and Half Marathons, are expected to hit the streets of Cape Town.

    City replaces over 20km of water and sewer pipes in February

    City replaces over 20km of water and sewer pipes in February

    31 March 2025

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully replaced 22 255 metres of water and sewer pipes in February 2025.

    City commences with road resurfacing in Glencairn

    City commences with road resurfacing in Glencairn

    31 March 2025

    roads project in glencairn

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 and 2 April 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 and 2 April 2025

    30 March 2025

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

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 16 March 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 16 March 2025

    07 March 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers.

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Your ultimate guide to the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour

    03 March 2025

    City support the Cape Town Cycle Tour

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group established

    Cape Peninsula Baboon Advisory Group established

    14 February 2025

    The CPBAG will play a crucial role in baboon management on the Cape Peninsula, in particular in ensuring collaboration between stakeholders.

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    'Project Blue’ report falsely claims water quality data is from accredited labs

    08 January 2025

    The City has established that ‘Project Blue’ falsely claims to have used SANAS-accredited laboratories to analyse coastal water quality.

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    Consistently high water quality at Cape Town beaches over festive season

    06 January 2025

    Cape Town’s popular beaches showed consistently high water quality over the festive season.

    Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season

    Cape Town beaches offer world-class water quality ahead of festive season

    03 December 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that Cape Town’s most popular beaches show world-class water quality results ahead of the summer festive season

    City commences with maintenance works at the Simon’s Town Long Beach facility

    City commences with maintenance works at the Simon’s Town Long Beach facility

    11 November 2024

    ​The City’s Coastal Management Branch has commenced with repairs and construction to a section of the Simon’s Town Long Beach facility today, 11 November 2024

    Resurfacing of roads in various parts of Area South

    Resurfacing of roads in various parts of Area South

    06 November 2024

    Intended roadworks around Simon’s Town, Glencairn, Kommetjie, Fish Hoek and Sun Valley. The work starts today, 6 November 2024

    City celebrates return of Navy Festival to Cape Town

    City celebrates return of Navy Festival to Cape Town

    06 October 2024

    Deputy Mayor Alderman Eddie Andrews attended the Right to Entry Parade in Simon’s Town on Saturday, 5 October 2024, alongside Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga

    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.

    Cape Town’s October events line-up has festivals, sport, and global music

    Cape Town’s October events line-up has festivals, sport, and global music

    02 October 2024

    October is loaded with topnotch events

     Lipton Challenge Cup sails into the Mother City

    Lipton Challenge Cup sails into the Mother City

    29 August 2024

    Premier offshore sailing regatta taking place in Table Bay

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