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    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    29 July 2026

    ​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

    Update on Killarney Community Recycling Centre operations

    Update on Killarney Community Recycling Centre operations

    08 June 2026

    ​The Killarney Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is currently allowing residents and businesses to each drop off one load of soft garden greens

    Dredging under way at Home Bay section of Zeekoevlei

    Dredging under way at Home Bay section of Zeekoevlei

    24 May 2026

    ​The City wants to inform the public that the dredging of Zeekoevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve is progressing well

    Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town

    Community Services and Health teams respond rapidly to severe storm impacts across Cape Town

    15 May 2026

    Despite the severity of the weather conditions, our Recreation and Parks teams were fully activated ahead of the storms and have been working around the clock to respond to incidents

    Cape Town 10k reroutes to iconic finish for 2026 edition

    Cape Town 10k reroutes to iconic finish for 2026 edition

    05 May 2026

    ​For the first time in its 11-year history, the race will finish on the iconic Grand Parade with a backdrop of City Hall and Table Mountain

    Parking and transport information for Stormers vs Glasgow Warriors and Ultra South Africa

    Parking and transport information for Stormers vs Glasgow Warriors and Ultra South Africa

    22 April 2026

    The DHL Stormers play their last regular season home game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

    City advises of delay in re-opening of Killarney Community Recycling Centre

    City advises of delay in re-opening of Killarney Community Recycling Centre

    31 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town advises residents that the re-opening of the Killarney Drop-off facility has been delayed

    Temporary closure of Killarney Drop-off for surface stabilisation ahead of winter

    Temporary closure of Killarney Drop-off for surface stabilisation ahead of winter

    03 March 2026

    The work is being undertaken proactively as the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate prepares the facility for the upcoming winter rainfall season

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    Investment into swimming pool infrastructure continues

    20 February 2026

    ​A number of public swimming pools will close from Monday, 23 February 2026, as part of an important programme of planned infrastructure repairs

    City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

    City pilots extended weekday hours for community pools

    25 January 2026

    The pilot includes the 31 outdoor community swimming pools that recently reverted to weekend operations at the conclusion of the festive season.

    City Ombud advises of festive office closures

    City Ombud advises of festive office closures

    09 December 2025

    The City’s Ombud advises residents of office closures during the festive seaso

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    05 December 2025

    Ensure all bins are placed out for servicing as early as possible, as reduced peak traffic over this period means crews travel quickly on their routes.

    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.

    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.

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    Cape Town launches Safety Plan ahead of record festive deployment

    18 November 2025

    The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

    14 November 2025

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

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 6 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 6 November 2025

    02 November 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    24 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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

    18 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    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.

    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. .

    Adjusted summer operating hours at Atlantis, Kommetjie drop-off sites

    Adjusted summer operating hours at Atlantis, Kommetjie drop-off sites

    29 September 2025

    The City continuously monitors how our facilities are used to ensure that resources are deployed responsibl

    Waste services continue on Heritage Day

    Waste services continue on Heritage Day

    22 September 2025

    Residents are advised that refuse collection services will continue as normal on Wednesday, 24 September, which is Heritage Day.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    14 September 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’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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    07 September 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 1 to 4 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 1 to 4 September 2025

    31 August 2025

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

    Match day guide: Springboks vs Australia at DHL Stadium

    Match day guide: Springboks vs Australia at DHL Stadium

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town is rolling out an expanded free Park & Ride service this Saturday 23 August 2025

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    12 August 2025

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    Game day logistics for Springboks vs Barbarians

    Game day logistics for Springboks vs Barbarians

    24 June 2025

    A massive turnout is expected at DHL Stadium for the historic rugby match.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    20 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Update on waste collection services for Youth Day

    Update on waste collection services for Youth Day

    13 June 2025

    Residents are advised that refuse collection services will continue as normal on Monday, 16 June, Youth Day.

    Update on waste services on upcoming public holidays

    Update on waste services on upcoming public holidays

    14 April 2025

    Residents are reminded that refuse collection services are planned to continue as normal

    Pools and beaches at the ready for the school holiday

    Pools and beaches at the ready for the school holiday

    22 March 2025

    City's beaches and pools is ready for the upcoming school holiday

    Tap out extortion in informal settlements

    Tap out extortion in informal settlements

    11 March 2025

    Taps and toilets are part of the basic services provided by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate through its Informal Settlement and Basic Services (ISBS) branch.

    Early closure of drop-off sites until further notice

    Early closure of drop-off sites until further notice

    05 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management Directorate would like to inform residents that, effective immediately, the majority of waste drop-off sites across the city will close at 18:00 daily until further notice. Killarney, De Grendel, Wynberg, Mitchells Plain, Woodstock and Delft will continue operating as per normal hours.

    Traffic Fine Roadshow drives to Parow

    Traffic Fine Roadshow drives to Parow

    28 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service, in collaboration with Municipal Courts, Revenue Services, and other key departments, will host its annual public roadshow at the Parow Civic Centre, corner of Voortrekker and Talent Streets, Parow.

    Duo nabbed for warrants and fines totalling nearly R400 000

    Duo nabbed for warrants and fines totalling nearly R400 000

    03 February 2025

    The City's enforcements agencies report on weekly successes

    City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

    City reminds residents to do business online this busy December

    20 December 2024

    The City’s Customer Interaction Centres are usually busier over the festive period as many residents choose this period to pay their municipal accounts, renew licence discs and attend to other urgent business

    Beacon Valley park upgraded

    Beacon Valley park upgraded

    19 December 2024

    The park upgrade aims to create a safer, more accessible and enjoyable space for residents, particularly during the upcoming summer holiday period.

    Contact Centre operating hours adjusted for festive season

    Contact Centre operating hours adjusted for festive season

    17 December 2024

    ​The City wants to remind residents that the Contact Centre operating hours for accounts and general inquiries have been adjusted for the festive season from yesterday, 16 December 2024 to 6 January 2025

    Contact Centre operating hours adjusted for festive season

    Contact Centre operating hours adjusted for festive season

    12 December 2024

    The Contact Centre’s operating hours for accounts and general enquiries will be adjusted in line with historically lower call volumes in the evenings and over weekends during the festive season

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2024

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2024

    11 December 2024

    Residents must please ensure that their bins are placed out for servicing on time as the reduction in traffic typically experienced over this period means crews travel quickly on their respective routes

    City Customer Office festive closures

    City Customer Office festive closures

    09 December 2024

    Residents are also urged to settle their municipal accounts using one of many online options during this period for an accurate, efficient and secure payment process

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    37 Community pools set to reopen for summer

    37 Community pools set to reopen for summer

    05 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is reopening community swimming pools in a phased approach.

    Driving Licence Testing Centres: festive season hours

    Driving Licence Testing Centres: festive season hours

    14 November 2024

    The public is also reminded that the Somerset West DLTC is now operating from the 1st floor of the Strand Municipal Building, on the corner of Main and Fagan Streets.

    Sea Point swimming pool closed for maintenance

    Sea Point swimming pool closed for maintenance

    14 September 2024

    A routine inspection detected a sinkhole, created by a collapsed water line.

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