City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

31 July 2026

The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur

New permanent MyCiTi stops to be constructed in Woodstock and Hout Bay

29 July 2026

The new facilities will include passenger shelters and improvements to the surrounding pedestrian infrastructure

Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

24 July 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

Killarney Drop-off resumes full operations

17 July 2026

The City of Cape Town is pleased to advise residents that the Killarney Community Recycling Centre, formerly known as the Killarney Drop-off facility, will resume full operations.

Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

17 July 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

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

City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

10 July 2026

As part of its project plan for the funding from the City, FORHB undertook various key activities

City clamping down on illegal building work

02 July 2026

The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

18 June 2026

The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity

‘Wine and dine’ bust caps another busy week of enforcement

08 June 2026

What started out as drinking in public turned into a sizeable crayfish bust for Law Enforcement officers

City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

27 May 2026

The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

20 May 2026

Cape Town Junior City Council elects Junior Mayor, executive

Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

17 May 2026

Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

15 May 2026

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

10 May 2026

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

Selected drop-off facilities reopen to commercial garden waste

06 May 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has reopened Hout Bay and Prince George Drive Community Recycling Centres

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

Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

04 May 2026

We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

01 May 2026

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

Annual maintenance of dune projects on its way

30 April 2026

Dune rehabilitation is the most cost-effective and pragmatic approach to protect and rehabilitate ecosystems and ecological infrastructure

Planned water supply maintenance for 28 to 30 April 2026

27 April 2026

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

Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026

20 April 2026

​The City of Cape Town invites residents, stakeholders and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on coastal water discharge

City launches new electricity depot boosting services, response times

20 April 2026

The official opening of the City’s brand-new state-of-the-art electricity depot in Hout Bay marks a major step forward

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

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

Food containers and coffee cups dominate Carbon Smart Beach Clean-Up

09 April 2026

Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.

Thrilling finish to 37th Bayhill Premier Cup

07 April 2026

The competition kicked off on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at Erica Park Stadium in Belhar with the group stages.

Imizamo Yethu gets sanitation boost with new flush toilets and taps

07 April 2026

An investment of R1,8 million went into improving sanitation in Imizamo Yethu, where ageing, vandalised and misused infrastructure had reached the end of its lifespan

Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

30 March 2026

​Work to upgrade and modernise ageing water and sewer infrastructure is progressing steadily across Cape Town

City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

30 March 2026

​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

Wynberg and Hout Bay Drop-off facilities temporarily closed for garden greens

27 March 2026

Hout Bay and Wynberg Drop-off facilities are unable to accept garden waste until further notice.

City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

26 March 2026

The City's Roads Infrastructure Management team is currently doing permanent pothole repairs

City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

24 March 2026

The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping

City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

24 March 2026

We aim to complete the road surfacing and the installation of stormwater infrastructure along these unmade roads in Hout Bay and Noordhoek by the end of June

Cape Town leading the way with public transport

17 March 2026

The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.

City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

05 March 2026

​The City is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming PSHB information sessions

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.

Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

02 March 2026

Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

Public invited to the upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

16 February 2026

The next quarterly meeting of the City’s Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on coastal water discharge will be held on Friday, 20 February 2026.

City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

09 February 2026

Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

08 January 2026

The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

17 December 2025

Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets.

Borer beetle pest confirmed in Cape Town CBD and Hout Bay

15 December 2025

A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

14 December 2025

Cape Town is heading into another week with major cultural, music and sporting events scheduled across the Mother City.

Second round of Water and Sanitation grant funding now open

12 December 2025

The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.

Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

28 November 2025

The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

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.

Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfalls

16 November 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the last quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) for the year on Friday, 21 November 2025. This session will focus on the permit conditions governing the marine outfalls at Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Green Point.

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.

Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

23 October 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year