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02 August 2026
Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements
31 July 2026
The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November
30 July 2026
We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government
07 July 2026
The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.
03 July 2026
The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements
01 July 2026
New traffic signals have been installed at the intersection of Old Oak Road and Melina Street to assist with traffic calming and management in the area.
21 June 2026
The first red MyCiTi bus lanes cast along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project
10 June 2026
The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149
03 June 2026
The City's digital channels continue to play an increasingly important role in customer service delivery
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.
15 April 2026
The City’s Energy teams attended to 8 532 streetlight-related service requests between 26 February and 25 March 2026
09 April 2026
The City’s streetlight and high mast repair and maintenance interventions form part of our broader strategy to improve service delivery and to protect our essential infrastructure in high risk areas
23 March 2026
Theft, vandalism, and illegal electricity connections remain the primary drivers of electricity infrastructure faults and outages
22 March 2026
20 March 2026
The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.
19 March 2026
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined
12 March 2026
Macassar forms part of the City of Cape Town’s streetlight infrastructure maintenance and upgrading programme aimed at ensuring that infrastructure is repaired, maintained and upgraded where necessary.
19 February 2026
I am immensely proud and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our technical teams throughout the busy festive peak period.
17 February 2026
The City maintains a network of over 245 000 streetlights across the metro
31 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025
14 December 2025
The City will continue its ‘Don’t be a Creep’ campaign through the festive season when traffic volumes intensify
11 December 2025
The City would like to remind all residents and those planning to visit the Strand beachfront over the festive season that the section of Strand beach known as Mosterd’s Bay (between the Strand swimming pool and Norman Road) will be closed
04 December 2025
The City’s Energy Directorate recently visited Delft to assess public lighting challenges.
03 December 2025
It was a joy to join thousands of Langa residents to celebrate the switching on of the festive lights right in the heart of Langa for the first time.
01 December 2025
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Capetonians showed amazing unity and Christmas spirit, with more than 100 000 festival-goers attending the Festive Lights Switch-on across the Grand Parade
26 November 2025
The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.
25 November 2025
The City of Cape Town is gearing up for exciting festive light switch-on events in both Langa and Mitchells Plain this December.
24 November 2025
As Cape Town prepares for the peak summer and holiday season, our teams remain dedicated to fixing streetlight requests as fast as possible
23 November 2025
The City of Cape Town’s flagship event, the Festive Lights Switch-On, is taking place a week from today on Sunday, 30 November 2025 on the Grand Parade.
11 November 2025
As the City prepares to welcome the festive season, audiences can look forward to one of the most anticipated highlights of this year’s Festive Lights Switch-On - a special musical tribute.
31 October 2025
City teams visited the Atlantis area where new streetlights are being installed.
City announces artist line-up ahead of the Festive Lights Switch-On event
21 October 2025
Over the past year, we have invested a significant amount of resources to make streetlight repair and maintenance a stronger priority.
28 September 2025
1 October 2025 marks the start of Transport Month and the City will be shining the light on road safety
07 September 2025
The City’s energy teams attended to more than 41 000 streetlight requests
05 September 2025
The installation of the new LED lights in areas where it is much needed brings significant benefits
30 July 2025
In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.
21 July 2025
The number of victims impacted by one drug user or dealer grows exponentially when we take into account the loved ones and neighbours who have to deal with the fall out of the abuse
City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a vibrant, water safety celebration at the Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool in the heart of the city.
17 July 2025
A major milestone has been reached for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence, with environmental authorisation now granted.
27 June 2025
This year’s increased winter rain has led to flooding, sewer overflows, blockages and an increased number of service requests from residents.
26 June 2025
The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26
05 June 2025
The City of Cape Town is making progress with its R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis
28 May 2025
The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed
22 May 2025
The City has a 25-year plan to retrofit all the streetlight fittings with energy efficient LEDs
16 April 2025
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis and the Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg visited Energy teams at a hot spot site in Scottsdene where streetlights were being attended to
06 April 2025
Statement by Chairperson of the Safety and Security Portfolio Committee, Councillor Mzwakhe Nqavashe.
30 March 2025
The Draft total 2025/26 Energy Budget shines the spotlight on enhanced service delivery.
27 March 2025
“Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26
12 March 2025
The City maintains more than 245 000 streetlights across the metro
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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