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    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    01 August 2026

    On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    City call centre handles nearly 272 000 customer interactions in May 2026

    City call centre handles nearly 272 000 customer interactions in May 2026

    03 June 2026

    The City's digital channels continue to play an increasingly important role in customer service delivery

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    20 April 2026

    ​The new Safety and Security functionality on the City App allows the public to log certain categories of by-law and policing incidents

    Recreation and Parks expands fleet with new cherry pickers

    Recreation and Parks expands fleet with new cherry pickers

    16 November 2025

    The Department currently operates more than 550 vehicles across the city, including LDVs, tractors, mowing trucks and grab trucks.

    Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

    Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

    01 July 2025

    An ambient air quality monitoring station is now in place to better monitor air quality around Milnerton Lagoon

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    25 April 2025

    Cellphone impounds dropped by 16% between July 2022 and June 2024

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    27 March 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme

    City App roadshow set to empower Lwandle residents

    City App roadshow set to empower Lwandle residents

    09 March 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys, visited the Lwandle Community Hall in Strand

    City proposes revised policy for public transport fares

    City proposes revised policy for public transport fares

    09 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town is proposing a revised fares policy for public transport services

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Bishop Lavis and Strand this week

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Bishop Lavis and Strand this week

    05 March 2025

    The City’s Customer Relations Department’s mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically

    City highlights Cape Town’s opportunities at Africa Tech Festival

    City highlights Cape Town’s opportunities at Africa Tech Festival

    14 November 2024

    This week, I had the pleasure of addressing delegates at the Africa Tech Festival, the continent’s biggest gathering of industry roleplayers.

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    Steps under way to secure baboon rangers for festive season, and beyond

    14 October 2024

    The CPBMJTT wants to thank affected communities for their ongoing support.

    Unlocking emergency services access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing persons

    Unlocking emergency services access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing persons

    30 September 2024

    The launch was the culmination of a commitment to find a mechanism to allow deaf or hard-of-hearing persons to report an emergency.

    Dial-a-Ride goes cashless, new app and online platform to ease bookings

    Dial-a-Ride goes cashless, new app and online platform to ease bookings

    25 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has signed a new six-year contract with HG Travelling Services to operate the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service for those who cannot make use of conventional public transport

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    31 January 2024

    As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.

    Cape Town investing in tech, new vehicles and more teams to bring down sewer spills

    Cape Town investing in tech, new vehicles and more teams to bring down sewer spills

    12 September 2023

    A new mobile application is enabling quicker sewer spill responsiveness in Cape Town

    Download the City App to get instant updates

    Download the City App to get instant updates

    19 July 2023

    ​The City has launched its first service-related municipal app under the banner of the City of Cape Town

    Let’s ACT: City, UCT launches app to encourage sustainable lifestyle changes

    Let’s ACT: City, UCT launches app to encourage sustainable lifestyle changes

    15 March 2023

    ​The City, in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT) and funded by the European Union, today, 15 March 2023, launched Climate Campaigners

    Milnerton High Voltage electricity maintenance under way

    Milnerton High Voltage electricity maintenance under way

    08 June 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department carried out critical maintenance and upgrades to High Voltage electricity infrastructure in Milnerton

    Routine maintenance ensures reliable energy supply

    Routine maintenance ensures reliable energy supply

    18 May 2022

    The City carries out critical routine maintenance on a daily basis in areas across the metro to ensure reliable supply to residents.

    Langa, siyeza – we are coming

    Langa, siyeza – we are coming

    17 May 2022

    The mobile office service is in keeping with our commitment to excellence in customer service delivery

    New City load-shedding app to enlighten customers with real time info

    New City load-shedding app to enlighten customers with real time info

    14 April 2022

    The City's load-shedding mobile app is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

    Fairy tale ending as nearly 3 000 overdue items returned to City libraries

    Fairy tale ending as nearly 3 000 overdue items returned to City libraries

    07 April 2022

    South African Library Week is a highlight on our calendar for many reasons

    City libraries dance to a different tune for SA Library week

    City libraries dance to a different tune for SA Library week

    10 March 2022

    South African Library Week is a celebration of our intellectual and literacy heritage

    Business Hub heads to Mitchells Plain to support entrepreneurs and businesses

    Business Hub heads to Mitchells Plain to support entrepreneurs and businesses

    17 June 2021

    healthy business ecosystem in communities is good for local residents and the broader Cape Town landscape.

    Mobile Business Hub is where the rubber hits the road to help SMMEs and entrepreneurs

    Mobile Business Hub is where the rubber hits the road to help SMMEs and entrepreneurs

    25 May 2021

    The mobile help desk, an extension of The Business Hub, first took to the road in March this year to assist businesses and entrepreneurs in their communities.

    Neighbourhood watches invited to participate in  mobile app survey

    Neighbourhood watches invited to participate in mobile app survey

    29 January 2021

    The NW app survey released last week, was sent to those neighbourhood watches using WhatsApp and Telegram platforms in their daily operations.

    COVID-19 ADVISORY: Please expect COVID-19 to affect basic services, City operations, office closures

    COVID-19 ADVISORY: Please expect COVID-19 to affect basic services, City operations, office closures

    13 December 2020

    The City will do its best to update service offerings and COVID-19 impacts as fast as possible. Customers are encouraged to make use of the City’s telephonic and online services.

    City extends assistance to Neighbourhood Watches with planned mobile app

    City extends assistance to Neighbourhood Watches with planned mobile app

    27 August 2020

    The City of Cape Town provides support, training and equipment to NWs through the Neighbourhood Watch Support Programme established in 2008

    Update on refuse collection delays in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    Update on refuse collection delays in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    02 June 2020

    ​Residents who live in areas serviced by the Kuils River Collections Depot are advised they can still expect delays in refuse collection this week.

    No refuse collection this week in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    No refuse collection this week in areas serviced by Kuils River Collections Depot

    26 May 2020

    The City would like to inform residents who live in areas serviced by the Kuils River Collections Depot that their refuse will not be collected this week.

    City continues to make operations more resilient in light of continued load-shedding

    City continues to make operations more resilient in light of continued load-shedding

    10 March 2020

    With ongoing Eskom load-shedding, the City continues to implement strategies to reduce the impact of load-shedding on its operations where possible.

    City’s mobile office to visit Brooklyn, Lotus River, Ottery and Ferness Estate

    City’s mobile office to visit Brooklyn, Lotus River, Ottery and Ferness Estate

    05 March 2020

    This way the City is bringing its services to residents, and affording them the opportunity to enquire and to solve issues without having to spend time and money on transport.

    City’s mobile housing office driving to an area near you

    City’s mobile housing office driving to an area near you

    04 March 2020

    The mobile office aims to bring the services of a traditional housing office closer to tenants who are living in the City’s rental units across the metro

    Commuters embrace the MyCiTi mobile app

    Commuters embrace the MyCiTi mobile app

    23 February 2020

    The live updates makes it easier for passengers to get around, and to plan ahead

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