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    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    07 July 2026

    The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    City completes R 2,5 million Gugulethu electrification project

    03 July 2026

    The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    City completes electrification project at Langa Special Quarters

    17 June 2026

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    12 June 2026

    ​The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    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

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    City performs R2,3m electricity grid infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle

    04 June 2026

    The City’s Energy Directorate carried out electricity infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle, in the Strand where electricity kiosks and pole mounted sub stations were installed in the area

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    31 May 2026

    The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets.

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

    City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

    City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

    02 March 2026

    We are executing our city-wide MV maintenance and upgrade programme, reflecting our ongoing commitment to a reliable electricity grid and we will continue to invest in our infrastructure

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in some metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in some metro areas

    19 February 2026

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas continues

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas continues

    19 January 2026

    The City’s Energy Directorate will restart the testing of its geyser ripple-control systems..

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas extended

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas extended

    08 December 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate will continue the testing of its geyser ripple-control systems until Friday, 12 December 2025.

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    26 November 2025

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    City’s Energy teams reach new heights

    City’s Energy teams reach new heights

    10 November 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate has taken its operations to new heights with the acquisition of a new fleet of 37 vehicles for the 2025/26 financial year.

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    06 November 2025

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    Court adopts Cape Town’s proposals for timeous NERSA decisions

    Court adopts Cape Town’s proposals for timeous NERSA decisions

    02 November 2025

    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s adoption of the City’s proposals to impose new decision-making timelines on Nersa.

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Residents invited to open day about spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    28 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites the public to the Open Day about the community-driven draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Big Bay area.

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in Langverwacht, Kuils River area

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in Langverwacht, Kuils River area

    22 October 2025

    The City will be conducting testing of its geyser ripple-control systems.

    City’s Hazendal underground cabling project nearing completion

    City’s Hazendal underground cabling project nearing completion

    19 October 2025

    ​The City’s R9 million underground electricity cabling project in Hazendal is expected to be completed mid-November.

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    City advises of critical electricity supply maintenance in Crawford and Lansdowne

    City advises of critical electricity supply maintenance in Crawford and Lansdowne

    26 September 2025

    The City advises residents in Crawford and Lansdowne of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance

    City advises of critical Durbanville electricity work

    City advises of critical Durbanville electricity work

    16 September 2025

    The City advises consumers in Durbanville of an electricity supply interruption.

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    13 August 2025

    We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage

    City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Silvertown, Athlone

    City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Silvertown, Athlone

    09 July 2025

    The City advises residents in Silvertown of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance

    City launches Protect Your Power Campaign to tackle R62 million vandalism, theft crisis

    City launches Protect Your Power Campaign to tackle R62 million vandalism, theft crisis

    27 May 2025

    'The City has spent approximately R62 million this financial year on electricity infrastructure maintenance and replacement

    Energy teams fix 10 000+ streetlights in just 30 days

    Energy teams fix 10 000+ streetlights in just 30 days

    18 May 2025

    ​City energy teams attended to more than 10 000 streetlight-related requests.

    Upcoming property auction to unlock private sector investment

    Upcoming property auction to unlock private sector investment

    15 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town will host its latest property auction on Thursday, 29 May.

    Infrastructure investment: Parow electricity substation maintenance and upgrades

    Infrastructure investment: Parow electricity substation maintenance and upgrades

    29 April 2025

    The City’s Kohler substation maintenance work forms part of the City’s ongoing investment in our critical electricity infrastructure

    City advises of critical Surrey Estate, Heideveld electricity work

    City advises of critical Surrey Estate, Heideveld electricity work

    25 March 2025

    The City advises residents in Surrey Estate and Heideveld of electricity supply interruptions for essential infrastructure maintenance

    City advises of critical Heideveld electricity work

    City advises of critical Heideveld electricity work

    10 March 2025

    ​The City advises residents in Heideveld of electricity supply interruptions for essential infrastructure maintenance

    Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot

    Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot

    05 March 2025

    After the conclusion of a successful year-long electricity ‘wheeling’ pilot project, the City of Cape Town is opening its electricity grid to private electricity sales and trading.

    Cape Town secures R2,8 bn in finance for major electricity grid upgrades

    Cape Town secures R2,8 bn in finance for major electricity grid upgrades

    28 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town has secured R2,8 billion in development finance towards major electricity grid upgrades.

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in a few metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in a few metro areas

    26 February 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate will be conducting testing of its geyser ripple-control systems between 3 and 7 March 2025.

    City advises residents of critical emergency electricity work in parts of San Remo and Bayview

    City advises residents of critical emergency electricity work in parts of San Remo and Bayview

    24 February 2025

    The outage duration is an estimation and restoration could be delayed due to the complex nature of the infrastructure work.

    Reminder: planned critical electricity upgrades in Observatory and surrounds

    Reminder: planned critical electricity upgrades in Observatory and surrounds

    14 January 2025

    The work will be carried out overnight on Friday, 24 January 2025 from 20:00 to 08:00 on Saturday, 25 January 2025.

    Planned critical electricity upgrades in Observatory and surrounds

    Planned critical electricity upgrades in Observatory and surrounds

    06 January 2025

    The work will be carried out overnight on Friday, 24 January 2025 from 20:00 to 08:00 on Saturday, 25 January 2025.

    Weekend overnight critical electricity upgrades in Area South

    Weekend overnight critical electricity upgrades in Area South

    21 November 2024

    ​The City’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department advises residents of critical overhead infrastructure upgrades scheduled for the city’s Area South this weekend

    More than 3 300 streetlight-related requests fixed over 14 days

    More than 3 300 streetlight-related requests fixed over 14 days

    14 November 2024

    I am so proud of the progress that has been made with improving our turnaround times for resolving streetlight-related faults

    City advises of new date for critical electricity work in Area South, no supply disruption expected

    City advises of new date for critical electricity work in Area South, no supply disruption expected

    31 October 2024

    It is important to note that residents will have electricity supply while the work is being carried out

    City Energy Directorate is top metro performer in SA

    City Energy Directorate is top metro performer in SA

    29 October 2024

    The City’s management of the implementation of the national prepaid meter software update programme, finishing the updates well ahead of the national November 2024 deadline

    Reminder: City advises of critical electricity infrastructure upgrade in Area South

    Reminder: City advises of critical electricity infrastructure upgrade in Area South

    23 October 2024

    CANCELLED: Residents in Area South are advised that planned critical electricity infrastructure upgrade work which was to take place this weekend has been cancelled due to upcoming inclement weather and the impact wet windy weather has on performing electrical work safely. The City will advise residents regarding the new date for the work in due course.

    City advises of critical electricity infrastructure upgrade in Area South

    City advises of critical electricity infrastructure upgrade in Area South

    17 October 2024

    CANCELLED: Residents in Area South are advised that planned critical electricity infrastructure upgrade work which was to take place this weekend has been cancelled due to upcoming inclement weather and the impact wet windy weather has on performing electrical work safely. The City will advise residents regarding the new date for the work in due course.

    City upskilling workers via Adult Education and Training programme

    City upskilling workers via Adult Education and Training programme

    11 October 2024

    On Thursday, 10 October 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate hosted its annual Adult Education and Training (AET) Reading Competition at the Durbanville Library

    Reminder: City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Observatory and surrounds

    Reminder: City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Observatory and surrounds

    26 September 2024

    The City’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department reminds residents in parts of Observatory, Salt River and Woodstock of infrastructure maintenance taking place in the area.

     City advises of critical electricity maintenance in parts of Rocklands Mitchells Plain on 27 September

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in parts of Rocklands Mitchells Plain on 27 September

    21 September 2024

    Please note that the outage duration is an estimation and restoration could be delayed due to the complex nature of the infrastructure wor

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Observatory and surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Observatory and surrounds

    16 September 2024

    ​The City’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department advises residents in parts of Observatory, Salt River and Woodstock of infrastructure maintenance taking place in the area.

    Threats against City electricity meter staff and contractors appear politically driven

    Threats against City electricity meter staff and contractors appear politically driven

    11 September 2024

    The City treats the emerging threats against City staff and contractors performing their official duties in these areas as unacceptable

    Reminder: City advises of upcoming critical electricity work in San Remo and Bayview

    Reminder: City advises of upcoming critical electricity work in San Remo and Bayview

    05 September 2024

    ​The City’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department would like to inform residents in parts of San Remo and Bayview of critical electricity maintenance to a substation in the area

    City advises of upcoming critical electricity work in Strandfontein

    City advises of upcoming critical electricity work in Strandfontein

    02 September 2024

    Our teams will work as quickly as possible to complete all work within the 09:00 to 16:00 communicated time

    JET Municipal Conference: Cape Town shares insights on green energy transition successes

    JET Municipal Conference: Cape Town shares insights on green energy transition successes

    30 August 2024

    JET municipal financing is one of the crucial levers required to unlock the full potential of South Africa's growing renewable energy ecosystem.

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