Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

30 July 2026

We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

30 July 2026

​The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future

Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

29 June 2026

In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

19 May 2026

The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

02 March 2026

Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

Lwandle residents encouraged to Bin it Don’t Block it

22 January 2026

Water and Sanitation teams visited the Lwandle community during December 2025 to reinforce the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message following a sharp increase in sewer blockages.

Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

15 January 2026

The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

Don’t fall into the ‘grease trap’

27 November 2025

As part of the City of Cape Town’s summer readiness efforts, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified inspections of grease traps at restaurants and food businesses to prevent sewer blockages and overflows.

R1,3 bn upgrade in the pipeline for Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works

21 November 2025

​Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend an Open Day at the Macassar New Civic Centre on Thursday, 27 November 2025

Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

07 November 2025

The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants

Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

04 November 2025

Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.

Partnership drives research to improve sanitation in Khayelitsha

18 September 2025

SACMST was among 11 organisations selected in May 2025 to receive support for local initiatives aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery

Sarepta residents urged to bin waste, following spike in sewer blockages

29 August 2025

The City visited Sarepta, Kuils River, to share the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message in response to a spike in sewer blockages and overflows in the area.

R100 000 reward for information on Swartklip Road Pump Station attack

22 August 2025

The City strongly condemns the deliberate vandalism of the Swartklip Road Pump Station in Tafelsig, which has left the facility completely inoperable. This will result in sewer overflows in the area.

One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

17 August 2025

​During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos

Join the City’s Quarterly Permit Advisory Forum on Marine Outfalls

13 August 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) on Friday, 22 August 2025

​Have your say on the Faure New Water Scheme feasibility study

04 August 2025

The Faure New Water Scheme is one of the key drivers of the City’s New Water Programme

City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

31 July 2025

Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.

Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

24 July 2025

​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

14 July 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

Major infrastructure upgrades progressing to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality

13 June 2025

Infrastructure upgrades, enhanced maintenance and improved environmental monitoring will help restore water quality in the Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding areas.

Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

05 June 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.

An SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and counting

05 June 2025

​The City of Cape Town is making progress with its R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis

Dredging of Zeekoevlei to start in June

14 May 2025

The dredging of Zeekoevlei will commence in June 2025. The project team is making great progress with the preparations

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

City delivering real change

24 April 2025

Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

11 000kgs of waste removed from Dunoon sandtraps monthly

08 April 2025

Since 2023, the City’s sewer maintenance team has cleared 629 sewer blockages in Dunoon.

Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum holds inaugural meeting

07 April 2025

In 2024, the directorate compiled a comprehensive Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP).

Preparations under way for dredging of Zeekoevlei

25 March 2025

Zeekoevlei is located in the False Bay Nature Reserve, a Ramsar site of international importance for wetlands.

Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

06 March 2025

The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life.

Zandvliet WWTW produces significantly improved treated effluent quality

18 February 2025

The City invested R2 billion in upgrading and refurbishing the facility, enhancing its conventional activated sludge treatment module and introducing a state-of-the-art membrane treatment module

Help prevent sewer surprises this festive season

17 December 2024

​As the city warms up for summer, more people are out and about, and spaces such as our beaches become a hive of activity

Disa River Pump Station exposed due to ongoing misuse of sewer network

28 November 2024

With the festive season fast approaching, the City urges residents to help prevent sewer blockages by disposing of waste responsibly.

City releases Annual Inland Water Quality Report

26 November 2024

​The City of Cape Town has released its Annual Inland Water Quality Report for the period of 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2023

Zeekoe forum committed to improving inland water quality

13 November 2024

Collaborative efforts between community stakeholders and the City are key to improving inland water quality.

City rallies to manage Surge Season

06 November 2024

Parents are urged to watch for specific danger signs that necessitate prompt medical care from healthcare practitioners.

Team tackles multiple sewer blockages in Manenberg daily

15 October 2024

On average, about 20 sewer blockages are cleared daily in Manenberg, made possible by teams accompanied by Law Enforcement escorts.

City tackles excessive fat blocking sewers in Paarden Eiland

06 October 2024

For more than a week, the City’s Water and Sanitation teams have been battling to clear excessive fat that has blocked a section of sewer pipes in Paarden Eiland.

Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

01 October 2024

The King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC), located north of the N2 Freeway, offers prime access to key employment hubs, amenities, and residential areas.

City to consider all comments submitted on proposed changes to Municipal Planning By-law

06 September 2024

​The City of Cape Town published the proposed revised Municipal Planning By-law on 22 July 2024 for public comment.

Interventions on track to improve Milnerton Lagoon’s water quality

05 September 2024

Significant strides are being made to improve the water quality and environmental health of the Milnerton Lagoon.

Brand new high-tech trucks and vehicles added to Water and Sanitation’s fleet

02 September 2024

​Over R105 million was spent to purchase light motor vehicles, plant equipment and new specialised trucks as well as a mobile laboratory

Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works’ multi-billion rand upgrade on track

27 August 2024

The upgrades to the aeration and disinfection systems are also crucial to ensuring that the effluent discharged into the Black River meets environmental standards.

Catchment Management Forum to reinforce health of the Diep River

25 August 2024

The City joined the newly established Diep River Catchment Management Forum for a walk along the Diep River on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.

Cape Town’s R5bn budget set for water and sanitation investments

07 August 2024

Water and Sanitation's 2024/25 total budget of R18 billion for the upcoming financial year speaks volumes.

Help tackle illegal stormwater-to-sewer headache

27 July 2024

Recent unprecedented rain has seen the City’s dam levels increase to over 99%. This excessive rain has also been putting strain on the sewer and wastewater systems because of the extra stormwater entering the pipes, and contributing to sewer overflows. City teams are continuing with proactive measures, which were also implemented leading up to winter, to help reduce sewer blockages and overflows. Residents can also help prevent stormwater from entering the sewers illegally.

Plans on the table for sustainable future of marine outfalls

04 June 2024

​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate wants to inform the public of long-term future potential alternatives for treating effluent discharged from the marine outfalls at Green Point, Camps Bay and Hout Bay.