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    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    08 July 2026

    ​The project forms part of a road-widening scheme and aligns with the City’s Congestion Management Strategy.

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    03 July 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

    Attendance up nearly 50% at City libraries’ career expos

    Attendance up nearly 50% at City libraries’ career expos

    29 June 2026

    ​Career expos at City libraries during the first half of the year drew a record turnout of 6 355 young people

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City reminds of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    17 June 2026

    ​The City reminds residents of Plumstead and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city

    City attends to almost 5 000 service requests from severe power infrastructure damage, outages across the city

    12 May 2026

    ​The City’s Electricity teams remain on the ground, attending to approximately 4 800 outstanding service requests received since yesterday morning.

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    05 May 2026

    The City advises residents of Plumstead, Wynberg and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    Cape Town hits halfway mark in conventional water meter upgrade

    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

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    20 April 2026

    Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    24 March 2026

    ​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    Chess@Libraries delivers bold moves

    25 October 2025

    The Chess@Libraries initiative is a collaboration between the City’s Library and Information Services Department and the Western Cape Chess Federation.

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    12 October 2025

    According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

    Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

    Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

    07 August 2025

    Repair work on two sections of the Southfield Canal was initiated by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate in June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 31 May to 5 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 31 May to 5 June 2025

    30 May 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

    Popular debating competition returns to Southfield library

    17 April 2025

    City's Southfield library hosts debating competition for learners

    City helps Neighbourhood Watches see into the future

    City helps Neighbourhood Watches see into the future

    12 February 2025

    City provides support to Neighbourhood Watches

    Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

    Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

    21 January 2025

    From mid-November 2024, the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has been actively reinstating pavements, driveways and road curbs across the City.

    Zeekoe forum committed to improving inland water quality

    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 pipes in more proactive replacements

    City pipes in more proactive replacements

    23 October 2024

    More than 40 000m of water and sewer pipes have already been replaced from July to September

    More than 26 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    More than 26 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    23 September 2024

    A total of 26 409m of pipes - 7 104m of water pipes and 19 305m of sewer pipes - were replaced during July and August 2024.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 15 August

    Planned water supply maintenance from 11 to 15 August

    08 August 2024

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

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

    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.

    City installs waste interceptors at Princess Vlei and other waterways

    City installs waste interceptors at Princess Vlei and other waterways

    24 July 2024

    ​The City achieved one of its top priorities, to combat water pollution during the 2023/2024 financial year, by installing eight waste interceptors in rivers and waterways across the city.

    Library leaders step up

    Library leaders step up

    12 July 2024

    The 21 librarians completed the Strengthening Innovative Library Leaders (SILL) training programme.

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    04 July 2024

    During April and May 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully replaced just over 8 652m of water pipes.

    City libraries get back into coding action

    City libraries get back into coding action

    01 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s libraries are getting in on the coding action once again

    Mission completed

    Mission completed

    27 June 2024

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced six valves along the Cape Flats water network

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    25 June 2024

    ​The proactive essential maintenance on the Cape Flats water network is progressing well as the City’s transversal efforts are more than 38 hours into the three-day operation

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    21 June 2024

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

    What you need to know: 72-hour disruption for maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    What you need to know: 72-hour disruption for maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    20 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will undertake a 72-hour operation from Monday, 24 June, until Wednesday, 26 June, which will affect the Cape Flats. This will result in several areas having no water during this time.

    Libraries career expos are one for the books

    Libraries career expos are one for the books

    08 June 2024

    ​Career expos at the City of Cape Town’s libraries are a hit

    Last call to have your say on proposed one way road conversions in the northern and southern regions

    Last call to have your say on proposed one way road conversions in the northern and southern regions

    27 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to invite community members in the northern and southern regions of Cape Town to comment on proposed one-way road conversions in their respective areas.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 27 to 30 May

    Planned water supply maintenance from 27 to 30 May

    24 May 2024

    ​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 from 20 to 23  May

    Planned water supply maintenance from 20 to 23 May

    19 May 2024

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    City close to meeting its target of replacing 50 000m of water pipes

    City close to meeting its target of replacing 50 000m of water pipes

    08 May 2024

    There is a buzz of activity in the city, with several sewer and water pipe replacement projects currently under way.

    Have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in the northern and southern regions

    Have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in the northern and southern regions

    07 May 2024

    One-way road conversions are a great tool in safeguarding road users in our communities.

    Brand-new water pipes set to reduce service disruptions for Southfield residents

    Brand-new water pipes set to reduce service disruptions for Southfield residents

    30 April 2024

    Some 1 140 metres of new uPVC pipes are currently being installed in Southfield as patrt of the City's R836,6 million water and sewer pipe replacement programme.

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    22 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has turned the final nuts and bolts on a new section of water pipe that was successfully installed in Parkwood. The team has been working tirelessly to replace this section of water pipe that leaked because of a vandalised valve on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue. This emergency work has resulted in a water supply disruption to areas in the south.

    Residents in the south advised of water disruption following leak in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood

    Residents in the south advised of water disruption following leak in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood

    21 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been alerted to a leak on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood. Read for more details including the list of affected areas.

    Debate teams give chapter and verse at local competition

    Debate teams give chapter and verse at local competition

    19 April 2024

    Debating is a popular extra-curricular activity at many schools.

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    City working hard to complete road repairs and resurfacing ahead of winter

    05 April 2024

    ​The City’s Road Infrastructure Management department has been working tirelessly to address road repairs since the end of last year, after the heavy rains

    Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    02 April 2024

    ​During January and February 2024, 4 129m of water pipes and 10 311m of sewer pipes were replaced City-wide as part of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive pipe replacement programme.

    Have your say on traffic calming measures in the southern region

    Have your say on traffic calming measures in the southern region

    28 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites community members in the southern region of Cape Town to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in their respective areas.

    Residents to comment on proposed upgrade of De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection

    Residents to comment on proposed upgrade of De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection

    17 March 2024

    We would like to consult the community and get their insights on our proposals to upgrade the De Waal Road, Kendal Road (M38), and Main Road (M4) intersection in Diep River

    Additional planned water supply maintenance: 11 - 15 December 2023

    Additional planned water supply maintenance: 11 - 15 December 2023

    09 December 2023

    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: 11 - 15 December 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance: 11 - 15 December 2023

    08 December 2023

    ​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: 5 - 8 December 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance: 5 - 8 December 2023

    05 December 2023

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

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

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