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    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    27 July 2026

    These roadworks in Durbanville and Bellville are a vital investment in maintaining a safe, reliable and resilient road network

    Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

    Rare rainfall event tops up Cape Town dams to 70,8% in just one week

    22 May 2026

    Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event

    City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter

    City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter

    15 May 2026

    Our waste collection teams have shown incredible dedication and resilience, working through challenging conditions to ensure that services continue

    Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

    Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

    11 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.

    Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

    Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

    07 May 2026

    ​The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    04 May 2026

    Resurfacing of roads in Triangle Farm, Bellville

    Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

    Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

    17 April 2026

    According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light to moderate showers until Sunday.

    City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

    City provides update on roadworks along Hout Bay Main Road

    26 March 2026

    The City's Roads Infrastructure Management team is currently doing permanent pothole repairs

    Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

    Roadworks under way on a section of Voortrekker Road in Kraaifontein

    16 March 2026

    Motorists and residents are advised to plan their routes accordingly and to follow traffic signage as well as exercise caution around the construction area

    Road rehabilitation works in Stikland Bellville

    Road rehabilitation works in Stikland Bellville

    12 January 2026

    Road rehabilitation works along La Belle Road between Strand Road and Willow Street in Stikland, Bellville.

    Resurfacing of roads in Belhar, Bellville South and Montana

    Resurfacing of roads in Belhar, Bellville South and Montana

    06 November 2025

    The City is carrying out this routine maintenance work to ensure that we keep Cape Town moving on good quality roads

    Resurfacing of roads in Somerset West

    Resurfacing of roads in Somerset West

    29 October 2025

    The City will be working on the following roads in Somerset West

    Acting Mayor conducts oversight visits to flood-affected informal settlements

    Acting Mayor conducts oversight visits to flood-affected informal settlements

    08 July 2025

    Alderman Eddie Andrews’s visits formed part of ongoing oversight efforts following the heavy rainfall seen in the City over the past two weeks.

    Fire and Rescue responds to 236 accidents in 10 days

    Fire and Rescue responds to 236 accidents in 10 days

    07 July 2025

    The Fire and Rescue Service responded to 162 motor vehicle accidents and 74 accidents

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    02 July 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

    City’s Call Centre blankets winter woes

    City’s Call Centre blankets winter woes

    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.

    Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

    Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

    26 June 2025

    Experience has shown that consistent rainfall and/or periods of heavy downpours cause the water table level to rise

    Heavy rainfall and flash flooding affecting multiple areas across the City

    Heavy rainfall and flash flooding affecting multiple areas across the City

    25 June 2025

    Cape Town is currently experiencing heavy rainfall which has resulted in the temporary flooding of low-lying areas

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    Disaster Risk Management blown away by 200% increase in weather-related incidents

    14 March 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre works to mitigate the risk of weather or man-made impacts, and to drive any response in the wake of such impacts.

    Roadworks in Macassar on the go

    Roadworks in Macassar on the go

    03 March 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents and road users of roadworks along Macassar Road, between Sandvlei Road and the N2 bridge interchange in Macassar

    Resurfacing of roads under way in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    Resurfacing of roads under way in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    07 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users and businesses of roadworks along various roads in Bothasig and Monte Vista

    Roadworks along Hospital Bend

    Roadworks along Hospital Bend

    16 January 2025

    The City would like to advise members of the public of intended road resurfacing along Hospital Bend.

    Resurfacing of various roads in Woodstock

    Resurfacing of various roads in Woodstock

    13 November 2024

    Roadworks along various roads in Woodstock from today, 13 November 2024 until Friday, 13 December 2024.

    Repair of the Marine Drive Link Bridge over FW De Klerk Boulevard in Woodstock

    Repair of the Marine Drive Link Bridge over FW De Klerk Boulevard in Woodstock

    04 November 2024

    The City is doing repairs to the Marine Drive Link Bridge over the FW de Klerk Boulevard in Woodstock until Wednesday, 6 November

    Waste delays expected due to inclement weather

    Waste delays expected due to inclement weather

    28 August 2024

    Residents are advised that refuse collection delays are expected for the rest of the week due to flooding.

    Motorists and residents advised to avoid flooded portion of Govan Mbeki Road in Crossroads

    Motorists and residents advised to avoid flooded portion of Govan Mbeki Road in Crossroads

    25 July 2024

    The City requests motorists and residents to avoid Govan Mbeki Road between Symphony Way and Klipfontein Road, due to flooding.

    City encourages expedited burials amid severe weather warning

    City encourages expedited burials amid severe weather warning

    25 July 2024

    During the last severe weather spell earlier this month, the City's Recreation and Parks Department facilitated 117 burials on the Saturday.

    UPDATE: Nooiensfontein missing persons search

    UPDATE: Nooiensfontein missing persons search

    22 July 2024

    ​City firefighters found a body this morning in the Kuilsriver area

    Near six-fold increase in vehicle accidents

    Near six-fold increase in vehicle accidents

    15 July 2024

    The inclement weather of the past week saw a downturn in arrests, from 333 to 201 – motor vehicle accidents, on the other hand, skyrocketed.

    City unpacks impact storm has on roads and stormwater system

    City unpacks impact storm has on roads and stormwater system

    12 July 2024

    'The storm we have faced this week, the volume and intensity of the rain is what has caused the damage across the metro and in some areas

    All City of Cape Town Nature Reserves closed due to weather

    All City of Cape Town Nature Reserves closed due to weather

    11 July 2024

    The decision to close off public facilities such as our nature reserves is not an easy one to take, but under the current weather conditions,

    Storm Related Road Closures and MyCiTi Impact

    Storm Related Road Closures and MyCiTi Impact

    11 July 2024

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to inform members of the public of delays across MyCiTi bus routes that are a result of the extreme weather conditions we are experiencing.

    City cautions on cemetery operations

    City cautions on cemetery operations

    11 July 2024

    The rainfall causes the water table level to rise, which then has the potential to impact operations, like digging graves, or reopening family graves.

    Refuse collection delays due to heavy rain

    Refuse collection delays due to heavy rain

    10 July 2024

    Flooding is hindering the movement and operation of waste compactors and collection teams throughout the city.

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    City teams working flat out on storm response

    09 July 2024

    Our frontline teams are out there serving Capetonians with great dedication and pride in these difficult storm conditions.

    Rain, strong winds could lead to increased electricity service requests

    Rain, strong winds could lead to increased electricity service requests

    02 July 2024

    Strong winds and heavy rain showers often lead to damaged infrastructure resulting in a high number of electricity service requests

    Good progress on upgrade to major Khayelitsha road

    Good progress on upgrade to major Khayelitsha road

    11 June 2024

    ​The City is currently resurfacing a 1,27km stretch along Japhta K Masemola Road between Baden Powell Drive and Cekeca Road in Makhaza, Khayelitsha

    City making steady progress with rehabilitation of Tafelberg Road

    City making steady progress with rehabilitation of Tafelberg Road

    07 June 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is making steady progress with the rehabilitation of Tafelberg Road.

    Give the accelerator a brake

    Give the accelerator a brake

    06 May 2024

    In the past week, the City's enforcement agencies made 408 arrests and issued 60 889 fines for various transgressions.

    Heavy weather caps a busy week for Safety and Security

    Heavy weather caps a busy week for Safety and Security

    08 April 2024

    It has been an incredibly busy week for our Directorate, particularly the emergency services.

    High winds and rain could lead to increased electricity service requests

    High winds and rain could lead to increased electricity service requests

    05 April 2024

    ​The South African Weather Service has issued an advisory outlining the potential for high winds and rain over the next few days

    Major road resurfacing project under way in Nomzamo and Strand

    Major road resurfacing project under way in Nomzamo and Strand

    27 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced a substantial multi-road resurfacing project in Strand and Nomzamo

    Road resurfacing in Belhar

    Road resurfacing in Belhar

    16 October 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises road users and businesses in the Belhar area of roadworks along Symphony Way, between Erica Drive and Stellenbosch Arterial.

    Steenbras River Gorge, Crystal Pools hiking trail, closed for this hiking season

    Steenbras River Gorge, Crystal Pools hiking trail, closed for this hiking season

    06 October 2023

    The storm over the long weekend of 24 September resulted in severe flooding of the Steenbras Nature Reserve and along Clarence Drive near Gordon's Bay.

    Month end emergency and enforcement statistics climb

    Month end emergency and enforcement statistics climb

    02 October 2023

    The City's Public Emergency and Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 2 396 incidents, nearly as many as the 2 671 recorded over the long weekend.

    City’s emergency and enforcement services put to the test

    City’s emergency and enforcement services put to the test

    26 September 2023

    ​In another incredibly busy weekend for the City’s Safety and Security Directorate, emergency calls reflected the impact of the inclement weather that affected thousands

    City attends to record-breaking 50 000 electricity service requests in June 2023

    City attends to record-breaking 50 000 electricity service requests in June 2023

    11 August 2023

    In June, the City’s teams attended to a record-breaking number of electricity service requests

    Weather related faults, load-shedding, secondary trips lead to increased service requests

    Weather related faults, load-shedding, secondary trips lead to increased service requests

    27 June 2023

    The City reminds residents to only use one reporting channel when reporting faults to the City so that delays in attending to duplicate service requests are avoided

    Some City cemetery operations impacted by adverse weather conditions

    Some City cemetery operations impacted by adverse weather conditions

    20 June 2023

    The Recreation and Parks Department is committed to providing access to burial services, despite these difficult circumstances.

    City attends to high volume of cold front related electricity service requests

    City attends to high volume of cold front related electricity service requests

    03 June 2023

    Storm and load-shedding related electricity outages are being experienced in areas across the city.

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