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    Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

    Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

    29 March 2026

    With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    20 February 2026

    Alongside routine maintenance and repairs, specialised teams conduct targeted visual leak detection inspections on water pipes throughout the city.

    Protecting every drop: City interventions are reducing water losses

    Protecting every drop: City interventions are reducing water losses

    19 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues its efforts to reduce water losses through focused daily operations.

    Have your say and help shape the City's Water Conservation and Demand Management Strategy

    Have your say and help shape the City's Water Conservation and Demand Management Strategy

    16 May 2025

    As Cape Town continues to grow, it is essential to secure the long-term balance between available water resources and water demand.

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    23 April 2025

    This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

    ‘Leak busters’ save almost 4 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save almost 4 million litres of water a day

    03 October 2024

    During the 2023/2024 financial year, they inspected 5 551 km of the network and successfully identified 926 leaks.

    Cape Town launches R120bn infrastructure portfolio for economic growth

    Cape Town launches R120bn infrastructure portfolio for economic growth

    02 February 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has launched the City’s R120 billion infrastructure portfolio, which is set to form the foundation for economic growth in the city over 10 years

    Residents reminded to use water wisely leading up to summer

    Residents reminded to use water wisely leading up to summer

    03 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate advises residents to be more cautious about their water usage as the current rainfall is noticeably lower than the previous hydrological year.

    City advises of supply disruption in Eindhoven, Roosendal, Voorbrug, Leiden, N2 Gateway, Blikkiesdorp and The Hague in Delft

    City advises of supply disruption in Eindhoven, Roosendal, Voorbrug, Leiden, N2 Gateway, Blikkiesdorp and The Hague in Delft

    22 June 2022

    This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s reticulation maintenance programme

    R3,2bn Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade under way

    R3,2bn Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade under way

    30 September 2021

    The first phase of the total R3,2 billion upgrade of the Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), which has been treating wastewater for 100 years, is progressing well.

    City invests R62m to secure water by clearing invasive alien plants

    City invests R62m to secure water by clearing invasive alien plants

    01 April 2021

    Cityt invest R62 million to alien invasive plants.

    Cape Town scoops major water award in Paris

    Cape Town scoops major water award in Paris

    15 December 2015

    Cape Town’s Water Conservation and Water Demand Management Programme wins major award at the 2015 C40 Cities Awards in Paris.

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