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    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    20 April 2026

    City clinics are taking delivery of nearly 18 500 doses of vaccine – by 24 April, all facilities should have stock

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    15 April 2026

    The Athlone Library is offering limited services after it was burgled two weekends in a row.

    Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update

    Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update

    11 February 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today met with National Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, at District Six and received an update from project teams on the restitution project

    District Six’s Chapel Street project on track

    District Six’s Chapel Street project on track

    10 February 2026

    ​The City is pleased to confirm that the Chapel Street upgrade project in District Six is on track to be completed by July this year.

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    Beat the heat with the City’s Cool Spaces pilot

    27 January 2026

    The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat.

    City celebrates major milestone as 270 new homes handed over in Bonteheuwel

    City celebrates major milestone as 270 new homes handed over in Bonteheuwel

    10 December 2025

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is proud to celebrate with the new homeowners of the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project

    Ward-based enforcement efforts kick into gear

    Ward-based enforcement efforts kick into gear

    04 December 2025

    The teams have arrested more than 200 suspects for various crimes and confiscated over 1 000 units of drugs.

    Beware of electricity festive season scammers

    Beware of electricity festive season scammers

    25 November 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate urges residents to be alert to electricity scams and encourages all Capetonians to be vigilant of individuals posing as City officials

    City’s Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

    City’s Energy Festival and Smart Living programmes join forces for a more sustainable future

    18 November 2025

    Five City libraries are taking part in areas identified as high heat zones across the metro.

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    30 October 2025

    This financial year, the City has provided 872 new portable flush toilets and attended to 1 790 maintenance activities across informal settlements.

    Community food gardens aim to uproot hunger

    Community food gardens aim to uproot hunger

    16 October 2025

    Today on World Food Day, Thursday, 16 October, the City’s Public Empowerment and Development Department and Western Cape Government’s Community Development Worker (CDW) Programme, launched the Food Gardens Project.

    Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    Have Your Say on safer, inclusive streets for Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    16 September 2025

    non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure along key corridors in Mitchells Plain and Strandfontein

    City welcomes opportunity for court determination on Dial-a-Ride constitutional and funding obligations

    City welcomes opportunity for court determination on Dial-a-Ride constitutional and funding obligations

    05 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town welcomes the opportunity for the Western Cape High Court to assess the constitutional and funding obligations regarding the Dial-a-Ride service

    Beware of Electricity WhatsApp scammers

    Beware of Electricity WhatsApp scammers

    28 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Department warns residents about a new electricity scam and urges everyone to be vigilant of individuals posing as City officials.

    The Maths forcing Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride shift

    The Maths forcing Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride shift

    22 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town acknowledges the concerns raised about the upcoming changes to the Dial-a-Ride service

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

    20 August 2025

    ​The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.

    R8,4 bn human settlements budget for upgrading informal settlements, Council flats, serviced plots provision, subsidy housing

    R8,4 bn human settlements budget for upgrading informal settlements, Council flats, serviced plots provision, subsidy housing

    12 August 2025

    Over the next three years, we will see human settlements delivery against all odds

    We’re all ears: Help fight online misinformation, scams and blow the whistle

    We’re all ears: Help fight online misinformation, scams and blow the whistle

    23 June 2025

    ‘Our world is rapidly changing and technological advances bring opportunities and challenges

    Driven by delivery: Building our City of Hope through Human Settlements delivery

    Driven by delivery: Building our City of Hope through Human Settlements delivery

    16 May 2025

    Human Settlements grant funding goes directly into the communities who need it most and we will be doing so much more in the new financial year

    City gets communities moving for World Day for Physical Activity

    City gets communities moving for World Day for Physical Activity

    08 April 2025

    World Day for Physical Activity was observed on Sunday, 6 April 2025 – and the City showcased how it promotes active, healthy lifestyles for all ages.

    City plans to spend R8,3 bn on human settlements housing, informality and services

    City plans to spend R8,3 bn on human settlements housing, informality and services

    06 April 2025

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate plans to spend approximately R8,3 bn in capital and operational budget.

    ​Holiday cheer: New homes at City’s Gugulethu Infill project

    ​Holiday cheer: New homes at City’s Gugulethu Infill project

    11 December 2024

    It is always a joyous occasion to hand over homes to qualifying beneficiaries

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

    17 October 2024

    This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

    Several City departments service over 300 Lavender Hill residents in one day

    Several City departments service over 300 Lavender Hill residents in one day

    04 October 2024

    The Lavender Hill Community Centre was bustling with residents interacting with 55 City officials from departments

    Public housing maintenance focus: City visits Rusoord Cottages

    Public housing maintenance focus: City visits Rusoord Cottages

    23 September 2024

    Our maintenance days across the city are examples of our ongoing efforts to create a caring and inclusive community for all residents.

     Be alert of electricity scammers – verify with the City when in doubt

    Be alert of electricity scammers – verify with the City when in doubt

    21 July 2024

    A Sanddrift resident recently reported to the City that two scammers visited her home claiming to work for the City’s Electricity Department to check on electricity prepaid meters in the area.

    Boost for Bonteheuwel: Public housing officials carry out work at Apricot Place

    Boost for Bonteheuwel: Public housing officials carry out work at Apricot Place

    13 June 2024

    The City’s Public Housing maintenance and upgrades investment campaign was launched this year and we are boosting our efforts across the city

    Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

    Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

    05 June 2024

    City Health took delivery of 18 500 flu vaccines at the beginning of May.

     Taipei Liaison Office donates annual medical supplies, brings dignity to the vulnerable

    Taipei Liaison Office donates annual medical supplies, brings dignity to the vulnerable

    21 May 2024

    Today, the City of Cape Town has received another donation of much-needed medical equipment from the local Taipei Liaison Office. This marks over 12 years of invaluable support from our steadfast partnership.

    Celebrating the backbone of healthcare

    Celebrating the backbone of healthcare

    11 May 2024

    In commemoration of International Nurses’ Day on Sunday 12 May, the City tips its hat to the hundreds of nurses in its employ.

    Residents can have their say on proposed non-motorised transport infrastructure for various neighbourhoods across Cape Town

    Residents can have their say on proposed non-motorised transport infrastructure for various neighbourhoods across Cape Town

    03 May 2024

    Proposed Non-Motorised Transport infrastructure for various areas in CPT

    Electricity scammers: Rather be safe than sorry

    Electricity scammers: Rather be safe than sorry

    17 April 2024

    ​The City would like to warn residents of the latest electricity scam.

    Learn to swim splashes down at City pools

    Learn to swim splashes down at City pools

    07 April 2024

    More than 2 000 eager aqua fanatics across all ages have participated in water safety programmes at City swimming pools in recent months.

    City Health gets moving for World Physical Activity Day

    City Health gets moving for World Physical Activity Day

    05 April 2024

    City Health teamed up with Recreation and Parks to host an event for World Physical Activity Day at the Lentegeur Civic on Friday, 5 April 2024.

    Wellness walk promotes Lotus River community fitness

    Wellness walk promotes Lotus River community fitness

    18 March 2024

    The walk amplified our commitment to promoting an active lifestyle, fostering community engagement and encouraging recreation among residents

    City prepaid electricity meter update almost complete

    City prepaid electricity meter update almost complete

    12 March 2024

    ​The City’s prepaid electricity meter update is 95% complete, well ahead of the December 2024 deadline.

    Councillor Rob Quintas’s Welcome Address at Global Alliance of Cities for Road Safety

    Councillor Rob Quintas’s Welcome Address at Global Alliance of Cities for Road Safety

    05 March 2024

    I want to extend a warm welcome to the members of the Global Alliance of Cities for Road Safety in Cape Town.

    Officers and Neighbourhood Watch rescue elderly hijacked passenger

    Officers and Neighbourhood Watch rescue elderly hijacked passenger

    19 February 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Metro Police officers, along with members from a neighbourhood watch, rescued a passenger from a hijacked vehicle yesterday, minutes after the vehicle was taken

    City teams ready to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters

    City teams ready to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters

    16 January 2024

    ​All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated.

    Pensioner support application deadline extended to 30 November

    Pensioner support application deadline extended to 30 November

    14 November 2023

    ​All pensioners, 60 years and older, are encouraged to apply for financial support before the end of this month.

    City teams on standby to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters in Somerset West, Helderberg areas

    City teams on standby to assist customers update prepaid electricity meters in Somerset West, Helderberg areas

    02 November 2023

    The City is in the final stretch of its electricity meter software upgrade programme with 93% of prepaid meters updated according to plan.

    Finance Minister cuts R107m from Cape Town’s housing funding

    Finance Minister cuts R107m from Cape Town’s housing funding

    01 November 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says National Cabinet have chosen to cut pro-poor funding over government waste, with far-reaching consequences for local government.

    City Indigent Support Drive heading to your area

    City Indigent Support Drive heading to your area

    03 October 2023

    ​The City’s Indigent Support Drive continues this week in areas across the metro

    Residents in Grassy Park, Ottery, Pelican Park and Philippi reminded of meter update

    Residents in Grassy Park, Ottery, Pelican Park and Philippi reminded of meter update

    27 September 2023

    ​All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated or customers won’t be able to recharge their meters with new tokens; and will be left without power supply.

    More than 84% of City’s prepaid electricity meters already updated

    More than 84% of City’s prepaid electricity meters already updated

    07 September 2023

    The City is making excellent progress with its prepaid electricity meter software upgrade programme.

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

    02 September 2023

    Response to Memorandum dated 28 August 2023

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in Grassy Park, Ottery, Pelican Park and Philippi

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in Grassy Park, Ottery, Pelican Park and Philippi

    29 August 2023

    All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated or customers won’t be able to recharge their meters with new tokens; and will be left without power supply.

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    27 July 2023

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