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    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    01 August 2026

    The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    29 July 2026

    ​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    07 July 2026

    The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    24 June 2026

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City reminds residents of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    19 June 2026

    The work will be carried out from 18:00 until 06:00 the next day, if all goes to plan

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    10 June 2026

    The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Helderberg and Somerset West

    08 June 2026

    The City advises residents in parts of Helderberg and Somerset West of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance,

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    27 May 2026

    ​Between March and April 2026, the City recorded and resolved a total of 29 526 electricity related service requests

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

    26 May 2026

    ​Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    Register to participate in review of plans that determine development in Cape Town

    25 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, land owners, and interested parties to register on the Spatial Planning Database by 25 July 2026.

    Have your say on City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

    Have your say on City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

    17 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has launched its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

    City attended to more than 10 700 storm-related electricity requests, work continues

    City attended to more than 10 700 storm-related electricity requests, work continues

    15 May 2026

    Already more than 10 700 service requests have been attended to since 11 May 2026, with over 16 000 requests logged in total

    More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests

    More than 8 930 electricity requests completed as City works to attend to all remaining electricity service requests

    14 May 2026

    Since 11 May 2026, our teams attended to more than 8 930 service requests in all areas

    Some 6 000 electricity service requests attended to, more than 10 800 received over the two-day storm period

    Some 6 000 electricity service requests attended to, more than 10 800 received over the two-day storm period

    13 May 2026

    The City thanks residents for their patience and support as our teams work to restore electricity supply where required

    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.

    Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

    Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

    15 April 2026

    ​The City’s Energy teams attended to 8 532 streetlight-related service requests between 26 February and 25 March 2026

    Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

    Sod turning marks start of major R4,7 billion upgrade to Macassar WWTW

    02 April 2026

    This R4,7 billion total upgrade will more than double the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Work’s

    Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

    Energy teams spark to attend to 8 881 streetlight-related requests between January – February

    23 March 2026

    Theft, vandalism, and illegal electricity connections remain the primary drivers of electricity infrastructure faults and outages

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    12 March 2026

    Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    03 March 2026

    Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems

    City fixed 6 666 streetlights to full glow between December – January

    City fixed 6 666 streetlights to full glow between December – January

    19 February 2026

    I am immensely proud and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our technical teams throughout the busy festive peak period.

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    29 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    14 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.

    Helderberg Night Market promises to bring on the festive cheer

    Helderberg Night Market promises to bring on the festive cheer

    12 December 2025

    We look forward to hosting this market each year

    More than 7 400 streetlight-related requests attended to in October

    More than 7 400 streetlight-related requests attended to in October

    24 November 2025

    As Cape Town prepares for the peak summer and holiday season, our teams remain dedicated to fixing streetlight requests as fast as possible

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    13 November 2025

    The City has approved building plans to the value of nearly R8 billion in the first quarter of the current financial year.

    Strand set for smoother flow as new pipes roll in

    Strand set for smoother flow as new pipes roll in

    27 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate annually upgrades sections of the City’s water network to replace ageing infrastructure and improve reliability.

    City honoured with two prestigious awards for Paardevlei electricity switching station project

    City honoured with two prestigious awards for Paardevlei electricity switching station project

    24 October 2025

    These accolades affirm the City’s commitment to excellence in Energy infrastructure development.

    City addresses service interruptions in community-based refuse removal projects

    City addresses service interruptions in community-based refuse removal projects

    21 October 2025

    The City is engaging with community leadership structures to ensure safe access for our teams so that relief operations can proceed.

    Latest data shows how City Energy teams sparked to eradicate streetlight service request backlogs

    Latest data shows how City Energy teams sparked to eradicate streetlight service request backlogs

    21 October 2025

    Over the past year, we have invested a significant amount of resources to make streetlight repair and maintenance a stronger priority.

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    City’s Imizamo Yethu electrification wins project of the year award

    15 October 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate shines bright at the City’s Annual Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Excellence Awards.

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    12 October 2025

    Following World Rivers Day, hundreds of volunteers joined the Soet River Catchment Management Forum on 1 October 2025 to clean a large section of the chronically polluted Soet River in Strand.

    Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

    Two City libraries celebrate more than a century combined

    10 October 2025

    By celebrating the milestones of our libraries, we highlight their role as vital community hubs for learning and connection

    Residents invited to free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest information sessions

    Residents invited to free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest information sessions

    08 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is offering free training sessions in Claremont; Pinelands; Durbanville; Kraaifontein and Somerset West about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to all residents and businesses

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city

    More than 40 000 streetlight repairs, over 130 000 electricity requests completed

    More than 40 000 streetlight repairs, over 130 000 electricity requests completed

    07 September 2025

    The City’s energy teams attended to more than 41 000 streetlight requests

    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.

    City calls for calm and prioritises commuter safety amid Helderberg Basin taxi tensions

    City calls for calm and prioritises commuter safety amid Helderberg Basin taxi tensions

    25 August 2025

    The safety of commuters, operators, and the broader public remains our top priority

    Greenfields residents benefit from electrification project

    Greenfields residents benefit from electrification project

    22 August 2025

    This project holds particular importance as a portion of Greenfields was recently devastated by a fire

    9 800 streetlights repaired, 35 000 electricity service requests attended to over July

    9 800 streetlights repaired, 35 000 electricity service requests attended to over July

    12 August 2025

    City energy teams attended to more than 9 800 streetlight repairs over Jul

    City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

    City celebrates the power of Marine Protected Areas

    01 August 2025

    The City is participating in this year’s World Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebrations on 2 August 2025.

    City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

    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.

    Spotlight on streetlights remains as 12 000 repaired in June

    Spotlight on streetlights remains as 12 000 repaired in June

    20 July 2025

    ​Over 31 days, City energy teams fixed close to 12 000 streetlights.

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    18 July 2025

    City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    Learners go to school on disaster risk reduction

    13 July 2025

    City's Disaster Risk Management Centre hosted resiliense programme for learners

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