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    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    City replaces 590 SmartCape computers at 50 public libraries

    07 August 2026

    ​SmartCape provides free access to computers and the internet, while City libraries also offer digital literacy training

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    PECC: Cape Town’s emergency lifeline

    01 August 2026

    On 2 August 2026, the PECC celebrates 26 years of emergency call taking.

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    08 July 2026

    ​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

    June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

    June 30: Cape Town is a city at work

    30 June 2026

    The City’s Metro-wide safety operations are being coordinated by the Disaster Coordinating Team (DCT) in Goodwood

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    Makhaza bulk sewer repairs complete, project enters final phase

    26 June 2026

    The project has now entered its final phase following a CCTV inspection of the repairs, showing positive preliminary results.

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    Residents invited to learn about their right to access information and internal appeals

    18 June 2026

    The campaign intends to empower residents with knowledge about the Promotion of Access to Information Act

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    City’s Kensington overhead to underground cabling project under way

    12 June 2026

    ​The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    City undertakes underground cabling project in parts of Pinelands

    31 May 2026

    The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets.

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    31 May 2026

    The Department has concluded a series of sessions with thousands of learners aged seven to 18, aimed at discouraging tobacco use and creating awareness of the dangers of smoking.

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    Temporary lane closure at level crossings in Retreat and Steenberg

    Temporary lane closure at level crossings in Retreat and Steenberg

    26 May 2026

    The City understands that lane closures can cause inconvenience to motorists and residents, but these maintenance activities are necessary to improve safety at the Military and White Road level crossings

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    Mayor says Cosatu can help fight corruption without unconstitutional Public Procurement Act slowing delivery

    20 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act

    Temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    Temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    19 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and road users of a temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    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 considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    30 April 2026

    It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    City services strap in for holiday safety

    25 March 2026

    The City’s festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break.

    Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

    Specialist studies to address feedback on draft spatial plan for Big Bay

    18 March 2026

    City to investigate concerns raised during the public participation process about the draft LSDF for the Big Bay area.

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    05 March 2026

    The City reminds customers that it would never approach a customer via WhatsApp about payments

    Repairs on collapsed bulk sewer in Khayelitsha progressing well

    Repairs on collapsed bulk sewer in Khayelitsha progressing well

    03 March 2026

    ​Emergency repairs to the collapsed 700mm bulk sewer pipeline in Khayelitsha are progressing well

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    Latest results show marine outfalls remain within permit conditions

    02 March 2026

    Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    13 February 2026

    The City absolutely rejects spurious allegations of fraud and corruption made by an unhappy unsuccessful bidder pertaining to the tender process of outdoor video display screens.

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    Setting Cape Town on a growth trajectory – The “Big Five” economic priorities for 2026

    28 January 2026

    A lot has been done to establish Cape Town as South Africa’s city of hope

    Beware of EPWP job scams

    Beware of EPWP job scams

    27 January 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has recently become aware of a new EPWP jobs scam, circulating on Whatsapp

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    15 January 2026

    The City remains committed to working with the CTMCA to secure a lawfully permissible venue for the event in question.

    Repair preparation continues on collapsed bulk sewer in Khayelitsha

    Repair preparation continues on collapsed bulk sewer in Khayelitsha

    13 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has started necessary preparations to repair the collapsed sections of bulk sewer in Khayelitsha.

    City of Cape Town warns public against fake job advertisement circulating in Mitchells Plain

    City of Cape Town warns public against fake job advertisement circulating in Mitchells Plain

    09 January 2026

    The City has been made aware of false information circulating, claiming there are opportunities for a R13 000 monlty contract.

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    02 January 2026

    Excitement is building ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday 5 January

    Beachgoers urged to embrace the safe zones this New Year’s weekend

    Beachgoers urged to embrace the safe zones this New Year’s weekend

    30 December 2025

    Since 1 December, there have been 19 non-fatal drownings at Cape Town’s beaches.

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    30 December 2025

    The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    22 December 2025

    The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.

    Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge

    Alcohol destruction highlights key safety challenge

    18 December 2025

    Alcohol consumption in public spaces remains one of the biggest headaches for enforcement and emergency services, particularly over the festive season.

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    Bingo bags festive cheer this summer

    17 December 2025

    Cape Town’s beaches are among our city’s greatest assets.

    Summer-ready: City inspects streetlight work on major routes as year-round work continues

    Summer-ready: City inspects streetlight work on major routes as year-round work continues

    14 December 2025

    Teams are actively working in various areas across the metro as part of our year-round public lighting programme.

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    28 November 2025

    The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

    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

    Vacating illegal structures key to fixing sinkholes affecting parts of SST in Khayelitsha

    Vacating illegal structures key to fixing sinkholes affecting parts of SST in Khayelitsha

    14 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is in discussions to encourage people to vacate 40 structures illegally built on top of an 800 mm bulk sewer line requiring urgent maintenance.

    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.

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    28 October 2025

    The new Filming By-law will allow the Film Permit Office to better manage filming activity on private and public property.

    Transport Month Cycle Tour highlights Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    Transport Month Cycle Tour highlights Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD

    24 October 2025

    As part of Transport Month 2025, we hosted a guided cycling tour for our active mobility partners right here in Cape Town’s CBD.

    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.

    City’s Hazendal underground cabling project nearing completion

    City’s Hazendal underground cabling project nearing completion

    19 October 2025

    ​The City’s R9 million underground electricity cabling project in Hazendal is expected to be completed mid-November.

    City warns jobseekers of fraudulent recruitment communication

    City warns jobseekers of fraudulent recruitment communication

    03 October 2025

    warning to residents and jobseekers of fraudsters and scammers offering fake opportunities with the City

    Sting in the tail for rock lobster suspects

    Sting in the tail for rock lobster suspects

    29 September 2025

    Pilfering of our marine resources is an ongoing problem and often it is linked to other illicit dealings

    Nightshift highway patrols keep staff wide awake

    Nightshift highway patrols keep staff wide awake

    24 September 2025

    The Traffic Highway Patrol Unit’s data specifically shows that 70% of incidents they responded to, occurred between 14:00 and 06:00.

    Temporary library closures aim to improve services

    Temporary library closures aim to improve services

    17 September 2025

    A number of City libraries are temporarily closed, or planning to close soon, for maintenance and stocktaking.

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    10 September 2025

    Upgrading security at sewer pump stations took centre stage in the 2024/2025 financial year.

    City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee chairperson visits Monwood Informal Settlement upgrade

    City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee chairperson visits Monwood Informal Settlement upgrade

    01 September 2025

    We recently conducted an oversight visit to the Monwood informal settlement in Philippi to have a closer look at the upgrade work.

    Pharmacy Month: a dose of the right medicine

    Pharmacy Month: a dose of the right medicine

    31 August 2025

    In the last year, City Health has successfully implemented the Elula Pharmacy System - a digital dispensing and stock management programme.

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