Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

03 August 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites all residents and road users to comment on a proposal to introduce permanent one-way systems along a portion of Strandfontein Service Road in Ottery

City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

31 July 2026

The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur

New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

27 July 2026

​The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold

Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

06 July 2026

​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

22 June 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

18 June 2026

The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity

Reminder of public meeting about revitalising Main Rd in Rondebosch

12 June 2026

The City is calling on residents and stakeholders to collaborate with us on a new vision for Main Road in the Rondebosch central business district

Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

02 June 2026

​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

City calls on residents to participate in reimagining Main Road in Rondebosch

28 May 2026

The City’s Urban Planning and Design Department is working on this new vision for Main Road

City invites residents to community information sessions - Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle pest

27 May 2026

The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

26 May 2026

On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

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.

Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

10 May 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

03 May 2026

It's International Firefighters Day on 4 May - an opportunity to celebrate those donning the uniform.

Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

01 May 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

Grootboschkloof River maintenance completed ahead of winter rain

30 April 2026

​Flood risk in parts of Constantia has been reduced following the completion of proactive maintenance along the Grootboschkloof River

Planned water supply maintenance for 28 to 30 April 2026

27 April 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

Two Oceans Marathon week guide

07 April 2026

Information guide and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon

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

More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

24 March 2026

​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

24 March 2026

The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping

City reminds residents to attend community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

05 March 2026

​The City is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming PSHB information sessions

Comment on proposed MyCiTi bus stops in Wynberg

27 February 2026

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is making great progress with the infrastructure projects that form part of the expansion of the MyCiTi service to the metro-south east

Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

02 February 2026

The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Water Inspectorate has increased their checks across Cape Town to regulate and enforce local water by-laws and deter excessive water use.

Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

01 February 2026

Within six months, June to December 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced a total of 35,71km of water pipes (71,4% of the target) and 33,99km of sewer pipes (34% of the target).

International recognition for Cape Town as a top destination

17 December 2025

Travel and Leisure Asia and the U.S. News & World Report have respectively marked Cape Town in their top ranks for best destination this year.

Borer beetle pest confirmed in Cape Town CBD and Hout Bay

15 December 2025

No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

08 December 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with its annual water and sewer pipe replacement programme, to help maintain reliable services for residents.

Info sessions on PSHB pest in Northern Suburbs

24 November 2025

The City of Cape Town is inviting all residents or businesses that handle trees and plant material in the northern suburbs to the PSHB information sessions in Durbanville and Bellville this week

City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

21 November 2025

The PSHB beetle poses a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

Planned water supply maintenance for 25 to 27 November 2025

21 November 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

20 November 2025

The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

14 November 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

07 November 2025

​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

06 November 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is extending its Think Twice programme

Residents to comment on proposed temporary subway closures in Wynberg and Southfield

03 November 2025

Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

24 October 2025

Since January 2025, 2 886 reinstatements have been completed city-wide, in addition to those tackled through the Catch-up Project.

Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

23 October 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year

Planned water supply maintenance for 18 to 24 October 2025

18 October 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

14 October 2025

The Water Meter Replacement Programme kicked off in August 2025 and is scheduled to continue until the end of June 2026.

City firefighters bring home the hardware

13 October 2025

​The City’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 October 2025

03 October 2025

The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

Weekly Law Enforcement summary

05 September 2025

The City’s Law Enforcement Department had several success this past week.

City offers Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Constantia

12 August 2025

PSHB training session in Constantia

DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

06 August 2025

The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

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 of Cape Town Deputy Mayor invites residents to webinar on invasive PSHB

19 June 2025

Webinar to educate residents about PSHB

Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 16 June 2025

08 June 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

Disaster Risk Management sets up donation drop off points

06 June 2025

'Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays.