Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

30 July 2026

​The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future

Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

27 July 2026

​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will be resurfacing roads in the Bellville, Parow and Goodwood areas

R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

21 July 2026

​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

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

De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

08 July 2026

​The project forms part of a road-widening scheme and aligns with the City’s Congestion Management Strategy.

City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

05 July 2026

A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.

Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

29 June 2026

This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions

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 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.

City road maintenance operations in full swing

27 May 2026

The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams have been undertaking proactive maintenance across Cape Town as part of its efforts to prepare for Winter

Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

07 May 2026

​The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains

Roadworks in Rugby, Montague Gardens, Century City, Cape Farms, Parklands, Brooklyn and Melkbosstrand

05 May 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

20 April 2026

Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

16 April 2026

We would like to advise residents of the roadworks that will be under way over the next two months along Haytor Road.

Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

19 March 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined

Temporary road closure in Blackheath

05 February 2026

Temporary road closure at the intersection of Electron Road and Range Road in Blackheath due to roadworks.

Second International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape Town

05 February 2026

The Smart Water Network Forum (SWAN) will be hosting another annual interactive workshop in partnership with the City of Cape Town, from 9 – 11 March 2026.

Council Speech 29 January 2026

29 January 2026

All work, no play

City advises of roadworks in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps Bay

29 January 2026

The work in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps is planned to take place from today, 29 January 2026 until Wednesday, 28 February 2026

150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

22 January 2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025.

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.

City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season

19 December 2025

The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors

All hands on deck as joint services tackle sewage, waste and roadworks in Bishop Lavis

13 November 2025

The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.

Brown’s Farm benefits from joint service delivery intervention

06 November 2025

The City of Cape Town led a large-scale, multi-departmental service delivery drive in Brown’s Farm, Philippi, from 27 to 31 October 2025.

Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

04 November 2025

Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.

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

Joint services intervention clears sewer overflows in Langa

17 October 2025

Langa faces ongoing issues such as blocked sewer lines, sewer collapses, illegal dumping, and clogged stormwater systems, all of which contribute to environmental pollution and service disruptions

City shares Vision 2050 priorities at the South African Roads Federation AGM

10 October 2025

Those of us who work in the transport and mobility space know that our work goes far beyond asphalt, intersections, and traffic lights

Stormwater pipeline rehabilitation under way in Gugulethu

29 September 2025

Stormwater pipeline rehabilitation under way in Gugulethu

Rehabilitation of roads in Ottery and Schaapkraal

11 September 2025

​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of roadworks in Ottery and Schaapkraal

Illegal gutter connections can lead to sewer overflows – do your part this winter

04 July 2025

During heavy rainfall, water ingress from gutters that are incorrectly connected can overwhelm the sewer network

The danger of missing manhole covers

26 June 2025

Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk

Residents advised of roadworks to take place in Belmont Park

20 June 2025

Roadworks in Belmont Park

Road resurfacing along Botfontein Road in Kraaifontein

17 June 2025

Roadworks along Botfontein Road between Voortrekker Road and Maroela Road in Kraaifontein start today, 17 June 2025

Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests

11 June 2025

As winter sets in, the increased rain could lead to sewer overflows and more frequent blockages.

Somerset West sewer blockages spike by 60%

13 May 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging Somerset West residents to help prevent sewer blockages.

Ramped up efforts keep City’s 487 sewer stations pumping

08 May 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate manages 487 sewer pump stations across Cape Town, 102 of which are coastal stations

Roadworks in Schaapkraal

29 April 2025

The City of Cape Town has commenced with roadworks along 8th, 9th and 10th Avenue in Schaapkraal.

City gears up for winter by smashing sewer jet-cleaning record

22 April 2025

As we approach winter, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate showcased its ongoing work to prepare the City’s infrastructure for the anticipated rains

Vandalism and illegal dumping contributes to flooding in the City

14 April 2025

Vandalism and illegal dumping- flooding

‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

08 April 2025

The City’s ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting on 27 March 2025 and is now available for public comment.

Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

06 March 2025

The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life.

Active mobility corridor construction under way along Valley Road in Hout Bay

24 February 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise members of the public of intended roadworks on Valley Road and Westerford Way

Cape Town makes its mark on world map for water reuse

17 February 2025

The interactive online tool spotlights locations where 100 drinking water reuse schemes are situated worldwide.

Disa River Pump Station exposed due to ongoing misuse of sewer network

28 November 2024

With the festive season fast approaching, the City urges residents to help prevent sewer blockages by disposing of waste responsibly.

Resurfacing of roads in various parts of Area South

06 November 2024

Intended roadworks around Simon’s Town, Glencairn, Kommetjie, Fish Hoek and Sun Valley. The work starts today, 6 November 2024

Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

01 November 2024

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

‘Pollution busters’ clamp down on illegal sewer to stormwater connections

28 October 2024

​The City’s Water Pollution Control unit continues to inspect properties across the city to ensure they do not have illegal sewer to stormwater connections.

Last call to comment on updated integrated transport plan

15 October 2024

Residents and interested and affected parties are reminded to comment on the updated Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) that was approved by Council in 2023.