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24 July 2026
In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.
09 April 2026
Global Recycling Day, which is observed annually on 18 March, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch hosted a collaborative beach clean-up in Hout Bay on Friday, 27 March 2026.
02 March 2026
Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits
23 February 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review
02 February 2026
DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.
13 November 2025
The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.
29 October 2025
The City is building a pipeline of practically skilled conservation practitioners who strengthen the City’s operational capacity through the River Warden Skills Development Programme
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
05 June 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.
13 March 2025
The City’s Coastal Conservation team started with a major clean-up of the Bantry Bay Caves
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.
26 February 2025
The City regrets to inform Manenberg residents that waste collection services in the area have been suspended until further notice. This is due to high rates of gang violence in the area
28 November 2024
With the festive season fast approaching, the City urges residents to help prevent sewer blockages by disposing of waste responsibly.
20 August 2024
The City encourages jobseekers to please ensure their up-to-date details are uploaded onto the City’s Jobseekers’ Database to stand a chance of placement in EPWP projects,
01 August 2024
The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce its continued excellence in logging an impressive volume of service requests from our residents
11 July 2024
As heavy rainfall continues, residents are reminded to please take note and adhere to reminders related to rivers, canals and sewers during inclement weather.
10 July 2024
As another round of heavy continuous rainfall is expected to hit Cape Town tomorrow, Thursday 11 July, the public is advised that rivers and canals could fill to their capacity and even overflow. During this time, residents should take the necessary precautions, including using alternative routes where possible, until the rainfall subsides and the stormwater drainage system has had a chance to recover.
08 July 2024
Councillor Rob Quintas visited Ntulo Street in Site C Khayelitsha and Short Street in Cravenby this morning.
18 June 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services Directorate is bringing its basket of services offering to the Hangberg Multipurpose Centre and the City’s Mobile Office team will be making its way to Langa.
11 June 2024
The City’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s R39 million seasonal Winter Preparedness Programme is under way, helping to reduce flood and pollution risks since 1 May 2024.
29 April 2024
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation Councillor Zahid Badroodien, met with representatives of the Hout Bay Rivers Catchment Forum along the Hout Bay River, to discuss the strides made to reduce water pollution over the past year.
28 April 2024
EPWP opportunities within EMD
29 January 2024
Ten staff members from the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate are able to analyse insects in the river network in order to assess water quality and ecological integrity.
26 July 2023
'The deterioration of roads and formation of potholes during winter is a common occurrence as it is directly related to heavy rainfall.
26 May 2023
The City of Cape Town's Youth Literacy and Life Skills Programme aims to support young people around Cape Town by offering assistance with reading, writing and life skills.
17 May 2023
The City of Cape Town's RIM department plays a crucial role all year round in maintaining the road's stormwater assets.
26 April 2023
Residents are reminded to log sewer overflows immediately using one of the City’s official reporting channels, such as WhatsApp and the City’s website
17 April 2023
Labour-intensive teams attended to excess debris, vegetation, and silt within the canal that may have restricted the flow of water.
13 April 2023
The Potsdam Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) is currently undergoing a crucial process to the tune of R4,5 million
24 March 2023
The City of Cape Town wants to inform the public that a clean-up operation is currently under way at St James tidal pool and the surrounding beach on the False Bay coast.
09 March 2023
Basket of services in Athlone
02 March 2023
Water usage is high, and dam levels are dropping
14 January 2023
Hout Bay beach was reopened today, Saturday, 14 January 2023.
05 January 2023
Thank you to beach-goers for their cooperation when sewage-related matters temporarily affect public access to our beaches.
02 January 2023
As a precautionary measure, visitors are advised that the main bathing area section at Fish Hoek Beach between the lifeguard station and Jager Walk is temporarily closed to the public from today, Monday 2 January 2022, until further notice.
13 December 2022
The City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Department encourages residents to note the operating times for refuse and recycling collections and the City’s drop-off facilities for the holiday period
01 December 2022
The City of Cape Town hosted its second quarterly report-back meeting last night
18 November 2022
City rolls out its installation of flush toilets to more informal settlements
18 October 2022
The quick win interventions are intended to bridge the gap while the short-, medium- and long-term interventions are identified and addressed through this comprehensive stud
16 June 2022
Councillor Quintas site visit to the Belmont Park Pond.
25 May 2022
The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested about R2 million to install 100 full flush toilets in Sweet Homes
19 May 2022
We hope that the proposed interventions will go a long way in improving water quality in the natural water courses
10 May 2022
Winter is fast approaching and we want to ensure that the ground work is done and our road infrastructure is able to cope with the eventualities of the season
08 May 2022
City invests millions for the remediation of three vleis and improvement of water quality
05 May 2022
This service is aimed at giving our residents an opportunity to have a face to face interaction with the officials about their service issues
22 April 2022
On 26 April 2022, the City’s Mobile Office will be at the Sir Lowry Pass Community Hall
18 April 2022
The registration process has confirmed that 260 structures were destroyed in the fire, affecting 767 individuals.
The City of Cape Town continues its efforts in Langa to support persons affected by a fire on Saturday, 16 April 2022
17 April 2022
The City has numerous departments on the ground in Langa to support persons affected by a fire this weekend.
23 March 2022
Partnerships between the City of Cape Town and the community, stakeholders and industry are key to addressing chronic pollution in our waterways and working together towards becoming a water sensitive city
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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